In Memoriam

It is sad to report that another lady from the golden age of Hollywood has left us. Gale Storm, first a lady of film then radio and finally television, left us on June 27th. Between 1940 and 1952 she appeared in 37 films. On television she was a frequent guest on many of the varitey shows of the day. Her appearance include but are not limited to "The Bob Hope Show", "The Colgate Comedy Hour", "Disneyland", "The NBC Comedy Hour", "What's My Line?", "Toast of the Town", "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show", "Robert Montgomery Presents", "Celebrity Playhouse", "The Ford Television Theatre", "Burke's Law" and "The Love Boat." During the summer of 1952 she began playing the title role of Margie Albright on the domestic sitcom "My Little Margie." The show began as a summer replacement for "I Love Lucy" but eventually developed into a regular prime ...

Ed McMahon (March 6, 1923 - June 23, 2009) -He was one of the greatest personalities ever and he helped to define the role of second banana. Farrah Fawcett (February 2, 1947 - June 25, 2009) -She was one of the most beautiful women in television history and she became a sex symbol around the world after she appearing on "Charlie's Angels" for just one season. In Memoriam Remembers Farrah Fawcett & Ed McMahon.

To me there will always be only three women who absolutely defined the image of the television mother. Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver on "Leave it to Beaver", Donna Reed as Donna Stone on "The Donna Reed Show" and of course Jane Wyatt as Margaret Anderson on "Father Knows Best." Jane Wyatt started her career in the early 1930's. She appeared in 31 films between 1934 and 1986. Her notability however came from her extensive body of television work. Her television credits include but are not limited to "What's My Line?", "Toast of the Town", "The Steve Allen Show", "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show", "The Bell Telephone Hour", "Password", "Your Show of Shows", "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars", "The Ford Television Theatre", "Fireside Theatre", "Robert Montgomery Presents", "Studio One", "General Electric Theater", "The...

Alexis Smith was a graceful lady who always came across with a tremendous amount of confidence. She appeared in 55 films between 1940 and 1993. Her final film The Age of Innocence was released posthumostly. One of her more notable films was The Philadelphians which was released in 1959. In the film Alexis appeared along side Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Brian Keith, Robert Vaughn, Adam West and Billie Burke. On television she appeared on "The Star and the Story", "Stage 7", "The 20th Century-Fox Hour", "On Trial", "Robert Montgomery Presents", "Lux Video Theatre", "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars", "The United States Steel Hour", "Adventures in Paradise", "The Defenders", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "The Love Boat", "Hothouse", "The David Frost Show", "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "Cheers." It was her performance on ...

From 1961 to 1966 the world was entertained by a talking horse. Mister Ed and his good buddy Wilbur Post had many heart to hearts during the shows run. Here is a tribute to the classic cast. Alan Young (89) and Connie Hines (73) who starred as the lead characters Wilbur and Carol Post are still with us at the time of this writing. The proud horse that played Mister Ed was named Bamboo Harvester (1949-1970). Allan Lane (1909-1973) provided his speaking voice and Sheldon Allman (1924-2002) provided his singing voice. The supporting cast: Larry Keating (1896-1963) - Roger Addison Edna Skinner (1921-2003) - Kay Addison Leon Ames (1902-1993) - Gordon Kirkwood Barry Kelley (1908-1991) - Carol's Father

With the recent passing of Beatrice Arthur I thought it was time to pay tribute to her and the rest of the cast of "Maude" both deceased and living. The show began in September of 1972 and ended in April 1978 after producing 140 plus episodes. Maude and her group tackled everything from abortion to manic depression to alcoholism to depression to face lifts to homosexuality. Here is a shout out to the marvelous cast. Beatrice Arthur (1922-2009) - Maude Findlay Esther Rolle (1920-1998) - Florida Evans Hermione Baddeley (1906-1986) - Mrs. Nell Naugatuck Beasley J. Pat O'Malley (1904-1985) - Bert Beasley Cast members still with us at the time of this posting: Bill Macy (87) - Walter Findlay Adrienne Barbeau (64) - Carol Traynor Conrad Bain (86) - Dr. Arthur Harmon Rue McClanahan (75) - Vivian Cavendar Harmon Marlene Warfield (69) - Victoria Butterfield

It is my great pleasure to report that this blog celebrates its first birthday today. On June 6, 2008 I published my first tribute and that was to Mary Jane Croft. The legends mentioned on this blog include: -Lucille Ball -Estelle Getty -Lloyd Bridges -Gale Gordon -Ethel Merman -Jane Wyman -George Reeves -Robert Rockwell -Beatrice Arthur -Charlton Heston -Dick Martin -Isabel Sanford -Carroll O'Connor AND MANY MANY MORE......! My very special thanks to everyone for their support.

One of America's greatest treasures....Ms. Dinah Shore. Dinah Shore entranced audiences with her wonderful voice....wrapped with that southern accent. She first appeared in experimental television in 1936. In 1939 she began on radio as a vocalist and eventually became a featured vocalist on "The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street" in February 1940. Her singing talent eventually lead to her producing records in 1941. She appeared in a handful of films beginning in 1944. In 1951 she began her duties as the host of "The Dinah Shore Show" which allowed her to show her talents in variety. In 1956 the show was retitled "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" and remained on the air until 1963. In 1950 she appeared with Bob Hope on his very first television special. Among her many television guest appearances she appeared on "The Ed Wynn Show", "The Jack Benny Program", "The Colgate Comedy Hour", "Person to Person...