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Warren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger (August 31, 1937 – December 2, 2020) was an American character actor, with Broadway runs, movie and television credits, and much work in commercials. Early life Warren Berlinger was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, of Jewish heritage, the son of Frieda (née Shapkin) and Elias Berlinger, a building contractor. His family owned Berlinger's Glass Store on Avenue D. Career Berlinger performed in the original 1946 Broadway production of '' Annie Get Your Gun'', with Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton. He guest-starred on the original ''Howdy Doody'' television show, with roles following on ''Kraft Television Theatre'' and other programs. He also guest-starred on John Cassavetes's detective series, NBC's ''Johnny Staccato''. He was known to have co-starred with Elvis. In 1960, he appeared with Jack Lemmon and Rick Nelson in '' The Wackiest Ship in the Army'' as Radioman 2nd class A.J. Sparks. Berlinger appeared in both the Broadway stage and Hollywood movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Joey Bishop Show (sitcom)
''The Joey Bishop Show'' is an American sitcom starring entertainer Joey Bishop that aired on NBC from September 1961, to April 1964. After NBC canceled the series due to low ratings, it was picked up by CBS where it aired for its fourth and final season. Executive produced by Danny Thomas, ''The Joey Bishop Show'' is a spin-off of Thomas' series ''The Danny Thomas Show''. Overview Season 1 The series was conceived as a vehicle for entertainer Joey Bishop by Danny Thomas and Louis F. Edelman in 1960. At the time, Thomas was starring in his own series, ''Make Room for Daddy'' (later known as ''The Danny Thomas Show''), airing on CBS. Thomas' series was then a top-20 hit and served as a launching pad for ''The Joey Bishop Show''. The series' pilot episode, titled "Everything Happens to Me", aired on March 27, 1961, during the eighth season of ''Danny Thomas''. In the pilot, an incompetent Hollywood " public relations man" named Joey Mason (Bishop) forgets to make proper accommo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood Movie
The cinema of the United States, consisting mainly of major film studios (also known as Hollywood) along with some independent film, has had a large effect on the global film industry since the early 20th century. The dominant style of American cinema is classical Hollywood cinema, which developed from 1913 to 1969 and is still typical of most films made there to this day. While Frenchmen Auguste and Louis Lumière are generally credited with the birth of modern cinema, American cinema soon came to be a dominant force in the emerging industry. , it produced the third-largest number of films of any national cinema, after India and China, with more than 600 English-language films released on average every year. While the national cinemas of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also produce films in the same language, they are not part of the Hollywood system. That said, Hollywood has also been considered a transnational cinema, and has produced multiple langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spinout (film)
''Spinout'' is a 1966 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley as the lead singer of a band and part-time race car driver. The film was #57 on the year-end list of the top-grossing films of 1966. It was titled ''California Holiday'' in the UK. Plot Mike McCoy (Elvis Presley), the lead singer for a traveling band who is also a part-time race car driver, enjoys his carefree single life, which is threatened by three different women who seek to marry him. Enter Cynthia Foxhugh (Shelley Fabares), a spoiled heiress and "daddy's girl," who is determined to get what she wants, no matter the cost. Such as was the case when Cynthia's millionaire father Howard (Carl Betz) tricks Mike and his band into interrupting their music tour to travel to Santa Barbara and serenade Cynthia with "Am I Ready" for her birthday. Cynthia becomes first of the three women who want to marry Mike. Also, apparently knowing about Mike's racing skills, Howard is determined to hire Mike to drive Howard's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney Anthology Series
Walt is a masculine given name, generally a short form of Walter, and occasionally a surname. Notable people with the name include: People Given name * Walt Arfons (1916-2013), American drag racer and competition land speed record racer * Walt Bellamy (1939-2013), American National Basketball Association player, two-time Basketball Hall of Fame inductee * Walt Bellamy (ice hockey) (1881-1941), Canadian hockey player * Walter Blackman, American member of the Arizona House of Representatives * Walt Bowyer (born 1960), American former National Football League player * Walt Brown (politician) (born 1926), American politician * Walt Clago (1899-1955), American football player * Walt Corey (born 1938), American former National Football League player * Walt Disney (1901-1966), American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur and philanthropist * Walt Dropo (1923-2010), American Major League Baseball and college basketball player * Walt Frazier (born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney
Walter Elias Disney (; December 5, 1901December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned and nominations by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress and have also been named as some of the List of films considered the best, greatest films ever by the American Film Institute. Disney was the first person to be nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories. Born in Chicago in 1901, Disney developed an early interest in drawing. He took art classes as a boy and got a job as a commercial illustrator at the age of 18. He moved to California in the early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder Alley (1967 Film)
''Thunder Alley'' is a 1967 film about auto racing directed by Richard Rush and starring Annette Funicello and Fabian Forte. It was released by American International Pictures. Plot A race car driver, Tommy Callahan, retires after a blackout causes the death of another driver on the motorway. After the accident, he begins working at a Pete Madsen's "Thrill Circus" as a stunt driver. There he meets the proprietor's daughter, Francie, who also drives there, and her boyfriend Eddie Sands. Bored by his new job, Tommy begins training Eddie to be a professional. Eddie picks it up quickly, winning his first race. This leads to Tommy's gold-digging ex-girlfriend Annie Blaine scheming to steal the hot young driver away from Francie. Despite their quarreling, plus Francie's concern over his previous blackouts, she and Tommy are paired up during a 500-mile race. On the track, Tommy feels another blackout coming on, but manages to hang on. He comes to realize that the fainting spells are a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billie (1965 Film)
