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You are correct, Starlit. There were no other big name stars in that movie. Ann played a nightclub singer who wanted to get away for a while. One memorable song she sang was "I'll Remember April". Nice work, Star. You're up next.

Harry Carey Sr. made two silent movies that were based on the same story. One of them was directed by John Ford. Years later, Ford made a remake that featured Harry Carey Jr. in a featured role. What was the name of that later movie?

i'm surprised that no one has gotten it yet. It is "It's Raining Sunbeams". It was sung by Deanna Durbin in "One Hundred Men And A Girl". Here is Deanna:

Most everyone on these boards knows that "It Happened One Night" was remade as a musical called "You Can't Run Away From It". What some may not know is that Ann Miller starred in another sort of musical remake of "It Happened One Night". I say "sort of" because the story was changed slightly and the characters had different names, but it had a very similar plot. What was the name of this movie?

I remember when the late Robert Osborne talked about "A Face In The Crowd" being loosely based on the life of Arthur Godfrey, who was very much active when that movie was released. Another movie that was seemingly based on Godfrey was "The Great Man". In both movies, a well known and much admired folksy TV or radio host had a private persona that was completely different from his public image. Off the air he was mean and very controlling. Arthur Godfrey had a radio show for many years. Throughout the fifties he was extremely busy. Besides the radio show, he had a daily TV show, "The Arthur Godfrey Show", with guest stars and regulars like the McGuire sisters and Julius La Rosa. He referred to his cast members as "Little Godfreys". He also had a weekly nighttime show, "Arthur Godfrey And Friends", and he hosted "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" on prime time network TV. In the early sixties he co-hosted "Candid Camera" for a season or two. Here is an episode of his variety show from 1958. So, Lavender, do I get that extra credit? I sure could use it.

Yes, Rich. We have them all now. Chyna was a female body builder who wrestled men as well as women. Trish Stratus was a fitness model who was brought into the WWE as a wrestler. Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler came to WWE from WCW where they were part of the Nitro Girls dance squad before being worked into story lines. Ronda Rousey is the former MMA fighting champion. She has hosted "Saturday Night Live" and she has appeared in movies like "Furious 7" and "The Expendables". She also has joined WWE. Danica Patrick is a race car driver, first with NASCAR, and now with Indy cars. Rich, the thread is yours.

Would that be Charles Bickford for "The Song Of Bernadette" with Jennifer Jones, "The Farmer's Daughter" with Loretta Young, and "Johnny Belinda" with Jane Wyman?

Ann Miller danced to "It's Too Darn Hot" in 120 degree heat in Morocco in a USO show with Bob Hope. Ann is credited with coming up with the idea for pantyhose. I don't have a clip of that USO performance, but I did find one of Ann in the movie "Kiss Me Kate". Check it out. I believe this is how the Princess Of Tap usually enters a room.

Yes, a Necker Knob was mounted on the steering wheel so that the driver could make turns using one hand. That allowed his other arm to remain around his sweetie. Those were the days when cars had bench seats. It would be difficult with today's cars. They are apparently not illegal and in some cases they may be helpful to some handicapped drivers. Thanks to Lavender, Princess, and Shutoo for responding. You're all the "ginchiest" in my book. Lavender got the most, so she gets the thread.

You are correct, Starlit. Here are Fred and Ginger: Star, you're up next.

Very good! We've got everything except "Necker Knob". It was also called a Suicide Knob. It was an accessory in a car. Where do you suppose it was?

I've got a great big amount Saved up in my love account Honey, and I've decided loved divided in two Won't do.

That last clue is just what I needed. The song is "Says My Heart". It was sung by Harriet Hilliard Nelson in "Cocoanut Grove". Here is a recording:

Here are some slang terms that go back to the fifties and earlier. Can you tell us what they mean? 1. Achin' for a Breakin' 2. Back Seat Bingo 3. Cloud 9 4. Cooking With Gas 5. Dreamboat 6. Flip Your Lid 7. Ginchiest 8. Made In The Shade 9. Necker Knob 10. Passion Pit 11. Pile Up Z's 12. Rag Top

These ladies all appeared in movies or TV shows, but that wasn't what they were primarily known for. Who are they? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

I would say receptionist may apply to most of them. #2 is a very young picture of Loni Anderson of "WKRP In Cincinnati", before she became a blonde. #3, who I think resembles Carol Burnett, is Allyce Beasley of "Moonlighting". #5 is Wendie Jo Sperber of "Bosom Buddies". #6 is, I believe, Jacqueline Beer from "77 Sunset Strip" #8 played Gertie, the receptionist on "Perry Mason". I had to look up her name. It's Connie Cezon. I think she looks a bit like actress Jan Sterling.

