William Shakespeare: The Writer We Love to Write About

Who doesn’t know the famous writer, William Shakespeare? 

• I was watching a Bollywood movie, and the Indian grandmother in the film quoted Shakespeare. 
• I was watching an American movie about life in da hood, and one of the thugs' girlfriends quoted Shakespeare.

• Some people practically worship William Shakespeare as if he’s some sort of bard god.
• Others don’t even want to give him credit for the works that have been credited to him as his original writings. They say someone else wrote the plays and poems, but he took credit for them. 

No matter. If you’re looking for information about this famous writer, you can find all of his works online, along with all kinds of commentary, historical tidbits, quotes, etc., about the man. 

He’s the writer people love to write about and to quote.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Stratford Upon Avon:

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Just for grins, here is some interesting trivia about William Shakespeare:

• Shakespeare’s name had 80+ spellings — Surviving documents show his surname written in dozens of forms, including Shappere, Shaxberd, and even his own signatures like Willm Shakspere and Willm Shakp.

• He introduced nearly 3,000 English words — The Oxford English Dictionary credits him with adding almost 3,000 new words to the language, contributing to an estimated personal vocabulary of 17,000–29,000 words.

• His skull may have been stolen — A 2016 archaeological investigation suggests grave robbers likely removed Shakespeare’s skull from his shallow grave in Stratford-upon-Avon.

• He never actually left England — Despite setting many plays abroad (Italy, Denmark, France), evidence indicates he never traveled outside England.

• He wrote his own grave curse — His epitaph warns: “Curst be he that moves my bones,” likely written to prevent church officials from relocating his remains.

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Learn more:

20 Facts That You Don’t Know about William Shakespeare.

20 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About WilliamShakespeare. | HistorySnob

William Shakespeare - Plays, Biography & Poems. | HISTORY.com Editors

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"Yes, Shakespeare Really Did Write Shakespeare"
~" 'Anonymous' has one of the most annoying #conspiracytheories in #history: thet idea that ... Shakespeare's plays were not written by #WilliamShakespeare, but rather by Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford." https://t.co/gl83g5Hgml pic.twitter.com/QFbN5d3KYZ

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Vintage Classic Movie vs Modern Remake: “The Manchurian Candidate”

“The Manchurian Candidate,” which was released in 1962 and starred Frank Sinatra and Laurence Harvey, along with Angela Lansbury, is now a vintage classic movie.

♦ Lifting a description from Wikipedia, this movie is a "Cold War neo-noir suspense thriller".

In 2004, "The Manchurian Candidate” was given an extreme makeover. It was updated - from Cold War to Gulf War - and the remake, which starred Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep, actually had the blessings of Tina Sinatra, daughter of the late Frank Sinatra.

♦ By contrast, the description supplied by Wikipedia for the remake is "science fiction political-thriller film".

The movies were film adaptations based on a 1959 novel written by Richard Condon.

Both films are worth watching. But only one of them is the best!

In my opinion, the 1962 version is the best! I love Frank Sinatra.

Actually I was impressed with the 3 leade characters in the 1962 film. You might be interested in these pieces of trivia about Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, and Angela Lansbury from the 1962 production of The Manchurian Candidate. These details highlight behind-the-scenes drama, casting surprises, and even on-set injuries.

Frank Sinatra — injuries, rumors, and long-buried rights issues

• Sinatra injured his hand during the famous fight scene with Henry Silva. Accounts differ on whether it was a broken finger or a broken wrist, but all sources agree he kept filming, and the injury never healed properly.  

• No stunt doubles were used in the fight scene between Sinatra and Henry Silva — every punch was real. 

• Rumors long circulated that Sinatra pulled the film from distribution after JFK’s assassination, but the real story is more tangled: the film initially bombed, United Artists reneged on royalty agreements, and when the rights reverted to Sinatra in 1972, his lawyers suppressed the film out of anger at how he’d been treated. It only resurfaced when Sinatra hired new lawyers.

