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Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 27, 2016
“My brother and I laughed a lot as kids. We came up in the middle of the Depression, and neither one of us knew we were poor. We had nothing, but we didn’t know it.” -Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke is a person who seems to constantly exude and create joy wherever he goes. He possesse read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 7, 2016
“I’d sing a song, and I could just see the guys getting this faraway expression. I knew they were going home in their minds.” -Frances Langford When World War II was in full swing, Hollywood responded. Actors enlisted to fight for their country (or were drafted, in some cases), th read more
Frances Langford
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 7, 2016
“I’d sing a song, and I could just see the guys getting this faraway expression. I knew they were going home in their minds.” -Frances Langford When World War II was in full swing, Hollywood responded. Actors enlisted to fight for their country (or were drafted, in some cases), th read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 5, 2016
From Doctor Macro “I worked out of desperation. I used to hit fast and run in hopes that people wouldn’t realize that I really couldn’t do anything.” -Betty Hutton My first introduction to Betty Hutton was while watching a command performance hosted by Bob Hope, thanks to the read more
Betty Hutton
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 5, 2016
“I worked out of desperation. I used to hit fast and run in hopes that people wouldn’t realize that I really couldn’t do anything.” -Betty Hutton My first introduction to Betty Hutton was while watching a command performance hosted by Bob Hope, thanks to the magic of YouTube read more
Buddy Ebsen
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 3, 2016
“Remember that of all the elements that comprise a human being, the most important, the most essential, the one that will sustain, transcend, overcome and vanquish obstacles, is spirit!” -Buddy Ebsen To me, one of the most endearing stars working during Hollywood’s Golden Age was read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 3, 2016
“Remember that of all the elements that comprise a human being, the most important, the most essential, the one that will sustain, transcend, overcome and vanquish obstacles, is spirit!” -Buddy Ebsen To me, one of the most endearing stars working during Hollywood’s Golden Age was read more
Patricia Neal
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2016
“I may be a dumb blonde, but I’m not that blonde.” -Patrica Neal When I think of actresses who have overcome a great deal, I am often reminded of Patricia Neal. When she won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1964, she had already endured the death of her first child and a life-altering read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jul 1, 2016
“I may be a dumb blonde, but I’m not that blonde.” -Patrica Neal When I think of actresses who have overcome a great deal, I am often reminded of Patricia Neal. When she won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1964, she had already endured the death of her first child and a life-altering read more
Myrna Loy
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 25, 2016
“I was a homely kid with freckles that came out every spring and stuck on me till Christmas.” -Myrna Loy Being a fan of Art Deco, I am often drawn to Myrna Loy and the many films in which she starred, as so many of her screen portrayals were in front of beautiful Screen Deco backdrops. read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Jun 25, 2016
“I was a homely kid with freckles that came out every spring and stuck on me till Christmas.” -Myrna Loy Being a fan of Art Deco, I am often drawn to Myrna Loy and the many films in which she starred, as so many of her screen portrayals were in front of beautiful Screen Deco backdrops. read more
Orson Welles
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 25, 2016
“I’m not ashamed of being from Wisconsin. Just of being from Kenosha. It’s a terrible place.” –Orson Welles Orson Welles was one of the most multi-talented individuals in Hollywood history. As an actor, producer, writer, and director, Welles influenced American cinema read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 25, 2016
“I’m not ashamed of being from Wisconsin. Just of being from Kenosha. It’s a terrible place.” –Orson Welles Orson Welles was one of the most multi-talented individuals in Hollywood history. As an actor, producer, writer, and director, Welles influenced American cinema read more
Edgar Bergen
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 22, 2016
“When I ask him these questions and he answers, I haven’t got the faintest idea what he’s going to say, and what he says astounds me with his wisdom.” –Edgar Bergen I am a huge fan of old time radio. In fact old time radio shows are the only recordings on my iPod at present! In read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 22, 2016
“When I ask him these questions and he answers, I haven’t got the faintest idea what he’s going to say, and what he says astounds me with his wisdom.” –Edgar Bergen I am a huge fan of old time radio. In fact old time radio shows are the only recordings on my iPod at present! In read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 10, 2016
“My parents were happy for me to leave Freedom, where all I could hope to be was a farmer or a “railroader.” My mother had advised me to run for my life before I got married and had to scourge for a living the hard way.” -James Pierce There are so many ways in which a fictit read more
James Pierce
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 10, 2016
“My parents were happy for me to leave Freedom, where all I could hope to be was a farmer or a “railroader.” My mother had advised me to run for my life before I got married and had to scourge for a living the hard way.” -James Pierce There are so many ways in which a fictit read more
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 6, 2016
“My passions were all gathered together like fingers that made a fist. Drive is considered aggression today; I knew it then as purpose.” –Bette Davis Bette Davis is without a doubt one of the most outspoken and driven women to ever flourish in Hollywood. Loaded with talent, a no-n read more
Bette Davis
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on May 6, 2016
“My passions were all gathered together like fingers that made a fist. Drive is considered aggression today; I knew it then as purpose.” –Bette Davis Bette Davis is without a doubt one of the most outspoken and driven women to ever flourish in Hollywood. Loaded with talent, a no-n read more
Frederic March
Hometowns to Hollywood Posted by Annette Bochenek on Mar 3, 2016
“I liked the name Frederick Bickel and I wish now I had left it as it was. After all, Theodore Bikel, whose name was similar though spelled differently, didn’t change his, and he did alright.” -Fredric March My first exposure to Fredric March was viewing his performance in The Adv read more