After all, do you read the trades enough to know the columnists of Variety, present and past, by name? I can't even stand to read People magazine in the dentist's office.
Of course, if you notice such crudely obvious hints and boasts of interest and history in show business, from here and from years ago-- that'll get you the antisemite accusation...you musn't notice or comment. We know who's Boss around here.
Some confirmations, some sad surprises.