Celebrating the Living: Michael Moriarty
In 1973, Michael Moriarty played Jim O’Connor, the Gentleman Caller in a made-for-TV production of…
Attention Must Be Paid: Ann B. Davis
Honestly? This is one of those people where I have no idea why I decided…
Attention Must Be Paid: José Ferrer
Okay, so it’s a little depressing how many people first think of José Ferrer standing…
Attention Must Be Paid: Ruth Gordon
Technically, she would fit for an October some year. After all, she’s that rarest of…
Attention Must Be Paid: Bela Lugosi
In Hungary, Bela Lugosi had been an established dramatic actor. He did Shakespeare. He played…
Attention Must Be Paid: Alida Valli
It may be strange to think of a time when an Italian noblewoman—she was descended…
Attention Must Be Paid: Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee is not an “I can’t believe it took me this long” entry. He…
Attention Must Be Paid: Debra Hill
One of the reasons it is generally so hard for me to talk about women…
Attention Must Be Paid: Jonathan Frid
His nephew wants it very clear that he in point of fact died on Saturday…
Attention Must Be Paid: Gail Patrick
She said she didn’t retire. She quit. She started at Paramount in 1932. Over the…