The film was rarely available between 1962 and its 1988 reissue, contributing to its cult mystique and fueling decades of speculation about its disappearance. 

• Sinatra’s commitment to the project was unusually personal; he championed the film creatively and professionally, and his performance as Major Bennett Marco is often cited as one of his strongest dramatic roles. (Supported by general critical acclaim.)

Angela Lansbury — a shocking role and a casting fight

• John Frankenheimer personally insisted on casting Angela Lansbury, having worked with her previously on All Fall Down. This was not a studio choice but a director-driven decision.

• Lansbury’s performance was so powerful that she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and won a Golden Globe.

• Modern audiences often know Lansbury as the warm, grandmotherly figure from Murder, She Wrote or Disney films, but in 1962, she was already known for playing schemers and antagonists, so the role wasn’t as against type at the time as it seems today.

• Fun international trivia: the French title of the film was Un Crime dans la Tête (“A Crime in the Head”), and the Italian title was Và E Uccidi (“Go and Kill”).

Laurence Harvey — nationality surprises and character intensity

• Harvey was British, despite playing the all-American war hero Raymond Shaw. Angela Lansbury was also British, making both mother and son in the film “Fake Americans.”

• His performance as the brainwashed assassin is widely regarded as one of the film’s most chilling elements, contributing significantly to the movie’s lasting impact. (Supported by general critical acclaim.)

REFERENCES:

Contributors to TV Tropes (aka Tropers). “The Manchurian Candidate Trivia.” TV Tropes, 6 May 2012, https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/TheManchurianCandidate.

Angus, Elinore. “Is The Manchurian Candidate Based on a True Story?” Facts.Net, 27 Jun. 2023, https://facts.net/movie/46-facts-about-the-movie-the-manchurian-candidate/.

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In Memory Of:
Laurence Harvey (1928 – 1973)
Frank Sinatra (1915–1998)

Angela Lansbury (1925-1922)

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Vintage Romantic-Comedy: Three Coins in a Fountain (1954)

If you are physically unable to travel, you can always watch a movie that will take you to your dream destination. Italy has always been on my travel bucket list. And who wouldn't want to go to Rome, Italy?

When I was a kid, I watched a romantic movie called “Three Coins in a Fountain” (1954). There were numerous wonderful scenes of various sites in Italy. But I will never forget the scene where they were throwing coins in the Trevi Fountain.

The movie is about 3 American secretaries who are visiting Rome and their love affairs. The movie's memorable theme song was sung by none other than Old Blue-Eyes, Frank Sinatra.

Rotten Tomatoes gave this movie a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. That's probably because the reviewers don't know how to appreciate a vintage classic film. In my humble opinion, this movie earned 3 stars just for filming on location in Rome, Venice, and Merano, and the other 2 stars for the acting. That's 5 out of 5 stars. LOL. ☺

Anyway! Ted Turner certainly appreciated it, and that's why he preserved it in his TCM collection (Turner Classic Movies).

Image credit:  IMDb

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MOVIE TRIVIA:

1. This movie is known by alternate titles “There's No Place Like Rome” and “We Believe in Love”.

2. The film is based on the novel by the same name, written by John H. Secondari (Philadelphia, 1952).

3. It was nominated in 3 different categories for the 1955 Oscar Awards: Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Song.

4. Even though the film title mentions 3 coins in the title, in that Trevi Fountain scene, only 2 coins were thrown into the fountain.

 

Korean Drama ~ Memories of the Alhambra | A Video Game That Causes Reality Glitches?

2018 K-Drama "Memories of the Alhambra" Only on Netflix

"Memories of the Alhambra" follows a genius CEO whose life spirals into danger after encountering a mysterious augmented reality game that blurs the line between the digital world and real life. As the game grows deadlier, love, loss, and unanswered questions intertwine in a story where reality itself seems broken.

January 2 is National Science Fiction Day.

Memorable Quotes:

• “If this isn’t reality, then what is?”

• “The game doesn’t end just because you want it to.”

• “Some memories refuse to disappear.”

• “You can’t log out of real life.”

