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In its centennial year, take a journey through the history of the Walt Disney Company through the lens of the studio's live-action films, and the life of its co-creator Walt Disney. By discussing the life and work of fifteen people who contributed to live-action features, you will learn about what influenced the studios' films, and how they related to Hollywood as a whole. How did Walt's experience in 1920's Los Angeles compare to others, such as silent queen Pola Negri? How did major celebrities see Walt and his studio, as it fit into the landscape of the industry? Which star was inspired to help preserve Hollywood memorabilia as a result of spending time with Walt in Disneyland at the Park's opening? These questions and many more will be answered in fifteen chapters, taking us on a journey from the early 1900's and into the 21st Century.

One tenant of sociable poker players was "Never trust a man who sandbags (checks and then raises) in a friendly game of cards." The basic premise of Maverick, a professional gambler who wandered the west avoiding trouble and finding himself caught up in life-threatening adventures, was televised for five seasons over ABC-TV, and spawned a number of comic books, collectibles and sequels. ABC was poised to fire its Sunday ammunition against the competing Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen, with heavy bets to the tune of a million dollars placed by the Kaiser Industries Corp. and Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp., its sponsors. The chief asset of the show was its sense of humor. If an adult Western was to be truly adult, it could not take itself too seriously. Rather than kiss the woman and ride off into the sunset, Maverick could be expected to win a bet by kissing his horse and fleeing out of the county by riverboat. Along the way he cleaned up corruption and disruption of law and order in the unsettled old West. The goal was not to compete with other fast-drawing hotshot television Westerns, but rather to differentiate from them. That was the Roy Huggins formula. He created and produced the series, ensuring a refreshing take in an era when television Westerns were a variation-on-a-theme. Huggins wanted to avoid the clichés that populated other television Westerns. This book has been a decade in the making, having consulted very possible avenue including production files. (Yes, that means the episode guide includes the dates of production, filming locations, budgets, and more.) Fans of Maverick will find themselves wanting to re-watch the episodes once again with all the new behind-the-scenes trivia brought to light.

In its centennial year, take a journey through the history of the Walt Disney Company through the lens of the studio's live-action films, and the life of its co-creator Walt Disney. By discussing the life and work of fifteen people who contributed to live-action features, you will learn about what influenced the studios' films, and how they related to Hollywood as a whole. How did Walt's experience in 1920's Los Angeles compare to others, such as silent queen Pola Negri? How did major celebrities see Walt and his studio, as it fit into the landscape of the industry? Which star was inspired to help preserve Hollywood memorabilia as a result of spending time with Walt in Disneyland at the Park's opening? These questions and many more will be answered in fifteen chapters, taking us on a journey from the early 1900's and into the 21st Century.

Gary May's The Tunesmith brings to vivid life the sights and sounds . . . of M.K. Jerome, whose songs become a sort of time capsule for vital American musical and cultural history, from Tin Pan Alley to early Hollywood to World War II patriotic blockbusters. This is a beautifully researched and rendered story, not only about a moment in American music, but also a cherished relationship between a lifelong tunesmith and his grandson.- Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor, State, and author of Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America As an animation historian, I'm so pleased to have such a wonderful resource to one of Warner Bros. most prolific songwriters, whose work, by extension, appears and is immortalized in so many Warner cartoon shorts. So many Jerome tunes are burned into my brain, and the stories behind them are so wonderfully told. Gary May makes it as easy as "rolling off a log."- Jerry Beck, author of The Warner Brothers Cartoons (with Will Friedwald) and other works on American cartoon historyI'm a sucker for stories of old-time show business, and this book has plenty of good ones. If you love Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood's Golden Age, you'll find a lot to enjoy in The Tunesmith.- Leonard Maltin, film critic and historianWith its beautiful balance of well-informed historical research and absorbing narrative prose, The Tunesmith both enlightened and informed me. Bravo to May on this achievement.- Katherine Spring, associate professor of English and film studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, and author of Saying It With Songs: Popular Music and the Coming of Sound to Hollywood CinemaThis is a story of the Great American Songbook and the Golden Age of Film, told through the discerning eyes of the grandson of M.K. Jerome, one of the forgotten greats.- Larry Tye, author of Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy and Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal IconThoroughly exceeded my expectations. . . . It reads like a documentary. It's cinematic. I visualize stills and motion pictures on a screen, with narration. . . . The final chapter of [May's] life with his grandfather is a healthy mix of charming, amusing, and wistful. Loved it.- Alex Hassan, pianist and entertainer

