Michael Nader, an actor whose sharp good looks, leading-man intensity and throaty vocal delivery saw him cast on Dynasty and All My Children as romantic interests for two of the era’s most famous vixens, died Monday at his home in Northern California from an untreatable form of cancer. He was 76.
His death was announced by wife Jodi Lister, who released a statement saying, “With heavy heart, I’m sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted. Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast of Dynasty during Emma Samms virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research. He was a beautiful and fascinating man with many talents and skills. I will miss him forever.”
Born in St. Louis but raised in California, Nader, a nephew of Hollywood actor George Nader,...
His death was announced by wife Jodi Lister, who released a statement saying, “With heavy heart, I’m sharing the news of the passing of my beloved, Michael. We had 18 wonderful years together with the many dogs we fostered and adopted. Recently, Michael was so thrilled to reconnect with his friends from the cast of Dynasty during Emma Samms virtual event to help raise funds for Long-Covid research. He was a beautiful and fascinating man with many talents and skills. I will miss him forever.”
Born in St. Louis but raised in California, Nader, a nephew of Hollywood actor George Nader,...
- 8/25/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tony Sokol Jul 6, 2019
Don't get uptight, Stevie Wonder says everything is all right, but he's taking time off from performing.
Stevie Wonder will take a break from performing to get kidney transplant surgery in September, according to Variety. The legendary musician made the announcement Saturday, May 6, at London's British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park.
"I’m all good, I’m all good, all good, I have a donor and it’s all good," Wonder told the audience after ending his set with "Superstition," off his 1971 album Talking Book. "I want you to know, I came here to give you my love and thank you for your love. You ain’t got to hear no rumors. I told you what’s up. I am good. I love you and God bless you."
This time, he brought his fabulous Song Party show to the UK, which described as a "Celebration of Life,...
Don't get uptight, Stevie Wonder says everything is all right, but he's taking time off from performing.
Stevie Wonder will take a break from performing to get kidney transplant surgery in September, according to Variety. The legendary musician made the announcement Saturday, May 6, at London's British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park.
"I’m all good, I’m all good, all good, I have a donor and it’s all good," Wonder told the audience after ending his set with "Superstition," off his 1971 album Talking Book. "I want you to know, I came here to give you my love and thank you for your love. You ain’t got to hear no rumors. I told you what’s up. I am good. I love you and God bless you."
This time, he brought his fabulous Song Party show to the UK, which described as a "Celebration of Life,...
- 7/7/2019
- Den of Geek
How do you stay cool when the temp's over 100 degrees? Bikini beach day!! That's what WWE superstar Lana did while the rest of the city was melting. Lana was rollin' solo in Santa Monica -- no sign of her husband, Rusev ... but we're not complaining. The model/reality star/singer -- real name Cj Perry -- is also an actress and appeared as one of the Bellas in "Pitch Perfect" and "Pitch Perfect 2." By the way,...
- 10/25/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cinema Retro has received the following press release:
The Los Angeles Comic Book And Science Fiction Convention presents Classic Movie Poster Artist Robert Tanenbaum, Jean Hale (In Like Flint), Sharyn Wynters (The Female Bunch), and Donna Loren (Bikini Beach) at the August 20, 2017 Show.
Robert Tanenbaum is a Movie Poster Artist with an over 50 year career illustrating every film genre such as Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy, War, Drama and Martial Arts. Robert has illustrated such Classic Movie Posters as A Christmas Story, Battle For The Planet Of The Apes, Cujo, Five Fingers Of Death, Black Christmas, Super Fly, The Color Of Money, My Bodyguard, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, The Iron Cross, The Eagle Has Landed, Ransom, Cleopatra Jones And The Casino Of Gold, Hot Potato, Mel Brooks High Anxiety and Silent Night, Evil Night. Robert’s art is featured on the first announcement that Jaws was being made into a Movie.
The Los Angeles Comic Book And Science Fiction Convention presents Classic Movie Poster Artist Robert Tanenbaum, Jean Hale (In Like Flint), Sharyn Wynters (The Female Bunch), and Donna Loren (Bikini Beach) at the August 20, 2017 Show.
Robert Tanenbaum is a Movie Poster Artist with an over 50 year career illustrating every film genre such as Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy, War, Drama and Martial Arts. Robert has illustrated such Classic Movie Posters as A Christmas Story, Battle For The Planet Of The Apes, Cujo, Five Fingers Of Death, Black Christmas, Super Fly, The Color Of Money, My Bodyguard, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, The Iron Cross, The Eagle Has Landed, Ransom, Cleopatra Jones And The Casino Of Gold, Hot Potato, Mel Brooks High Anxiety and Silent Night, Evil Night. Robert’s art is featured on the first announcement that Jaws was being made into a Movie.
