And where would you expect Julie to be for the Golden Globes? Getting her own "Lifetime Achievement" award at the "Golden Globes Viewing Gala," an event organized by GLEH (that's the "Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing" group). As the name implies, they're an advocacy group concerned with the needs of older members of the LGBT community. Julie, twice nominated for Golden Globe honors, was chosen "for her lifelong contributions to the entertainment industry and LGBT advocacy..." a "straight ally" in the fight for equal rights. Taking place at the Jim Henson Lot during the actual Golden Globes show (available to guests via live streaming), Julie's award will be presented by George Chakiris.

Seems like every time there's a new Catwoman, everyone comes scampering to Julie! She's once again getting interview requests from journalists wanting the opinions of the original (and usually proclaimed "best ever") Catwoman.

From Booth Moore, LA Times: "Who was the best Catwoman...My money is on first feline Julie Newmar...she understood sex appeal."

The New York Post (July 15) agreed and asked, "let’s face it, doesn’t sexuality have something to do with the popularity of the character?" They printed her reply:

“Hello? What kind of dumb question is that?” says Newmar, who designed her own costume when she played Catwoman on TV from 1966-67. “I won’t even answer that.”

Speaking of costumes, poor Anne Hathaway did have a struggle to look good in hers. The Post notes she needed a special trainer and diet, and quotes her: “If you had to wear a cat suit in front of the entire world, I guarantee you would get your butt to the gym.”

Julie's not proprietary about the role. She's always welcomed the new gal on the block or litter box. Another Post quote:

"“Of course Catwoman is more popular than Batman,” Julie Newmar, who played the character in the 1960s TV series, tells The Post. “Catwoman’s her own boss, she makes up her own mind. Catwoman will go on just about forever.”

It's official! Authorized Batman 1966 merchandise could be turning up at a store near you!

WBCP (Warner Bros Consumer Products) will have a booth at the "Licensing Expo" convention in Las Vegas (June 12-14th). They've struck deals with DC comics and 20th Century Fox, and will be meeting with toy manufacturers and t-shirt makers and others who'd like to add a little ZAP and POW to their catalogs.

Julie says there have already been talks about a Catwoman action figure.

Maybe it'll have a talking-chip inside, with some favorite phrases like: "You can brush my pussy willows before you leave. And don't go against the fur." "I know...we'll kill him!" "Ah, my tenacious teenager, you have a lot to learn." "The early-cat catches the batman." "Heroines are to be seen, not heard." "If I were to kiss you, would you think I was a bad girl?" "Your eardrums will shatter and your brains will turn into yeccch!"

Well, this comes as no surprise, but it's amusing to see: "“I used to watch Julie Newmar, who played Stupefyin’ Jones, walk the length of 44th Street with the eyes of every trucker from The New York Times following her." So says autograph hound Alan Perna, who used to troll Shubert Alley (between West 44th and West 45th) where Broadway stars and celebs in town for business and a dinner at Sardi's would be easily found. An article on him appears on a blog at the New York Times website: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/when-the-stars-roamed-shubert-alley/

Southern California LIFE AFTER 50 is the magazine.

Julie is featured on the cover. Great article and photos!

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IN THIS PHYSICAL TIME/SPACE REALITY OR ANYWHERE ELSE. LAW OF ATTRACTION DOES NOT PROMOTE INJUSTICE. IT AMPLIFIES THE VIBRATION THAT IS WITHIN YOU.

Julie Newmar

Lots of fans are posting pix of themselves with Julie, or pix they took of Julie, and a lot of them turn up right here:

www.facebook.com/jnewmar

So whether it's somebody promoting their "very popular Holiday blog" or the fact they had a photo op...be sure to bookmark this page to check anyone's posting of a familiar photo of Julie or something new and unexpected.