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Parker and Sweet: A dynamic duo on In the Heat of The Night
In the Heat of the Night is a classic In the Heat of the Night was a police drama series that ran on NBC from March 6, 1988, until May 19, 1992. From October 28, 1992, until May 16, 1995, ITHOTN aired on CBS. Two of the main characters Parker and Sweet continue to be popular although for some they were considered as comic relief or Keystone cops. When this duo was paired together, however, they got the job done and that's what is important.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksDarla Hood: The feme fatale of Our Gang
Darla Hood is fondly remembered Darla Jean Hood was an American child actress who was best known for her role as the little girl of the same name in the Our Gang series from 1935 to 1941. Hood began her career when she was only 4 years old and remained with the popular series of movie shorts until she aged out at 10. Her final appearance was 1941's Wedding Worries. Hood made her acting debut in 1935 in the film Our Gang Follies of 1936. Her name in this first role was Cookie. Shortly after she appeared in the film The Bohemian Girl with Laurel and Hardy.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksTed Cassidy portrayed Lurch on The Addams family
Ted Cassidy was a unique actor Ted Cassidy was born Theodore Crawford Cassidy on July 31, 1932, and was noted for his height of 6 ft 9 in. He had a deep base voice and capitalized on his height and speech by portraying a number of unusual characters in television series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He was the narrator for The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982) but was best known for his portrayal of Lurch on The Addams Family ( 1964-1966).
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksHal Williams is a classic television icon
Hal Williams: A multifaceted actor Fans of classic television shows and movies enjoy seeing favorite characters pop up on the screen. If you watched TV and film during the 1970s and 1980s you should be familiar with Hal Williams who had roles in several beloved and popular movies and sitcoms. He is a multifaceted actor who has portrayed many memorable yet diverse characters who continue to entertain us thanks to streaming and oldies networks.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksBob Saget: A cultural icon and why we loved him
Bob Saget will always be remembered as Danny Tanner Actor and C0median Bob Saget was found dead on Sunday, January 9 in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. His death comes a little over a week after Betty White left the world at age 99 and a few days after 91 year old Sidney Poitier died. For decades now, at the beginning of each New Year, there is always at least one unexpected death of a popular celebrity and in some cases, there will be two or three who die back to back.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksGeneral Hospital fans miss Duke Lavery
General Hospital: Fans miss Ian Buchanan Ian Buchanan is a beloved actor who portrayed Duke Lavery on General Hospital off and on from 1986 until May 2, 2015. This was his first major role after studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York and having private lessons with Marcia Haufrecht. Buchanan's character died after being shot by Carlos Rivera (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) from severe blood loss.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMarsha Hunt at 104 is the oldest living actress
Marsha Hunt: The oldest living Hollywood legend The recent death of Betty White has people talking about older Hollywood stars. Right now to my knowledge Marla Gibbs from The Jeffersons and 227 at 91 is the oldest living active actress. Bill Hayes at 96 is the oldest living active actor and both are currently in the cast of the NBC soap Days of Our Lives. There is an actress who trumps them by age and that is Marsha Hunt.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksSaved by the Bell: The fate of Mikey Gonzalez
Sunday mornings beginning at 7:00 AM you can catch episodes of Saved By The Bell on MeTV until 9 AM. In the first season, there was a character named Mikey Gonzalez who was portrayed by Max Battimo. He was cute and witty with dark curly hair. At a glance, he might be mistaken for a young Mario Lopez who later played AC Slater in the series. When the show relaunched in season two with a California setting, Mikey was gone.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in Geeks15 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 40 This Year
A LOT of celebrities are clocking 40 this year. 40! It's such a milestone age and for many of your favorites, this year, they'll finally be hitting that milestone. Without wasting any time, here are 15 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 40 This Year.
Jide OkonjoPublished 2 years ago in GeeksGeorge Reeves: The tragic life and death of the original Superman
George Reeves, the reluctant man of steel George Reeves is considered the original Superman because he portrayed the man of steel in the television series Adventures of Superman that ran on ABC from 1952-1958. The episodes began in black and white and shifted to color in 1955. The actor was born George Keefer Brewer on January 5, 1914, and died under suspicious circumstances on June 16, 1959.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksCurtis Baldwin: Catching up with Calvin Dobbs from 227
227 Calvin Dobbs Curtis Baldwin portrayed Calvin Dobbs who was the grandson of Pearl Shay (Helen Martin) on the television series 227. The sitcom ran on NBC from September 1985- May 1990 and was about the daily lives of a group of people living in a Chicago apartment complex. The star of the show was Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, who had gained fame as Florence the maid on The Jeffersons. Mary's husband Lester (Hal Williams), their daughter Brenda (Regina King), landlady Rose Halloway (Alaina Reed Hall), and neighbor Sandra Clark (Jackée Harry) were also regulars.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in GeeksHeath Ledger Life biography
Doomed to seek more extensive acting opportunities, the 16-year-old dropped out of high school a year earlier to travel to Sydney with the partner of his longtime best friend, Trevor DiCarlo. It was around this time that he became interested in becoming a theater actor, starring in a production of Peter Pan directed by the Guildford Schools. Ledger attended Maris Mount Elementary School in Gooseberry Hill and then to Guildford Grammar School, where he gained his early acting experience at the age of 10, starring in a school play as Peter Pan. At age 16, Ledger passed his first final exams and traveled across the country to Sydney to pursue an acting career with his longtime friend Trevor DiCarlo.