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The Grapes of Wrath
1940
Directed by John Ford, this black and white epic drama, adapted from John Steinbeck's 1939 novel. The film honestly and realistically recreates the economic impact of the Great Depression and one representative family - the Joads.
Highly awarded with seven Academy Award nominations for the film. Jane Darwell won for Best Supporting Actress and John Ford won... Continue reading
Born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, his original name was Andrew Warhola.
After high school he studied commercial art at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh and then in 1949 went to New York where he worked as an illustrator for magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He soon became one of New York's most successful commercial illustrators. In 1952 Andy Warhol had his first... Continue reading
To The Moon…Jackie Gleason - February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987 - From Minnesota Fats in the 1961 drama ‘The Hustler’ with Paul Newman to his role as Buford T. Justice in the ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ series and , of course, Ralph Kramden in ‘The Honeymooners’, John Herbert Gleason, better known as Jackie Gleason, won our hearts with his unique visual and verbal comedy style. Gleason grew up at 328... Continue reading
To The Moon…Jackie Gleason - February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987 - From Minnesota Fats in the 1961 drama ‘The Hustler’ with Paul Newman to his role as Buford T. Justice in the ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ series and , of course, Ralph Kramden in ‘The Honeymooners’, John Herbert Gleason, better known as Jackie Gleason, won our hearts with his unique visual and verbal comedy style. Gleason grew up at 328... Continue reading
The Bee Gees Musical Group - A singing trio of brothers, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, the three co-wrote most of their own hits. The bands record sales totaled more than 200 million, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; their citation states “ Only Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks and Paul McCartney... Continue reading
Singer, Film Star and Animal Lover… Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff was born on April 3rd, 1924. She would later come to be known as Doris Day, a singer and actress who won over the American public, and then the world. As a singer, Day released 29 albums, with many of the songs spending time in the Top 40 (a total for 460 weeks on the charts). Day’s singing career has earned her a Grammy Lifetime... Continue reading
“The story you are about to see is true” and “Just the facts, ma’am” are two phrases which became so popular – they established the realistic tone of this early police drama. Starring Joe Webb, this cop show set the standard and helped improve the public’s perception of police departments nationwide.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW
CBS - October 1960
Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas designed The Andy Griffith Show to fit the image of its star. Andy played Sheriff Andy Taylor, the fair-minded and easygoing head lawman of the small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Mayberry was based upon Andy Griffith's real hometown, and perhaps this was partially responsible for the strong sense many... Continue reading
TV Series: Route 66
Airing every Friday from October 1960 to March 1964, Route 66 starred Martin Milner as “Tod Stiles” and George Maharis as “Buz Murdock”. The show featured the stars moving from town to town in a Corvette Convertible, and involving themselves with the struggles of the local people. The theme song, composed and performed by Nelson Riddle, became a major hit in pop circles.
Singer, Film Star and Animal Lover… Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff was born on April 3rd, 1924. She would later come to be known as Doris Day, a singer and actress who won over the American public, and then the world. As a singer, Day released 29 albums, with many of the songs spending time in the Top 40 (a total for 460 weeks on the charts). Day’s singing career has earned her a Grammy Lifetime... Continue reading
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