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To Dance With The White Dog
''To Dance with the White Dog'' is a 1990 novel by Georgia author Terry Kay, based on the experiences of his father. Plot summary Sam Peek happily resides in Hart County, Georgia, as a pecan farmer and local celebrity featured in many gardening/horticultural magazines. His wife Cora and he are both in their 80s, and have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Cora dies of a heart attack. Sam and his family are deeply grieved over this, and his daughters begin to obsess over his safety and his life. Not long after Cora's death, a mysterious white dog that only Sam can see appears near the house. He thinks it is just a stray, but daughters Kate, Carrie, and his other children do not see it and think he is going crazy. Sam goes on a car trip in his weathered truck to a school reunion, keeping it a secret from the children. After a series of events, the family and other people begin to see the white dog, but never hear her bark. Shortly before Sam's death, the dog disappears ...
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Terry Kay
Terry Winter Kay (February 10, 1938 – December 12, 2020) was an American author, whose novels examined life in the American South. His most well-known book, ''To Dance with the White Dog'', was made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Three of Kay's books became movies. Early life and career Born in Royston, Georgia to T.H. and Viola Winn Kay, Kay was the eleventh of twelve children. He graduated from LaGrange College in 1959, majoring in social science. After college he sold insurance, then found work as a copy boy and then writer for the ''Decatur-DeKalb News.'' He moved to the '' Atlanta Journal'' as a sports writer and film and theater critic. In 1973 he left the ''Journal'' to work in advertising, and in 1977 he moved to work at Oglethorpe Power. By the time he left in 1989 to devote his full time to writing, he had become Oglethorpe's vice president for public relations. At the urging of his friend, writer Pat Conroy ...
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Hallmark Hall Of Fame Productions
''Hallmark Hall of Fame'', originally called ''Hallmark Television Playhouse'', is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City-based greeting card company. The longest-running prime-time series in the history of television, it first aired in 1951 and continues into the present day. From 1954 onward, all of its productions have been broadcast in color. It was one of the first video productions to telecast in color, a rarity in the 1950s. Many television films have been shown on the program since its debut, though the program began with live telecasts of dramas and then changed to videotaped productions before finally changing to filmed ones. The series has received eighty-one Emmy Awards, dozens of Christopher Award, Christopher and Peabody Awards, nine Golden Globes, and Humanitas Prizes. Once a common practice in American television, it is one of the last remaining television programs where the title includes ...
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Frank Whaley
Frank Joseph Whaley (born July 20, 1963) is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and comedian. His roles include Brett in ''Pulp Fiction'', Robby Krieger in ''The Doors'', young Archie "Moonlight" Graham in ''Field of Dreams'', and Guy in ''Swimming With Sharks''. He has also appeared in films and TV series such as ''Born on the Fourth of July'', '' The Freshman'', ''A Midnight Clear'', '' Swing Kids'', '' Broken Arrow'', '' Luke Cage'', and '' World Trade Center''. Early life Whaley was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, the son of Robert W. Whaley, Sr. and Josephine (née Timilione). Whaley graduated from Anthony A. Henninger High School in 1981 and left home at 18. He graduated from the University at Albany. Career Whaley made his film debut in 1987's '' Ironweed''. In 1989 he appeared in ''Field of Dreams'' and ''Born on the Fourth of July''. The latter film began a long collaboration with director Oliver Stone, including 1991's ''The Doors'', in which he pla ...
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Amy Wright
Amy Wright is an American actress and former model. She has appeared in such films as ''The Deer Hunter'', '' Breaking Away'', '' The Accidental Tourist'', '' Hard Promises'', ''Crossing Delancey'', and ''Miss Firecracker''. She is the widow of actor Rip Torn. Early years Born in Chicago, Wright is a graduate of Beloit College. Career Wright acted in summer-stock productions in Rockford, Illinois, before going to New York, where she studied acting with Uta Hagen. She starred with Eric Schweig in ''The Scarlet Letter'' and '' Tom and Huck'' (both made in 1995). She produced a Netflix series called ''The Next Step''. Wright starred in the original production of ''Breakfast with Les and Bess'' as Shelby. Wright also appeared on Broadway in the original productions of ''Fifth of July'' and ''Noises Off''. Wright currently is on the faculty of HB Studio in New York City. Personal life Wright was married to actor Rip Torn Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931&n ...
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Primetime Emmy Award For Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
This is a list of the winners and nominees of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Chronology of category names Over the years, the scope of this award has evolved and the name with which it has been presented reflects those changes: * 1975: Director of the Year – Special * 1976: Outstanding Directing in a Special Program – Drama or Comedy * 1977: Outstanding Directing in a Special Program * 1978–1979: Outstanding Directing in a Special Program – Drama or Comedy * 1980–1986: Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or Special * 1987–1992: Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or Special * 1993–1996: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or Special * 1997–1998: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Special * 1999–2000: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or Movie * 2001–2002: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special * 2003–2015: Outstanding Directing f ...