- 8/13/2017
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
You knew it all along. You felt it in your bones when you were watching Charlie’s Angels. You sensed it that time you stayed up until 4:30 a.m. back in fourth grade to see Vampire On Bikini Beach on USA’s Up All Night. And the realization gripped you powerfully as you enjoyed The Room for the 15th time: I am smart as hell for watching this, you thought to yourself. If only there were some evidence of that!
Fret no more, because science has again come to the rescue. Academics at the Max Planck Institute For Empirical Aesthetics—which is an actual school and not the punchline to a joke about postmodernism run amok—have published a new study, and according to The Independent, the results are clear: It’s actually the smarty-pants among us who are doing a lot of the viewing of trash cinema ...
Fret no more, because science has again come to the rescue. Academics at the Max Planck Institute For Empirical Aesthetics—which is an actual school and not the punchline to a joke about postmodernism run amok—have published a new study, and according to The Independent, the results are clear: It’s actually the smarty-pants among us who are doing a lot of the viewing of trash cinema ...
- 8/4/2016
- by Alex McCown
- avclub.com
Undisputed Fact: Roger Corman is the greatest B picture producer of all time. His ability to find (and exploit, if we’re being honest) amazing talent and pull together movie miracles on miniscule budgets is nothing short of astonishing. However, it’s often downplayed what a smart, succinct director he was on many a project. X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) is a stellar example of his talent behind the lens.
Released by Aip in September, X turned a tidy profit on top of its $250,000 budget. Critics were generally kind, but dismissive, calling X well made hokum, essentially. And due to its meager fundage X certainly shows its pedigree through petty set design. But…there’s a kinetic buzz that permeates every frame of X, a swirling colorgasm that bleeds through with Corman’s gift for storytelling. X rises from pulp to a lucid perfection.
Dr. Xavier (Ray Milland...
Released by Aip in September, X turned a tidy profit on top of its $250,000 budget. Critics were generally kind, but dismissive, calling X well made hokum, essentially. And due to its meager fundage X certainly shows its pedigree through petty set design. But…there’s a kinetic buzz that permeates every frame of X, a swirling colorgasm that bleeds through with Corman’s gift for storytelling. X rises from pulp to a lucid perfection.
Dr. Xavier (Ray Milland...
- 6/4/2016
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
The Supporting Actress Smackdown of '64 is just 8 days away. So it's time to get your votes in on the nominees that year. Readers, collectively, are the sixth panelists, so grade the nominees (only the ones you've seen) from 1 to 5 hearts. Your votes count toward the smackdown win!
Lila Kedrova Zorba the Greek Gladys Cooper for My Fair Lady Dame Edith Evans The Chalk Garden
Agnes Moorhead Hush... Hush Sweet Charlotte
Grayson Hall Night of the Iguana
But before we here at Tfe get to that particular metaphorical musical-horror mishmash of films with one of the most senior lineups the Academy ever offered up in this category, let's meet our panelists for this 50th anniversary retrospective competition.
The Panel
Special Guest
Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey is an actor from New Zealand. She made her film debut in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures (1994) and is currently starring in Joe Swanberg's...
Lila Kedrova Zorba the Greek Gladys Cooper for My Fair Lady Dame Edith Evans The Chalk Garden
Agnes Moorhead Hush... Hush Sweet Charlotte
Grayson Hall Night of the Iguana
But before we here at Tfe get to that particular metaphorical musical-horror mishmash of films with one of the most senior lineups the Academy ever offered up in this category, let's meet our panelists for this 50th anniversary retrospective competition.
The Panel
Special Guest
Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey is an actor from New Zealand. She made her film debut in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures (1994) and is currently starring in Joe Swanberg's...
- 6/22/2014
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Sure, Sunday tends to be overcrowded with high-end TV (like "Downton Abbey," returning to PBS this week), but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week. "In Memoriam" Monday, December 30th at 8pm on TCM Turner Classic Movies' year-end "In Memoriam" tribute is a salute to those who passed who weren't already honored during the year. The night begins with the 1941 Deanna Durbin musical "It Started with Eve" at 8pm, followed by Annette Funicello's 1964 "Bikini Beach" at 9:45pm. Eileen Brennan stars in Neil Simon's 1978 "The Cheap Detective" at 11:30pm, while Jonathan Winters plays a pair of brothers in 1965 black comedy "The Loved One" at 1:15am. Karen Black received an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1970's "Five Easy Pieces" at 3:30am, while Julie Harris is terrific in 1955's...
