Saturday, June 4, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO. . . . . . . . MICHELLE PHILLIPS
Michelle Phillips turns 67 today, June 4. She is the only surviving member of original Mamas & Papas.
James Arness
Actor James Arness died yesterday, June 3, at age 88. For twenty years he played Marshall Matt Dillion on TV's long running Western series Gunsmoke.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Pekin Theatre - Pekin, Illinois
The Pekin Theatre on South Capitol Street in downtown Pekin, Illinois, was built in 1928. The interior decor was Oriental, including ancient Chinese pagodas and Chinese goddess figures. Similar to other theaters of the late 1920s, the ceiling stars delivered the atmosphere to compliment the decor. The Pekin Theatre closed in 1980 and was demolished in 1987 to make way for the new police station. The statue was in the lobby of the theatre for years and is now in a museum in Pekin.
Palace Theater - Peoria, Illinois
The Palace Theatre was built by William Hull and opened in Peoria, Illinois, on January 6, 1921. It was at one time the best known of the many theaters which once stood in downtown Peoria. Originally a vaudeville house, The Palace was remodeled in 1929 into a movie theatre. It was remodeled again in 1936. The Palace played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment of the era, including Burns & Allen, Duke Ellington, and Ozzie & Harriet. The theatre was sold in 1963 and the exterior was given a face-lift and in 1974, Plitt Theatres took over. The theater closed in 1980, and was soon demolished to make way for the Twin Towers.
This photo was taken in 1922 about one year after the Palace Theatre first opened
This photo was taken in 1922 about one year after the Palace Theatre first opened
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO. . . . . . . . SALLY KELLERMAN
Today, June 2, is actress Sally Kellerman's 74th birthday. She is best known for her role as Hotlips Houlihan in the 1970 movie M*A*S*H
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO. . . . . . . . ANDY GRIFFITH
Today, June 1, is Andy Griffith's 85th Birthday.
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS (1958)
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW (1961)
MATLOCK (1995) episode #191 The Assault aired February 16, 1995.
MEDICARE BENEFITS COMMERCIAL (2010)
NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS (1958)
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW (1961)
MATLOCK (1995) episode #191 The Assault aired February 16, 1995.
MEDICARE BENEFITS COMMERCIAL (2010)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO. . . . . . . . CLINT EASTWOOD
Today, May 31, is Clint Eastwood's 81st birthday. Here are the trailers from a few of his lesser known films.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961 -1963)
Car 54, Where Are You? starring Fred Gwynne, Joe E. Ross, Al Lewis, Paul Reed, and Charlotte Rae aired for two seasons on NBC in the early 60s.
The Felony Squad (1966 - 1969)
The Felony Squad starring Howard Duff, Dennis Cole, and Ben Alexander aired on ABC in the mid to late 60s.
The High Chaparral (1967 - 1971)
The High Chaparral starring Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal, and Mark Slade aired on NBC for 4 seasons in the late 60s.
Love American Style (1969 - 1974)
Love American Style aired on ABC for 5 seasons in the early 70s. The following clip is the opening of the episode Love and the Happy Days which is the pilot for the hit TV series HappyDays.
Room 222 (1969 - 1974)
Room 222 starring Lloyd Haines, Karen Valentine, Denise Nicholas, Michael Constantine, and Judy Strangis aired on ABC for 5 seasons.
Private Benjamin (1981 - 1983)
Private Benjamin starring Lorna Patterson, Eileen Brennan, Hal Williams, Robert Mandan, and Ann Rynerson aired for two seasons on CBS in the early 80s.
Back to the 50s
Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, #1 in the fall of 1959.
At the Hop by Danny & The Juniors, #1 in January 1958.
It's All in the Game by Tommy Edwards, #1 in the fall of 1958.
The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley, #1 in June 1958.
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, #1 in the fall of 1956.
Venus by Frankie Avalon, #1 in the spring of 1959.
At the Hop by Danny & The Juniors, #1 in January 1958.
It's All in the Game by Tommy Edwards, #1 in the fall of 1958.
The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley, #1 in June 1958.
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, #1 in the fall of 1956.
Venus by Frankie Avalon, #1 in the spring of 1959.
Memorial Day 2011
Remembering all who have served our country and sacrificed their lives so that we may enjoy our freedom. God bless all the soldiers who serve our country so courageously.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
The Break-Up (2006)
The Break-Up starring Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Ann-Margret, and Jason Bateman.
Kitten With a Whip (1964)
Kitten With a Whip starring Ann-Margret, John Forsythe, Peter Brown, Patricia Barry, and Richard Anderson.
Viva Las Vegas (1964)
Viva Las Vegas starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, and William Demarest. Teri Garr has a bit part as a Vegas showgirl and Kent McCord (Adam-12) appears very briefly as a casino patron.
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Bye Bye Birdie starring Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh, Paul Lynde, Bobby Rydell, Maureen Stapleton, Ed Sullivan and Jesse Pearson as Conrad Birdie.
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Ward Bond, and Jerome Cowan. Directed by John Huston.
Casablanca (1942)
Casablanca, the Best Picture of the Year for 1942, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Peter Lorre, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, and Paul Henreid. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Dark Passage (1947)
Dark Passage starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Agnes Moorehead. Directed by Delmar Daves.
Key Largo (1948)
Claire Trevor won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Key Largo. Jay Silverheels gained fame in the 50s as Tonto on The Lone Ranger.
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