#1 is a silent screen actor named Harrison Ford. The present day Harrison Ford was once billed as Harrison J. Ford to avoid confusion with the silent movie actor. That was not the case with #2. That is character actor William "Stage" Boyd, who added the "Stage" name to avoid confusion with his contemporary actor William Boyd, better known to us as Hopalong Cassidy. The name "Stage" was because he had more stage experience than William "Hoppy" Boyd. However, "Stage" Boyd was arrested during prohibition for alcohol and drug possession. Newspapers ran the story, but they included a picture of leading man William "Hoppy" Boyd by mistake. That damaged the reputation of both actors.

Yes, Rich. Robert Coogan, sometimes called Bobby, followed in his brother's footsteps as a child actor. He appeared with the other Jackie, Jackie Cooper, in "Skippy" in 1931. In the forties, Jackie Cooper and Jackie Coogan starred in "Kilroy Was Here" and it's sequel, "French Leave", and Robert Coogan appeared in both films. In the early fifties he appeared as Humphrey in the Joe Palooka series with Joe Kirkwood Jr. Sydney Chaplin was the son of Charlie Chaplin and actress Lita Grey. He was named for Charlie's older half-brother. He appeared in two of his father's movies. "Limelight" and "A Countess From Hong Kong", but most of his movies were minor roles in little known films. He concentrated most of his acting on the stage. He played the male lead in "Bells Are Ringing" on Broadway. Dean Martin played the role in the movie version. He also was in "Funny Girl" on Broadway with Barbra Streisand. He once had a romantic relationship with Joan Collins, with whom he had worked on the film "Land Of The Pharaohs. Rich, you get to post next.

OK, here is what I call a give away clue. This is a photo of #4 when he was a child actor. He is with his more famous older brother.

Very good, Lavender. Only two more to go, #4 and #7. #4's older brother once worked with #7's famous father.

Starliteyes, I was without a computer for three days, but now I have a new one. You, of course are correct. Yes, Joan Fontaine sort of danced, as you will see in this clip: You're up next, Starlit.

Hey, I'm finally back. I had a power outage Tuesday night due to a mini-tornado in my town. When I tried to turn on my computer the next morning, nothing happened. I brought it back to the store where I bought it and they told me it was fried! I bought a new computer and picked it up last night. I have had a devil of a time getting back into the TCM website, but now I'm finally in. I hope that no one thought I was ignoring these boards. Now, the photos that have been identified are correct. All of these folks have relatives that are a bit more famous than they are. #1 was a big band singer who appeared in a couple of movies. Her look-alike sister was a well known musical comedy star in movies of the forties and early fifties. #2 was in many westerns, including a recurring role as the deputy sheriff on "Bonanza". His son became a major star, first in some Disney movies and later as an adult. #3 was a regular on the show that was a spin-off of "The Andy Griffith Show". His sister became a major movie star after being a child actress. #4 was a child actor, but it was his older brother who was the major child star in the family. This younger sibling appeared in the Joe Palooka movies. #6 was a cousin of one of TV's first real major stars. This young woman died tragically at a young age due to cancer. Her husband would go on the become a regular on "The Big Valley". #7 was the son of one of the best known silent screen actors. This young fellow made some movies. as well as appearing on Broadway in "Bells Are Ringing". #8 was a character actor who appeared with his more famous brother, as well as a lot of other brothers, in "The Long Riders". #12 was really not as handsome as this photo makes him look. He appeared with his more famous brothers in a few films before leaving acting to be the brother's business agent.

See the sunbeamsEveryone beamsJust because of youLove's in sessionAnd my depressionIs unmistakably through What's the name of the song and the movie that it's from? Who sang it? Who wrote it?

It's "She Caught The Katy" from the opening scenes of "The Blues Brothers". It was on Showtime earlier today.

Who are these folks and what do they have in common? All of them appeared in movies or TV shows. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.