Interesting Facts & Trivia:

1. Hyun Bin’s Tech-Savvy Role:  Hyun Bin personally studied startup culture and gaming terminology to make his CEO character feel authentic.
2. High-Budget Production:  The series was one of the most expensive Korean dramas at the time due to its heavy use of CGI and visual effects.
3. Filmed in Spain and Korea: Major scenes were shot in Granada, Spain, making the Alhambra Palace a symbolic and visual centerpiece of the story.
4. Park Shin-hye’s Musical Training: Park Shin-hye practiced guitar extensively for her role, even though her character’s music becomes more symbolic than central.
5. Divisive Ending:  The drama is especially known for its open-ended conclusion, which sparked intense fan debates and theories long after the finale aired. 

Without a doubt, the best sci-fi mystery series ever! A guy gets trapped in an AR video game. The mystery began when the game's creator disappeared. Then two (2) entrepreneurs wanted to purchase the rights to that game, and they do battle, playing/challenging each other in the video game. One of them was killed DURING the video game.

Meaning? It wasn’t a real death! The other player left the scene because … ??? It was just a game. But then he learned that the man he had left sitting on the bench had died. That’s not all. The video game keeps reactivating, and the guy who supposedly died keeps coming back to fight him! Will the game ever end? What about the game creator? Did he die too? (O.o)

This K-drama is set in a foreign country, Spain, and the soundtrack for this Netflix original series is haunting.

REFERENCE: Treathyl Fox aka cmoneyspinner. “Korean Dramas Only on Netflix [You’ll Want to Watch and Re-Watch).” Nothing But Love For Korean Drama ❤️, 30 Apr. 2025, https://medium.com/nothing-but-love-for-korean-drama/korean-dramas-only-on-netflix-youll-want-to-watch-and-re-watch-6008985823c7.

TRAILER:  Netflix. “Memories of the Alhambra.” YouTube, 22 Nov. 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lcy3XUDd_A.

Entertainment Trivia From ArcaMax ~ Fun Site!

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Meryl Streep (Out Of Africa)
Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple)
Jessica Lange (Sweet Dreams)
Geraldine Page (The Trip To Bountiful)

Which actress took home the Oscar for Best Actress of 1985?

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Who starred in the 1962 film "The Phantom of the Opera"? 

What is Dave Seville's occupation in the film "Alvin and the Chipmunks"? 

What was first major feature film release with a digital soundtrack? 

What 2013 film is about the mid-orbit destruction of a space shuttle and the attempts to return home? 

What actress did the role of Dr. Ryan Stone in the film "Gravity"?

An Invitation to Come With Me on My Star Trek Adventures

Welcome! Please come with me and boldly go where I (and millions of other Star Trek fans) have already gone and will happily go again! ☺

Gene Rodenberry’s Star Trek series really made a name for itself and earned the reputation that allowed for all of the other ST spinoffs. Any program that wants to carry on the Star Trek tradition should be worthy. It’s 2020+ and my Star Trek lust is not being satiated. I viewed a few episodes in three different series that have the name Star Trek in the title and … in my humble opinion … they don’t live up to the name. Hey! It’s an opinion. Feel free to disagree. We all have our peculiar tastes when it comes to entertainment.

January 2 is National Science Fiction Day.

First, let’s recap the Star Trek series being used as my basis for comparison.  (Let's also thank online streaming services like Netflix for allowing fans to binge watch these memorable TV shows.) 

Star Trek: The Original Series

The TV show aired back in the 60s (1966-69) and was considered groundbreaking because of its diverse cast, which included an African-America female high ranking officer, Lieutenant Uhura; and a Vulcan first officer, second only to the captain of the USS Enterprise, the logical and the incomparable Mr. Spock. Imagine. Before man had a mission to go where he had never boldly gone before, Vulcans had already boldly come to us. An advanced civilization had to come and give us ignorant humans a helping hand with our exploration efforts. It’s interesting. Considering that during our space explorations we found that there were so many other “sentient beings” in the universe, one may wonder why the Vulcans chose to ally with the humans and landed in the United States of America for their First Contact. That question is answered in another Star Trek series called Star Trek: Enterprise, which did not air until 2001 after several other ST spinoffs happened in between.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

The show ran from the late 80s into the early 90s (1987-1994). It will always be remembered for Captain Jean Luc Picard, he was very commanding and very wise; the android named Data, he was incredibly smart and very handy to have around; and an extremely scary enemy called … The Borg! Hey! Why fight them? “Resistance is futile”. So what! We fought them anyway!

