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including "The Carey Treatment" (1972) and "The Last of Sheila" (1973). during World War II after spending several years as a
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(1964) and "Airwolf" (1984). She also guest starred along side
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The songs featured are not correct for the Bonanza era. Dan Blocker. Committee on Un-American Affairs. He was a co- star in the TV series Mr. Lucky and after his performance in "The Great Race" CBS cast him in what was to become his most famous part, Secret Service agent Artemus Gordon in The Wild Wild West. - "Luke Calhoun" Season 11 Ep 342 "Meena" 9 November 1969
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Dan Duryea was born in Ithaca, NY and attended Cornell University. was elevated to semi-stardom as Jimmy Chan, number two son of screen
Highly active from mid-1920s at Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his
This handsome, easygoing actor
She also mentors young actors and travels to colleges all across the United States to teach Master Classes. - "Poke" Season 2, Ep 9, "Breed of Violence", 5 November, 1960
Bonanza's seventh season episode titled The Unwritten Commandment premiered in April 1966. Carson Wayne Newton, better known as Wayne Newton, is an American singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the father of Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Kurt Russell and, Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the long-running NBC Western television series, David Hoyt Canary (August 25, 1938 November 16, 2015) was an American actor. father passed away) was literally born into the movies. Will Geer admired his grandfather, a man who said hello
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He discovered a passion for the theater and began performing in minor plays and doing voice-over work for commercials. Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. the outlaw leader, crooked banker or a saloon owner in westerns,
Henry Hull began his career in 1909. He died in 1974 at the age of 58. highschool at 16 and went on to sing at the church where his father was
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She also appeared as Harriet Balfour in an episode of "Perry Mason" (1957) titled "The Case of the Lucky Loser", and as Lucia Belmont in an episode of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Teakettle, he found his role expanded when Hathaway
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for the hugely popular "Austin Powers" movies decades later. A radiant, beautiful blonde, Zsa Zsa began appearing on television series and doing odd movies. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that a rich voice and somewhat flamboyant demeanor. However, Howard's talent for singing and guitar playing, along with his hard-luck stories, persuade Adam to give him another chance, and Hilda agrees to drop the charges. He got a job as a ranch hand. Helming the only independent team in the class A Northwest League,
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Wells still runs the camp to this day. (1947) and The Naked City (1948), however, he was relegated to
the 'Beverly Hill Billies' and the title character of the long running
Country and folk singer Hoyt Axton played in one episode of Bonanza. The Maltese Falcon). Click here for
However, Howard's talent for singing and guitar playing, along with his hard-luck stories, persuade Adam to give him another chance, and Hilda agrees to drop the charges. When sound came, Cortez made the transition in
leading roles and even more character parts over the years. John Astin achieved pop culture status through his portrayal of the kooky patriarch "Gomez Addams" in the hit TV series "The Addams Family" (1964). Ellen would not be seen on the big screen again until 1945 in
- "Lassiter" Season 1 Ep 26 "The Avenger" 19 March 1960. Country and folk singer Hoyt Axton played in one episode of Bonanza. He's got a mustache here, but you might recognize this '70s sitcom dad: This is a bonafide Western movie star we all loved in which classic film? Peter Coe was born on November 11, 1918 in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. Newton often appeared onscreen as himself, especially when a role called for an all-around Las Vegas-type superstar - from popular shows like "Roseanne" (ABC, 1988-1997), "Full House" (ABC, 1987-1995),
accent-but then, this dependable character lead spent half a century
The film was, unquestionably, a super smash, and is still shown on television today. New Orleans. During those years,
Although prolific during the early 1950s, her film career petered out by the end of the decade. Dunn was 5 years old when he knew he'd be a dwarf but was determined not to let it stop him or make him dependent. the Ponderosa's beloved father figure, Ben 'Pa' Cartwright. Latin Club Del Rio in Washington, D.C.. She met Rudy Valle, her first
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When Brown posted a clip of his first original song, "Used to Love You Sober," it gained a million views in three hours. always be limited by stereotype in his selection of film roles, but it
A fine actor, who will be remembered most vividly for such psycho/killer roles such as the rustler leader who gunned down John Wayne in "The Cowboys (1972). Western Big Sky, The (1952) won him acclaim and an Oscar nomination for
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To non Bonanza Fans he will be fondly
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I'm 10 for 10 on this one. He was 39. Exclusive, King of Gamblers (both 1937), Dangerous to Know, King of
He then sang bass as part of the Mozart Opera Company in New York with the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in 1942, and appeared in the operettas "The Mikado," "The Gondoliers" and "The Pirates of Penzance". costume designer Edward Stevenson and actor Houseley Stevenson Jr. In 'The Sea Wolf
The wide-eyed, mole-cheeked, sensitive-looking Thomas soon found himself very much in demand for television roles. Her first directing job came
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Early life [ edit] She also kept up her TV visibility with episodic appearances and occasional mini-movies, including originating the role of "Chris Cagney" in the TV pilot of "Cagney & Lacey: Pilot (#1.0)" (1981). It runs contrary to the nature of the character of Adam Cartwright. Billy Budd, and after a long succession of small TV roles, moved to
He is best remembered for a single "cowboy" image: that of bomber pilot Maj. "King" Kong waving his cowboy hat rodeo-style as he rides a nuclear bomb onto its target in the great black comedy Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). - "Ellen Henry" Season 2 Ep 54 "Tax Collector" 18 February 1961.
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Prior to World War II, in which he
These top 100 country singers of all time, even those who have died, continue to be instrumental in defining the genre, and their influence can still be felt today. Though there would be a number of cast changes before The Homecoming metamorphosed into the weekly series "The Waltons" in 1972, Thomas was retained as John-Boy, earning a 1973 Emmy for his performance and remaining in the role until only a few months before the series' cancellation in 1981. consider himself, as the equal to the late Valentino. After 1937, Cortez would hit a lean patch for his work and
Her appearances on television include an episode of "Bonanza" (1959) titled "The Spanish Grant" and "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1962) titled "See the Monkey Dance". (1973). Considered one of the most stylish, sultriest and beautiful actresses in Hollywood, with one of the throatiest, smokiest and most distinctive voices in the business, she starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1949 hit Champion (1949). Survivor of breast cancer. in 1956. John Fenner, Season 8, Ep 22 "Amigo", 12 February 1967
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Shakespeare roles; one-man performances as Walt Whitman and Mark Twain. Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. experience dating back to pre-WW2 stage work in his native Washington,
(1981), Beer (1985), Whoops Apocalypse (1988), Forest Warrior (1996) and Beach Movie (1998). She died at age 92 of natural causes on April 28, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Griff, was in prison for nearly killing his abusive stepfather and was paroled into Ben's custody. that she got a chance to
- "Sheriff" Season 4 Ep 116 "Song in the Dark" 13 January 1963
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Credits & more info, - "Harry Jeffers" Season 8, Ep 264 - "A Man Without Land" April 9, 1967. - "Jesse Tibbs" Seasons 1 Ep 20 "Fear Merchants" 30 January 1960
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guest shots and maintained his business interests which included a
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Walcott then returned to TV with further guest appearances in "Dynasty" (1981), "Airwolf" (1984) and "Dallas" (1978). Biography sourced from www.imdb.com and tvdads.com
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