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Maurice Evans' spectacular character on ‘Bewitched’
Maurice Evans was an English actor who was born in Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom. He was best known for portraying Samantha's father, Maurice on the television series Bewitched. He was an urbane thespian, and the only warlock in the House of Lords. Most of the time Maurice made dramatic and exaggerated, entrances and exits by quoting Shakespearean verse. He was the estranged husband of Samantha’s mother Endora and the two had a unique yet humorous dynamic between them. There were threats of divorce but it never took place.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Prince Phillip the Duke of Edenburgh
Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh has died at age 99. There were plans underway for his 100th birthday but he did not make it. Let's take a look at his life through just a few of the photos that were taken of him over the decades. Phillip and Elizabeth were distant cousins who met when they were very young and married in 1947. Phillip was the longest serving member of the Royal family until he stepped down from his official duties in 2017.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
"Who dey breathe?🙆♂️" - Nigerians react to clip from Erica's first movie after the house.
Do you know how hard it is to get unto the Big Brother Naija show? It is a show that is watched by millions of people around Nigeria and the world, and It currently also holds the highest amount of money anybody can possibly win through a competition reality show in Nigeria. It is a game changer.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Billie Burke Glinda the Good Witch actress had an unusual voice during The Wizard of Oz.
If the name Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke does not ring a bell, perhaps the name Billie Burke will. She was an actress born on August 7, 1884 and died on May 14, 1970. Her father’s name was William Billy Ethelbert Burke and her mother was Blanche Beaty Burke. There is no record of why she put Appleton in her name. Billy Burke was Blanche’s second husband so perhaps Applebee was her maiden name. “ Bille” was famous in silent and sound films as well as radio and Broadway. She was married only once to Florenz Zigfield Jr.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Actor-Writer-Director Linda Grasso Portrays Memorable Character on Web Series with 170 Million Views
Grasso has reasons to flash a bemusing Mona Lisa-like smile As more entertainment productions start up again, coming out the Pandemic lockdown, actor-writer-director Linda Grasso is already geared up for a return. Australian-born Grasso, who most recently appeared in the Khloe Kardashian-produced true crime series Twisted Love, is now enthusiastically ensconced in Hollywood. She used the lockdown to hone her performing skills: “My strengths are in my comedic ability. I’ve been told by peers that there is an unpredictability in my timing, which they call a rare quality in comedy. But, I wanted to enhance my skills. So, I spent most of my pandemic time doing self-tape and zoom auditions. I continue to polish my acting skills with online classes and learned techniques to do a more professional self-tape audition. All to add to my acting chops, both comedy and drama.”
By ashley collie5 years ago in Geeks
3 Big Brother Naija Housemates Disowned By Their Parents
Big Brother Naija is one of the most popular and prolific television shows in Nigeria and Africa. With a cash prize of millions of naira each year as well as other prizes including cars and even apartments, it is no surprise why every year, hundreds and thousands of people turn up at the audition centers to fight for entry into the house.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Aunt Clara from ‘Bewitched’ the life of Marion Lorne
I am enjoying many of my favorite television programs from the 60s and 70’s on streaming services and retro television networks. I recently watched quite a few back to back episodes of Bewitched where the talented Marion Lorne MacDougall was featured as Aunt Clara. Professionally she was known as Marion Lorne and as Aunt Clara was bumbling and fumbling and as a witch. Clara's spells almost always went wrong and she once caused a power outage in 12 Eastern states. She also conjured up the real Ben Franklin and created an actual spotted elephant for her great niece Tabitha when what she was trying to reproduce was a toy stuffed pakaderm.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Drag Race's Brita Filter Gets the Party Started
Brita Filter from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 isn't waiting for dancefloors to re-open. She's throwing her own club event - virtually! Her Unfiltered digital dance party returns Friday for another night of sickening beats, go-go dancers and live drag performances. Joining in the fun will be Utica, from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 and this week's theme - because every good party needs a theme - is “Red For Filth.”
By Ben Nelson5 years ago in Geeks
Most Popular 'Star Wars' Actors Ranked By Instagram Followers
8. Ming-Na Wen (1m) One of the few people to complete the Disney Trifecta (animation, Marvel, and Star Wars), Ming-Na Wen is no stranger to the spotlight. As the voice behind 1998's Mulan, many Star Wars fans were thrilled to have her show up in The Mandalorian. Wen's character, Fennec Shand, then followed in the footsteps of Darth Maul and Boba Fett and was resurrected from a seemingly fatal injury, to the near universal joy of fans. Long loved by fans of the Marvel show Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Wen has embraced her role in nerd culture and will be reprising her role of Shand in the highly anticipated The Bad Batch series. Fitness and diet tips are also two very common things to see on her Insta, undoubtedly contributing to her youthful good looks and sunny demeanor.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Eric Braeden retirement rumors gain steam
For those who did not get the first, second, or third memos let me state for the record. Neither Eric Braden nor Victor Newman plan on retiring. The soap veteran of 41 years has stated in person as well as in his memoir, "I'll Be Damned" that if you retire you die. For whatever reason fans of The Young and the Restless keep pushing the rumor that the end is near for Victor Newman and his portrayer. Only one week ago Braeden reiterated his position to Soap O0pera Digest and it was repeated in People.com.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
