75th BIRTHDAY!

A 75th birthday is widely celebrated as a Diamond Jubilee. It represents a lifetime of strength, wisdom, and resilience. Diamonds are used to symbolize this milestone because the gem is formed under deep pressure and lasts forever, just like the memories created over 75 years. (At least, that's what they say!)

Stan Laurel's Birthday Remembered!

Stan Laurel, born Arthur Stanley Jefferson on 16 June 1890, was an English actor, comedian, director and writer who's better known as one half of  the classic comedy team Laurel and Hardy.  He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in 107 short films, feature films and  several cameo roles. He has been my idol since my very early years when I watched the Laurel and Hardy comedies on television and from then on, I've been one his most ardent admirers. He was a genius of visual gags and the art of pantomime. Never forgotten, I tip my hat to Stan on his birthday every June 16 and he will always be my number one comedian.  God Bless Stanley Laurel!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL!

Allana, my daughter by choice is celebrating her birthday today and I couldn't be happier for her! Happy, happy birthday my dear, sweet and lovable girl! I love you with all my heart!!!

My Grandson Antonio is Celebrating his 14th Birthday today!!

What can you say to a growing boy on his 14th birthday? There are so many things you want to share with him and you seem to be short on words but never on feelings.  All I can say to him is that these fourteen years since he was born have made my life so much brighter and joyful and I thank God for his existence. Please, Antonio, never forget how much I love you. Happy 14th Birthday! Another year older, another reason to be proud of you!

DICK VAN DYKE IS 100 YEARS OLD TODAY!

Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor and comedian. His work spans screen and stage, and his awards include six Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993, and then the Television Hall of Fame in 1995. He was recognized as a Disney Legend in 1998. He has been honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2013, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2020.

(From WIKIPEDIA)

Van Dyke often spoke of his admiration for silent film era comedians such as Buster Keaton and his hero Stan Laurel

Van Dyke had a chance to do his Stan Laurel impression on the Dick Van Dyke Show with Henry Calvin portraying Oliver Hardy.

With Nancy Kwan and Walt Disney

THE COMIC (1969) with Michele Lee and Mickey Rooney

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006) with Mickey Rooney and Bill Cobbs

 

FITZWILLY, WHAT A WAY TO GO!, THE ART OF LOVE, DIVORCE AMERICAN STYLE, MARY POPPINS, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, NEVER A DULL MOMENT, BYE BYE, BIRDIE,  LT. ROBIN CRUSOE U.S.N.

COLUMBO - With Peter Falk and JoAnna Cameron in "Negative Reaction".

Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo and Dick Van Dyke as Paul Galesko

With Peter Falk, years after starring together in the Columbo episode "Negative Reaction

  

 

Barbara Bain, Patrick MacNee, Robert Culp, Robert Vaughn and Dick Van Dyke in

DIAGNOSIS MURDER

Dick Van Dyke reached the ripe old age of 100 on December 13th, 2025!

REBECCA HITS 11 YEARS OLD TODAY!

Wishing my gorgeous and very talented granddaughter REBECCA a wonderful fun-filled Birthday celebration! Her gymnastic skills are improving with every passing year! I am really impressed with her abilities and discipline! Happy Birthday, my lovely and dear Rebecca!

Almudena, My Dear Beautiful Granddaughter Is Celebrating Her 7th Birthday Today!

Almudena is the loveliest, sweetest and prettiest girl you can ever hope to meet. I love her deeply and she is the youngest of my two only granddaughters.  She loves to read, attending her dance classes, practicing gymnastics and playing board games, among many other interests. My life is brighter and happier since she became part of my family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY DEAR ALMUDENA!