Peebs Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1. Bob Crane was a popular DJ on KNX-AM in Los Angeles. He kept his DJ job during the first season on Hogan's Heroes in case the show was canceled. Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 2) He was nominated for 2 Emmys for Hogan's Heroes Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 3.) In "Auto Focus" he was portrayed by Greg Kinear. Link to post Share on other sites
chaya bat woof woof Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 4. He was murdered (I think) Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 5) His friend John Carpenter was tried and acquitted in his 1978 murder, no one else has ever been arrested. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 6. Was married twice. First to his high-school sweetheart Anne Terzian. Second to Sigrid Valdis who played "Hilda" on Hogan's Heroes. Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 7) His first big break in TV was as Donna Stone's neighbor in The Donna Reed Show Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 8. Appeared on an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show called "Someone Has to Play Cleopatra" as Harry Rogers. During rehearsals for a local variety show, Crane's character has to kiss different women trying out for Cleopatra, sparking jealousy in their husbands. Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 9) He was an accomplished drummer and played with an amateur jazz band. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 10. Starred in "The Bob Crane Show" from 1974-75. He played a former insurance agent who goes back to college to become a doctor Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Thread is open Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Let's go with Russ Tamblyn. Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 1) He started out as a pre teen actor under the name "Rusty" Tamblyn Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 2) He played Elizabeth Taylor's younger brother in "Father of the Bride". Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 2.) His only Oscar nomination was for "Peyton Place". Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 4) He was one of the co-stars of the Oscar Award -winning "West Side Story". 1 Link to post Share on other sites
chaya bat woof woof Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 5) his daughter, Amber Tamblyn was the first Emily on General Hospital Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 6) In "West Side Story" Russ had to compete up against some highly-trained ballet dancers. But he was the standout in "The Dance at the Gym" sequence because of his awesome acrobatics. Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 7. Appeared on the tv series Twin Peaks. Also in the cast was his West Side Story co-star Richard Beymer 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 😎 After all these years, Russ is still **** off that he was dubbed in the "Jet Song" by Tucker Smith. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Det Jim McLeod Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 9) At the West Side Story premiere, he was gratified when Fred Astaire complimented him on his dancing. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 10.) In the MGM musical, he was one of the seven brothers looking for a bride. Thread is open. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Well, it looks like no one has a suggestion, so let's go with Rhonda Fleming (RIP) Link to post Share on other sites
Peebs Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 1. Fleming was married six times Link to post Share on other sites
Terrence1 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 2.) She was an accomplished singer and recorded gospel hymns with Jane Russell, Connie Haines, and Beryl Davis. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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