Gary May's The Tunesmith brings to vivid life the sights and sounds . . . of M.K. Jerome, whose songs become a sort of time capsule for vital American musical and cultural history, from Tin Pan Alley to early Hollywood to World War II patriotic blockbusters. This is a beautifully researched and rendered story, not only about a moment in American music, but also a cherished relationship between a lifelong tunesmith and his grandson.- Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor, State, and author of Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America As an animation historian, I'm so pleased to have such a wonderful resource to one of Warner Bros. most prolific songwriters, whose work, by extension, appears and is immortalized in so many Warner cartoon shorts. So many Jerome tunes are burned into my brain, and the stories behind them are so wonderfully told. Gary May makes it as easy as "rolling off a log."- Jerry Beck, author of The Warner Brothers Cartoons (with Will Friedwald) and other works on American cartoon historyI'm a sucker for stories of old-time show business, and this book has plenty of good ones. If you love Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood's Golden Age, you'll find a lot to enjoy in The Tunesmith.- Leonard Maltin, film critic and historianWith its beautiful balance of well-informed historical research and absorbing narrative prose, The Tunesmith both enlightened and informed me. Bravo to May on this achievement.- Katherine Spring, associate professor of English and film studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, and author of Saying It With Songs: Popular Music and the Coming of Sound to Hollywood CinemaThis is a story of the Great American Songbook and the Golden Age of Film, told through the discerning eyes of the grandson of M.K. Jerome, one of the forgotten greats.- Larry Tye, author of Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy and Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal IconThoroughly exceeded my expectations. . . . It reads like a documentary. It's cinematic. I visualize stills and motion pictures on a screen, with narration. . . . The final chapter of [May's] life with his grandfather is a healthy mix of charming, amusing, and wistful. Loved it.- Alex Hassan, pianist and entertainer

The newest Equalizer thriller from Equalizer creator Michael Sloan.

The newest Equalizer thriller from Equalizer creator Michael Sloan.

An absorbing look at one of the wildest rumors to ever come out of the entertainment world- the "Paul is Dead" legend. The authors detail the history behind the rumor, and numerous figures from show business, as well as Beatles experts, share their own thoughts on the subject, as well as how the Beatles impacted their lives. From Strawberry Fields to Abbey Road: A Billy Shears Story features contributions from many celebrities and music industry insiders. Included are: Fred LaBour (generally credited with creating the "Paul is Dead" legend), Laurence Juber (member of the band Wings), Steve Boone (member of the band The Lovin' Spoonful), Bruce Spizer (author of many books on the Beatles, considered the expert on Beatlemania), Susan Olsen (Cindy on The Brady Bunch), actor/comedian Richard Belzer, Ivor Davis (British journalist who covered the Beatles 1964 American tour), Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland, Vera Ramone King (wife of Dee Dee Ramone), Leslie Cavendish (the Beatles' personal barber), Tony Peck (actor/screenwriter son of Gregory Peck), John Barbour (creator and co-host of the TV show Real People), Diane Renay (recording artist best known for the 1963 hit single Navy Blue, was the Beatles first choice to be their opening act), Richie Furay (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, co-founded Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills and Neil Young), Victoria Jackson (actress best known as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live), Mickey Leigh (musician, brother of Joey Ramone), Bob Cowsill (of the band The Cowsills), veteran actor Nick Mancuso (best known for starring in the TV Series Stingray), and Jon Provost (Timmy on the Lassie TV series), among many others. "I was as fascinated as the rest of the world with the 'Paul is Dead' rumors. I think he's still alive, but this is a book that's long overdue!" - Kathy Garver, star of the TV series Family Affair. "The Beatles changed the way we listen to music. Like Elvis, they were revolutionary. At first playful, they metamorphosed into writing thought provoking, dynamic music which shall be listened to, and appreciated, by all generations. My favorite is 'Elinor Rigby.' Haunting. A whole play and life story in one song. Coming from Norway, 'Norwegian Wood' ranks second on my list. Lyrical and romantic. And, of course, 'Let it Be,' which should be our universal anthem. To me, the Beatles' legacy is the universally heartfelt communality of their storytelling they gifted us. With their music ringing in my ears, I will never be 'Lost in Space!'"- Marta Kristen, star of the TV series Lost in Space. "We really enjoyed the multi-faceted approaches of this book and it was a pleasure to contribute our input to it. It's a joy-packed voyage back to a magical era that will probably never happen again in human history. Nowadays, things are very splintered into thousands of different, separate little niches. Everything is diverse- basically all over the place. The unique element about the whole Beatles phenomenon is that it was just so incredibly focused. The whole country knew that The Beatles were going to appear live on television Sunday night. Everybody knew it. Everybody watched it. Everybody talked about it the next day. Everybody was on the same page. It was just so unique. The book is unique also because it captures many of the wonders associated with that phenomenon and does so in ways that haven't been done before. "- Richard Belzer & David Wayne, best selling authors.