- 12/30/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Have any plans this Saturday (July 13)?
In celebration of Red 2 and National Collector Car Appreciation Day, Clean Cut Creations is hosting a Car Cruise, Drive-In Movie Double Feature and various other activities from 5pm to Midnight.
Head over to Clean Cut Creations, 950 Des Peres Avenue, Webster Groves, Mo 63119 to join in on:
- Car Cruise and Mini Swap meet at 5:00Pm
- Red And Red 2 Trivia at 7:30Pm. Prizes will be promotional prizes from Red 2 including passes to the advance screening.
- Double feature screening of Bikini Beach and Red 2 starting at dark.
- Free food and drinks including Red 2 snow cones from St. Louis Snow Cone.
This event is free and open to the public so come on down and test your Red 2 knowledge while enjoying the car show and screening of the original film.
Red 2 opens in theatres on Friday,...
In celebration of Red 2 and National Collector Car Appreciation Day, Clean Cut Creations is hosting a Car Cruise, Drive-In Movie Double Feature and various other activities from 5pm to Midnight.
Head over to Clean Cut Creations, 950 Des Peres Avenue, Webster Groves, Mo 63119 to join in on:
- Car Cruise and Mini Swap meet at 5:00Pm
- Red And Red 2 Trivia at 7:30Pm. Prizes will be promotional prizes from Red 2 including passes to the advance screening.
- Double feature screening of Bikini Beach and Red 2 starting at dark.
- Free food and drinks including Red 2 snow cones from St. Louis Snow Cone.
This event is free and open to the public so come on down and test your Red 2 knowledge while enjoying the car show and screening of the original film.
Red 2 opens in theatres on Friday,...
- 7/9/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mickey Mouse Club favourite who appeared with Frankie Avalon in 60s Beach Party musicals
Annette Funicello, who has died of complications from multiple sclerosis aged 70, was instantly associated with two names: Mickey Mouse and Frankie Avalon, both of whom were squeaky clean. As a child, Funicello was one of the first Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club, the hugely popular Walt Disney children's television programme. In her early 20s, Funicello co-starred with the pop singer Avalon in five "Beach Party" musicals, in which they played wholesome "teenage" sweethearts called Dee Dee and Frankie, always testing each other's fidelity.
Born in Utica, New York, Funicello took ballet dancing lessons as a child to overcome shyness. In 1955, some years after her family had moved to southern California, the 12-year-old was chosen by Disney himself from 200 children auditioning for the first season of the Mickey Mouse Club. From 1955 to 1957, she danced, sang...
Annette Funicello, who has died of complications from multiple sclerosis aged 70, was instantly associated with two names: Mickey Mouse and Frankie Avalon, both of whom were squeaky clean. As a child, Funicello was one of the first Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club, the hugely popular Walt Disney children's television programme. In her early 20s, Funicello co-starred with the pop singer Avalon in five "Beach Party" musicals, in which they played wholesome "teenage" sweethearts called Dee Dee and Frankie, always testing each other's fidelity.
Born in Utica, New York, Funicello took ballet dancing lessons as a child to overcome shyness. In 1955, some years after her family had moved to southern California, the 12-year-old was chosen by Disney himself from 200 children auditioning for the first season of the Mickey Mouse Club. From 1955 to 1957, she danced, sang...
- 4/10/2013
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Annette Funicello, the ’50s and ’60s teen dream who passed away Monday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, rose to fame as a “Mouseketeer” on the original Mickey Mouse Club and starred with fellow idol Frankie Avalon in a series of iconic big-screen “Beach Party” hits, including Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach. Along the way she made quite an impression on the music scene, singing and dancing her way into the hearts of millions with songs like “Tall Paul,” “Pineapple Princess,” “Because You’re You,” and “Beach Blanket Bingo.”
People put together a loving tribute to Funicello’s career in music,...
People put together a loving tribute to Funicello’s career in music,...
- 4/9/2013
- by John Mitchell
- EW.com - PopWatch
Today, the Magic Kingdom — and the nostalgic boomers who yearned to make her either their girlfriend or their best friend — are mourning the death of Annette Funicello, the teen idol whose sunny, perky screen presence defined the ’50s and ’60s. The boys in Stand By Me lusted after her; Grease’s Rizzo mocked her (“would you pull that crap with Annette?”); Paul Anka, whom she dated, wrote “Puppy Love” for her in 1960, thus setting the boyfriend bar impossibly high.
Funicello succumbed to complications of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disease from which she’d suffered since 1987. Her Ms effectively removed her...
