Monday, July 30, 2007

Jack Klugman

I was tickled to get this awesome photo of Jack Klugman, who played Oscar Madison in "The Odd Couple". I will always remember him as well as my favorite M.E. ~ Dr. Quincy

George Burns


"OH GOD!!" What can I say about George Burns?
Born January 20, 1896, he was truly a class act along with his wife Gracie Allen who starred in "The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show".
When I saw him in the movie, "OH GOD"... I knew then that God, truly does have a sense of humor.
He was also great in "The Sunshine Boys".
Rest In Peace.. Mr. Burns, who we lost 3/9/1996
I can still smell your cigar~

The Donna Reed Show

Paul Peterson's autograph on this picture is a reminder to me of the great family shows that we watched as I grew up in a house full of kids. We never had concerns (back then) of what language or adult scenes we would be viewing when the t.v. was turned on!

Paul Peterson

I'm really showing my age, but growing up in the 60's I remember enjoying "The Mickey Mouse Club" where Paul was a "mouseketeer". As we ALL grew up most teenage girls fell in love with him as "Jeff Stone" on "The Donna Reed Show".

I also met him in Chicago at a collector's show where he and I sat and talked for quite a while on the subject of what it was like to be a child star. He's a very talented and interesting man with a big heart........

The Adams Family

I met Mr. Astin in Chicago at a Hollywood Autograph Collectors Show and was thrilled to get his photo and autograph. "The Adams Family" was always I show I enjoyed watching with such a funny cast.

Dick Van Dyke

"Oooooooooo ROB"!!!!
The Dick Van Dyke Show was always one of my favorite sitcoms growing up in the 60's when all there was ...was television for entertainment.

Mr. Van Dyke has entertained me in so many ways with his performances in many television shows such as "Coach", "The Golden Girls" and of course "Diagnosis Murder" as Dr. Sloan.

He will always be remembered for his performance in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". God Bless you....Dick Van Dyke



Dick Martin


Dick Martin was one of my favorites on Rowan & Martin's show "Laugh In". His unique sense of humor made the show the success that it was. I was so tickled to not only get his autograph in 1994, but also, my returned "Snickers" Fan Club card with his signature showing he was MY FAN!! Thanks for the chuckles, Mr. Martin!

Debbie Reynolds

Born on April Fool's Day (1932) Ms. Reynolds has always been one of my favorite actresses. As a teenager I enjoyed her in "Tammy and the Bachelor" but she was outstanding in "Singing In The Rain" with Gene Kelley.

David "Davy" Jones


HEY HEY...he's a MONKEE!!
Meeting "Davy" was one of the most memorable moments of my life. As an autograph collector, it was truly a pleasure handing a rose to this 62 year old performer to have him bend from his stage to to take the rose and give me a kiss!! It made a "Daydream Believer" out of me! Davy ~ I wanna hold your hand, walk along the sand, laugh in the sun and always have some fun...without any strings...to tie me down!!

Dakota Fanning


13 year old Dakota Fanning first captured my attention in the movie, "I AM SAM" where her character "Lucy" touched my heart with her love and compassion for "Sam" (played by Sean Penn). I'm sure we will have many many more films to enjoy this talented actress. I'm glad too...to know she enjoyed seeing "Snickers".

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Burgess Meredith


Burgess Meredith will be remembered for so many quality roles, but I will personally remember him most for his character "The Penguin" in the "BATMAN" series.
Born 11/16/07
R.I.P. Penguin 9/2/05

Brandon Cruz


"People Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend"!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Brandon "Eddie" Cruz at a Hollywood Autograph Collector's show in Chicago many years ago. He hasn't changed a bit...just a little taller. I so enjoyed watching him along with Bill Bixby in "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" beginning in 1969. I am glad to have met him and sign this for me in person.

Bob Denver


I remember at a very young age watching a show called "The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis" and seeing a goofy looking beatnick named "Maynard G. Krebs", played by Mr. Denver.
A year later, he ended up on an island as "Gilligan" who's funny little character captured our hearts with all the castaways he was stranded with.
Mr. Denver passed away September 2, 2005 at the age of 70. R.I.P. ~ "little buddy"!!

Art Carney

Born November 4, 1918, Art Carney proved to be the best city worker to ever crawl out of the sewers of New York. He will be best remembered as "Ed Norton" ~neighbor to "Ralph & Alice" and husband to "Trixie". He and Jackie Gleason truly were a great comedy team.

Mr. Carney will be remembered for many roles including "Harry & Tonto". Did you know he was cast in the originated role of "Felix Unger" in "The Odd Couple" on Broadway in 1965?

Mr. Carney left us November 9, 2003. Rest in peace "NORTON"!!

Johnny Carson






I will never forgot those famous words of announcing..."Heeeere's Johnny!"
I spent many late nights being entertained by this gentleman who helped so many wonderful talents get their beginnings in the entertainment world. He had it all!! Good looks, charm, great smile, beautiful eyes and unlimited talent...he is so missed.

10/23/05 - 1/23/05

John Candy


What a loss in the passing of "John Candy" (3/4/94) who was 44 years old and one of the greatest comic actors I have watched in many wonderful films. My personal favorites were "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" & "Uncle Buck". *You are truly missed!!

"Ken Howard"


Being a fan of the show "Crossing Jordon", I was really happy to get her dad, "Max Cavanaugh". I've enjoyed seeing Mr. Howard in lots of television over the years. Wondering why "Shadow" isn't smiling these days??

"Ernest Borgnine"



"Be a Clown, Be a Clown". This "exclusive" one really surprised me! I never knew that he had been a clown in the Milwaukee parade. Thank you Ernest for your gift!!

"Jerry Lewis"

This was a monumental gift from Mr. Lewis..to me! His clown heart touched mine when he personalized this photo with his recognition that we are both lovers of comedy. He is one of my 2 favorite "clowns"!!