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By Tyler Thoreson 3/18/10 7:16pm
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New York's Web Site Wins Two Digital Ellies

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  • Back Forward Betty White, 88

    Betty White, 88

    On Her Calendar: Filmed a recent pilot for the TV show Hot in Cleveland and will appear this fall in the Andy Fickman comedy You Again, also starring Sigourney Weaver and Kristen Bell.

    Signature Look: Immortalized as Rose Nylund in The Golden Girls, Ms. White still sets the bar for quirky showbiz grandmas everywhere.

    Staying-Power Secret: Sweet and harmless demeanor sets up shocking zingers.

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  • Back Forward Joan Collins, 76

    Joan Collins, 76

    On Her Calendar: Alexis Bittar ads.

    Signature Look: Chunky costume jewelry, saturated brunet locks.

    Staying Power Secret: Looks great even in the worst lighting.

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  • Back Forward Sylvia Miles, 77

    Sylvia Miles, 77

    On Her Calendar: Oliver Stone’s upcoming Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.

    Signature Look: Platinum dyed hair, wine-colored lips, graduated lenses.

    Staying Power Secret: Being the subject of the well-known quotation “Sylvia Miles would attend the opening of an envelope.”

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  • Back Forward Elaine Stritch, 85

    Elaine Stritch, 85

    On Her Calendar: Recurring role as Jack Donaghy’s mother on 30 Rock; appearing at the Carlyle through May 1.

    Signature Look: Zany, monochromatic sharpness, tie and fedora.

    Staying Power Secret: She gave up the booze!

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  • Back Forward Zelda Kaplan, 93

    Zelda Kaplan, 93

    On Her Calendar: Every nightclub fund-raising event in New York, including a recent African-themed party at Amnesia.

    Signature Look: Owl-like sunglasses, caftans and hats in exotically printed fabrics.

    Staying Power Secret: Wish we knew!

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  • Back Forward Joan Rivers, 76

    Joan Rivers, 76

  • Back Betsey Johnson

    Betsey Johnson, 67

    On Her Calendar: Recent fall fashion show.

    Signature Look: Pink hair, Peter Pan outfits.

    Staying Power Secret: Cartwheels.

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