Agreed, yes, Clint Walker and Fess Parker did look alike in their younger days. Similar age, same type...and same height, too!
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Agreed, yes, Clint Walker and Fess Parker did look alike in their younger days. Similar age, same type...and same height, too!
Too bad they never worked together, both being western stars too bad.
Well, Fess has gone, and Clint is still alive.....which seems to give him the advantage if someone wants to make a film about elderly, retired cowboys....?
August 17th, and among those celebrating their Birthdays today are :
Robert De Niro :
actor and producer, starring in over 90 films. Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor, 'The Godfather : Part II' [[1974), and for Best Actor, 'Raging Bull' [[1980), with Golden Globe award also being received for Best Actor in that film. Presented with the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures [[2011). Other notable work includes 'Taxi Driver' [[1976), 'New York, New York' [[1977), 'The Deer Hunter' [[1978), 'Midnight Run' [[1988),' Awakenings' [[1990), 'Cape Fear [[1991), 'Analyse This [[1999),' Meet The Parents' [[2000) and 'Silver Linings Playbook' [[2012)
Sean Penn :
actor, director and political activist
Belinda Carlisle :
singer
Maureen O'Hara :
actress and singer.
Remembering : those born on this date, but who have since passed away :
Huey Marvin Davis :
guitarist with The Contours, and unofficial member, appearing in many group photos. The Contours are best known for 'Do You Love Me', a top 3 hit in 1962, and a top 20 hit again in 1988. Other notable recordings include 'Can You Do It' [[1964), 'Can You Jerk Like Me' [[1964), 'First I Look At The Purse' [[1965), 'Just A Little Misunderstanding' [[1966), 'Baby Hit And Run' [[1965-1967), and 'It's So Hard Being A Loser'[[1967).
Mae West :
actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol
Davy Crockett :
folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician
Marcus Garvey :
Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur and orator.
Happy Birthday : to everyone else who is celebrating today:)
Actually west i was thinking about such a project, with those old legends who are still around getting together for one last roundup...oh i know it won't happen but it would be fun.
You should try that with some of the old members here, who don't seem to drop in any more.....
It's been tried but some don't want to come back, or maybe they can't.
It's life..and one day it will be us...but not today.:)
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa,west when you're right,you're right..i'm on my way to greasy grady's...can i bring you anything??
Just a photo of a sign on the door which reads 'Closed Down For Benefit Of Health'.....
They did a survey and asked americans which eatery was the worst in all 48 states and alaska,and the answer was greasy grady's by a wide margin....he's opening ten more joints although he's illegal in most of the world...he's very popular in those countries with dictators because if anyone gets out of line,down to grady they go...those[dancin pigfeet]can actually walk down the streets over there in the daytime.
Perhaps that explains why they're called trotters...
August 18th : and among those celebrating their Birthdays today are :
Robert Redford :
actor, film director, producer, businessman, environmentalist, and philanthropist.
Academy Award winner for Best Director, 'Ordinary People' [[1980), with nominations for Best Picture and Best Director for 'Quiz Show' [[1994). Golden Globe award for New Star Of The Year [[Actor), for 'Inside Daisy Clover' [[1965), and Best Director, for 'Ordinary People' [[1980), also Cecil B. DeMille Award,1994. Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, 1995.
Roman Polanski :
Polish, naturalised French film director, producer, writer and actor. Academy Award winner for Best Adapted Screenplay, 'Rosemary's Baby' [[1968). Academy Award winner for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design for 'Tess', [[1979).
Academy Award winner for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'The Pianist' [[2002).
Edward Norton :
actor, film maker and activist. Three Academy Award nominations, for 'Primal Fear' [[1997), 'American History X' [[1997), and 'Birdman' [[2015). Other notable films include 'Everyone Says I Love You' [[1996),'The People vs. Larry Flynt' [[1996), 'The Illusionist' [[2006) and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' [[2014).
Remembering : those born on this date, and who have since passed away :
Shelley Winters :
actress. Academy Award nominations for Best Actress, 'A Place In The Sun' [[1951) and Best Supporting Actress 'The Poseidon Adventure' [[1972). Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress 'The Diary Of Anne Frank' [[1959) and 'Patch Of Blue [[1965)'. Other notable work includes 'The Big Knife' [[1955) 'A Double Life' [[1947), 'Lolita' [[1962), 'The Night Of The Hunter' [[1955), 'Alfie' [[1966) and 'Pete's Dragon' [[1977).
