Don’s Bday Bash

How appropriate that Don Bellisario, the creative force behind some of TV’s biggest hits, should celebrate his 90th birthday in true Hollywood style at his Montecito estate, a tiara’s toss from the San Ysidro Ranch.

Guests in tuxedos and glamorous gowns for the Hollywood Legend-themed bash were met with a vintage Jaguar parked in the driveway with host Don in white tux jacket and his wife Vivienne in a pink floral Oscar de la Renta gown welcoming guests past flashing paparazzi.

Event planner Lindsey Hartsough of Magnolia Event Design executed the glamorous theme with a sophisticated color scheme of navy, gold and cream as guests including Scott Bakula of NCIS New Orleans, Joe Mantegna of First Monday, Catherine Bell and Steven Culp of JAG, and Gary Cole of NCIS danced the night away to a 26-piece orchestra, this following a four-course dinner of roasted filet mignon and sauteed branzino followed by a citrus birthday cake and an assortment of mini desserts.

Bars offered specialty cocktails, including a fun Tiki bar inspired by Magnum P.I. with drinks like Sunset Over Oahu and The Red Ferrari.