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Harrigan And Son
''Harrigan and Son'' is an ABC sitcom about a father-and-son team of lawyers, played by Pat O'Brien as Jim Harrigan Sr. and Roger Perry as Jim Jr.. In supporting roles, as secretaries, are Georgine Darcy as Gypsy and Helen Kleeb as Miss Claridge.Alex McNeil, ''Total Television'', New York: Penguin Books, 1997, p. 361 and appendix A running gimmick in the show consisted of Harrigan Sr. commenting on some situation in Latin, Harrigan Jr., replying, "Which means?", and Harrigan Sr. translating his comment, usually humorous, into English. The exact same gimmick had been used continually in the television show ''Colonel Humphrey Flack'' some years earlier. The closing of show featured O'Brien and Perry, in silhouette behind the credits, singing the old George M. Cohan George Michael Cohan (July 3, 1878November 5, 1942) was an American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer and theatrical producer. Cohan began his career as a child, performing with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black And White
Black-and-white (B&W or B/W) images combine black and white in a continuous spectrum, producing a range of shades of grey. Media The history of various visual media began with black and white, and as technology improved, altered to color. However, there are exceptions to this rule, including black-and-white fine art photography, as well as many film motion pictures and art film(s). Photography Contemporary use Since the late 1960s, few mainstream films have been shot in black-and-white. The reasons are frequently commercial, as it is difficult to sell a film for television broadcasting if the film is not in color. 1961 was the last year in which the majority of Hollywood films were released in black and white. Computing In computing terminology, ''black-and-white'' is sometimes used to refer to a binary image consisting solely of pure black pixels and pure white ones; what would normally be called a black-and-white image, that is, an image containing shades of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis Bouchey
Willis Ben Bouchey (May 24, 1907 – September 27, 1977) was an American character actor who appeared in almost 150 films and television shows. He was born in Vernon, Michigan, but raised by his mother and stepfather in Washington state. Bouchey may be best known for his movie appearances in ''The Horse Soldiers'', ''The Long Gray Line'', ''Sergeant Rutledge'', ''Two Rode Together'', ''The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'', ''The Big Heat'', ''Pickup on South Street'', ''No Name on the Bullet'', and '' Suddenly''. He also made uncredited appearances in ''From Here to Eternity'', '' How the West Was Won'', ''Them!'', ''Executive Suite'', and '' A Star is Born'', and appears briefly in Frank Capra's cameo-filled comedy ''Pocketful of Miracles''. Radio On old-time radio, Bouchey played the title role in ''Captain Midnight'', Charles Williams in ''Kitty Keene, Inc.'', Stanley Bartlett in ''Midstream'', and Pa Barton in ''The Story of Bud Barton''. He was also a member of the ens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clegg Hoyt
Clegg Hoyt (December 10, 1910 – October 6, 1967) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 100 films and television programs, and was perhaps best known for his silent role as the Sportscaster's sidekick, George, in the 1963 film '' Son of Flubber'', appearing in a scene with actor, comedian and game show panelist Paul Lynde. Hoyt also played the recurring role of Mac in 13 episodes of the American medical drama television series ''Dr. Kildare''. He died in October 1967 of a stroke in Woodland Hills, California. Hoyt was buried in Babylon Cemetery. Partial filmography * ''Jail Busters'' (1955) - Guard (uncredited) * ''Mohawk'' (1956) - Wagon Driver (uncredited) * ''Santiago'' (1956) - Dutch * ''Fighting Trouble'' (1956) - McBride (uncredited) * ''Rumble on the Docks'' (1956) - Captain (uncredited) * '' The Brass Legend'' (1956) - Bartender * ''The True Story of Jesse James'' (1957) - Tucker (uncredited) * ''Rock All Night'' (1957) - Marty * ''The Restl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Holcombe
Harry John Holcombe (November 11, 1906 - September 15, 1987) was an American actor and radio director. He was perhaps best remembered as the grandfather in the Country Time commercials, playing the role for almost a decade. Holcombe also played the recurring role of the doctor in the western television series ''Bonanza''. Life and career Holcombe was born in Malta, Ohio. He began his career in Chicago, Illinois, directing radio programs including Benny Goodman's program ''Camel Caravan''. He also worked as a poetry reader for the radio program ''Moon River'' at WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio. After that, he moved to California, where he began his film and television career, appearing in the 1943 film '' The Purple V''. Holcombe guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''Harbor Command'', ''77 Sunset Strip'', ''Perry Mason'', '' The Farmer's Daughter'', ''That Girl'', ''The Law and Mr. Jones'', '' Leave It to Beaver'', ''Here's Lucy'' and ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Grahame
Gloria Grahame Hallward (November 28, 1923 – October 5, 1981) was an Academy Award-winning American actress and singer. She began her acting career in theatre, and in 1944 made her first film for MGM. Despite a featured role in ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946), MGM did not believe she had the potential for major success, and sold her contract to RKO Studios. Often cast in film noir projects, Grahame was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for ''Crossfire'' (1947), and later won the award for her work in ''The Bad and the Beautiful'' (1952). After starring opposite Humphrey Bogart in ''In A Lonely Place'' (1950), she achieved her highest profile with ''Sudden Fear'' (1952), ''The Big Heat'' (1953), ''Human Desire'' (1954), and ''Oklahoma!'' (1955), but her film career began to wane soon afterwards. Grahame returned to work on the stage, but continued to appear in films and television productions, usually in supporting roles. In 1974, she was diagnosed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gale Gordon