Patrick Swayze :
actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. Academy Award nominations for Best Actor 'Dirty Dancing' [[1987), Best Actor 'Ghost' [[1990), and Best Actor 'To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar' [[1995). Other notable films are 'The Outsiders' [[1983), 'Red Dawn' [[1984), 'Road House' [[1989), 'Point Break' [[1991), 'Donnie Darko' [[2001) and 'Jump' [[2008).
Meriwether Lewis :
explorer, soldier, politician and public administrator. Best known in his role as leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark. The object was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, and claim the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country for the United States. He was appointed Governor of Upper Louisiana in 1806.
Happy Birthday : to everyone else who is celebrating today :)
Legend has it that the great[shelly winters]put on many pounds for her role in the poseidon adventure.
A regular at Greasy's! They all go belly up, even the luxury liners. No wonder Shelley's character didn't make it to the closing credits....:[[
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.....i bet you have em crackin up at buckingham!!!
Hey west please inform ms.moe[superstar]that i have a contract ready for her approval, and it reads...ahem,party of the first part will party with party of the second part unless said party renders itself a no show which will then henchforth and forthwith and fourthinline shall be known to all other parties as the partypooper forthwith, and upon not commencing to parties stated forthwith and without shall not be extended an invitation to any of the sadi parties forthcoming or going which of the other to come before the other whereas all said parties agree to party until such a date can be agreed upon for said festivities to ceast and scatter, i being of assumed sane mind and having said document witnessed by witless and mindless associates of the said mindsetness of the fist part....yours most cordally arr&bee general in charge of da hood indubudibly yours most truly and otherwise hereforth and within and without exclamation point!!
I'll have to get back to you.
I can't contact Ms Moe [[Superstar), just at the moe-ment.
She's at a party.........
Of the first part?
Could be her own party? If so, she'll cry if she wants to.....
August 19th : and among those celebrating their Birthdays today are :
Bill Clinton :
politician, who served as 42nd President of the United States, 1993-2001. Member of the Democratic Party. Governor of Arkansas 1979-1981, and 1983-1992. Arkansas Attorney General 1977-1979.
John Deacon :
English musician, now retired. Best remembered as bass guitarist with Queen. Songs written include You're My Best Friend', 'Spread Your Wings', 'I Want To Break Free' and 'Another One Bites The Dust'. Played electric and acoustic guitar on several Queen albums - also keyboards, synthesiser, programming and drums. Retired from active involvement with Queen in 1997.
Lee Ann Womack :
country singer and songwriter. Best known for 2000 single, Billboard Top 20, 'I Hope You Dance' [[Grammy Award, Best Country Song). Grammy Award 2003, Best Country Collaboration with vocals, 'Mendocino County Line' [[with Willie Nelson).
Ian Gillan :
English rock vocalist and songwriter. Lead singer and vocalist with Deep Purple from 1969. Resigned in 1973. then reformed Deep Purple 1984-1989. Rejoined in 1992, until present.
Gold albums : 'Deep Purple In Rock' [[1970), 'Fireball' [[1971), 'Who Do You Think We Are' [[1973), 'Burn' [[1974), 'Stormbringer' [[1974). Platinum albums : 'Perfect Strangers' [[1984), 'Made In Japan' [[1972), 'Deepest Purple : The Very Best Of Deep Purple' [[1980). 2 x Platinum album : 'Machine Head' [[1972).
Ginger Baker :
English drummer. Best remembered as founder member of Cream. Gold albums : 'Fresh Cream' [[1966), 'Wheels Of Fire' [[1968), 'Goodbye' [[1969), 'Best Of Cream' [[1969) and 'Very Best Of Cream' [[1975). Platinum albums : 'Disraeli Gears' [[1967) and 'Strange Brew : Very Best Of Cream' [[1983). 5 x Platinum for DVD box-set : 'Royal Albert Hall, London May 2-3-5-6' [[2005).
Jim Carter :
English actor. Four nominations, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Drama Series, for 'Downton Abbey' [[2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015). Other notable work, in films : 'A Private Function [[1984), 'The Madness of King George' [[1994), 'Richard III [[1995), 'Shakespeare In Love' [[1998), 'The Golden Compass' [[2007) and 'Alice in Wonderland' [[2010).
Remembering : those born on this date, and who have since passed away :
Coco Chanel :
Born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. French fashion designer, and founder of the Chanel brand : couture clothing, including millinery, 'The Chanel Suit' and 'The Little Black Dress'; jewellery, handbags and fragrance, of which Chanel No. 5 remains a classic example.