Funicello succumbed to complications of multiple sclerosis, a debilitating disease from which she’d suffered since 1987. Her Ms effectively removed her...
- 4/8/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon in a string of '60s fun-in-the-sun movies with titles like Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach, died Monday. She was 70.
She died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., of complications from multiple sclerosis, the Walt Disney Co. said.
Funicello stunned fans and friends in 1992 with the announcement about her ailment. Yet she was cheerful and upbeat, grappling with the disease with a courage that contrasted with her lightweight teen image of old.
Though she was mostly out of the public eye for many years, she was seemingly never forgotten.
...
She died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., of complications from multiple sclerosis, the Walt Disney Co. said.
Funicello stunned fans and friends in 1992 with the announcement about her ailment. Yet she was cheerful and upbeat, grappling with the disease with a courage that contrasted with her lightweight teen image of old.
Though she was mostly out of the public eye for many years, she was seemingly never forgotten.
...
- 4/8/2013
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
New York (AP) — Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon in a string of '60s fun-in-the-sun movies with titles like "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "Bikini Beach," died Monday. She was 70. She died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., of complications from multiple sclerosis, the Walt Disney Co. said. Funicello stunned fans and friends in 1992 with the announcement about her ailment. Yet she was cheerful and upbeat, grappling with the disease with a courage that contrasted with her lightweight...
- 4/8/2013
- by Frazier Moore (AP)
- Hitfix
Former child star was hand-picked by Walt Disney and spoke openly about the degenerative effects of multiple sclerosis
Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950s, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon on a string of 1960s fun-in-the-sun movies with names like Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach, died Monday. She was 70.
She died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California, of complications from multiple sclerosis, the Walt Disney Co said.
Funicello stunned fans and friends in 1992 with the announcement about her ailment. Yet she was cheerful and upbeat, grappling with the disease with a courage that contrasted with her lightweight teen image of old.
"She will forever hold a place in our hearts as one of Walt Disney's brightest stars, delighting an entire generation of baby boomers with her jubilant personality and endless talent," said Bob Iger,...
Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a perky, cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950s, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon on a string of 1960s fun-in-the-sun movies with names like Beach Blanket Bingo and Bikini Beach, died Monday. She was 70.
She died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California, of complications from multiple sclerosis, the Walt Disney Co said.
Funicello stunned fans and friends in 1992 with the announcement about her ailment. Yet she was cheerful and upbeat, grappling with the disease with a courage that contrasted with her lightweight teen image of old.
"She will forever hold a place in our hearts as one of Walt Disney's brightest stars, delighting an entire generation of baby boomers with her jubilant personality and endless talent," said Bob Iger,...
- 4/8/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Annette Funicello -- the undisputed queen of the "Mickey Mouse Club" -- has died, according to Disney's official fan club Twitter. She was 70. Funicello was a triple threat -- Mouseketeer, pop singer and bigscreen star. She was huge in the 60's with movies like "Beach Party," Bikini Beach," and "Beach Blanket Bingo."According to "Extra," Annette had been hospitalized in Bakersfield due to complications from multiple sclerosis and had been in a coma. Funicello disclosed...
- 4/8/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
First it was Roger Ebert, then this morning Margaret Thatcher, and now it's the sweet Annette Funicello, one of the best-known members of the original 1950s Mickey Mouse Club, the original Mouseketeer, has passed away. She was 70.
The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases Inc. posted on Facebook this sad news.
She was just 12 when Mister Disney himself handpicked her to be one of the original Mouseketeers. She quickly became one of the most popular members. Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. called Funicello a "true Disney Legend." Awwww....
Funicello also tried acting in movies with her first role as Frankie Avalon's marriage-minded sweetheart named Dolores (Dee Dee for short) in the 1963 flick "Beach Party." She starred again as Dee Dee opposite Avalon in 1964's "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach," and "Pajama Party." And in 1965 in films such as "Beach Blanket Bingo," "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini,...
The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases Inc. posted on Facebook this sad news.
She was just 12 when Mister Disney himself handpicked her to be one of the original Mouseketeers. She quickly became one of the most popular members. Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. called Funicello a "true Disney Legend." Awwww....
Funicello also tried acting in movies with her first role as Frankie Avalon's marriage-minded sweetheart named Dolores (Dee Dee for short) in the 1963 flick "Beach Party." She starred again as Dee Dee opposite Avalon in 1964's "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach," and "Pajama Party." And in 1965 in films such as "Beach Blanket Bingo," "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini,...
