Please inform the ‘Elsbeth’ writers of my undeserved kindnesses
Cindy Adams writes that the CBS series "Elsbeth" includes a gossip columnist character based on her. She criticizes recent magazine and newspaper coverage for focusing on deceased celebrities and historical figures. The column also references various celebrity kiss anecdotes and mentions Martha Graham’s legacy.
- ▪The CBS series "Elsbeth" features a gossip columnist character that Adams says is modeled after herself.
- ▪Adams points out that magazines and newspapers are dedicating extensive coverage to deceased figures such as Princess Diana, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and Queen Elizabeth II.
- ▪She also notes that the media highlighted the late dancer Martha Graham and her memorabilia in recent issues.
- ▪The column includes commentary on celebrity kisses involving Winona Ryder, Madonna, and others.
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| Publication time | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:48:23 -0400 |
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Cindy Adams Opinion Please inform the ‘Elsbeth’ writers of my undeserved kindnesses By Cindy Adams Published June 14, 2026, 7:48 p.m. ET Tracey Ullman as Marilyn in the CBS series "Elsbeth." Michael Parmelee/CBS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google They’re dead set on the past I am not one to complain. I read letters addressed to me as “Dear Stupid.” But comes now CBS-TV’s successful TV series “Elsbeth.” Central in it is a snotty smarmy gossip columnist — admittedly based on me. Listen, I was good to my mother, good to my grandmother, good to my husband, good to my dog — even good to my colorist (like very good). Please inform your writers of my undeserved kindnesses. People magazine’s current issue goes heavy on bye-bye.
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