Courtesy, Bob Deutsch on the set of “The Way We Were”
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –
Imagine having photographs of some of the most sought out celebrities from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and not having anywhere to showcase them. That’s the dilemma that photographer Bob Deutsch has found himself in. Deutsch was a member of the paparazzi before the term was even invented. Now the world can view some never before seen prints during “Stars Thru My Lens,”
Deutsch’s exhibit at the Dennis Dean Galleries, 2440-B Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. The exhibit will run from Nov. 19 through Dec 31. There will be a meet the artist reception on Friday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the gallery.
Deutsch began shooting photos of movie stars in the ’60s. As a resident of New York City, he was able to get up close and personal with many stars by hanging around Broadway theatres. “When I was a teenager growing up in NYC I developed two loves: movie stars and photography,” Deutsch said. “One of my first encounters was with Marilyn Monroe, when she came to Madison Square Garden to sing happy birthday to President Kennedy (May 19, 1962).”
Deutsch later began freelancing for Time, Newsweek and People magazines. He also was invited to many star-studded parties and spent many evenings at Studio 54. His exhibit includes photos from this time period with shots of Barbra Streisand, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Tony Danza, Kevin Bacon, Liz Taylor and many more.
“I spent many hours with Elizabeth Taylor – once while she was Mrs. John Warner,” Deutsch said. “We spent a day together in Delaware at a race track, and another time I was allowed to photograph the first performance of her Broadway debut in ‘The Little Foxes.’ I was also allowed to photograph what turned out to be Elvis’ last concert in early 1977 – he died soon after this tour, and photos taken during his concert have been sold and published all over the world.