- 4/8/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
On just three screens over the weekend, Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers, at a stunning $90,000 per theater, has already made nine times as much money as his last feature(-ish thing), 2010’s Trash Humpers. It seems odd that American arthouse moviegoers would choose to see four starlets sinning and shooting their way through Bikini Beach, Florida over random VHS footage of masked freaks rubbing their genitals against dumpsters, but as the French would say, chacun son cinema. The surprising wave of good reviews for Korine’s senses-staggerin’, Disney-princess-exploitin’, Day-Glo experiment in excess, combined with the project’s ...
- 3/18/2013
- avclub.com
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "Anna Sophia Berglund Hosts Bikini Beach House Bash".Anna Sophia Berglund hosts Bikini Beach House Bash at the Crazy Horse III Playground in Las Vegas on July 28.Photo copyright by Prn / PRPhotos.com. Anna Sophia Berglund hosts Bikini Beach House Bash at the Crazy Horse III Playground in Las Vegas on July 28.Photo copyright by Prn / PRPhotos.com. Anna Sophia Berglund hosts Bikini Beach House Bash at the Crazy Horse III Playground in Las Vegas on July 28.Photo copyright by Prn / PRPhotos.com. Anna Sophia Berglund hosts Bikini Beach House Bash at the Crazy Horse III Playground in Las Vegas on July 28.Photo copyright by Prn / PRPhotos.com. Anna Sophia...
- 7/31/2012
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
An Easter egg is an intentional message or in-joke hidden within movies, comics, books, video games, etc. I love adding Easter eggs to The City Strip and this is my first chance to share them all with you. Some you may have noticed right away, others you may have not.
So sit back, enjoy and prepare to be immersed in The City Strip…as you’ve never seen it before! - Kevin
Click to analyze!
Posters – 1
a) The City Strip #55 – Deep Blue Sea is one of my favourite guilty pleasure movies. Plus LL Cool J has a parrot. A Parrot!
b) The City Strip #56 – If you haven’t seen Moon, you’re really missing out.
c) The City Strip #27 – I don’t have a Top Ten Favourite films list, but if I did The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford would definitely be on it.
d) The City Strip #62 – Mr.
So sit back, enjoy and prepare to be immersed in The City Strip…as you’ve never seen it before! - Kevin
Click to analyze!
Posters – 1
a) The City Strip #55 – Deep Blue Sea is one of my favourite guilty pleasure movies. Plus LL Cool J has a parrot. A Parrot!
b) The City Strip #56 – If you haven’t seen Moon, you’re really missing out.
c) The City Strip #27 – I don’t have a Top Ten Favourite films list, but if I did The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford would definitely be on it.
d) The City Strip #62 – Mr.
- 1/8/2012
- by Kevin
- City of Films
Rachel Reilly won the $500,000 grand prize last month on Big Brother 13. Now she's working for tips on The Bold and the Beautiful! The marriage-crazy redhead will return to the CBS soap October 28 and 31 as Rachel, a saucy cocktail schlepper at the Bikini Beach bar, and she'll have her real-life fiancé (and fellow Big Brother player) Brendon Villegas in tow. The future Mrs. V gave TV Guide Magazine the lowdown.
TV Guide Magazine: What's with all the B&B love? This is your 10th appearance!
Reilly: I know! Isn't it crazy? [Laughs] And this time I'm a bride! Brendon and I are part of the Halloween shows so they put us in wedding outfits, which of course I loved! We're getting Bikini Beach ready for a party. Amber [Adrienne Frantz] is there flirting with Thorne [Winsor Harmon]. The costumes and makeup are so fantastic you're going ...
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TV Guide Magazine: What's with all the B&B love? This is your 10th appearance!
Reilly: I know! Isn't it crazy? [Laughs] And this time I'm a bride! Brendon and I are part of the Halloween shows so they put us in wedding outfits, which of course I loved! We're getting Bikini Beach ready for a party. Amber [Adrienne Frantz] is there flirting with Thorne [Winsor Harmon]. The costumes and makeup are so fantastic you're going ...
Read More >...
- 10/24/2011
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
According to a brand new (and totally badass!) promo for Covert Affairs, there’s something different about Annie Walker. We won’t spoil what exactly said thing is, but based on the 30 seconds of footage provided by USA Network, it won’t be too hard to figure out.
Take a peek at the preview below — which also features Auggie, Arthur and the rest of the gang — and don’t miss the final six episodes of Covert Affairs‘ second season, premiering Nov. 1 at 10/9c.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• If you’ve ever thought,...
Take a peek at the preview below — which also features Auggie, Arthur and the rest of the gang — and don’t miss the final six episodes of Covert Affairs‘ second season, premiering Nov. 1 at 10/9c.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• If you’ve ever thought,...
