Every January 18, I remember one half of the greatest comedy team in movie history! Bless you, Oliver Hardy!
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021
REBECCA!
And the birthdays keep coming!
My little dear granddaughter REBECCA is 7 years old today, so...
Friday, October 22, 2021
ALMUDENA!
It is always with great joy and pride that I wish happy birthday to any of my grandkids! This time it's little ALMUDENA's turn. She's 3 years old today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLING!
Friday, October 8, 2021
My Son RICARDO Is Celebrating Another Birthday!
It's been a wonderful journey watching my one and only son grow and prosper. He now has a family of his own, yet, I still regard him as my fun-loving, mischievous little kid! He's been a blessing in my life!
Monday, September 6, 2021
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Thank Heaven For All My Family and Friends!
To all my family and friends who sent me good wishes on my 70th birthday...
You all made my day a very memorable one!
Saturday, July 3, 2021
TURNING 70 TODAY...
Turning 70 is an important milestone not just for me but I guess for anyone who is lucky enough to get this far in life. I thank my lucky stars in looking after me all these strenuous years where I've had my ups and downs, like everybody else, but where I've also managed to keep my sense of humor, my sanity, my health and my family and friends who have tolerated me for lo, so many years!
Hopefully, this elevator will still keep climbing a few more floors above!
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Remembering STAN LAUREL
Stan Laurel along with his partner Oliver Hardy, were the greatest comedy team ever to grace the silver screen and on this date, I always honor Stan's memory by listening to the music from his films and watching several of his best shorts and long features. I've been repeating this ritual for several years and I never get tired of admiring Stan's artistry and comic genius, over and over again!
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
MARILYN MONROE : The "Mmmm" Girl.
Marilyn Monroe was born June 1st, 1926.
WIKIPEDIA: "Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for playing comedic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and was emblematic of the era's sexual revolution."
Marilyn Monroe's career as an actress spanned 16 years. She made 29 films, 24 in the first 8 years of her career. The Internet Movie Data Base lists 33 films to her credit which includes shorts and TV appearances.
So much has been written about her, it is quite pointless to dwell on her career and life details here.
All I can say for myself is that she had sex appeal, charm and talent comparable to no other actress before or since. She has become an icon for several generations and is one of the very few personalities from the 50s that is instantly recognizable today.
Some interesting facts about her:
The licensing of Marilyn's name and likeness, handled world-wide by Curtis Management Group, reportedly nets the Monroe estate about $2 million a year.
The first time she signed an autograph as Marilyn Monroe, she had to ask how to spell it.
She didn't know where to put the "i" in "Marilyn".
Often carried around the book, "The Biography of Abraham Lincoln."
There are over 600 books written about her.
When she was told that she was not the star in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) she verbally said
"Well whatever I am, I'm still the blonde."
Her classic shape, according to her dressmaker, is actually measured at 37-23-36.
Although Monroe's famous nude calendar grossed $750,000,
the actress only got $50 and a bad cold out of it.
Today, 95 years after her birth, Marilyn Monroe is still remembered as one
of the movies most beautiful and widely admired stars.
Here's one of Marilyn Monroe's better remembered songs, from SOME LIKE IT HOT,
featuring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
MARILYN MONROE:
ONE OF THE FEW TRUE LEGENDS OF HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE.
Marilyn Monroe on Pinterest
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Remembering BENNY GOODMAN on his birthday.
BENNY GOODMAN was born May 30, 1909.
In celebration of his birthday, from the 1948 film A SONG IS BORN, here's a great rendition of "Stealing Apples". Starring Danny Kaye and Virgina Mayo, the film also features some swing greats like Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet, Lionel Hampton on the vibes, and many others!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Monday, January 18, 2021
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Thursday, October 8, 2020
THE MONSTER MONTH OF HALLOWEEN!
October is one week old already and the Halloween Season is officially full speed ahead.
Also, today is my son Ricardo's Birthday!
health, happiness and joy he deserves!
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Happy 9th Birthday, Emiliano!
I'm fortunate enough to be blessed with the company of several children who make my life brighter, happier and way more meaningful each day. Emiliano is one of those great kids who keep me on my toes. He's 9 years old today. I'm looking forward to celebrating many, many more birthdays with him!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
SEAN CONNERY'S 90th BIRTHDAY!
As Sir Sean Connery reaches the 90 year mark, I'd like to post my 20 favorite Connery non-Bond films.
And of course, he's still the best James Bond ever!
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY, SIR SEAN CONNERY!
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