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  1. Indeed it was! I started with some of his earliest roles and only got to the mid 1940s, so far. You're up. George
  2. Correct. None of the stars were particularly strong swimmers. Pamela Anderson said she hated the water. Anderson also starred in "Stacked" and "V.I.P." George
  3. I suspect that I'm the only one watching Riverdale. Except for the first episode this season, which tried to bridge the previous, we're-all-now-ten-years-out-of-high-school-in-2020 season to the current, we're-all-now-in-high-school-in-the-1950s season, the show has been pretty faithful to the comics (although not as funny). I especially enjoy hearing "Golly!" and "Gee whiz!" instead of all the cussing so prevalent today. One cute story line has Jughead writing comic books and collaborating with his hero "Brad Raybury," author of "The Jupiter Journals." Sexual mores of the time are examined realistically (IMHO). Kevin's and Toni's dealing with their homosexuality is also believable. (Of course, to make things more taboo, both are in interracial relationships.) Noticeably absent from the group was Reggie Mantle, until this past episode. His purpose seems to be the focus of anti-Asian bigotry, which was indeed a problem in the 50s. If you were (are?) a fan of the Archie comics, I recommend watching at least this season, which will be the final one. George
  4. This was the longest-running show to never win an Emmy until Supernatural (2005). After its California run, the show was going to move to Australia. Due to severe backlash from Australians, the show moved to Hawaii. Neve Campbell auditioned for the series but the casting director turned her down because he thought she was too pale. Alicia Silverstone, Teri Hatcher, and Denise Richards were also passed over for roles. The show depicts people of a certain profession requiring a particular skill. None of the actors were particularly proficient in that skill. One of the stars later starred in series about a bookstore and a protection agency. George
  5. Coming to America Do the Right Thing Betsy's Wedding Goodfellas The Exorcist III Johnny Suede George
  6. Dan Harrow Dave Tolliver Eddie TAylor Preston Dillard Peter Ames Frank James Thomas Watson Abraham Lincoln Gilbert Martin Tom Joad Chad Hanna Peter Kirk Gil Carter Wyatt Earp LTC Owen Thursday George
  7. Cobb had a lot of hits, but only 117 HR. Lou Gehrig finished with 493. Mays hit his 500th in 1965. The two I'm referring to hit their 500th home runs in the 1940s. Both are (obviously) in the Hall of Fame. Neither hit more than 550. One of them was an inspiration for a main character in "A League of Their Own." George
  8. Babe Ruth's 714 career homers (ending in 1935) is even more amazing when you consider that only two other players reached the 500-homer level before 1960. Name them. George
  9. Denzel Washington Glory Cary Elwes George
  10. Ursula Andress Dr. No Sean Connery George
  11. Redrock, I'm glad you took your "reproof" in the intent it was given. We're always looking for more players in "the game room." Welcome, George
  12. Jon Voight Midnight Cowboy Dustin Hoffman George
  13. I doubt you'll get much resistance here, but we don't have much influence with the networks... George
  14. Coming to America Do the Right Thing Betsy's Wedding George
  15. This was the longest-running show to never win an Emmy until Supernatural (2005). After its California run, the show was going to move to Australia. Due to severe backlash from Australians, the show moved to Hawaii. Neve Campbell auditioned for the series but the casting director turned her down because he thought she was too pale. Alicia Silverstone, Teri Hatcher, and Denise Richards were also passed over for roles. George
  16. Dan Harrow Dave Tolliver Eddie TAylor Preston Dillard Peter Ames Frank James Thomas Watson Abraham Lincoln Gilbert Martin George
  17. C) Mark Lenard played a Vulcan (Sarek) in "Journey to Babel" (and a number of NG episodes and movies) and a Romulan (unnamed Commander) in "Balance of Terror." (He also was a Klingon captain in ST the Motion Picture.) Assuming that's whom you meant, see if anyone else can get the other two puzzles. George
  18. Sheila MacRae took over the Alice Kramden role when the Jackie Gleason show ran new Honeymooners skits. She's gone, too. George
  19. Shatner was the clue for me. Plus, the FIRST Airplane had all sorts of cameos, so, though I don't remember Burr or Bono in A2, it was easy to believe they were in it. George
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