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

This series aired throughout the 90s (1993-99) and quite frankly, I liked the episodes where they were in the holo suites more than the episodes where they were facing off with a real enemy, The Dominion. The most memorable characters were Captain Benjamin Sisko and Odo, the changeling. (Image: Deep Space Nine Station.)

Star Trek: Voyager

This series began in 1995 and ended in 2001. Can you believe it? They got stranded in outer space, in the wrong quadrant, and the entire series was about them trying to find their way back home and get home before they were too old for their relatives to still recognize them. So get this! A 24th-century state of the art starship with no GPS to give them directions when they’re lost. It’s believable. Sometimes we humans are very creative and inventive but in the process of building things, we overlook an obvious and critically important feature. Who was the scariest enemy? The Vidians. These beings were suffering from a disease so they went everywhere stealing organs from everybody else. They didn’t ask for organ donors. They just took what they needed. What must it feel like to have your lungs disappear? One second you’re breathing. The next second? NO AIR!! Who is the most memorable character in this series? Seven of Nine. She was a Borg drone, who was captured by The Borg when she was a child. By the time she was found by the crew of The Voyager, she was a young woman. Captain Janeway was determined to give her back her life so that she could live as a human again. She succeeded. Out of all of the characters in all of the Star Trek series, I am never going to forget Seven of Nine.

Star Trek: Enterprise

This series is the prequel. Star Trek: The Original Series began without ever explaining how the United Federation of Planets began. It ran from 2001 and 2005 and honestly, nothing about the show was memorable. But it did explain how and why it was decided that we should boldly go where no man had ever gone before. Even if we do cross paths with sentient beings who think they are a superior race or just don’t really like us very much and want to fight a war. If you think about it, it’s really not that much different from living on planet earth.

So now it’s the 21st century and here’s where I am in my Star Trek adventures.

Star Trek: Picard

I watched only one episode because it was offered free of charge for the curious who might be willing to pay to watch the entire series. It was OK. To be honest, since it bore the name “Picard”, I had higher expectations. I’m content to wait until I can binge watch all of the episodes for free at some later date when its novelty has word off.

Star Trek: Discovery

I watched some episodes and I have several complaints.

• Number 1: The lighting is awful! For many scenes, it seems so dark.
• Number 2: The Klingons wear way too much make-up!
• Number 3: The special effects are serious overkill.

This series was launched in 2017. By this time, the original Star Trek series was 50 years old.

Star Trek Continues

I was searching for streaming apps and stumbled across this series. You will recall that the mission was supposed to last for 5 years, only the show was canceled after 3 seasons. Somebody decided that since the original Star Trek series was cut short and fans were terribly disappointed, they would continue the old show only … with new actors playing the old parts for Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Bones, Scotty, etc.

• Number 1: The replacements have no strong screen presence at all! They are like cheap imitations or really bad counterfeits of the original cast. My opinion.
• Number 2: If the first episode is an indicator, it’s a good series to watch if you want to compare it with your imagination. Surely you must have wondered what the Star Trek series would have been like had they actually completed the 5-year mission. I am not that impressed, however, in all fairness, the creators of this series get an A++ for their honorable intentions.

♦ All I can say is… once upon a time … there was an awesome TV show called Star Trek that set the standard for all the other science fiction space exploration television series that would come after.

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Who Should Be the Next James Bond? (After Daniel Craig)

It's August 2023 and still no answer!

