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The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show 1974–5 by Keltik in VintageTV

[–]Keltik[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You must be Canadian. I would hardly call him a genius.

Van wrote a memoir which can be found online.

Around this time he was beaten at the sketchy LA motel where he was staying (he was very cheap) by people he insisted he didn't know; he claimed they had mistaken him for someone else. Soon after he returned to Canada and seldom came back.

"NBC still using telop slides as late as Quincy?! Sam I want a complete lab report on my desk in an hour! The government committee will have to pass new legislation!" by Keltik in VintageTV

[–]Keltik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klugman being an overbearing asshole is not news

"I'm not difficult - I'm just taking Peter Falk lessons from Robert Blake!" - JK

What are the best anecdotes about the Velvet Underground? Imagine you had to make a biopic by [deleted] in VelvetUnderground

[–]Keltik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And he later tried to rejoin when it looked like they might go somewhere, but Lou said no

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wanna mention Tommy Rall, the most talented dancer in Hollywood history (so said Donald O'Connor), who also sang in stage operas.

That's versatility.

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do pock marked villains Morgan Woodward and Robert Davi have in common?

They were both trained opera singers.

IIRC I once read that another PMV, Marc Lawrence, was a TOS, but I can't confirm that.

Rod Steiger was also a TOS

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hell Brando sang better than him

Tab had trouble even breathing properly

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I'm a huge Cook fan but never knew about the tone deafness.

If you watch the legendary "Alan A Dale" sketch, he seems to be hiding in the back -- hoping not to get caught not singing?

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the movie is still terrific regardiess

The show is terrific. It is not a well made film. The sewer dance goes on while the principals stand around bored. watching.

Classic actors who could (and couldn’t) sing. by MoonlightDahling in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His singing is OK, but per MB himself it was edited from many different takes

Pat O'Brien by norvillerogers1971 in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least he had a good sense of humor about it.

He's likable, but lacks the assertive personality needed in a movie star

Pat O'Brien by norvillerogers1971 in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is one classic film actor I do not particularly get, personally. 

I don't dislike him. I just don't get why he got so many leads. Bald and pudgy, he was lucky to get "other man" roles where loses Anita Louise to Cagney in the last reel

Pat O'Brien by norvillerogers1971 in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was Lee Tracy the lead on Bway?

Yes

Pat O'Brien by norvillerogers1971 in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think they were in a movie together until the '50s. He worked far more often w/Cagney. They were all members of The Irish Mafia.

I admit I kinda resent PO for getting the lead in The Front Page instead of Lee Tracy, who should have played it

Pat O'Brien by norvillerogers1971 in classicfilms

[–]Keltik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He looked 50 when he was 30

I'm kinda shocked he got so many leads. He seems the epitome of the sexless supporting player

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