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Tudi Wiggins
Tudi Wiggins (October 10, 1935 – July 19, 2006) was a Canadian actress. She was known for her work in television soap operas Born Mary Susan Wiggins, in Victoria, British Columbia, she played the roles of Erica Desmond/Helena Raleigh in '' Strange Paradise'' (1969–1970), Karen Martin on '' Guiding Light'' (1971–1972), Meg Dale on ''Love of Life'' (1974–1980), and Sarah Kingsley on '' All My Children'' (1981–1982). In 1977 she appeared as a panelist on five episodes of the game show'' Match Game''. In later years, Wiggins produced, directed, and starred in her own talk show on WTZA-TV in Kingston, New York. In 1989, she retired from the entertainment industry and moved to Fowler, New York. During her retirement, in the nearby Gouverneur, New York, area, she became a caregiver to the elderly and infirm with Health Services of Northern New York and the Community Development Program. Mary Susan "Tudi" Wiggins died of cancer Cancer is a group of diseases in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of 91,867, and the Greater Victoria area has a population of 397,237. The city of Victoria is the 7th most densely populated city in Canada with . Victoria is the southernmost major city in Western Canada and is about southwest from British Columbia's largest city of Vancouver on the mainland. The city is about from Seattle by airplane, seaplane, ferry, or the Victoria Clipper passenger-only ferry, and from Port Angeles, Washington, by ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Named for Queen Victoria, the city is one of the oldest in the Pacific Northwest, with British settlement beginning in 1843. The city has retained a large number of its historic buildings, in particular its two most famous landmarks, the Parliament Buildings (finished in 1897 and home of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey Shines (film)
''Monkey Shines'' (also known as ''Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear'') is a 1988 American psychological horror film written and directed by George A. Romero and starring Jason Beghe, Kate McNeil, John Pankow, and Joyce Van Patten. Its plot follows a young athlete who becomes a paralyzed quadriplegic, and develops a bond with an intelligent service monkey named "Ella" who becomes homicidal after she is injected with an experimental serum of human brain tissue. It is based on the 1983 British novel of the same title by Michael Stewart. Producers Peter Grunwald and Charles Evans of Orion Pictures acquired the rights to Stewart's novel in 1985, and began production two years later, with Romero assigned to direct. The film marked Romero's first major studio feature, and was his second-most expensive film at that time, with a budget of $7 million. The setting was changed from Oxford, England, where the novel was set, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a city in which Romero had lon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Births
Events January * January 7 – Italian premier Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval conclude Franco-Italian Agreement of 1935, an agreement, in which each power agrees not to oppose the other's colonial claims. * January 12 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to successfully complete a solo flight from Hawaii to California, a distance of 2,408 miles. * January 13 – A plebiscite in the Saar (League of Nations), Territory of the Saar Basin shows that 90.3% of those voting wish to join Germany. * January 24 – The first canned beer is sold in Richmond, Virginia, United States, by Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company. February * February 6 – Parker Brothers begins selling the board game Monopoly (game), Monopoly in the United States. * February 13 – Richard Hauptmann is convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. in the United States. * February 15 – The discovery and clinical development of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Emigrants To The United States
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''Canadian''. Canada is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious, and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Old World immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of French and then the much larger British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-indigenous peoples took place over the course of nearly two centuries and continue today. Elements of Indigenous, French, British, and more recent immigrant customs, languages, and religions have combined to form the culture of Canada, and thus a Canadian identity. Canada has also been strongly influenced by its linguistic, geographic, and ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Television Actresses
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''Canadian''. Canada is a multilingual and multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious, and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Old World immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of French and then the much larger British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-indigenous peoples took place over the course of nearly two centuries and continue today. Elements of Indigenous, French, British, and more recent immigrant customs, languages, and religions have combined to form the culture of Canada, and thus a Canadian identity. Canada has also been strongly influenced by its linguistic, geographic, and ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Soap Opera Actresses
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being ''Canadian''. Canada is a multilingual and Multiculturalism, multicultural society home to people of groups of many different ethnic, religious, and national origins, with the majority of the population made up of Old World Immigration to Canada, immigrants and their descendants. Following the initial period of New France, French and then the much larger British colonization of the Americas, British colonization, different waves (or peaks) of immigration and settlement of non-indigenous peoples took place over the course of nearly two centuries and continue today. Elements of Indigenous, French, British, and more recent immigrant customs, languages, and religions have combined to form the culture of Canada, and thus a Canadian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie The Freeloader's Christmas Dinner
''Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner'' (aka ''Red Skelton's Christmas Dinner'') is a TV special that premiered on Home Box Office (HBO) on December 13, 1981. The program stars Red Skelton and was part of HBO's ''Standing Room Only'' series of specials. This was one of Skelton's final television performances. Plot Freddie the Freeloader prepares to scrape together money and enjoy a Christmas dinner with his equally poverty-stricken friend Professor Humperdo at one of New York's fancy restaurants. When a lost dog appears in his apartment, he is accused of thievery by his wealthy owner. After a meeting with the bag lady Molly, he visits a hospital and entertains some children for Christmas. Freddie busts the professor out of the drunk tank and the two eventually reach the restaurant - and treat themselves to a feast. The special includes drama, miming, and music, for which Skelton was noted. Songs sung by Skelton in this special include "Christmas Comes But Once a Year" and " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Standing Room Only (TV Series)
''Standing Room Only'' (SRO) is an entertainment series on HBO that premiered on June 19, 1976. Shows featured concerts, burlesque shows, ventriloquism programs, magic shows and more.''HBO Guides'' from the 1970s and 1980s From 1982 to 1986, a version of the "HBO in Space" program opening sequence was used to introduce the series. Partial list of programs * Bette Midler * Victor Borge * Totie Fields * Paul Anka * Neil Sedaka * Casino De Paris * Barry Manilow * Diana Ross * Liza Minnelli * Kenny Rogers * Cher * Linda Ronstadt * George Burns * Crystal Gayle * Billy Joel * Willie Nelson * Olivia Newton-John * Simon and Garfunkel * David Bowie * Dolly Parton * Red Skelton: A Royal Performance * Christmas in New York * Johnny Cash * Abracadabra, It's Magic * Daredevils * ''Vanities'' * Country Rock '82 * Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner * Red Skelton's More Funny Faces Starring Marcel Marceau * An Evening at the Moulin Rouge * The Last Great Vaudeville Show * Milton Berle's Mag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Detective
''The Great Detective'' is a Television in Canada, Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC Television, CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell (actor), Douglas Campbell and James Dugan. Background ''The Great Detective'' was inspired by the exploits of John Wilson Murray, Canada's first government-appointed detective, set in the latter part of the Victorian era, Victorian era. The leading character, Inspector Alistair Cameron, was a fictional counterpart of Murray. Inspector Cameron was ably assisted by his friend, forensic scientist Dr. Chisholm. A taped series, ''The Great Detective'' was produced on location at Rockwood, Ontario, Rockwood, Kleinburg, Ontario, Kleinburg and Shadow Lake (Kawartha Lakes), Shadow Lake in Ontario, as well as Victoria, areas of downtown Toronto and CBC's television Studio 7. External links * ''The Great Detective'' at Canadian Communications FoundationTVArchive 1970s Canadian drama television series 1980s Canadian crime dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Bernard, Psychiatrist
''Paul Bernard, Psychiatrist'' is a Canadian dramatic television series which aired on CBC Television from 1971 to 1972. Premise Each episode portrayed a patient's appointment with psychiatrist Paul Bernard (Chris Wiggins) at his office. The patient, typically female, would lie on the doctor's couch and reveal her thoughts in keeping with the practices of psychoanalysis. Patients often reappeared on the series for approximately monthly follow-up visits. Script material was derived from Canadian Mental Health Association patient histories. Production The series was produced by Michael Spivak (''Science International'') as a joint effort of his Jaylar Productions and Fremantle International for broadcast on CBC. Two pilot episodes were created prior to the full 130-episode production. Since the plot was limited to the doctor-patient dialogue within Bernard's office, the series was described as a "one-set semi-soap". Cast Besides Wiggins, the following actors were cast as patients ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Maker
''The Mystery Maker'' was a Canadian children's drama television series, which aired on CBC Television in 1967. Plot The plot is set in Stratford, Ontario at a boarding house owned by Mrs. O'Hara (Ruth Springford), a widow. Her teen-aged daughter Pegeen (Kathy Kastner) was an aspiring actress. Each episode featured elements of mystery involving the O'Hara's and residents of the boarding house. Cast * Kathy Kastner as Pegeen O'Hara * Ruth Springford as Mrs. O'Hara * James Edmond as Mr. Pudd * Frances Hyland as a boarding house employee * Syme Jago as Andy * Alan Jordan * Beth Lockerbie as Mrs. Hodge * Jane Mallett * Miles MacNamara as David * Charles Palmer Charles Palmer may refer to: * Charles Palmer (1777–1851), Member of Parliament for Bath * Sir Charles Palmer, 1st Baronet (1822–1907), English shipbuilder, businessman and Liberal Member of Parliament, 1874–1907 * Sir Charles Palmer, 2nd Ba ... as Mr. Toby * Joseph Shaw as Mr. B * Tudi Wiggins Production Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playdate (Canadian TV Series)
''Playdate'' is a Canadian drama anthology television series which aired on CBC Television from 1961 to 1964. Premise The series replaced '' General Motors Presents''. Ed Moser, a story editor from that previous series, became executive producer of ''Playdate''. He reduced the presence of Canadian script writers, featuring nine Canadian-written scripts in the final season of ''Playdate'' compared to 19 Canadian works featured in the final season of ''General Motors Presents''. Robert Goulet hosted the earliest episodes of ''Playdate'', replaced by Christopher Plummer from 20 December 1961. From October 1962, episodes of the UK series ''The Jo Stafford Show'' were occasionally broadcast, billed by the CBC as ''Playdate Presents...''. In September 1963, similar treatment was given to ''The Red Skelton Show'', an American series, when it was sporadically broadcast in the ''Playdate'' time slot. The CBC cancelled ''Playdate'' and ''Parade'' by June 1964, as part of a general reduct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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