In Memoriam

Born: October 17, 1913 Died: December 26, 1971 He was the second actor in history to wear the cape and cowl of Gotham City’s caped crusader… The second 15 chapter serial featuring Batman & Robin came to theaters in 1949. Johnny Duncan stepped into the role of Robin (Dick Grayson), Jane Adams played Vicki Vale, Lyle Talbot played Police Commissioner Gordon (the character’s first screen appearance), Eric Wilton played Alfred, the Butler and William Fawcett could be seen as the eccentric scientist Professor Hammil. This time rather than sinister enemy spies the Dynamic Duo battle the scientifically sophisticated criminal known only as The Wizard (Leonard Penn). His career began in 1936 and he appeared in such films as Charlie Chan on Broadway, Big Town Girl, Charlie Chan in Reno, Mr. Moto in Danger Island, Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise, The Mark of Zorro, The Dalton Gang and The Ballard of Josie. On television he made appearances on such shows as “Schlitz Playhouse of Stars”, “My...

Jack Kelk Born: August 6, 1923 Died: September 5, 2002 Tommy Bond Born: September 16, 1926 Died: September 24, 2005 The first voice of Jimmy Olsen came on “The Adventures of Superman” radio series from Jack Kelk in 1940… The screen’s first Jimmy Olsen came in the 1948 Superman movie serial played by Tommy Bond… As time went on other actors such as Jack Larson, Marc McClure, Michael Landes, Justin Whalen, Aaron Ashmore, David Kaufman and Sam Huntington would all take their turns as the Daily Planet’s best cub reporter. In Memoriam Remembers: Jack Kelk & Tommy Bond

Born: February 29, 1920 Died: January 22, 2010 From 1979 to 2008 he played Palmer Cortlandt, Sr. on the daytime soap opera “All My Children.” Even though he departed the cast almost two years before he was present for the show’s 40th anniversary on January 5, 2010. He also made appearances on such shows as “Lou Grant”, “Charlie’s Angels”, “The Edge of Night” and “Kraft Television Theatre.” In Memoriam Remembers: James Mitchell

He played the role when he himself was only 23 years old and the character itself was only 4 years old. Long before Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale there was another man who gave a burst of life to Gotham City's winged avenger. The Dark Knight Detective...The Caped Crusader who made his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939 came to life in a 15 chapter movie serial in 1943. Along with him was his young sidekick Robin, the Boy Wonder (Douglas Croft), his faithful butler Alfred (William Austin) and his loyal fiancee Miss Linda Page (Shirley Patterson). Together they battled evil genius Dr. Tito Daka (J.Carroll Naish). At the time of course America was heavily involved with WWII and the threat that then rouge Japanese spies posed. Even though he only played Batman once and this project was one of the very few in his short career he still holds a place in the Batman history books... He passed away on August 9, 2000... Today, on what...

Today the star of "The Donna Reed Show" would have turned 89 years old...! She has been mentioned many times in the past on this blog so once again, in honor of her birthday... In Memoriam Remembers: Donna Reed

A great man would've celebrated a birthday today... His career spanned more than 70 years and included hundreds of films and television guest appearances. He died in July 2007 at the age the remarkable age of 102... Today, in honor of what would have been his 105th birthday... In Memoriam Remembers: Charles Lane

Born: May 18, 1928 Died: January 24, 2010 A wonderful character died yesterday... From 1959 to 1965 he played Adam Cartwright on the popular western drama "Bonanza" and from 1979 to 1986 he held the title role on "Trapper John, M.D." His guest starring roles include "77 Sunset Strip", "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.", "The Wild Wild West", "Gunsmoke", "The Big Valley", "Hawaii Five-O", "The Odd Couple", "Vega$" and "The Love Boat." In 1973 he appeared in an episode of "Mannix" - in 1997 that story was revisited on an episode of "Diagnosis Murder" with most of the original cast reprising their roles... In Memoriam Remembers: Pernell Roberts