Gale Gordon (born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible, tightfisted bank executive Theodore J. Mooney, on Ball's second television situation comedy, ''The Lucy Show''. Gordon also appeared in ''I Love Lucy'' and had starring roles in Ball's successful third series ''Here's Lucy'' and her short-lived fourth and final series '' Life with Lucy''. Gordon was also a respected and beloved radio actor who is remembered for his role as school principal Osgood Conklin in ''Our Miss Brooks'', starring Eve Arden, in both the 1948–1957 radio series and the 1952–1956 television series. He also co-starred as the second Mr. Wilson in ''Dennis the Menace'', replacing Joseph Kearns after he died. Career Radio Born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., in New York City to vaudevillian Charles Thomas Aldrich and his wife, E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Gabor
Eva Gabor ( ; February 11, 1919 – July 4, 1995) was a Hungarian-American actress, businesswoman, singer, and socialite. She voiced Duchess and Miss Bianca in the animated Disney Classics, ''The Aristocats'' (1970), ''The Rescuers'' (1977), and ''The Rescuers Down Under'' (1990). She was popular in her role on the 1965–71 television sitcom '' Green Acres'' as Lisa Douglas, the wife of Eddie Albert's character Oliver Wendell Douglas. Gabor was successful as an actress in film, on Broadway, and on television. She was also a successful businesswoman, marketing wigs, clothing, and beauty products. Her elder sisters, Zsa Zsa and Magda Gabor, were also actresses and socialites. Early life and career Gabor was born in Budapest, Hungary, the youngest of three daughters of Vilmos Gábor, a soldier, and his wife, trained jeweler Jolie (born Janka Tilleman). Her parents were both from Hungarian Jewish families. She was the first of the sisters to immigrate to the U.S., shortly after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Fawcett (actor)
William Fawcett Thompson (September 8, 1894 – January 25, 1974) was an American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television episodes. Because there were other actors named William Thompson he used his first and middle name when seeking acting roles. He was best known for playing Pete Wilkey in the television series '' Fury'' which ran from 1955 to 1960. Early life Fawcett's father was a Methodist minister, and after Fawcett attended Hamline University he became licensed to preach in 1916. During World War I, he joined the United States Army, serving as an ambulance driver. The French government honored him with the Legion of Honour for his care of the wounded. After his military service, Fawcett became a teacher of English and literature at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and, after earning a Ph.D. degree in Elizabethan drama from the University of Nebraska, he became a professor of theatre arts at Michigan State University. In 1925 he married Helen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burt Douglas
Burton Douglas (November 21, 1930 – July 1, 2000) was an American film, stage and television actor. Douglas was born in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from the University of Colorado. When he saw the play ''The Heiress'', which starred Ruth Gordon and Whitfield Connor, he decided to take the summer stock theater program. Douglas began his film career in 1957, appearing in the film ''House of Numbers (1957 film), House of Numbers''. In the same year, he also appeared in the television series ''The Thin Man (TV series), The Thin Man''. Douglas had previously worked at the Elitch Gardens. He performed in over 100 stage plays. In 1958, Douglas appeared in the films ''Handle with Care (1958 film), Handle with Care'', ''Party Girl (1958 film), Party Girl'', ''High School Confidential (film), High School Confidential'' and ''The Law and Jake Wade''. He also had a role in the film ''Imitation General''. Douglas guest-starred in television programs including ''Gunsmoke#Television s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert Convy
Bernard Whalen "Bert" Convy (July 23, 1933 – July 15, 1991) was an American actor, singer, game show host and panelist known for hosting ''Tattletales'', ''Super Password'' and ''Win, Lose or Draw''. Early life Convy was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Bernard Fleming and Monica (née Whalen) Convy.State of California death certificate Convy's family moved to Los Angeles when he was 7 years old. He later attended North Hollywood High School, where he was an all-around athlete. The Philadelphia Phillies offered him a contract when he was just 17 and he played two years of Minor League Baseball in 1951–52. He later joined the 1950s vocal band The Cheers, who had a Top-10 hit in 1955 with "Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots". Convy attended UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, where he received a bachelor's degree. Career Early years After a two-season stint in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system, Convy began his career in the entertai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Clute
Sidney Richard Clute (April 21, 1916 – October 2, 1985) was an American film and television actor. He was notable for playing Detective Paul La Guardia on 57 episodes of the American police procedural drama ''Cagney & Lacey'' (1982–85). He also played "Detective Simms" on 10 episodes in '' McCloud''. Clute guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''Hawaii Five-O'', ''Emergency!'', ''The Rockford Files'', '' Kolchak: The Night Stalker'', ''All in the Family'', '' Adam-12'' and ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show''. He also appeared in a few episodes of ''Lou Grant'', ''Wagon Train'', '' Hogan's Heroes'', ''My Three Sons'' and ''Cannon''. Clute died on October 2, 1985, of cancer at the St. George Hospital in Los Angeles, California Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Carradine
John Carradine ( ; born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theater. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time. Carradine was married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family, including four sons and four grandchildren who are or were also actors. Early life Carradine was born in New York City, the son of William Reed Carradine, a correspondent for the Associated Press, and his wife, Genevieve Winnifred Richmond, a surgeon.Krebs, Albin. "John Carradine, Actor, Dies; appeared in Numerous Roles", ''New York Times,'' Nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