Gene Roddenberry :
television screenwriter and producer. Best remembered for creating the original Star Trek TV series, and the Star Trek science fiction franchise.
Orville Wright :
inventor and aviation pioneer. Orville Wright, together with his brother Wilbur, invented and built the world's first successful aeroplane, making the first successful flight in 1903. Between 1905-1907, their flying machine was developed by the Wright Brothers into the first fixed-wing aircraft, and they were the first to invent aircraft controls which made fixed-wing powered flight possible.
Happy Birthday : to everyone celebrating today :)
Give R&B the GOREy details, westgrand.............
Surely he must have enough of his own to live with, Moe?!
Hey moe,great contract???i had my lawyer draw it up as i spoke once you sign on the crooked..opps-err-ahem-hehe..dotted line we're all set,i got the press all lined up-the flatrock gazette-the moosenose news-the frostbite frostbitten-the tombstone times,they're all here for the big event of the movie season..just think of the headlines-great movie mongrel saves actress and manager from the ashes of dispair,the offers will come pouring in...kinda takes your breath away doesn't it?
Oxygen tanks are certainly needed.....
August 20th : and among those celebrating today are :
Robert Plant :
English musician, singer and songwriter. Albums include 'Led Zeppelin' [[1969), 'Led Zeppelin II' [[1969),'Led Zeppelin III' [[1970), & 'Led Zeppelin IV' [[1971), 'Houses Of The Holy' [[1973), 'Physical Graffiti' [[1975),'Presence' [[1976), 'In Through The Out Door' [[1979), 'Coda' [[1982), and more than a dozen live and compilation releases, sales for most of which were certified several times Platinum. Best known single is 'Whole Lotta Love'[[1969). Was appointed Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire [[CBE) in 2009, for services to music.
Amy Adams :
actress and singer. Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress, for 'Junebug' [[2005), 'Doubt' [[2008), 'The Fighter' [[2010), 'The Master' [[2012), and 'American Hustle' [[2013). Golden Globe Award winner for Best Actress, for 'American Hustle' [[2013) and 'Big Eyes' [[2014). Other notable films include 'Enchanted' [[2007), receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
Don King :
boxing promoter. Promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Ricardo Mayorga, Andrew Golota, Bernard Hopkins, Felix Trinidad, Roy Jones Jr., and Marco Antonio Barrera.
David Walliams :
English stand-up comedian, actor, author and television presenter. Best known for his partnership with Matt Lucas in BBC1 sketch shows 'Little Britain', 'Rock Profile' and 'Come Fly With Me'. Has also written and starred in two series of 'Big School'. Over four million copies sold of his books written for children.
Remembering : those born on this date, and who have since passed away :
Isaac Hayes :
singer-songwriter, actor and producer. In-house songwriter, session musician and record producer with David Porter at Stax Records, in the mid 1960s. Wrote 'Soul Man', for Sam & Dave. Academy Award winner for Best Original Song,' Theme from Shaft', [[1972) - a U.S # 1 single and album. Grammy Award winner for Best Instrumental Arrangement, for 'Theme From Shaft', also for Best Original Score. Golden Globe winner for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, 'Black Moses' , [[1973).
Tom Clay :
radio personality and disc jockey. Best remembered for his single on MoWest, "What The World Needs Now"/ "Abraham, Martin And John" [[1971). U.S. top 10 million selling single, and which was awarded a Gold Disc.
Benjamin Harrison :
23rd President of the United States, 1889-1893. Prominent local attorney, Presbyterian church leader and politician in Indianapolis, Indiana. A Republican, he was elected to the Presidency in 1888. Economic legislation included the McKinley Tariff, which imposed historic protective trade rates, and the Sherman Antitrust Act. Facilitated the creation of the National Forests, strengthened and modernised the Navy. Proposed federal education funding and voting rights enforcement for African Americans.
Happy Birthday : to everyone celebrating today :)
Morning westgrand!
Oxygen tanks, respirators, you name it...............
Oh and tell ms.moe[superstar]that i found her leading man,what you thought i forgot? He's a known felon-opps-err-ahem-hehe..fellow whose stage name is[theatrical theodore]he's been performing for the last ten years upstate at the -umm-err-ummmm-errr..playhouse where he starred as a prisoner[what a role]he recently escaped-opps-err-ahem-hehe...signed an escape clause when he heard about this role of a lifetime[exciting isn't it!!!]
Ms Moe Superstar wishes to enquire if Theatrical Theodore's body double just happens to be a prison officer....?
