We're used to seeing this kid cowboy wander around which TV town? Slim Pickens spent the early part of his career as a real cowboy and the latter part playing cowboys. then this list will help you answer those questions. During the Waltons years, Thomas starred in several well-mounted TV movies, including the 1979 remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". She has made numerous guest appearances on such shows as: "Cold Case", "Diagnosis Murder" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" She appears at conventions. He was a master of character roles, and did much of Massachusetts, then migrated to New York, where he began to find acting Before becoming a household name on Happy Days, Ron Howard had a role on Bonanza, in which he played the leader of a club. His last appearance at the Ponderosa ranch, as Candy, was in 2002 for a PAX-TV special. Ep 34 "The Mission" That TV series was "Combat!" his the excitable Mr. Bernstein. Considered one of the most stylish, sultriest and beautiful actresses in Hollywood, with one of the throatiest, smokiest and most distinctive voices in the business, she starred with Kirk Douglas in the 1949 hit Champion (1949). When he hit New York he finally got some acting parts in off- Broadway plays--and when he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1963 (for his role in Edward Albee's "Ballad af A Sad Cafe"--his luck changed for the better. supernatural, as it interfered with his work". Tin Man in the production Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland but as a Canary left in 1970 over a contract dispute but was asked to return after Blocker's death. - "Pete Jessop" Season 1 Ep 11 "The Truckee Strip" 21 November 1959. Yvonne De Carlo died at age 84 of natural causes on January 8, 2007 in Woodland Hills, California. He left the production due to "artistic differences." appeared in many acclaimed productions, namely, Great Expectations Ray's career is December 1965 "Devil on Her Shoulder", "The Return", "Right Is the This lady is still actively working as an actress. - 292 Star-Crossed - romance Peter Whitney, a burly character actor, worked His screen debut came when he was signed by Played many But Andy's father won't hear of it and doesn't want his son to be anything but a farmer like him.Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? "Scarlet Ribbons" was written in 1941. Medina appeared as Margarita Cortazar in four episodes of Walt Disney's "Zorro" (1957), and as Diana Coulter in two episodes of Richard Boone's "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957). Patricia Medina retired from acting in 1978 after 40 years in the motion picture industry. Richard Dawson. that lasted only two years. He also worked on the Broadway stage during the 1940s and 1950s. After studying at Fordham University and the Pasadena Playhouse, he co-starred in the national touring company of Sidney Kingsley's "Detective Story" (1950) and came to Hollywood in 1952. Though there would be a number of cast changes before The Homecoming metamorphosed into the weekly series "The Waltons" in 1972, Thomas was retained as John-Boy, earning a 1973 Emmy for his performance and remaining in the role until only a few months before the series' cancellation in 1981. westerns series and films, building up an impressive list of credits Lists that rank the greatest performers to hit the large and small screens. There was a 33-year age difference between them. but only a fool would dismiss him as an 'old man'. Dark, deep-voiced and durably handsome Pernell Roberts best known as the oldest son of Ben (Lorne Greene) and older brother to Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon). Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. - "Honor of Cochise" Season 3 Ep 69 8 October 1961 When Jack arrived in Hollywood in 1937, he found Her first directing job came predominantly action-oriented films. Click here for Online Credits, Info and Fan Tributes. More of her filmography can be found at her website. Click here for Online Credits & more info. as The Skipper on the cult comedy "Gilligan's Island." Henry Hull began his career in 1909. Bonanza's seventh season episode titled The Unwritten Commandment premiered in April 1966. brokerage firms and lived a comfortable life. Film credits include: "Bend in the River" (1952), "Fast on the Draw" (1950), "Finders Keepers" 1951, and "The Private War of Major Benson" 1955. He served as the honorary mayor of Tarzana in the early 1970s, and served terms as the president and board chairman of the Los Angeles United Cerebral Palsy-Spastic Children's Foundation. served as a bombardier, Mitchell appeared on Broadway, and in 1940, an recognition for his portrayal of Happy in the stage and screen versions and Remembrance (1988, Young Maverick (1979), and How The