Month: October 2016

Died Today (October 2nd): Gene Autry

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geneautry.jpgGene Autry (1907–1998)

Born: September 29, 1907 in Near Tioga, Texas, USA
Died: October 2, 1998 (age 91) in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Married to: Jackie Autry (19 July 1981 – 2 October 1998) (his death)
Ina Mae Spivey (1 April 1932 – 20 May 1980) (her death)

[on Gail Davis] There are lots of girls who can ride and shoot and lots who can act, but the girl who could do both just couldn’t be found. Then this kid came along and I didn’t have any more problems. A whole generation of children grew up with Gail Davis playing Annie Oakley on television. Before that she co-starred with me in several of my movies. She also toured with me on a number of occasions. Gail was an extremely talented individual. She had a kind, generous heart and brought so much joy to so many children. She never stopped doing that right up to the day she passed away.

 

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Died Today (October 2nd): Rock Hudson (1925–1985)

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rockhudsonRock Hudson (1925–1985)

Born: November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois, USA
Died: October 2, 1985 (age 59) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

His legal name was Roy Fitzgerald. When meeting John F. Kennedy, the American president remarked: “They say all Fitzgeralds are related”, to which Hudson replied, “I guess that would make Ella happy”.

I also remember meeting Gary Cooper at a party. I was so impressed that I blurted out that all the stars I had met before had been terrific people. Cooper thought about it for a minute, then said, “Yes, I suppose we are, the ones who are on top. But watch out for the ones who haven’t quite made it, or are past it.” It was valuable advice.

 

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Died Today (October 2nd): Madeleine Carroll (1906–1987)

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madeleinecarroll.jpgMadeleine Carroll (1906–1987)

Born: February 26, 1906 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, UK
Died: October 2, 1987 (age 81) in Marbella, Spain

She appeared on the NBC Radio program “Chase and Sanborn Hour” October 30, 1938, with Nelson Eddy and Dorothy Lamour (vocalists), Robert Armbruster and his orchestra, starring Edgar Bergen (Charlie McCarthy), Don Ameche (host), Judy Zeke and Anne Canova. She performed with Eddy, Ameche and Bergen.

 

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Happy Birthday: Terence Winter

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terencewinter.jpgTerence Winter

Born: October 2, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

[ The Sopranos (1999)] I watched eighteen different versions of the last scene of the series finale. All very subtle variations on each other, but that was so painstaking, shot by shot, and it took David [Chase] weeks I think to put that ending together. I thought it was great. What I always took away from it was: when you’re Tony Soprano, even going out for ice cream with your family is going to be fraught with paranoia, and whether a guy comes out of the bathroom that night, eventually somebody’s going to come out of the bathroom somewhere. Maybe it happened that night, maybe it didn’t. But his legacy is paranoia and just that horrible distance that he lives in. I was shocked that people were so angry. It upset David that people would think, Oh, he’s trying to fuck with us.

TV POSTERBOARDWALK EMPIRE Season 1
2010
Created by Terence Winter
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2010
Created by Terence Winter

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Happy Birthday: Groucho Marx (1890–1977)

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grouchomarx.jpgGroucho Marx (1890–1977)

Born: October 2, 1890 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: August 19, 1977 (age 86) in Los Angeles, California, USA

[on Charles Chaplin] The greatest compliment I ever got was from Chaplin. He came up to me and said, “I wish I could talk like you on the screen”. I said, “I think you’re doing alright”. He had made $50 million by that point. He was the best comedian we ever had.

The Cocoanuts
1929
dir. Robert Florey
Joseph Santley
starring
The Marx Bros		 ANIMAL CRACKERSAnimal Crackers
1930
dir. by Victor Heerman
starring
The Marx Bros
MONKEY BUSINESSMonkey Business
1931
dir. by Norman Z. McLeod
starring
The Marx Bros		 HORSE FEATHERSHorse Feathers
1932
dir. by Victor Heerman
starring
The Marx Bros
Duck Soup
1933
dir. by Leo McCarey
starring
The Marx Bros		 AA Night at the Opera
1935
dir. by Sam Wood
starring
The Marx Bros
AT THE CIRCUSAt the Circus
1939
dir. Edward Buzzell
starring
The Marx Bros		 GO WESTGo West
1940
dir. Edward Buzzell
Starring
The Marx Bros
THE BIG STOREThe Big Store
1941
dir. Charles Reisner
starring
The Marx Brothers
A NIGHT IN CASABLANCAA Night in Casablanca
1946
dir. by Archie Mayo
starring
The Marx Brothers
The HeiressLove Happy
1949
dir. David Miller
starring
The Marx Brothers
Marilyn Monroe
A DAY AT THE RACESA Day at the Races
1937
dir. Sam Wood
starring
The Marx Bros		 ROOM SERVICERoom Service
1938
dir. William A. Seiter
starring
The Marx Bros
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Happy Birthday: Sting

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sting.jpgSting

Born: October 2, 1951 in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Married to: Trudie Styler (20 August 1992 – present) (4 children)

I don’t belong to a church or political party or a group of any kind. I feel that Amnesty International is the most civilized organization in history. Its currency is the written word. Its weapon is the letter; that’s why I am a member. I believe in its non-violence; I believe in its effectiveness. Its dignity and its sense of commitment. Its focus on individuals and the concentration and tenacity with which they defend those imprisoned for their ideas has earned it the cautious respect of repressive governments throughout the world.

[on the induction of The Police into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] I am very proud of the legacy of The Police. We are a damn good band and it still holds up.
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Happy Birthday: Bud Abbott (1895–1974)

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budabbott.jpgBud Abbott (1895–1974)

Born: October 2, 1895 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA
Died: April 24, 1974 (age 78) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Married to:
Jenny Mae Pratt (17 September 1918 – 24 April 1974) (his death) (2 children)

[Speaking after his professional break-up with partner Lou Costello] I never understood Lou.

Now, on the St. Louis team we have Who’s on first, What’s on second, I Don’t Know is on third.

BUD ABBOTT LOU COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN
1958
dir. Charles Barton
Starring:
Chick Young
Wilbur Grey
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Happy Birthday: Efren Ramirez

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efrenramirez.jpgEfren Ramirez

Born: October 2, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA

In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.

CRANK
2006
dir. Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor
Stars:
Jason Statham
Amy Smart
GAMER Movie PosterGamer
2009
dir. Mark Neveldine
Taylor
Starring
Gerard Butler
Michael C. Hall
MOVIE POSTEREMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
2006
dir. Greg Coolidge
Stars:
Jessica Simpson
Dane Cook

CRANK 2 Movie PosterCrank 2: High Voltage
dir. Mark Neveldine
Brian Taylor
Starring
Jason Statham
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Happy Birthday: Samantha Barks

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samanthabarks.jpgSamantha Barks

Born: October 2, 1990 in Isle of Man, UK

It’s your job that should inspire you; fame is just a by-product of something that should give you satisfaction and happiness. Someone said that for every three seconds of glamour you see, there are eight hours of hard work. And if those eight hours of hard work aren’t what you’re in it for, then the three seconds won’t give you the joy that you think it will.

LES MISERABLES
dir. Tom Hooper
Stars:
Hugh Jackman
Russell Crowe
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Happy Birthday: Brianna Brown

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briannabrown.jpgBrianna Brown

Born: October 2, 1979 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Her storyline on General Hospital (1963) was voted “Best Storyline of 2010” on all daytime soaps by Soap Opera Digest.

Named “Sexiest Actress on General Hospital” in 2011 by Soap Opera Digest.

 

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