Remembrances 2017
Remembering those who passed away in 2017…
These lists and reviews are about actors, actresses and others in the profession who sadly passed away in 2017.
With posts on John Hurt, Bill Paxton, Erin Moran, Roger Moore, John Noakes, Adam West, Brian Cant, Barry Norman, Martin Landau, John Heard, Jared Martin, Sam Shephard, Robert Hardy, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hillerman, Rodney Bewes and Keith Chegwin.
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FILMS… A Reminder of John Hurt in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
An All Brit cast, in a Cold War espionage film headed by John Hurt…
In a tribute to John Hurt, George Smiley must investigate to catch a spy working in a senior role in British Intelligence.
FILMS… Looking Back at Bill Paxton’s Titanic, Brat Pack Movie
A Titanic and big brother bully role for Bill Paxton…
The late Bill Paxton steals the movie in which two teens create their virtual dream girl, with romantic and comic results.
TV… Reliving Happy Days with Erin Moran
A wee post remembers a childhood favourite, Erin Moran’s Joanie…
As a kid in the 1970s, essential TV tea time viewing included this lovely actress in Happy Days.
LISTS… Remembering When Roger Moore Hit the Bullseye
Recalling a bond for this Bond…
A tribute to Roger Moore, an actor and the man with the golden touch.
LISTS… Recalling Blue Peter’s All Action Hero, John Noakes
Some Seventies memories of Blue Peter’s avuncular Yorkshire presenter…
John Noakes will always fondly be remembered as my fave Blue Peter presenter.
LISTS… Treasuring Adam West Playing Himself and Batman Forever
Playing Batman and the self parodied man behind the mask…
West didn’t just play a superhero, his self-portrayal roles soared above the best of the rest.
LISTS… Come and Commemorate Children’s TV Brian Cant
Cherished childhood TV memories of Brian Cant…
Reviewing 5 of my TV favourites from a much-loved Children’s TV 70’s name… yet he’s a man for all ages.
LISTS… Reliving the Movies with Barry Norman
A tribute to a great critic, interviewer and writer on all things movie…
Writing on the film critic whose reviews were often more entertaining than the movie.
LISTS… Revisiting Martin Landau in Space 1999 and Beyond
Mesmerising moments from Martin Landau…
My tribute to the Oscar-winning, movie stealing Ed Wood actor in his movies, TV movies and more…
LISTS… A Tribute to a Big Supporting Star, John Heard
Reawakening to 5 John Heard Movies…
I was upset to hear of the recent death of John Heard, an actor that more recently had a part in Sharknado, but was remembered in so many more.
TV… Honouring TV’s Dallas’ Dusty Farlow, Jared Martin
TV Soap’s Dallas’ Sue Ellen Ewing loved his Rodeo Star…
Remembering Dallas’ TV actor Jared Martin’s acting career on and off that ranch.
FILMS… Loving Sam Shepard’s Scenes in Baby Boom (1987)
One of a flock of films from Sam Shepard…
A wee post on the lovely Sam Shepard who starred as a dishy doctor (of sorts) in Baby Boom.
TV… All Parts Great and Small, Remembering Robert Hardy
Vetting a favourite role from the late Robert Hardy…
My memories of his role as Siegfried Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small in my tribute to Robert Hardy.
FILMS… Recalling an Ageless Role from Harry Dean Stanton
All about Harry Dean Stanton as a 1980’s Dad to a Brat in Pretty in Pink (1986)…
Rewatching my fave movie from his movie career… and it’s not Alien Autopsy with Ant and Dec. Honest.
TV… Re-enjoying John Hillerman’s English Gent from the 1980s
Recalling the star of Magnum PI and more… who had a special place in my heart…
Remembering the man who brought some gravitas to a 1980s TV show.
TV… Looking Back at a Likely Lad, Rodney Bewes
Revisiting one half of a British Comedy Bromance…
Rodney Bewes as remembered in one of his most famous roles as one of the Likely Lads.
LISTS… Memories of Children’s TV Keith Chegwin
Recalling my first crush, on this Children’s TV Star in the 70s…
Remembering some of the highlights of this presenter and occasional actor.
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