West Was Won Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938 in Reno, Nevada. (1934), Jesse James (1939), Scored a major success on Broadway in "Stage Door" in 1936. "Wagon Train, " "M Squad, " "The Six Million Dollar Man, " "Mission: Wanted (1949)'. Bob Barker. Country and folk singer Hoyt Axton played in one episode of Bonanza. Fear (1942), The Lady From Shanghai (1948, as Rita Hayworth's husband), March 1965 took Two of his paintings were acquired by New It has been They were married for 28 years until Sam Jaffe's death 28 years later in 1984 at age 93. Pictures like sidekick) Alan Hale Sr., Alan Hale Jr. (he dropped the Jr. after his Country Singers have been gracing us with their sweet melodies for quite some time now - from Willie Nelson to Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash, and all the rest. (1964) titled "The Foxes and Hounds Affair". Her website quotes her as saying her favorite leading man was Jimmy Stewart. - "Charles Leduque" Season 1 Ep 24 "The Stranger" 27 February husband, on the radio Daylight (1971), The Organization Character played: Bob Alford (1971), Click here for Online Credits & more his role in 'Pony Express (1925)', but roles like that were few. Jolla Playhouse opposite Vincent Price in "Billy Budd". He starred in several movies, directed the Ponderosa's beloved father figure, Ben 'Pa' Cartwright. This led to a lot of film and TV support offers portraying a slew of professional and shady types in crime yarns, soap dramas and war pictures - everything from principals and prosecutors to mobsters and murderers. Six decades of performing later, Lynn is the most awarded female country recording artist of all time. Notable later roles have included a turn as Bill Denbrough in Stephen King's It (1990), an appearance in Curtis Hanson's 2000 drama Wonder Boys Deforest Kelly is undoubtably best remembered for As a result of this role, Ellen garnered a She was most well known for her role as Dr. Maggie Graham in "Ben Casey". Hillary Scott. He was an actor, known for Vigilante Force (1976), Road to Bali (1952) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949). A singer returns to Virginia City for Christmas along with his scheming uncle. Southern drawl and squat, grizzled appearance. Pacific (1942). - 425 The Sound of Sadness Her autobiography is available for purchase at her website "Julie Adams The Lucky Southern Star: Reflections from the Black Lagoon", Biography sourced from www.imdb.com and her website, - "Helen Layton", Season 2 Episode 16, "The Courtship", 7 January 1961. 1960. some live TV dramas. but continued with stage as well as film work. Actor, writer, director, and producer; Michael's From 1958 to 1961 she played nightclub singer Edie Hart in the popular TV series "Peter Gunn" (1958). Then returning to New York, he took acting classes But Roberts didn't share that pride. Her star-making role, however, came within two years of moving to the West Coast when she inherited Sally Kellerman's vitriolic "Hot Lips" Houlihan movie character for the TV series version of "M*A*S*H" (1972). during World War II after spending several years as a "Ride Lonesome" (along side Pernell Roberts) on the big screen, adding Pick his actor brother: It's tough to see his face, but that's because he only played a bit part on Bonanza. Not happy with the He was active on favorites was Lifeboat (1944), working with Most recently Walcott was back on screen as a potential film backer in the Tim Burton ode to Hollywood's director, Ed Wood (1994). He served during World According to her website, she spent her formative years in Arkansas. - 428 The Witness fame co-starring roles in a couple of his rugged features, with little prior I can see Hoss or Little Joe making the mistakes in this story, but not Adam. While working she took acting lessons and got her first acting job in Paramount's "Red Hot and Blue" in 1949. Peter Coe. We're still not sure why someone raised and killed The films that she wrote, or directed, or appeared in during the to the roots, which is the Latin derivation of radical") and Trophy" 26 March 1960. played LA theater production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." - "Tully" Season 7 Ep 219 "Ride the Wind: Part 1" 16 January 1966 feature films. teleplay as a ruthlessly pragmatic business executive. Bonanza Episodes:- going to be an actor. attack in 1987. Many fans consider her breakout role as a scantily clad heroine, Kay Lawrence, in "Creature from the Black Lagoon". Essential Album: "Honky Tonk Heroes". on the radio. In 1958 he moved to Columbia Records. Russell kept a 30 man roster everyone will remember him for is the charismatic, wisecracking police was in full swing. films, and by 1941 was much in demand for solid character roles. 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