I don't use body doubles in my classic movies, tell ms. Moe[superstar]that she's very fortunate that[big duufus]isn't in it,he was given one word to say in a bit part but after[45]readings we persued other options.
I suppose the word was "Prompt?!!....." :rolleyes:
That would be too big a word for him.
So shortened to 'Pro' wouldn't even cover it, then.....:[[
WEST,TELL MS.MOE[SUPERSTAR]THAT THE FOLKS FROM WARDROBE NEED TO SEE HER FOR HER COSTUMES, TELL HER TO GO DOWN TO DA HOOD AND ASK FOR MADAME MISSIE FROM THE HOUSE OF SYTLE..[right behind the liquor store]MISS MISSIE GOT SOME STUFF IN THER FROM BACK IN DA DAY.
Ms Moe Superstar might welcome help from Madame Missie in helping her into her gowns, [[selected, of course, at private showings) from the latest designs from Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren. Alexander Wang and Jason Wu may also have just a little thing or two which would be of interest. House of Style are welcome to any of Ms Moe's gowns, in the unlikely event of them not selling at an auction for charity. At that point, the odour of mothballs which pervades the House of Style will not present too much of a problem.
August 21st : and among those celebrating today are :
Kenny Rogers :
singer-songwriter and record producer
Kim Cattrall :
English-Canadian actress
Usain Bolt :
Jamaican sprinter
Loretta Devine :
actress and singer
Remembering : those born on this date, and who have since passed away :
Count Basie :
jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer
Wilt Chamberlain :
basketball player
Happy Birthday : to everyone celebrating today :)
August 22nd : and among those celebrating today are :
James DeBarge :
singer with family group DeBarge. Born and raised on the East Side of Detroit. Former husband of Janet Jackson. Group best remembered for top 20 hits : 'All This Love' [[1983), 'Time Will Reveal' [[1983), 'Rhythm Of The Night' [[1985), and 'Who's Holding Donna Now' [[1985)
Valerie Harper :
actress. Best known for her roles as Rhoda Morgenstern in 1970s television show 'The Mary Tyler Show', its spin-off 'Rhoda', and later as Valerie Hogan in 'Valerie'. Three times Primetime Emmy Award winner Outstanding Supporting Actress for 'The Mary Tyler Show'. Winner Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Leading Actress, 'Rhoda', - also Golden Globe winner for Best Actress.
Tori Amos :
singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. Grammy Award nominated albums : 'Under The Pink' [[1995), 'Boys For Pele' [[1997), 'From The Choirgirl Hotel' [[1999), 'Raspberry Swirl' [[1999), 'To Venus And Back' [[2000), 'Bliss' [[2000), and 'Strange Little Girls' [[2002)
James Corden :
English comedian, writer, producer, actor, singer and television host. Current host of late-night show 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' on CBS. Co-created, co-wrote and starred in BBC sitcom 'Gavin And Stacey' [[2007-2010), winner of BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. Tony Award winner, Best Actor In A Play, for 'One Man, Two Guvnors', [[2012).
Mark Williams :
English actor, comedian, scriptwriter and presenter. Best known for BBC 'The Fast Show', playing Olaf Peterson in 'Red Dwarf' and Arthur Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Has recently appeared as the title character in the BBC series 'Father Brown'.
Cindy Williams :
actress. Best remembered for her role as Shirley Feeney in television situation-comedy 'Laverne And Shirley', and as Laurie Henderson in the film 'American Graffiti'.
Steve Davis :
English former professional snooker player. Six times winner of World Championship, and ranked world number one for seven consecutive seasons.
Remembering : those born on this date, and who have since passed away :
Roscoe Shelton :
electric blues and R&B singer. Best remembered for 'Strain On My Heart' [[1965), and 'Easy Going Fellow' [[1966). Also, 'Think It Over' [[1957) and 'Baby Look What You're Doin' To Me' [[1960). Notable for work with The Fairfield Four and Bobby Hebb.
Claude Debussy :
French composer. Among famous pieces : Suite Bergamasque, for piano [[including 'Clair de Lune'); Children's Corner, suite for piano or orchestra ; Preludes, including 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin' [[The Girl With The Flaxen Hair) and also Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune [[Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun) ; Arabesques for piano; 'La Mer' ; Pelleas et Melisande.
John Lee Hooker :
blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Best known songs include 'Boogie Chillen' [[1948), 'Crawling King Snake' [[1949), 'Dimples' [[1956), 'Boom Boom' [[1962) and 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer [[1966).