- 9/20/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Character actor Frank Alesia died of natural causes in Carlsbad, California on February 27th. He was 65 years old. Alesia was born Born in Chicago, Illinois and came to Hollywood in 1964 and first appeared in Bikini Beach from Frankie Avalon-Annette Funicello films and Beach Blanket Bingo as well as the 1966 comedic horror The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini. Other appearances include That Girl, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Room 222, The Flying Nun and The Odd Couple. Frank Alesia also served as a director on Captain Kangaroo as well as an executive consultant on Laverne and Shirley. He is survived by his wife Sharon, two children and his sister Lucille.
- 3/6/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Character actor Frank Alesia died of natural causes in Carlsbad, California on February 27th. He was 65 years old. Alesia was born Born in Chicago, Illinois and came to Hollywood in 1964 and first appeared in Bikini Beach from Frankie Avalon-Annette Funicello films and Beach Blanket Bingo as well as the 1966 comedic horror The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini. Other appearances include That Girl, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Room 222, The Flying Nun and The Odd Couple. Frank Alesia also served as a director on Captain Kangaroo as well as an executive consultant on Laverne and Shirley. He is survived by his wife Sharon, two children and his sister Lucille.
- 3/6/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Veteran actor Frank Alesia has died at the age of 65.
The star passed away on 27 February at his home in Carlsbad, California. His death has been attributed to natural causes, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Alesia rose to fame in the 1960s with roles in movies including Riot on the Sunset Strip (1967), Bikini Beach (1964), Pajama Party (1964) and Beach Blanket Bingo (1965).
He also enjoyed appearances on TV shows such as Laverne & Shirley, Bewitched, The Odd Couple and The Flying Nun. Alesia stepped behind the camera in the 1970s to direct kids show Captain Kangaroo, which was nominated for a daytime Emmy award in 1979.
In later years he quit showbusiness and concentrated on breeding horses. He is survived by his wife Sharon and children Dore and Eden Alpert.
The star passed away on 27 February at his home in Carlsbad, California. His death has been attributed to natural causes, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Alesia rose to fame in the 1960s with roles in movies including Riot on the Sunset Strip (1967), Bikini Beach (1964), Pajama Party (1964) and Beach Blanket Bingo (1965).
He also enjoyed appearances on TV shows such as Laverne & Shirley, Bewitched, The Odd Couple and The Flying Nun. Alesia stepped behind the camera in the 1970s to direct kids show Captain Kangaroo, which was nominated for a daytime Emmy award in 1979.
In later years he quit showbusiness and concentrated on breeding horses. He is survived by his wife Sharon and children Dore and Eden Alpert.
- 3/5/2011
- WENN
CW Unveils Midseason Schedule, Hellcats Moves To Tuesdays
The CW today became the latest network to release its mid-season schedule. With only one hole to fill, that of departing sophomore Life Unexpected which did not receive a back order. The network is moving freshman drama Hellcats to Lux's Tuesday 9 p.m. slot behind One Tree Hill. The rest of the schedule will remain intact. The majority of the CW’s primetime schedule will return with originals the week of January 24, with the season (and probably series) finale of Lux slated to air in back to back episodes on Jan. 18.
Big Brother's Rachel Reilly Talks Scandal and Soaps
Brendon Villegas, whom she met and fell in love with on Big Brother, sent photos of his naked genitals to a woman he met online. (In an apology video, Villegas claims he was being blackmailed). The incident abruptly ended Reilly's relationship with Villegas.
The CW today became the latest network to release its mid-season schedule. With only one hole to fill, that of departing sophomore Life Unexpected which did not receive a back order. The network is moving freshman drama Hellcats to Lux's Tuesday 9 p.m. slot behind One Tree Hill. The rest of the schedule will remain intact. The majority of the CW’s primetime schedule will return with originals the week of January 24, with the season (and probably series) finale of Lux slated to air in back to back episodes on Jan. 18.
Big Brother's Rachel Reilly Talks Scandal and Soaps
Brendon Villegas, whom she met and fell in love with on Big Brother, sent photos of his naked genitals to a woman he met online. (In an apology video, Villegas claims he was being blackmailed). The incident abruptly ended Reilly's relationship with Villegas.
- 12/13/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
She's back! Big Brother 12 firecracker Rachel Reilly, a Las Vegas cocktail waitress before she became a reality-tv villainess, has landed a recurring role on The Bold and the Beautiful (TV). She'll play a waitress at the show's tropical hangout Bikini Beach, and be joined by her Big Brother beau Brendon Villegas, who will play a bartender. They first air October 25-26, then return November 18-19. TV Guide Magazine grilled the duo about their move from Big to Bold — and of course we had to ask about their showmance! Did it turn out to be the real thing? TV Guide Magazine: Gotta love that CBS synergy! You guys wasted no time landing B&B right after the Big Brother finale. What's next, The Amazing Race? Rachel: I'd love it if we could be like [Big Brother 11's] Jeff and Jordan and do The Amazing Race — that would be a dream come true — but...
