Category Archives: TV Roles

Mini Tribute: Pinto Colvig

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born September 11, 1892 Pinto Colvig A quintessential clown, Pinto Colvig was a circus performer, Vaudeville actor and newspaper cartoonist before heading to Hollywood in 1921. There, he found work with comedy-king Mack Sennett, writing story titles, developing gags … Continue reading →

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Classic TV and the Golden Age of Hollywood (Part One): I Love Lucy and the Birth of Sitcoms (1950s)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Terence Towles Canote

 Lucille Ball, TV’s First Sitcom Star… Even in its early days, movie stars were no strangers to television. Many made guest appearances on various shows in the Fifties and Sixties. Bette Davis guest starred on Wagon Train (three episodes, nonetheless), … Continue reading →

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Favourite TV Show Episode Blogathon: Green Acres “Love Comes to Arnold Ziffel”

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Green Acres is the Place to Be!  Sorry, I just couldn’t resist that. How could I? Every time I hear the Green Acres Theme Song, I just have to smile. Maybe it’s because I have such fond memories of watching … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Batman Villains: Mr. Freeze

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

The Three Faces of Mr. Freeze… I must admit, I’ve been wanting to do a Batman blog series for quite some time… I’ve just always had such a soft spot for the colorful cast of campy ‘classic movie’ villains that … Continue reading →

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“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of September 1)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest In order to qualify for this week’s Bill Cosby Book Giveaway on Twitter, you must complete the following task by Friday, September 5 at 5PM EST (i.e. any … Continue reading →

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Cosby: His Life and Times – Book Giveaway starts Today!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Cosby: His Life and Times – Book Giveaway starts Today! I am happy to announce yet another fabulous book giveaway! Classic Movie Hub will be giving away SIX copies of Cosby: His Life and Times by award-winning journalist Mark Whitaker, courtesy of Simon and Schuster.  And, … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: June Foray

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 18, 1917 ‘Cartoon Queen’ June Foray! You may not recognize her face, but you will undoubtedly be familiar with her work! Voice actress June Foray has ‘voiced’ her share of little girls, grannies, dowagers, witches and animals — … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Clayton Moore aka The Lone Ranger!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 14, 1914 Clayton Moore! Clayton Moore spent the first part of his Hollywood career doing bit parts and stunts, gradually working his way up to supporting roles in ‘B’ westerns and serials. In 1949 however he hit his star … Continue reading →

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All in the Family: Ruby Keeler, Ken Weatherwax and Joey D. Vieira

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Ruby Keeler and Nephews Ken Weatherwax and Joey D. Vieira Actress/singer/dancer Ruby Keeler was most famously paired with Dick Powell in the iconic Warner Brothers’ Busby Berkeley musicals — including 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933, Footlight Parade and Dames. Keeler also happens to be the aunt of … Continue reading →

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Get Smart: Me-TV’s Summer of Classic TV Blogathon

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Would you believe… Get Smart is one of my all-time favorite Classic TV Series??? Well if you’re reading this blog post as part of the Me-TV Summer of Classic TV Blogathon, I would venture to guess that, yes, you could … Continue reading →

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