Ray Bradbury :
fantasy, science fiction, horror and mystery fiction author. Best known for 'Fahrenheit 451' [[1953), 'The Martian Chronicles' [[1950) and 'The Illustrated Man' [[1951).
Happy Birthday : to everyone celebrating today :)
those phonies,no ms.moe[superstar]will have her pick of the collection of madame missie's house of fashion which i'm told will feature the designers who work in da hood...mr.mold...lady cheesecloth...manny the manic...terrence terrycloth...patula polyester...these fashion giants will outfit ms.moe[superstar]in the best stuff in da hood,the movie world will be speechless when ms.moe[superstar] makes a spectacle of herself..opps-err-ahem-hehe..makes her spectacular entrance.Quote:
Originally Posted by westgrandboulevard
August 23rd : and among those celebrating Birthdays today are :
Sky Blu :
rapper, singer, producer, D.J., and dancer. Born Skyler Austen Gordy, grandson of Berry Gordy. One half of musical duo LMFAO with paternal uncle Redfoo [[Stefan Kendal Gordy). Best known for 'Party Rock Anthem' [[2011) and 'Sexy And I Know It' [[2011).
Barbara Eden :
film, stage and television actress, comedienne and singer. Best known for starring role of Jeannie, in NBC sitcom 'I Dream Of Jeannie', 1965-1970.
Rick Springfield :
Australian born musician, singer-songwriter, actor and author. Originally with band Zoot, before solo career. Number One hit with 'Jessie's Girl' 1981, which won Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Other top 20 hits include 'I've Done Everything For You' [[1981), 'Don't Talk To Strangers' [[1982), 'Calling All Girls' [[1982), and 'Love Somebody' [[1984). Played Dr Noah Drake in ABC 'General Hospital', 1981-1983, 2005-2008, 2012, and 2013.
Shelley Long :
actress, best known for her role as Diane Chambers, in 'Cheers', 1982-1993. Six time Primetime Emmy Award nominated, winning in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - also Golden Globe winner for Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. Notable film roles include 'Night Shift' [[1982), 'Irreconcilable Differences' [[1984) and 'Outrageous Fortune' [[1987).
Joanne Froggatt :
English stage, television and film actress. Best known for her role as Anna Bates in 'Downton Abbey'; three Primetime Emmy Awards For Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television, 2015.
Television work includes 'Coronation Street' [[1997-1998), 'Bad Girls' [[1999), 'dinnerladies' [[1999), and 'A Touch Of Frost' [[2003).
Willy Russell :
English dramatist, lyricist and composer. Best known for 'Educating Rita' [[1980 play, and film in 1983 - Academy Award And Golden Globe nominations for Best Screenplay) 'Shirley Valentine', [[1986 play; Tony Award for Best Play, 1989; and also film 1989); 'Blood Brothers' [[1983 stage musical),Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, 1993; and 'Our Day Out' [[1976,1977, 1983 and 2009-2010).
Ray Park :
Scottish actor, author and martial artist. Best known for playing Darth Maul in Star Wars Episode 1 : The Phantom Menace, 1999 [[MTV Movie Award nominations for Best Fight, and Best Villain).
Remembering : those who were also born in this date, but have since passed away :
Gene Kelly :
dancer, actor, singer, film director, producer and choreographer. Best known for 'Anchors Aweigh' [[Academy Award nomination for Best Actor) 1945, 'An American In Paris' [[1951) and 'Singin' In The Rain' [[1952). Honorary Academy Award in 1952.
River Phoenix :
actor, musician and activist. Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated for Best Supporting Actor 'Running On Empty' [[1988). Other notable films include 'Stand By Me' [[1986), and 'My Own Private Idaho' [[1991).
Keith Moon :
English dummer, with The Who. Best known records : 'I Can't Explain' [[1965), 'My Generation' [[1965), 'Substitute' [[1966), 'I'm A Boy' [[1966), 'Pictures Of Lily' [[1967), 'I Can See For Miles' [[1967), and 'Pinball Wizard' [[1969).
Happy Birthday: to everyone celebrating today :)
August 24th : and among those celebrating Birthdays today :
Jeffrey Daniel :
dancer, singer-songwriter and choreographer
Steve Guttenberg :
actor, author, businessman, producer and director
Marlee Matlin :
actress
Rupert Grint :
English actor
Stephen Fry :
English comedian, actor, writer, presenter and activist
Remembering : those who were also born on this date, but have since passed away :
Yasser Arafat :
former Palestinian leader
Happy Birthday : to everyone celebrating today :)