The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of France (and later western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.
Sunday, June 6, 2021
THE LONGEST DAY
D-Day 1944, has inspired many films since then, including SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and to me, the best of all, THE LONGEST DAY, released in 1962.
I remember watching this movie around 1964 (back then, movies took that long to be released in Mexico) and, of course, my biggest interest was in watching Sean Connery's brief appearance, since by then, I had seen DR. NO and FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and was eagerly awaiting for the premiere of GOLDFINGER.
Sean Connery asked that his scenes be filmed quickly so he could get to Jamaica in time to star in Dr. No (1962).
In addition to Sean Connery, who made his debut as James Bond the same year this movie was shot, two other actors in this movie were Gert Fröbe and Curd Jürgens, future Bond villains. Also appearing is longtime Bond actor Walter Gotell, who first appeared as the SPECTRE agent Morzeny in From Russia with Love (1963), and later appeared in six Bond films starring Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton, in the role of Gen. Anatol Gogol, head of the Soviet KGB.
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".
There are over 600 books written about her.
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.
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Monday, May 31, 2021
RAQUEL WELCH and the Star and Stripes!
I had a crush on Raquel Welch back in the 60s, ever since I got a glimpse of her wearing that famous furry skin bikini in the 1966 film One Million Years B.C.
From WIKIPEDIA:
Raquel Welch (born Jo Raquel Tejada; September 5, 1940) is an American actress and singer.
Welch's unique film persona made her an icon of the 1960s and 1970s, due to her portrayal of strong female characters and breaking the mold of the archetypal sex symbol. Because of this, her rise to stardom in the mid 1960s was partly credited with ending Hollywood's vigorous promotion of the blonde bombshell.
And this is where it all started:
Her complete filmography on IMDb:
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!
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Friday, May 21, 2021
Oh, Nurse!
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is devising ways to convince people to be vaccinated for COVID by offering lottery tickets as a bonus but I can think of another way to lure the male population into getting the shots.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
COVID Vaccine Follow Up
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Monday, April 26, 2021
That's Entertainment?
What a disappointment! Last night's Academy Awards show was really dull and sad. Everyone making political comments and socially significant speeches. What used to be a fun evening has turned into a showbiz grandstanding. Maybe I'm becoming a grumpy old man but for Pete's sake...bring back the fun and glamour of yesteryear!
Sunday, April 25, 2021
The 2021 Academy Awards Show!
I've always enjoyed watching the annual Academy Awards since the early 60s, but they have become increasingly lacking in excitement for me. The fact that I have not seen any of the films nominated and that I do not know who the nominees for the acting awards are, make the show less and less attractive each year. Anyway, it's a tradition I'm willing to keep as long as possible.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccination Sessions!
All the doctors and nurses handling the vaccination sessions during this pandemic are doing an excellent job, well above and beyond duty and they should be commended for their monumental efforts but... I'm still hoping for a fantastically gorgeous supermodel nurse to handle my shots. Is that asking too much?
Friday, April 23, 2021
Keeping The Virus At Bay!
After I got my second anti-COVID vaccine, I guess it's just a matter of following all the Covid pandemic safety rules, taking care of myself, and hopefully, all will be well.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
My Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot!
I finally got my second dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine today.
The fight against the coronavirus isn't over yet but we're all better protected to deal with it now!
Monday, April 19, 2021
Virus Bounty Hunter
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Saturday, April 17, 2021
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Monday, April 12, 2021
UNTIL THE REAL THING COMES BACK...
Getting hugs and kisses from beautiful girls through the internet is simply not the same!
Here's hoping the pandemic is over soon, kid!
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