Princess of Tap Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 These two actresses share the same last name, though they were not related. They both have very distinguished credits in the movies, but their claim to fame is television. Between the two of them they both appeared on many of the most popular classic television drama and comedy series of the 19 fifties and sixties. Though not a regular of the series, one of these actresses actually received an Emmy nomination for her appearances on this popular sitcom in the sixties. And this actress also appeared in movies with Gary Cooper, Sidney Poitier and Elvis Presley. The other actress has appeared in movies with Joel McCrea, Jane Wyman and Humphrey Bogart. When you identify these two actresses, can you list some of their credits that were favorites of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess of Tap Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hint-- --One actress appeared in a famous Sirk Soap -- And the other one was associated with a tremendously popular CBS sitcom of the late sixties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Nita Talbot and Gloria Talbott?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess of Tap Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Lav, you'Re hot today. And Gloria was in one of my Sirk favorites - - with Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman-- All That Heaven allows And Nita was the Mad Russian in Hogan's Heroes. And by the way, Talbot was Gloria's real name. Lav, it's your turn-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks 2 children's tv shows premiered on the same day in the 1950's, but different networks. TV shows and the network for each ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I believe that would be "Captain Kangaroo" on CBS in the mornings, and "The Mickey Mouse Club" on ABC in the late afternoons. Lavender, do you remember what each weekday's theme was on "The Mickey Mouse Club"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I believe that would be "Captain Kangaroo" on CBS in the mornings, and "The Mickey Mouse Club" on ABC in the late afternoons. Lavender, do you remember what each weekday's theme was on "The Mickey Mouse Club"? Correct Miles. Captain Kangaroo and the Mickey Mouse show both premiered October 3, 1955. CK- of course was CBS and MM was ABC. Offhand I don't remember the titles of the themes ( I was under 5 years old when the shows premiered) however I did watch both shows and remember bits and pieces of both. I looked up the themes they are: Mon- Day With Music Tues.- Guest Star Day Wed- Anything Can Happen Day Thurs- Circus Day Fri- Talent Round Up Day I loved both shows and I'd bet every baby boomer did too. Your thread senior citizen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess of Tap Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Correct Miles. Captain Kangaroo and the Mickey Mouse show both premiered October 3, 1955. CK- of course was CBS and MM was ABC. Offhand I don't remember the titles of the themes ( I was under 5 years old when the shows premiered) however I did watch both shows and remember bits and pieces of both. I looked up the themes they are: Mon- Day With Music Tues.- Guest Star Day Wed- Anything Can Happen Day Thurs- Circus Day Fri- Talent Round Up Day I loved both shows and I'd bet every baby boomer did too. Your thread senior citizen Miska mooska Mouseketeer Mouse cartoon time now is here-- The Mickey Mouse cartoon for today is: Mickey gets busted. Miles, you're still up because we like you----M I L E S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 A fifties TV sitcom had an unseen character who was often mentioned by her husband. Later, that character was featured in a spin-off series. Can you name the two shows, the character, and the actress who played her in the second series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaKatz Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 The character was Gladys Porter who was heard of but not seen in the first TV series "December Bride". The second TV series was "Pete and Gladys" and Gladys was played by Cara Williams (Harry Morgan played Pete in both TV series.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesArcher Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 That's correct, Marsha, and you didn't waste any time. Here are Pete and Gladys: It looks like Harry Morgan is already preparing for his role on "M*A*S*H". Good work, Marsha. You're up next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Marsha, your turn to post one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaKatz Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks, lavender, I loved "December Bride" and the running gag theme that you never saw Pete's wife Gladys so I was delighted to see the TV series "Pete And Gladys" and the choice of Cara Williams was perfect. I guess you might designate this as one of the original "spin-offs". Next: Marlon Brando appeared in movies with many leading actresses but only once with each. However, he did appear two times with one leading actress . Please name the actress and the two movies in which she appeared with Mr. Brando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks, lavender, I loved "December Bride" and the running gag theme that you never saw Pete's wife Gladys so I was delighted to see the TV series "Pete And Gladys" and the choice of Cara Williams was perfect. I guess you might designate this as one of the original "spin-offs". Next: Marlon Brando appeared in movies with many leading actresses but only once with each. However, he did appear two times with one leading actress . Please name the actress and the two movies in which she appeared with Mr. Brando. Jean Simmons-----DESIREE and GUYS AND DOLLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaKatz Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Jean Simmons-----DESIREE and GUYS AND DOLLS DGF - Absolutely right. Marlon and Jean were charismatic together. I always thought they rose above the material they had to work with in these two films. I would have liked to see them featured in movies with better scripts. C'est la vie. Great job. The thread is yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 DGF - Absolutely right. Marlon and Jean were charismatic together. I always thought they rose above the material they had to work with in these two films. I would have liked to see them featured in movies with better scripts. C'est la vie. Great job. The thread is yours. A minor DJ at WIBG-AM in Philadelphia in the late '50s within a decade became a major pioneer in the history of radio. What was his name and what did he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 A minor DJ at WIBG-AM in Philadelphia in the late '50s within a decade became a major pioneer in the history of radio. What was his name and what did he do? Hint: It has to do with rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hint: It has to do with rock. Hint: He did it in San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Tom Big Daddy Donahue produced the last live Beatles concert at Candlestick Park ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Tom Big Daddy Donahue produced the last live Beatles concert at Candlestick Park ?? You've got the right guy, but he had a greater accomplishment than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 FM Radio became popular because of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 FM Radio became popular because of him Right. He pioneered underground rock radio,featuring album cuts rather than singles. All FM radio stations today which play music we owe to Donahue. Your turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Right. He pioneered underground rock radio,featuring album cuts rather than singles. All FM radio stations today which play music we owe to Donahue. Your turn. Lavender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 This singer was suppose to have her film debut in this '60's film, but because of something in the plot that hit a little too close to home, she backed out and another actress took the role. 2 actressess, the film and why did she back out of the film ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 The film was one in a series of films that were popular at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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