What's in a name?

Viva Variety. So what’s with the name?

Consider this an homage to “Europe’s favorite variety show.” A show that wasn’t afraid to ask, “Klingon or Galliano?” A show that launched the careers of so many stars. A show that never really had a chance.

So to you Mr. Laupin. And to you the former Mrs. Laupin. And yes, even to you Johnny Bluejeans. (May you all rest in peace.)

To you, I say, “Viva Variety.” And in your honor, I will see things. I will do things. And I will write about those things right here on the digital pages of Viva Variety.