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Ted 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).
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
15 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.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
George 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.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Curtis 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.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
ELVIS, BETTY, AND ME
Rock 'N' Roll, whose name comes to your mind? For me, the name is Elvis Presley. We share the same birth month. While my birthday is the 4th of January, Elvis's birthday was the 8th of January 1935. Our birthdays are thirteen years apart. Obviously, he was thirteen years older than me.
By Babs Iverson5 years ago in Geeks
Carol Burnett: She turned a tragic childhood into a tremendous career
Carol Burnette: An early life of poverty Carol Burnette is known worldwide for her unique brand of comedy which includes television, movies, and Broadway. A 30 minute variation of The Carol Burnette Show, Carol Burnette and Friends can still be seen on MeTV weeknights from 11:00-11;30 PM. The slapstick antics, the comradery of the cast and famous guest stars all combine to give viewers side-splitting laughs that have not been rivaled to this day.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Most Underrated Bikini Babes
There are numerous lists out there of the most iconic swimsuits of all time, in fact I recently did an analysis of them. It seems likely that there is some plagiarism going on as many of the lists are so similar. And is the one of the most iconic swimsuit scenes in film history really from Die Another Day?
By Buck Hardcastle5 years ago in Geeks
Star Trek: Little known facts about the original series. Top Story - January 2022.
Devoted Trekkies may know all there is about Star Trek: The Original Series, but there may be others who will benefit from a bit of trivia. Longtime fans can check their memories and see if they already are aware of what is written here.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Star Trek: What you might not know about Elaan of Troyius
France Nuyen on Star Trek France Nuyen portrayed the title character in the Star Trek episode Elaan of Troyius which aired on December 20, 1968. This was episode 13 in season 3. Elaan was a rebellious warrior princess who caused mayhem on the Enterprise after Captain James Kirk (William Shatner) wipes a tear from her face and fell in love with her. When Elaan and other women from her planet cry their tears cause men to fall helplessly in love with them. Kirk eventually came to his senses, saved his ship from enemy attack and Elaan was sent on her way.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
6 Actresses You Didn't Know Are Older Than Patience Ozokwo
It was just last year that Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwo turned 63 years old and gave us this wonderful quote: When did old age stop being a blessing? People do all manner of stuff to cover up aging – good for them! I own my age and experience with my full chest and count it an enormous blessing. Comments like ‘she now looks so old’, ‘she don old suddenly’, ‘she don old finish’, ‘Ahaa Mama what happened’, make me smile. Aging is not unattractive or undesirable. Life is fleeting. Enjoy the years you’ve been blessed with fully. I am not afraid to look/be old. I am not worried about being in any exclusive league or being validated by people’s opinion. Respect the elderly.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
The Secret Behind Brie Larson’s Fake Tears Is Finally Out
The Secret Behind Brie Larson’s Fake Tears Is Finally Out Brie Larson’s acting prowess is unquestionable. She has won Oscar for her intensely dramatic performance in the film ‘Room’. In a recent podcast, she gave a peek into her working technique of doing emotional scenes on-screen.Emoting is a major part of an actor’s journey through the films and TV series that they work on. Being sad happens to be one of the staples of the drama that we witness on-screen. Then, crying remains an essential part of exhibiting this particular emotion. Now, every actor has their own way to nail the crying scene on-screen. Brie Larson has her own. Also, she isn’t afraid of spilling the beans on how she nails those difficult scenes. In a recent podcast, she explained how she has used many different techniques over the years to help her shed those tears. Unsurprisingly, many of those techniques are quite unique to her. Highlights —* Brie Larson shares how she makes herself cry while filming
By Superheroes.Verse5 years ago in Geeks