My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page is a funny, sexy, gossipy, celebrity-filled memoir with real-life, never-before-told stories. Set against the backdrop of NBC Burbank in the mid-70s, the Pages had VIP access to stars ranging from Johnny Carson to Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner to Andy Kaufman, Freddie Prinze to Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, John Travolta, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Donald Trump, Johnny Cash, Harry Chapin and iconic legends including Bob Hope, Betty White, Elvis Presley, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Alfred Hitchcock and many more. Oh, and then there's all the good sex! But, there are also stories of unwanted sexual advances made on the Pages, both men and women. The Page staff was like a show biz exclusive sorority/fraternity, and their friendships have continued for decades. The stories make this a good read for anyone hoping to enter the entertainment industry."A revealing and often delightful insider's look at the heyday of network television." - Kirkus ReviewsI think I'm safe in saying that at the age of 15, I was the youngest Page Boy ever hired at NBC in New York. My sister, actress Joann Dru, helped get my foot in the door for what turned out to be a life-changing job that started my career in the entertainment industry. Often when I was hosting The Hollywood Squares, I would see the Pages in the hallway and remember the lifelong friendships I made giving tours and ushering shows, friends including Match Game host Gene Rayburn. I think so highly of the NBC Page Program that I suggested it to my daughter, Jamie, who became a Page at NBC Burbank. Shelley's book brought back some great memories, and I read a few stories about what was happening around the studio I had never heard before.- Peter Marshall, TV Host/Boy SingerThe Hollywood SquaresI was working at NBC during this era. I left my job as a Page at another network to write questions for the game show Celebrity Sweepstakes because NBC was the place to be. Shelley and her Page colleagues reveal never-before-told stories about what took place behind the peacock curtain, bringing readers into the little-known secret society they affectionately call Pagedom. They worked with all the biggest stars in their unguarded moments, witnessing behavior that would not and should never be tolerated in the workplace. They are a show biz Band of Brothers and Sisters who have remarkably remained close friends all these decades. No wonder many of them said it was the best job they ever had.- Marc SummersTV Host, Producer, Star of Double Dare, UnwrappedI remember seeing Shelley in her little Page uniform while we were taping Wheel of Fortune. When you're starting a brand new show, you find yourself looking for faces that reflect kindness. I had two in the audience - my mother and Shelley Herman with her infectious smile. Our friendship has continued through many of life's challenges. Reading My Peacock Tale brought back fond memories of my time at NBC Burbank, and Shelley's spicy stories had me laughing and empathizing with her and what many women had to endure while building their careers. Just one question: Who's Jake?- Chaplain Susan Stafford, Ph.D.Original Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

