Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Ted Cassidy portrayed Lurch on The Addams family
Ted Cassidy was a unique actor Ted Cassidy was born Theodore Crawford Cassidy on July 31, 1932, and was noted for his height of 6 ft 9 in. He had a deep base voice and capitalized on his height and speech by portraying a number of unusual characters in television series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He was the narrator for The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982) but was best known for his portrayal of Lurch on The Addams Family ( 1964-1966).
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Hal Williams is a classic television icon
Hal Williams: A multifaceted actor Fans of classic television shows and movies enjoy seeing favorite characters pop up on the screen. If you watched TV and film during the 1970s and 1980s you should be familiar with Hal Williams who had roles in several beloved and popular movies and sitcoms. He is a multifaceted actor who has portrayed many memorable yet diverse characters who continue to entertain us thanks to streaming and oldies networks.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Linsey Godfrey: Beyond Salem and LA
Linsey Godfrey was born July 25, 1988 and has a daughter Aleda Seren Adamson, who was born on June 12, 2014. The little girl's father is Robert Adamson who portrayed Noah Newman on The Young and the Restless. Godfrey is best known for two popular daytime roles on CBS and NBC.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Bob Saget: A cultural icon and why we loved him
Bob Saget will always be remembered as Danny Tanner Actor and C0median Bob Saget was found dead on Sunday, January 9 in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. His death comes a little over a week after Betty White left the world at age 99 and a few days after 91 year old Sidney Poitier died. For decades now, at the beginning of each New Year, there is always at least one unexpected death of a popular celebrity and in some cases, there will be two or three who die back to back.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital fans miss Duke Lavery
General Hospital: Fans miss Ian Buchanan Ian Buchanan is a beloved actor who portrayed Duke Lavery on General Hospital off and on from 1986 until May 2, 2015. This was his first major role after studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York and having private lessons with Marcia Haufrecht. Buchanan's character died after being shot by Carlos Rivera (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) from severe blood loss.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Marsha Hunt at 104 is the oldest living actress
Marsha Hunt: The oldest living Hollywood legend The recent death of Betty White has people talking about older Hollywood stars. Right now to my knowledge Marla Gibbs from The Jeffersons and 227 at 91 is the oldest living active actress. Bill Hayes at 96 is the oldest living active actor and both are currently in the cast of the NBC soap Days of Our Lives. There is an actress who trumps them by age and that is Marsha Hunt.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Saved by the Bell: The fate of Mikey Gonzalez
Sunday mornings beginning at 7:00 AM you can catch episodes of Saved By The Bell on MeTV until 9 AM. In the first season, there was a character named Mikey Gonzalez who was portrayed by Max Battimo. He was cute and witty with dark curly hair. At a glance, he might be mistaken for a young Mario Lopez who later played AC Slater in the series. When the show relaunched in season two with a California setting, Mikey was gone.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital fans say Phyllis is no Dear Abby
Phyllis Caulfield could become a stereotype General Hospital fans are expressing that they are becoming annoyed at the direction the show is taking in regard to Phyllis Caulfield ( Joyce Guy). Viewers are hoping the ABC soap does not make her a stereotype of always being the listening ear and or the voice of reason for others on the ABC soap but otherwise having no pertinent role.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless: Rainn and River Ware portray Dominic Chancellor
The Young and the Restless: Trouble is brewing Dominic Philip Newman-Abbott-Chancellor is now being portrayed by twin brothers (Rainn and River Ware). This child has been an enigma on The Young and the Restless for close to a year and it looks like he will remain front and center. His adoptive parents were married on New Year's Eve of 2020 and shortly after found out that neither of them were able to have a child of their own. Abby Chancellor (Melissa Ordway) had scar tissue from falling down the steps after Max Raburn tripped her with a cord.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
George Reeves: The tragic life and death of the original Superman
George Reeves, the reluctant man of steel George Reeves is considered the original Superman because he portrayed the man of steel in the television series Adventures of Superman that ran on ABC from 1952-1958. The episodes began in black and white and shifted to color in 1955. The actor was born George Keefer Brewer on January 5, 1914, and died under suspicious circumstances on June 16, 1959.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Curtis Baldwin: Catching up with Calvin Dobbs from 227
227 Calvin Dobbs Curtis Baldwin portrayed Calvin Dobbs who was the grandson of Pearl Shay (Helen Martin) on the television series 227. The sitcom ran on NBC from September 1985- May 1990 and was about the daily lives of a group of people living in a Chicago apartment complex. The star of the show was Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, who had gained fame as Florence the maid on The Jeffersons. Mary's husband Lester (Hal Williams), their daughter Brenda (Regina King), landlady Rose Halloway (Alaina Reed Hall), and neighbor Sandra Clark (Jackée Harry) were also regulars.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Sidney Poitier Syndrome AKA They call me Mr. Tibbs
Sidney Poitier: A History maker Oscar-winner Sidney Poitier has passed away at age 94. As of this writing, the date of his death and the cause of his demise have not been revealed. Poitier is known for his long career and being the first African American to win the Academy Award for a leading role in 1963's Lillies of the Field. He has been referred to as America's first black movie star and his every move will now be recalled by the press and examined on the Internet.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