This article was published by a fellow writer on Read.Cash. He combined 2 topics, but I am only interested in his picks for James Bond.  5 James Bond Contenders and 5 Femme Fatales

• FOR CONTRAST, this is my article:  Who Should Be the Next James Bond?  (After Daniel Craig)

My choice ~ one choice ~ for the next James Bond is completely different from the 5 choices of my fellow writer!  Although I am certain that even though this guy has the "perfect look", nobody would ever even consider him because he's a Turkish actor.

Nevertheless, I feel very strongly about this. Only because the first James Bond ~ Sean Connery ~ was introduced during my generation, in the 60s. IanFleming published the first James Bond novel in 1953 and died 10 years later in 1964, having published a total of 16 Bond books; and all of his books were adapted to film. I feel like we owe it to Ian Fleming, the creator of Secret Agent 007, to honor his Bond tradition. 

Next James Bond | Who Will Be 007 After Daniel Craig? | Esquire Article updated August 10, 2023)

The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu ~ A Kung Fu Comic Book

I have watched the movie “Enter the Dragon” many times. The movie came out in 1973. The first time I saw it was memorable. I went with my big sister to the movies. To watch it. That fight scene with the mirrors is burned in my memory. 

In 2015, I stumbled upon this cool art. I never knew there was a comic book! Isn't the Internet a wonderful thing?

If you are a loyal Bruce Lee fan then I have no doubt that you love this picture! Below is a description of what it is.

"The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was an American black-and-white martial arts comics magazine published by Magazine Management, a corporate sibling of Marvel Comics. A total of 33 issues were published from 1974 to 1977, plus one special edition. Additionally, a color Marvel comic titled simply Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was published as a 2014 miniseries.” (SOURCE: Wikipedia)

Read The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu comic

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"The only style is, there is no style."
~ In Memory of: Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973)

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Today in #MarvelComics History, Jack Hart, the hero Jack of Hearts, first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #22 February 3, 1976.

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Entertainment Trivia: Famous People Who Worked at McDonald's

American entertainer Pharell Williams; American politician Paul Ryan; and American weatherman Willard Scott used to work at McDonald's.  No surprise because the first job one of my kids got was working at McDonald's. This restaurant hires a lot of teens. Who knows what their future holds? But McDonald's should take some credit for helping to encourage their work ethic. 😊

"40 Famous People Who Used To Work At McDonald's"

 

Hollywood Screen Legends and Icons: Sophia Loren (September 20, 1934 - )

 I love Sophia Loren and have been watching her movies since I was a little girl. She received the Academy Award for Best Actress in the 1960 film “Two Women”. As a matter of record, this was the first Oscar ever given for a performance in a “foreign-language” film. My memory of her performance in this film is that of a heroic performance, worthy of this kind of recognition. Since I watched so many of her movies, I thought I had seen them all. But “Sunflower” (1970) is one of her movies I did not discover until I was an adult and it is a gem! It’s another war movie and her co-star is Marcello Mastroianni. Those two always made a great onscreen couple. Her performance in this film is also memorable. Did you know that in the Soviet Union, they planted a sunflower for each fallen Italian soldier that the Germans forced to dig their own graves? I learned that watching this movie. Gold Derby published a list of her 15 greatest films, ranked from worst to best. Hey! Even in her “worst” films, her acting was still good! She made all of her leading men look good too! 

Two more movies for your watch list are “Arabesque” (1966), her co-star was Gregory Peck; and “Houseboat” (1958), her co-star was Cary Grant. They are not war movies but rather delightful romantic comedies. Her acting skills are versatile. She could be very serious and dramatic OR lighthearted and funny!

• Sophia Loren Filmography: Classic Movie Hub (CMH)
• Sophia Loren (b. 1934) — Hollywood’s Golden Age

Where to watch and stream Sophia Loren movies

Hollywood Screen Legends and Icons: Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 - January 20, 1990)

I got to know “Miss Barbara Stanwyck” by being a loyal viewer of the Western TV series, “The Big Valley” (1965–1969). She was the matriarch of the Barkley family, mother of 3 sons and one daughter. My big sister said that because they called her “Miss”, it meant that she was worthy of respect and honor. So I had to start working backward from the television series to discover what roles she had played that had earned her so much respect and honor. I can honestly say that I have never watched a Barbara Stanwyck movie that I did not enjoy. Her professional career spanned 60 years. Gold Derby published a list of her 20 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.