From Ohio to Texas, from New Jersey to California . . . from small towns and big cities . . . from all walks of life we came-by railroad, by bus, by plane. Some of us "cherry picked" from our hometown dance studios; others, simply searching for more than our small towns could offer. Each of us filled with a burning desire to set foot on the New York stage. In 1936, Edna Ferber & George S. Kaufman immortalized the Rehearsal Club in their play Stage Door, later made into a Hollywood movie providing audiences with a rare glimpse into the private world of women who waited by the phone for that one call that might change their lives forever. Peek into the Club's fabled parlor at different points over the years and you might see Carol Burnett, Leigh Taylor Young, Dixie Carter, Teri Garr, Sandy Duncan, Blythe Danner, Kim Cattrall, or even James Dean-who used the Club as a hangout before he became a movie icon. What our "stars" have to say... "My closest friends today are the women I met at the Rehearsal Clubwho called me "The Captain of Room 20."-CONSTANCE McCASHIN, "Laura Avery," Knots Landing "The Rehearsal Club was a nurturing half-way house for nice girls! And boy, did I need it! I arrived in NYC fresh off-the-peach truck!"-CELIA WESTON, "Jolene Honeycutt," Alice "Well, there's one thing: they can't order me to stop dreaming."-"Cinderella," Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim "While playing 'Cinderella' (Into The Woods-Broadway, 2022), I've learned she is a teacher-how to transcend one's own self-doubts and find a path for belonging." -DIANE PHELAN, TRC 2013 Rising Star "The Rehearsal Club was a temple of talent-a wonderful idea and a great organization!" -BRIAN O'NEIL, Author, Acting As a Business: Strategies for Success, Fifth Edition "I hope there will someday be a place like the Rehearsal Club again!"-BETTY LYNN, "Thelma Lou," Andy Griffith Show

Soldier: From Script to Screen includes:An examination of the evolution of the western into a whole sub-genre of films and looks in detail behind the scenes of Soldier, one of the most obscure, overlooked, and underrated science fiction films.A discussion of Soldier's legacy and how it drew inspiration from George Steven's 1953 western, Shane.An Overview of the Career of Actor Kurt Russell.An exclusive Interview with the Oscar-nominated Screenwriter David Webb Peoples.An interview with the Oscar-nominated Production Designer David L. Snyder.Interviews with Oscar-Winning/Nominated Make-up Artists Steve LaPorte and Peter Montagna.Guest essays by John Hansen, Mark Stratton, and John Kenneth Muir.Afterword by Paul M. Sammon, the author of: Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner, Conan the Phenomenon, and The Making of Starship Troopers.And much more!"Soldier, like many great films-Citizen Kane, It's a Wonderful Life, Bonnie and Clyde-was dissed by the cognoscenti when it was first released. Danny Stewart saw it for what it was: an inspired blitzkrieg of special effects set against a dystopian nightmare, with cathartic possibilities. Featuring a career-defining performance by Kurt Russell that elevates the robotic-finally-into something human (if not super-human). Stewart puts it into the tradition of its classic forbears and makes a case for it being seen in their light. He places the part-Shane, part-Blade Runner, part-Terminator, part-Rocky, part-Unforgiven mongrel up where it belongs, in a book that never stints on research. With a plethora of interviews featuring almost everyone responsible for making it into the audio-visual smörgåsbord it turned out to be, he analyses it with the forensic skill of a surgeon, treasuring every inter-galactic frame. Buy this book!" - Aubrey Malone, author of Shane - Paramount's Classic Western

Cartoon voices of the golden age, 1930-70Volume Two of CARTOON VOICES is the massive reference companion to Volume One. This is the information for which animation enthusiasts have been waiting. Based on thirty two years of painstaking research in archives and libraries, this volume features an exhaustive listing of thousands of theatrical cartoons, containing never-before-published voice credits for hundreds of obscure acting talents who until now remained unidentified.The listings herein cover the Golden Age output and voice talent of the following major film studios: Warner Bros. (the immortal Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies), MGM (cartoons by giants like Hanna-Barbera and Tex Avery), Columbia (the often oddball Screen Gems cartoons), UPA (home of Mister Magoo), Universal (the Walter Lantz Cartunes), Walt Disney Productions (both shorts and feature-length films of the Golden Age supervised by Walt), and from New York & Miami, Paramount's releases of the great Max Fleischer cartoons.While various vintage cartoon voice mysteries are still to be solved, the one-of-a-kind information in this volume finally confirms hundreds of hitherto uncredited voice artists for the first time in decades.Keith Scott has spent over forty years as an internationally recognized cartoon voice actor and impressionist. He narrated two George of the Jungle movies, and was the voice of both Bullwinkle J. Moose and the Narrator in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. He is the author of The Moose That Roared and many articles on animation and Hollywood radio history.