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Primetime Emmy Award For Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a television limited series or television movie for the primetime network season. The award was first presented at the 7th Primetime Emmy Awards on March 7, 1955, to Judith Anderson, for her performance as Lady Macbeth on the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' episode "Macbeth". It has undergone several name changes, with the category split into two categories at the 25th Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Special Program – Drama or Comedy; and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series. By the 31st Primetime Emmy Awards, the categories were merged into one, and it has since undergone several name changes, leading to its current title. Since its inception, the award has been given to 54 ac ...
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46th Primetime Emmy Awards
The 46th Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Sunday, September 11, 1994. The ceremony was hosted by Patricia Richardson and Ellen DeGeneres. It was broadcast on American Broadcasting Company, ABC. Comedy Central received its first major nomination at this ceremony. For its first season, the ''Cheers'' Spin-off (media), spin-off ''Frasier'' won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Comedy Series and four total major awards. For the second straight year ''Picket Fences'' won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series, it too won four major awards on the night, but the more impressive drama series was newcomer ''NYPD Blue'', which took home three major awards. ''NYPD Blue'' came into the ceremony with 19 major nominations. This broke ''Hill Street Blues'' record for most nominations by a drama or comedy series of 16 set in 34th Primetime Emmy Awards, 1982, and put it in second place all time behind ''Roots (1977 miniseries), ...
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Emmy
The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international television industry. A number of annual Emmy Award ceremonies are held throughout the calendar year, each with their own set of rules and award categories. The two events that receive the most media coverage are the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Daytime Emmy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in American primetime and daytime entertainment programming, respectively. Other notable U.S. national Emmy events include the Children's & Family Emmy Awards for children's and family-oriented television programming, the Sports Emmy Awards for sports programming, News & Documentary Emmy Awards for news and documentary shows, and the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards for technological and engineering achievements. Regional Emmy Awards are also presented throughout the country at various times through the year ...
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Americus Georgia (U
Americus may refer to: Places in the United States * Americus, Georgia, a city with a population of around 17,000 * Americus, Indiana, a small town in Washington Township * Americus, Kansas, a city with a population of around 900 * Americus, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Americus Township, Lyon County, Kansas People * Americus Backers (died 1778), described as the father of the English grand pianoforte style * Americus Vespucius Rice (1835–1904), American politician, banker, and businessman * Amerigo Vespucci (1454–1512) Italian merchant, explorer and cartographer whose first name was ''Americus'' in Latin * Saint Emeric of Hungary (died 1031), also known as ''Saint Americus'' or ''Emeric'', a Hungarian prince * Americus Symmes (1811–1896), son of John Cleves Symmes Jr. Other uses * Americus (baseball team), a minor league club that represented the city of Americus, Georgia * Americus Hotel, historic building in Allentown, Pennsylvania * Americus, Preston an ...
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Hallmark Hall Of Fame
''Hallmark Hall of Fame'', originally called ''Hallmark Television Playhouse'', is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City-based greeting card company. The longest-running prime-time series in the history of television, it first aired in 1951 and continues into the present day. From 1954 onward, all of its productions have been broadcast in color. It was one of the first video productions to telecast in color, a rarity in the 1950s. Many television films have been shown on the program since its debut, though the program began with live telecasts of dramas and then changed to videotaped productions before finally changing to filmed ones. The series has received eighty-one Emmy Awards, dozens of Christopher and Peabody Awards, nine Golden Globes, and Humanitas Prizes. Once a common practice in American television, it is one of the last remaining television programs where the title includes the name of its sponsor. Unlike ot ...
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Wedding Anniversary
A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. Couples may take the occasion to celebrate their relationship, either privately or with a larger party. Special celebrations and gifts are often given for particular anniversary milestones (e.g. 10, 15, 20, 25 years). In some cultures, traditional names exist for milestone anniversaries; for instance, fifty years of marriage may be known as a "golden wedding anniversary", "golden anniversary" or "golden wedding". Recognition Celebrating wedding anniversaries as ''gold'' (50 years) or ''silver'' (25 years) is documented in Germanic countries since the 1500s. In the twentieth century, commercialism led to the celebration of more anniversaries according to a list of predetermined gifts. In some parts of the world, couples can receive special recognition from government officials for particular milestones. In the Commonwealth realms, one can receive a message from the monarch for 60th, 65th, and 70th weddi ...
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Pecan
The pecan (''Carya illinoinensis'') is a species of hickory native to the southern United States and northern Mexico in the region of the Mississippi River. The tree is cultivated for its seed in the southern United States, primarily in Georgia, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico, which produces nearly half of the world total. The seed is an edible nut used as a snack and in various recipes, such as praline candy and pecan pie. The pecan is the state nut of Alabama, Arkansas, California, and Texas and is also the state tree of Texas. Name "Pecan" is from an Algonquin word, variously referring to pecans, walnuts, and hickory nuts. There are many pronunciations, some regional and others not.See " Pecan" at Wiktionary. The most common American pronunciation is . There is little agreement in the United States regarding the "correct" pronunciation, even regionally. Growth The pecan tree is a large deciduous tree, growing to in height, rarely to .Flora of North America''Carya illi ...
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