Hans Conried
Hans Conried

Author: Suzanne Gargiulo

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2002-09-05

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780786413386

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Hans Conried was once described by the well-known Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper as "a high-strung, droll fellow, plagued by a multitude of talents." Conried was indeed a talented and versatile actor, but his versatility often worked against him. A complex individual who yearned to perform Shakespeare on the stage, he achieved success playing low comedy in films and on television. Conried performed in nearly 10,000 radio shows and hundreds of television programs and stage plays, as well as more than 80 films. Over the years, Conried also lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated shorts, phonograph records, commercials, and other projects. Some of his most memorable roles are Dr. Terwilliker in The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T; the voice of Captain Hook from Disney's Peter Pan; eccentric Uncle Tonoose on The Danny Thomas Show; the fussy elocutionist Percy Livermore on I Love Lucy; and the voice of comical villain Snidely Whiplash from Jay Ward's Dudley Do-Right series. This book chronicles Conried's life and career from his birth in 1917 through his death in 1982. Enlivened by many photographs as well as personal reminiscences from family, friends, and colleagues, the book also contains comprehensive information on Conried's radio, television, film, stage and voice work.

Hans Conried 117 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Hans Conried
Hans Conried 117 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about Hans Conried

Author: Rita Noel

Publisher: Emerge Publishing Group Llc

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9781488565205

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A new Hans Conried biography that will give you all. This book is your ultimate resource for Hans Conried. Here you will find the most up-to-date 117 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Hans Conried's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: My Friend Irma (radio-TV) - Characters and story, The Danny Thomas Hour - Episodes, The Life of Riley - Radio, Snidely Whiplash, Hans Conried - Early years, Hitler's Children (1943 film) - Cast, Behave Yourself! - Cast, Too Young to Kiss - Cast, Dudley Do-Right - Dudley Do-Right Show, The Sneetches and Other Stories, The Patsy (1964 film) - Cast, One Hour in Wonderland - Cast, Horton Hears a Who! (TV special) - Production Credits, Halloween Is Grinch Night - Songs, It's a Wonderful World (1939 film) - Cast, Omnibus (US TV series) - Programming, Fractured Flickers - Content, The Grinch - History, Horton Hears a Who! - Adaptations in other media, Rock-A-Bye Baby (film) - Cast, The Real McCoys - Other guest stars, Horton Hears a Who! (TV special) - Cast, Crazy House (1943 film), Faeries (1981 TV special) - Cast, The Cat from Outer Space - Cast, Hogan's Heroes - Recurring characters, Maverick (TV series) - Supporting players and recurring roles, The Californians (TV series) - Guest stars, Peter Pan (1953 film) - Music, Johann Mouse, Rich, Young and Pretty - Cast, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends - Additional cast, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T - Musical score, My Friend Irma (film) - Cast, The Tony Randall Show - Synopsis, His Butler's Sister - Cast, The Shaggy D.A. - Cast, List of Gilligan's Island characters - Recurring characters, and much more...

C'mon, Get Happy
C'mon, Get Happy

Author: David Fantle

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2023-10-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1496846583

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In their third and final screen teaming, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly starred together in the MGM musical Summer Stock. Despite its riveting production history, charismatic lead actors, and classic musical moments, the movie has not received the same attention as other musicals from MGM’s storied dream factory. In C’mon, Get Happy: The Making of “Summer Stock,” authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson present a comprehensive study of this 1950 motion picture, from start to finish and after its release. The production coincided at a critical point in the careers of Kelly and an emotionally spent Garland. Kelly, who starred in An American in Paris just one year later, was at the peak of his abilities. On the other hand, Summer Stock was Garland’s final film at MGM, and she gamely completed it despite her own personal struggles. Summer Stock includes Kelly’s favorite solo dance routine and Garland’s signature number “Get Happy.” The authors discuss in rich detail the contributions of the cast (which included Gloria DeHaven, Eddie Bracken, Phil Silvers, and Marjorie Main); the director (Charles Walters); the producer (Joe Pasternak); the script writers (George Wells and Sy Gomberg); the songwriters (which included Harry Warren and Mack Gordon); and top MGM executives (Louis B. Mayer and Dore Schary). The volume features extensive interviews, conducted by the authors, with Kelly, Walters, Warren, and others, who shared their recollections of making the movie. Deeply researched, C’mon, Get Happy reveals the studio system at work during Hollywood’s Golden Era. Additionally, the authors have written a special section called “Taking Stock” that buttonholes numerous contemporary dancers, singers, choreographers, musicians, and even Garland impersonators for their take on Summer Stock, its stars, and any enduring legacy they think the film might have. Artists from Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ben Vereen, and Tommy Tune to Garland’s and Kelly’s daughters, Lorna Luft and Kerry Kelly Novick, respectively, offer their unique perspective on the film and its stars.