Sets and Numbers for the Very Young This boy has two cars with which he hears,One nose that he blows.Two lips with which he sips.Two hands on which he sometimes stands. This girl is on her way to school.Her clothes are clean and neat.She has two hats upon her head.And one shoe on her feet. Ears, lips, hands, feet, fingers, hats, shoes-all come in sets. Many things come in sets. They may be sets of ten or two, one or three or a thousand. A number tells how many. With sets and numbers you learn about adding and taking away, about matching and comparing, about putting together and taking apart, about left and right, about before and after, about counting. Open this book and begin to see all that you can learn from sets and numbers. About the Authors IRVING ADLER, whose book The New Mathematics was the first on its subject for the adult general reader, wrote this book for very young children with his wife Ruth. The holder of a Ph.D. in pure mathematics from Columbia University, Irving Adler was an instructor in math at Columbia as well as at Bennington College and was formerly head of the mathematics department of a New York City public high school. His wife Ruth taught mathematics in public schools In the Greater New York area. Ruth Adler died in 1968, one year prior to the publication of this book by The John Day Company. Irving Adler had 87 titles to his name when he passed away in 2012, at almost 100 years of age. His books were published in 31 countries, in 19 different languages. About the Illustrator PEGGY ADLER is the daughter of Irving and Ruth Adler and author of BearManor's Peggy's Puzzles - Volume One (2023) and Pallenberg Wonder Bears - From The Beginning (2022). Previously, she authored the 2019, award winning pictorial history, Images of America CLINTON (Arcadia) and five books for New York City publishers (The John Day Company & Franklin Watts). Additionally, Ms Adler illustrated two dozen books and provided art for the Bronx Zoo; the Humane Society of the United States; Little, Brown & Company and many others. She also coordinated the 1969 World Premiere of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid for 20th Century Fox and in 1991, served as a consultant to the U.S. House of Representatives' October Surprise Task Force. She's a Marquis Who's Who Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement honoree; a 2001 recipient of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers' General Richard G. Stilwell Award; a former police commissioner; and currently chairs the Town of Clinton, Connecticut's Historic District Commission.

After a Close Encounter with aliens gives him a super suit, regular guy Ralph Hinkley reluctantly becomes...The Greatest American Hero! There's never been a book about the beloved cult classic series, until now! With The Greatest American Hero Companion, you will get: *A Foreword by The Hero himself, William Katt! *A Complete episode guide, exclusive photos & never-before-told stories! Believe it or not, you will discover: *How the attempted assassination of a U.S. President changed the Hero's name!*How Superman battled Ralph...in court!*How Jerry Seinfeld made the theme song more famous than the show!*How Stephen J. Cannell created the show to be 'Rockford Files with a superhero!'*Which Cobra Kai Bully made his acting debut here...as a nerd!*Which FRIENDS star was almost The Greatest American Heroine!*How Katt & stuntman Dennis Danger Madalone survived Flying & fighting Andre The Giant*How a nervous first time actress bluffed into a role posing as an Italian model! From Patrick Jankiewicz, the Saturn Award & Rondo nominated author of You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion and Buck Rogers In The 25th Century: A TV Companion comes The Greatest American Hero Companion!

After a Close Encounter with aliens gives him a super suit, regular guy Ralph Hinkley reluctantly becomes...The Greatest American Hero! There's never been a book about the beloved cult classic series, until now! With The Greatest American Hero Companion, you will get: *A Foreword by The Hero himself, William Katt! *A Complete episode guide, exclusive photos & never-before-told stories! Believe it or not, you will discover: *How the attempted assassination of a U.S. President changed the Hero's name!*How Superman battled Ralph...in court!*How Jerry Seinfeld made the theme song more famous than the show!*How Stephen J. Cannell created the show to be 'Rockford Files with a superhero!'*Which Cobra Kai Bully made his acting debut here...as a nerd!*Which FRIENDS star was almost The Greatest American Heroine!*How Katt & stuntman Dennis Danger Madalone survived Flying & fighting Andre The Giant*How a nervous first time actress bluffed into a role posing as an Italian model! From Patrick Jankiewicz, the Saturn Award & Rondo nominated author of You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion and Buck Rogers In The 25th Century: A TV Companion comes The Greatest American Hero Companion!

Arlene Francis was more than a charming panelist on the classic TV game show What's My Line? She cleared a path for women in television, and her decades-long career on radio, Broadway, TV and film is a testament to her talent and determination. All Three Channels, by Jennifer Bitman, is a comprehensive biography of her life as an actress, women's trailblazer, and television pioneer. Its pages reveal her as a capable and lovable icon of entertainment.¿