As part of their Legends of Hollywood stamp series, the U.S. Postal Service will honor Gary Cooper, the all-amercian leading man from Hollywood’s “Golden Age.”
His stellar career includes such great films as Meet John Doe, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Beau Geste, Sergeant York, and High Noon.
Buy them quickly or they will be gone! (Because I will buy them all!)
Karl Malden, Academy Award and Emmy winning actor and past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, died today at the age of 97.
After getting his start on radio, Karl Malden moved on to become a character actor in films, including On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, Birdman of Alcatraz and Patton. In the 1970’s, he starred with newcomer Michael Douglas in the hit TV series The Streets of San Francisco.
He also gained pop icon status with his 21-year stint as the pitchman for American Express Travelers Cheques – “Don’t leave home without them!”
We won’t, Mr. Malden. Rest in peace.
Gale Storm, one of television’s early stars, died last Saturday at the age of 87. After appearing in many B-movie roles, she rose to stardom in 1952 with the hit series, My Little Margie (1952-1955). During her second hit TV show, The Gale Storm Show (1955-1960), she had three hit records, “I Hear You Knocking,” “Teenage Prayer” and “Dark Moon.”
Below is a clip of her singing “Dark Moon” from her television show, The Gale Storm Show-Oh Susanna!
Michael Jackson died yesterday as a result of a cardic arrest. He was 50 years old. His legacy in music is undeniable and profound.
Below is a 1972 clip from the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour of a 13-year-old Michael singing “Ben”.
Farrah Fawcett, the blonde bombshell who skyrocketed to fame with Charlie’s Angels, has lost her battle with cancer today. She was 62 years old. Her courage in the face of death was remarkable. She will be missed!
There is a lovely video tribute to Farrah here.