Ruby Catherine Stevens aka Barbara Stanwyck: 

Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Most fans remember her for her role in the movie “Double Indemnity” (1944); her co-star was Fred MacMurray. It is a film noir and she played the part of a seductive, manipulative, and villainous femme fatale. Hey! She only talks the guy into a murder plot. Also included in the Gold Derby list is “Meet John Doe” (1941); her co-star is Gary Cooper. It is one of those “feel good” movies that end in romance. There is a third Barbara Stanwyck movie that I recommend which is not on the Gold Derby list. The title is “Always Goodbye” (1938). In this vintage film, she plays an unwed mother who gives up her child and makes a promise to never see or speak to him. But when she meets the young child accidentally, her maternal instinct kicks in and she has to decide whether or not she will keep her promise not to tell her child that she is his real mother. What do you think she decided to do? Excellent movie!

• Full list of Barbara Stanwyck Films — Classic Movie Favorites
• Barbara Stanwyck Bio, The Ultimate Guide | Rags to Riches Story

How to watch and stream Barbara Stanwyck movies

Hollywood Screen Legends and Icons: Audrey Hepburn (May 4, 1929 ~ January 20, 1993)

I love Audrey Hepburn and consider her to be “iconic”. There is not a movie that she has starred in that I did not like. However, if I were going to pick a Top 10 Favorites List, the 1953 movie “Roman Holiday” would be on my list. She played a princess who just wanted to know what it was like to be an “ordinary person” and not have the heavy burden of duties and responsibilities of a monarch. Her leading man was Gregory Peck (1916–2003). If you like old classic movies, you will love this movie! 

Also on my favorites list would be “Wait Until Dark” (1967). She was a blind woman with a loving husband (played by Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) who encouraged her to be independent, even though she could not see. Someone was smuggling contraband into the country and placed a doll in her bag. Since she was blind she was not aware of this and brought the doll home. Three really bad guys, who were desperate to retrieve the doll, show up at her home. She is home alone and when she becomes aware of their evil intentions, the worst of the 3 bad guys (played by Alan Arkin) is in her home with her. He is determined to retrieve the doll, even if he has to kill her. She is determined to do whatever it takes to survive! Suspenseful and intense!!

Gold Derby published a list of her 15 greatest films, ranked from worst to best. Both of the movies I suggested are on their list.

List of Audrey Hepburn films — Data Thistle

Audrey Hepburn Biography — life, family, children, name, story, death, school, mother, young

How to watch and stream Audrey Hepburn movies 

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Delightful Childhood Memories: Klondike Kat and Savoir-Faire

Who remembers Klondike Kat and Savoir-Faire?
1966 ‧ Children's television series

Klondike Kat always gets his mouse!  NOT!! ☺ ☺

Klondike is a wildcat Canadian mountie, of the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He is always chasing and never apprehending the notorious Savoir-Faire, a French-Canadian mouse who constantly steals food and is known for his catchphrase, "Savoir-Faire eez everywhere!"

To which Klondike would answer in frustration, "...I'm gonna make mincemeat out of that mouse!" (Source)

Image credit: fandom.com

This series came after Tom and Jerry (1940), but it was just as beloved.  It is one of the treasures in animation history.

If you dressed up in a Halloween costume as Klondike Kat or Savoir-Faire, do you think anybody would recognize who you are supposed to be?  LOL.  Probably NOT!

Is there a cartoon series that you enjoyed when you were growing up?  Yeah I know.  This cartoon is showing my age. ☺


Klondike Kat (Full episodes - Playlist)

FUN LINKS: 

• Klondike Kat (1966 TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors
• Klondike Kat Facts for Kids
• Daily Fun Facts and Cartoons | Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Klondike Kat OR Savoir-Faire, collectibles

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS: Happy birthday Zendaya!

