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Westerns -- TV Edition

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 08/17/2012 - 1:20pm

There was a time when westerns outnumbered cop shows or sitcoms on television.  In fact, in 1959, there were 26 westerns on prime time TV.  The genre continued to be a staple of TV programming until the 70s, when the popularity began to wane.  Still, those of us born and raised in the 50s and 60s have fond memories of the series we grew up with.  My personal favorites were – and still are -- Here Come the Brides, The Big Valley, and The High Chaparral.

Scotland the Brave

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 1:36pm

This summer Pixar released its 13th feature film – and its first with a female lead.  The movie is titled Brave, and tells the story of a young Scottish woman and her clash with tradition – and her mother’s expectations.  I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, especially because it was about Scotland.  The title itself is inspired by the song Scotland the Brave, the unofficial national anthem.

Celeste Holm (1917-2012)

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 8:42am

Celeste Holm’s passing this week was a particularly sad occasion.  Yet another link to Hollywood past has gone with her.  Beginning her movie career in the 1940s, Holm was already a star on Broadway, originating the role of Ado Annie in the stage production of Oklahoma!  Once she settled in Hollywood, however, Holm stayed, working up until the end in film and television. 

Ernest Borgnine (1917-2012)

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 2:21pm

His career spanned over 60 years.  And when you look at the list of movies and TV shows he did, it appears he didn’t have much time off.  But those years in front of the camera served him well.  Ernest Borgnine became one of the most recognizable and dependable actors in show business.

Andy Griffith (1926-2012)

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 12:52pm

There are some celebrities who, whether you realize it or not, mean a lot to you.  For me, Andy Griffith is one of those celebrities.

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