''Billie'' is a 1965 American musical comedy film directed by Don Weis. Based on the 1952 play '' Time Out for Ginger'' by Ronald Alexander, the film stars Patty Duke in the title role. Plot Billie Carol is a 15-year-old girl who is not like every other teen. With her bobbed haircut, tomboyish behavior, and passion for track running, she distances herself from her fellow female classmates. Instead, she befriends Mike Benson, the newest school student who has recently joined the school athletic team. She gives him advice on how to run faster, and although he is initially reluctant to be taught a man's sport from a girl, he soon notices how gifted she is and is happy to listen to her. One day, the school coach Jones, sees her running on the track, and allows her to be on the team. The town is shocked by this event, with most people feeling that it is inappropriate for a girl to be associated with athletics. Billie is unaffected by the gossips and criticism, though she feels sad ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Because They're Young
''Because They're Young'' is a 1960 American drama film directed by Paul Wendkos and starring Dick Clark as Neil Hendry, an American high-school teacher who tries to make a difference in the lives of his students. The film co-stars Tuesday Weld, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger, Roberta Shore, Doug McClure and Victoria Shaw. The screenplay was based on ''Harrison High'', a 1959 novel by John Farris. Musicians Duane Eddy and James Darren appear in cameo roles, and the film's title song became the biggest hit record of Eddy's career. Bobby Rydell's " Swingin' School" is featured prominently in the film's soundtrack, though Rydell does not appear in the film. Plot A crusading high school teacher tries to help his troubled students. Cast * Dick Clark – Neil Hendry * Michael Callan – Griff Rimer * Tuesday Weld – Ann Gregor * Victoria Shaw – Joan Dietrich * Roberta Shore – Ricky Summers * Warren Berlinger – Buddy McCalla * Doug McClure – Jim * Linda Watkins – Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenage Rebel
''Teenage Rebel'' is a 1956 American drama film directed by Edmund Goulding and starring Ginger Rogers and Michael Rennie. It was nominated for two Academy Awards; Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction ( Lyle R. Wheeler, Jack Martin Smith, Walter M. Scott, and Stuart A. Reiss). The film was an adaptation of the play ''A Roomful of Roses'' by Edith Sommer, with Betty Lou Keim and Warren Berlinger reprising their Broadway roles. ''Teenage Rebel'' was the first black-and-white CinemaScope film. Plot Nancy Fallon (Ginger Rogers) is a divorcee who has trouble communicating with her 15-year-old daughter Dodie (Betty Lou Keim). Left in the custody of her father (Michael Rennie), Dodie feels as though her mother has deserted her. Cast * Ginger Rogers as Nancy Fallon * Michael Rennie as Jay Fallon * Mildred Natwick as Grace Hewitt * Rusty Swope as Larry Fallon * Lili Gentle as Gloria, teenager at the races * Louise Beavers as Willamay, Fallon's Maid * Irene Hervey as Helen Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaftesbury Theatre
The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. Opened in 1911 as the New Prince's Theatre, it was the last theatre to be built in Shaftesbury Avenue. History The theatre was designed for the Melville Brothers by Bertie Crewe and opened on 26 December 1911 with a production of ''The Three Musketeers''. It was originally named the New Prince's Theatre, becoming the Prince's Theatre in 1914. The original capacity of the auditorium is unknown, but with standing room in the Stalls it is possible that over 3000 people were able to attend performances. The current capacity is between 1300 and 1400. The Prince's was the last theatre to be built in Shaftesbury Avenue, and is located on the junction between Shaftesbury Avenue and High Holborn. During the First World War, the Prince's advertised itself as ‘The Laughter House where you can forget the War.’ In September 1919, the theatre had considerable success with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (musical)
''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' is a 1961 musical by Frank Loesser and book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book of the same name. The story concerns young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of the book ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'', rises from window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company. The musical, starring Robert Morse and Rudy Vallée, opened at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway in October 1961, running for 1,417 performances. The show won seven Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics' Circle award, and the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In 1967, a film based on the musical was released by United Artists, with Morse, Vallee, Sammy Smith, and Ruth Kobart re-creating their stage roles. A 1995 revival was mounted at the same theatre as the original production (now named the Richard Rodgers Theatre). It ran for 548 performances and sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Blow Your Horn
''Come Blow Your Horn'' is Neil Simon's first play, which premiered on Broadway in 1961 and had a London production in 1962 at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Simon rewrote the script more than two dozen times over several years, resulting in a hit premiere that allowed Simon to leave his full-time television writing career to write stage and film scripts. Productions ''Come Blow Your Horn'' opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 22, 1961 and closed on October 6, 1962 after 677 performances and one preview. The cast featured Hal March (Alan Baker), Arlene Golonka, Warren Berlinger (Buddy), Lou Jacobi (Mr. Baker) and Pert Kelton (Mrs. Baker). The director was Stanley Prager, with sets and lighting by Ralph Alswang. It was produced by Arthur Cantor. The play opened in the West End in 1962 at the Prince of Wales Theatre, starring Michael Crawford as Buddy, Bob Monkhouse and David Kossoff. The play was revived at the Jewish Repertory Theater, New York City, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