- 10/18/2010
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
She's back, bitches! Big Brother 12 firecracker Rachel Reilly, a Las Vegas cocktail waitress before she became a reality-tv villainess, has landed a recurring role on The Bold and the Beautiful. She'll play a waitress at the show's tropical hangout Bikini Beach, and be joined by her Big Brother beau Brendon Villegas, who will play a bartender. They first air October 25-26, then return November 18-19. TV Guide Magazine grilled the duo about their move from Big to Bold — and of course we had to ask about their showmance! Did it turn out to be the real thing?
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- 10/18/2010
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
When we left the Hard Rock last week, it was in the aftermath of a premiere that could easily have been retitled “The Matt Show,” because it was all about him and his displeasure with everything. Even in this picture, he looks annoyed. Did his reign of terror continue this week? Or did we actually talk about something else for once?
All seems fine at 8:15 as everyone convenes for a pre-shift meeting, where Matt breaks the news that the Gm who started “last week” isn’t with them. (So does that mean the show is in real time?) Kenyon is the new pool Gm; let’s see if his job performance matches his sense of entitlement.
Sharon still hates Matt, and wants to talk to him about his behavior. Matt is making her talk to Kenyon rather than deal with her, to which her response is an expletive phrase...
All seems fine at 8:15 as everyone convenes for a pre-shift meeting, where Matt breaks the news that the Gm who started “last week” isn’t with them. (So does that mean the show is in real time?) Kenyon is the new pool Gm; let’s see if his job performance matches his sense of entitlement.
Sharon still hates Matt, and wants to talk to him about his behavior. Matt is making her talk to Kenyon rather than deal with her, to which her response is an expletive phrase...
- 9/15/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
Greetings tossers! It’s that wonderful time of year again! Christmas? Not quite. But it is a Christmas/Thanksgiving/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Halloween like event for nerds and geeks everywhere. Comic-Con is at our doorstep and it’s almost time to peek inside.
Today, I want to talk about Capcom at Comic-Con. Yes, that powerhouse of beat-em up fighting games. After their recent success with Super Street Fighter IV and Lost Planet 2, Capcom is ready to rock Comic-Con with some grade A titles.
Dead Rising 2
One of the major heavy hitters to get some face time is the zombie-tastic Dead Rising 2. You all might remember that game about a photojournalist, Frank West, trapped in a mall. Oh, and the mall is filled with crazed zombies that are bent on making you join their ranks. Well, Dead Rising 2 takes place 5 years after that horrible incident, and the new main man is former Bmx champion Chuck Greene.
Today, I want to talk about Capcom at Comic-Con. Yes, that powerhouse of beat-em up fighting games. After their recent success with Super Street Fighter IV and Lost Planet 2, Capcom is ready to rock Comic-Con with some grade A titles.
Dead Rising 2
One of the major heavy hitters to get some face time is the zombie-tastic Dead Rising 2. You all might remember that game about a photojournalist, Frank West, trapped in a mall. Oh, and the mall is filled with crazed zombies that are bent on making you join their ranks. Well, Dead Rising 2 takes place 5 years after that horrible incident, and the new main man is former Bmx champion Chuck Greene.
- 7/16/2010
- by "DeadPirate" Chesney
Check out these top stories you might have missed! ‘Dog’ Chapman analyzes Aniston’s Bounty Hunter. PopEater LeAnn and Eddie’s Bikini Beach Romp With His Kids! Popsugar Jesse James Texted Mistress Michelle McGee This Week, She Claims! Huffington Post Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Cast Revealed! E! Online Is Cameron Diaz Falling Back in Love with Justin Timberlake? Betty Confidential Kate Winslet Pulls Out Of NYC Premiere! Ok! Magazine...
- 3/19/2010
- by Jennifer Murray
- HollywoodLife
Salli in Ski Party
by Tom Lisanti
I interviewed former 60s starlet Salli Sachse about 12 years ago for my first book Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Cinema. Her name may not be familiar, but to fans of American International Pictures’ series of beach movies her face is easily recognizable. With her waist-long honey brown hair and adorable smile, Salli, literally plucked off the beach in San Diego, appeared in almost every beach party film beginning with Muscle Beach Party (1964) through The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) and everything else in between including Bikini Beach (1964), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965).