The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals
The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals

Author: Dan Dietz

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-09-03

Total Pages: 597

ISBN-13: 1442251662

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The 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows from legends Stephen Sondheim (Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita), old-fashioned musicals (Annie) and major revivals (No, No, Nanette) became hits. In addition to underappreciated shows like Over Here! and cult musicals such as The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel, Broadway audiences were entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin. In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues with such performers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Bette Midler, and Gilda Radner. Each entry includes the following information: Opening and closing dates Plot summaries Cast members Number of performances Names of all important personnel including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors Musical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songs Production data, including information about tryouts Source material Critical commentary Tony awards and nominations Details about London and other foreign productions Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes, including a discography, filmography, and published scripts, as well as lists of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, black-themed shows, and Jewish-themed productions. A treasure trove of information, The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals provides readers with a comprehensive view of each show. This significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.

The Moose That Roared
The Moose That Roared

Author: Keith Scott

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2014-04-08

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 1466867434

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For those of us who love The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, these names conjure up memories of some of the wittiest, most inspired, and relentlessly hilarious half-hours of animation ever produced. There was a kind of gleeful magic to the shows, a cumulative joy that transcended the crude animation and occasionally muddy sound, and it's this quality that was the essence of the legendary Jay Ward and Bill Scott. Jay Ward was the magnificent visionary, the outrageous showman who lobbied Washington for statehood for Moosylvania, and invited the press to a picnic on the floor of the Plaza Hotel's august Grand Ballroom. Bill Scott was the genial, brilliant head writer, coproducer, and all-purpose creative whirlwind, often described as the "soul" of the shows. In fact, Scott even provided the voices for most of the star characters, giving life to Bullwinkle J. Moose, Mr. Peabody, Dudley Do-Right, and George of the Jungle. From their tiny, oddball animation studio, Jay Ward Productions, they created some of the most memorable animation of all time, and gave birth to a family of characters whose undying popularity has cast them forever into the pop culture firmament. With their distinctively unorthodox, artist-friendly philosophy, Ward and Scott attracted some of the most talented writers and voice actors in the industry, and for a time, Jay Ward Productions was a kind of Camelot of cartoons. Now, through exclusive interviews with Bill Scott, Tiffany Ward, June Foray, and dozens of others intimately involved with the Ward epoch, as well as access to original scripts, artwork, story notes, letters, and memos, Keith Scott has created the definitive history of Jay Ward Productions, including episode guides and voice credits for all the Jay Ward cartoons. From the first "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of a hat!" to the last "Watch out for that tree!", The Moose That Roared is not only the record of a legendary chapter in animation history, but also the story of a rare and magical relationship between two artists who were wildly, exuberantly ahead of their time, and the fascinating story of the struggle to bring their vision of bad puns and talking animals to unforgettable life.

Horror Stars on Radio
Horror Stars on Radio

Author: Ronald L. Smith

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2010-03-08

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0786457295

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This book chronicles the radio appearances of all prominent classic horror movie stars--Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Peter Lorre, Vincent Price, and two dozen more, including "scream queens" like Fay Wray. It contains script excerpts from radio shows as well as material from narrated albums and music singles. Each star's appearances are listed by show and air date, with descriptions of the subject matter.

The Worst We Can Find
The Worst We Can Find

Author: Dale Sherman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-06-15

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1493063928

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Had you tuned in to the small television station KTMA on Thanksgiving Day, 1988, you would have been one of the few witnesses to pop culture history being made. On that day, viewers in and around St. Paul, Minnesota, were treated to a genuine oddity, in which a man and his robots, trapped within a defiantly DIY sci-fi set, cracked jokes while watching a terrible movie. It was a cockeyed twist on the local TV programs of the past, in which a host would introduce old, cheaply licensed films. And though its origins may have been inauspicious, Mystery Science Theater 3000 captured the spirit of what had been a beloved pastime for generations of wags, wiseacres, and smartalecks, and would soon go on to inspire countless more. The Worst We Can Find is a comprehensive history of and guide to MST3K and its various offshoots—including Rifftrax, Cinematic Titanic, and The Mads Are Back—whose lean crew of writers, performers, and puppeteers have now been making fun of movies for over thirty years. It investigates how “riffing” of films evolved, recounts the history of these programs, and considers how a practice guaranteed to annoy real-life fellow moviegoers grew into such a beloved, long-lasting franchise. As author Dale Sherman explains, creative heckling has been around forever—but MST3K and its progeny managed to redirect that art into a style that was both affectionate and cutting, winning the devotion of countless fans and aspiring riffers.

Laughs, Luck . . . and Lucy
Laughs, Luck . . . and Lucy

Author: Jess Oppenheimer

Publisher: Gregg Oppenheimer

Published: 1999-04

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780815605843

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The man Lucille Ball called the brains of I Love Lucy gives us an inside view of television history as it was being made. Jess Oppenheimer's famous sitcom was the most popular and influential television phenomenon in the history of the medium. Forty-five years after its debut, it remains a favourite the world over.