Remembrances 2022

Remembering those who passed away in 2022…

These lists and reviews are about actors, actresses and others in the profession who sadly passed away in 2022.

With posts on Peter Bogdanovich, Sidney Poitier, Yvette Mimieux, Meat Loaf, William Hurt, Peter Bowles, June Brown Robert Morse, Patricia Nolan Hall, David Birney, Dennis Waterman, Fred Ward, Ray Liotta, James Caan, David Warner, Bernard Cribbins, Nichelle Nichols, Olivia Newton John, Angela Lansbury, Louise Fletcher Robbie Coltrane, Leslie Phillips, Kirstie Alley and Ruth Madoc.

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TV… Returning to Peter Bogdanovich’s Role in a First Picture Show

Recalling the director Peter Bogdanovich as he has some Northern Exposure…

The director stars as himself in a small but inspiring role in front of the camera in this nineties drama-comedy series.

FILMS… A Tribute to Sidney Poitier, Who Taught Us So Much Through his Movie Characters

Dedicating a post to say goodbye to a Sir with love…

The class of 1967 learn about life, love, being an adult and much more from their replacement teacher Mark Thackeray in one of Sidney Poitier’s most famous roles.

TV… Remembering Yvette Mimieux in a Barking Mad TV Movie

Yvette Mimieux heads a pedigree cast in the TV Movie, Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978)…

Going back in a time machine to the 70s when this actress starred in this unintentionally comic horror with an Omen ambience.

LISTS… Tributing Meat Loaf with Two Wee Appetisers from His Acting Career

A memorable Meat Loaf as just one ingredient in two All-Star concoctions…

Meat Loaf makes the cut in both a film and a TV episode with some bite.

FILMS… Broadcasting (News) My Favourite from a Much Missed William Hurt

Flashbacking to when William Hurt portrayed a handsome and charismatic news anchorman…

Recalling Hurt in his role as the on-screen brawn to off-screen Albert Brooks’ reporting brains as both men make the news with their producer, Holly Hunter.

TV… Remembering Peter Bowles in Charismatic Cad and a Bad Boy Bounder Roles

Peter Bowles steals scenes in more than one film and telly tale of the unexpected…

Returning to Peter Bowles as a retro reprobate in some classy British casts.

LISTS… Remembering an EastEnders Favourite, June Brown

Returning to June Brown as Dot, Dot, Dot and more…

I was sad to learn of the passing of the award winning actress from EastEnders, with this TV role and a wee flashback to her films with some Hollywood casts.

LISTS… Recalling Robert Morse in Two Telly Retro Roles

Revisiting two dreams (with a twist) with Robert Morse…

Robert Morse in a favourite Mad Men moment and in one of his guest star roles where he met those white-suited dudes on an island of fantasies.

LISTS… Still Adoring an Always Entertaining Blogging Friend Patricia Nolan Hall, the Caftan Woman

Remembering Paddy in her words and pictures…

My tribute and memories of this wonderful inspiring blogger who added her presence to my blog.

TV… Rewatching Just One Glittering Part of David Birney’s Career

One of David Birney’s dozen and two appearances as Sam Dillon…

Revisiting an Aaron Spelling one series wonder starring David Birney as a roving reporter for a celebrity magazine.

TV… Recalling Dennis Waterman in a Cops vs Robbers TV Episode

Tributing this actor in an episode of the Sweeney with a wee bit of help from our acting friend…

Before he became a Minder to George Cole’s Arthur Daley, Dennis Waterman had a 1970s double act with Regan in the series about the London Flying Squad.

FILMS… About Fred Ward’s Performance as a Police Squad Villain

Returning to Fred Ward as a bad guy with a bomb of a plan…

The last of the Naked Gun franchise finds Fred Ward, as a criminal up against “the one man who can stop him”, Det Sgt Frank Drebin.

TV… Remembering Ray Liotta as more than a Goodfella

Recalling Ray Liotta in an early role in The New Mike Hammer…

Flashbacking to Ray Liotta as one of the alley “scuzz” as a 1980s TV spin gives a Mike Hammer-ing homage to The Warriors movie.

FILMS… Recalling James Caan, a King Adaptation supported by a Crown of Talents

Remembering him as the acclaimed author, Paul Sheldon as his No1 fan’s obsession goes too far…

After a car accident, an author meets his nurse, a big fan of his book series.

LISTS… A Short Trip into David Warner’s Screen Life and Times

The amazing on screen world of the delightful David Warner…

Thoughts on just some of this illustrious actor’s career on the small and big screen.

LISTS… Memories from Bernard Cribbins’ Career in Children’s TV and Movies

Revisiting childhood favourites from this actor, storyteller and voice actor…

Just a few much-loved moments from my Bernard Cribbins’ career on the wee screen from the seventies.

TV… Trekking back to Nichelle Nichols in Her Role Among the Stars

Dedicated to the actress who took us to places where no woman had been before…

Reflecting on when Nichelle Nichols had trouble with a bearded double in a Star Trek parallel universe in an enterprising episode.

LISTS… Flashback to the films from Aussie Actress and Soundtrack Siren, Olivia Newton John

Since the age of nine, admit I’ve been hopelessly devoted to Olivia and her movies and music…

Remembering her with songs, movies and the one on my to-watch list.

LISTS… Admiring Dame Angela Lansbury’s Sparkling Career

Remembering the tour de force that was Angela Lansbury…

Some stars you will see as immortal, and this Dame really was one in a trillion.

TV… Loved Louise Fletcher Emulating her Oscar Winning Role in The Stepford Husbands (1996)

Louise Fletcher dons a starched white uniform again as she makes men better…

You will discover the best thing about the TV Movie is the perfect casting of this actress in a villainous role where she “helps” those Stepford Husbands.