Recalling her time with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, Salli remarked, "Frankie and Annette were very easy going and a pleasure to work with but they weren’t real beach people. Frankie was raised in Philadelphia so I don’t think he ever saw a surfboard in his life!
by Tom Lisanti
I interviewed former 60s starlet Salli Sachse about 12 years ago for my first book Fantasy Femmes of Sixties Cinema. Her name may not be familiar, but to fans of American International Pictures’ series of beach movies her face is easily recognizable. With her waist-long honey brown hair and adorable smile, Salli, literally plucked off the beach in San Diego, appeared in almost every beach party film beginning with Muscle Beach Party (1964) through The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966) and everything else in between including Bikini Beach (1964), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965).
Recalling her time with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, Salli remarked, "Frankie and Annette were very easy going and a pleasure to work with but they weren’t real beach people. Frankie was raised in Philadelphia so I don’t think he ever saw a surfboard in his life!
- 2/11/2010
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
By Wrap Staff
Jody McCrea, best known for his roles as a muscle-bound surfer in the "Beach Party" movies in the 1960s, died on April 4 in New Mexico, of cardiac arrest. He was 74.
McCrea was the son of movie stars Joel McCrea and Frances Dee.
In addition to the "Beach Party" comedies "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach," "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini," he appeared in a variety of Western-themed movies and...
Jody McCrea, best known for his roles as a muscle-bound surfer in the "Beach Party" movies in the 1960s, died on April 4 in New Mexico, of cardiac arrest. He was 74.
McCrea was the son of movie stars Joel McCrea and Frances Dee.
In addition to the "Beach Party" comedies "Muscle Beach Party," "Bikini Beach," "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini," he appeared in a variety of Western-themed movies and...
- 4/20/2009
- by harley lond
- The Wrap
Jody McCrea, the son of Joel McCrea, passed away earlier this month. He was primarily known for his roles in cult films. In this excerpt from his book, Cinema Retro columnist pays tribute to McCrea's career.
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Tall, strapping, square-jawed Jody McCrea who became a favorite of teenage audiences during the Sixties for his amusing performances as “Deadhead” in the series of Beach Party (1963) movies starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello passed away on April 4 of this year. As the dumb surfer in the bunch, Deadhead could be counted on to say something idiotic in his slow drawl. Though McCrea was always assured a laugh based on how the role was written, it is to his credit that Deadhead came off as sweetly naïve rather than a complete moron.
Jody McCrea was born on September 6, 1934 in Los Angeles. His father was western star...
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Tall, strapping, square-jawed Jody McCrea who became a favorite of teenage audiences during the Sixties for his amusing performances as “Deadhead” in the series of Beach Party (1963) movies starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello passed away on April 4 of this year. As the dumb surfer in the bunch, Deadhead could be counted on to say something idiotic in his slow drawl. Though McCrea was always assured a laugh based on how the role was written, it is to his credit that Deadhead came off as sweetly naïve rather than a complete moron.
Jody McCrea was born on September 6, 1934 in Los Angeles. His father was western star...
- 4/18/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
By Tom Lisanti
To get in a warm weather mood with summer not approaching fast enough, here is a look at Hollywood surf movies from a different and albeit biased perspective. Gay men are always looking for gay subtext in movies and TV, and I am no exception. Am I reading more into these films? Probably—but it was sure a lot of fun doing the research.
The Sixties beach movie craze began with Gidget (1959) starring Sandra Dee and James Darren, a fictionalized look at teenager Kathy Kohner’s surfing escapades in Malibu during the mid-Fifties. It was groundbreaking as the movie contributed to the mass dissention of surfers on the beaches of Malibu and started a series of surf-theme films such as Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Ride the Wild Surf. The surf movie soon morphed into the beach-party film, whose heyday was from 1963 through 1965, where surfing was only used...
To get in a warm weather mood with summer not approaching fast enough, here is a look at Hollywood surf movies from a different and albeit biased perspective. Gay men are always looking for gay subtext in movies and TV, and I am no exception. Am I reading more into these films? Probably—but it was sure a lot of fun doing the research.
The Sixties beach movie craze began with Gidget (1959) starring Sandra Dee and James Darren, a fictionalized look at teenager Kathy Kohner’s surfing escapades in Malibu during the mid-Fifties. It was groundbreaking as the movie contributed to the mass dissention of surfers on the beaches of Malibu and started a series of surf-theme films such as Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Ride the Wild Surf. The surf movie soon morphed into the beach-party film, whose heyday was from 1963 through 1965, where surfing was only used...
- 4/13/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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