Today is September 1, 2022. 

Folks on Twitter are wishing Zendaya a happy birthday. ❤️

To be honest, I know she started out as a child actress and now she appears in movies. She was chosen as an Lancôme’s newest and youngest ambassador. AND she takes great pictures! The camera loves her.

But I'm not really a fan. Are you a fan? I don't dislike her. I'm just in the wrong generation, so I don't keep up.  However, I would compliment by saying that I think she represents her generation well.

Zendaya at the 2015 Oscars.

 Steve Granitz/WireImage


A little bit of entertainment trivia about this lady:

The name Zendaya is primarily a female name of African - Bantu of Zimbabwe origin that means "To Give Thanks." From the Shona (chiShona) language of Zimbabwe/Southern Zambi. (babynames.com/name/Zendaya)

Her full name is: Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman.
My big sister used to say you know you've made it to the big times when people know you by just one name. Just like everybody knows Madonna. Everybody knows Zendaya.

Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2022.

Happy Birthday, Zendaya. pic.twitter.com/EcTLucC3GC

— LetsOTT Global (@LetsOTT) September 1, 2022

Congrats to Zendaya on becoming Lancôme’s newest and youngest ambassador ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1qS1ekNMm6

— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) February 22, 2019

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Remembering Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015)

On June 7, 2015, acting legend Christopher Lee bid us farewell. He departed this life. Henceforth, he will be spoken of as the late great Christopher Lee.

A polished actor, a distinguished gentleman, and a man with an immediately recognizable voice. You didn't even need to to see his face, When you heard that voice, you knew it was Sir Christopher Lee.

It is said that he was an Intelligence Officer in the British Royal Air Force. But it's hard to find information about what he did because apparently, even though he's dead, his work for God and country is still “a secret”.

People from my generation might remember him as Count Dracula. People from the younger generation might remember him as Saruman, the wicked wizard in “The Lord of the Rings”. Either or, he was a very memorable guy.

• Considered a cinematic giant by many, Lee towered in real life as well - standing at 6'5", he was named by the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the tallest leading actors in the world. (SOURCE)

• He holds the world record for oldest video game voice actor. (SOURCE)

He entered the film industry in 1947 and his acting career spanned several decades. At his death, he was preparing to start his latest film 'The 11th' about the lead-up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America.

Despite his advanced age (he was 93), his death was unexpected. He died of natural causes. Sir Christopher Lee: Screen legend dies aged 93 - BBC News

• In Memory of Christopher Lee (1922-2015)

Vintage Drama TV Series: Kung Fu (1972 - 1975)

David Carradine (1936 - 2009) is from Hollywood royalty. He is the son of John Carradine. John Carradine had more than one son and they all become actors. But if you ask me, my personal opinion is that none of them were good actors. It's just that they had the Carradine family name that opened doors for them. Some described him as a “B actor”. But I would say it's more like a C-minus. 

Many people might remember David Carradine for his role in the Quentin Tarantino “Kill Bill” films, released in 2003 and 2004. But I go back a lot further than that. I remember him for being cast as Kwai Chang Caine aka “Grasshopper” in the TV series "Kung Fu". A TV show that was actually the creation/idea of Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), only he was not chosen for the starring role. Choosing Carradine to play the part of a martial artist in the wild wild west? That was downright ridiculous AND insulting!

Nevertheless, it's TV history now!

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INTERESTING TRIVIA:

• The show was not cancelled because of low ratings or viewers. But due to Carradine's injuries sustained on the set. He said he could not carry one because he had been physically hurt too many times and just couldn't take it any more. Yeah right. I'll bet Bruce Lee would not have whined like that!
• In 1986, the first sequel to the Kung Fu series was a TV movie “Kung Fu: The Movie”. At least in this film, Brandon Lee, the son of Bruce Lee, was given the starring role.
• The Real Reason Bruce Lee Was Passed On By The Kung Fu TV Show | ScreerRant. Reasons provided sound more like lame excuses.

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