Weldon School Board pays tribute to staff members Jun 21, 2009
The board recognized retiring staff members Sharon Peele, a two year employee of the school system; Harvey Perry, a 14 year employee; Nancy Wilkins, a 22 year employee; Louise Williams and Shirley Gary, who put in 25 and 31 years respectively as food service workers; and Shirley Jones, who spent 31 years teaching math at Weldon High School. Each retiree was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Weldon City Schools Superintendent Elie Bracy. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
America loses a decorated diplomat Jun 3, 2009
Pamela Brement was actually born and raised in the Philippines, but spent summer vacations here as a bona fide wrangler on the ranch, picking up work as an extra, stunt girl, and sometimes stand-in for Shirley Jones on the movie set of Oklahoma when it was being filmed in the San Raphael site near Patagonia in the 50s. A published fiction and non-fiction writer and playwright, she spent two years in Vietnam and Laos in the 60s covering combat areas as a journalist for Time magazine. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Gaga' for Girly Men May 26, 2009
After bidding $6100 in an Auction Cause-driven initiative to raise funds in support of Shakespeare Festival/LA s programs, one lucky man had the opportunity to act alongside Hollywood greats Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, Christina Applegate, Peter Graves, Arte Johnson, Shirley Jones, Kelsey Grammer, and Eugene Levy during a play rehearsal at the Geffen Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night. The surprise musical guest for the evening was (a very stunning-looking) Alanis Morissette -- and... (Fox News)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 22, 2009
The Partridges featured Shirley Jones as mom, David Cassidy, her real-life stepson as Keith Partridge, and, yet again, "musical supervisor Don Kirshner." Like the Monkees, they scored an instant No. 1 hit with "I Think I Love You" from the show's first episode, in which a young boy (played by Danny Bonaduce) follows a record executive into a men's room and comes out with a record deal. That never happens in real life. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
July 6: Shirley Jones in Concert. Tickets: $45-$75. (Boston Globe)
The other side of Mrs. Partridge May 15, 2009
HOLLYWOOD - Shirley Jones does wholesome as well as anybody in the business (with the possible exception of Doris Day). She played the loving mom Shirley Partridge in the 1970-'74 musical sitcom "The Partridge Family" and the lovable girl next door in such movie musicals as "Oklahoma!" and "Carousel.". (Boston Globe)
A tale of two talents Apr 16, 2009
Barney worked with Shirley Jones, was the understudy for Susan Eagan, sang a solo for Hugh Panaro, and played opposite Kevin Oderkirk as Liesl in The Sound of Music. They were all Broadway stars except me, Barney says with awe. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
'Dear Lord': Celebrities reveal favorite prayers Mar 29, 2009
Actress Shirley Jones prays, "Thank you, Lord, for holding my hand every step of the way.". Singer Trini Lopez prays from the Catholic Mass: "Dear Lord, grant us peace in our day. Please protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our savior.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cassidy still going strong Mar 20, 2009
" Might Mrs. Partridge, aka Shirley Jones -- David's stepmom, and mother of Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan -- make a cameo on the show? "Yes, I would think," said Cassidy. Cassidy said the show will hit the air this summer and he smells a hit. "I'm really as excited about this as I have been about anything since 'Blood Brothers,'" he said. "When you've done a lot of work, you know if it's there or not and it is there in spades. " Cassidy recently completed a UK tour, where he remains popular. His 2001... (Erie Times-News, PA)
"Singing Family" Celeb Judges Introduced Feb 25, 2009
"Well, I had the pleasure when I was about 19 of working with my stepmother, who was from a totally different genre where I was - Shirley Jones. Correct, Academy Award winner," Cassidy said. "And being on television, I was the only guy that was actually singing and playing. As you probably remember, or those of you who don't, it was a while ago. I had been playing in rock 'n roll bands and garage bands and stuff, but I was an actor and got cast as an actor. So, she was incredibly supportive. She... (CBS News -- Early Show)
James Whitmore dies at 87 Feb 8, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in Oklahoma, said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Arizona, and recalled being impressed by her good-humored and highly disciplined colleague. "He told me, 'If you're going to be in this business, you better learn your craft,'" Jones recalled. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Actor James Whitmore dies of lung cancer Feb 8, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in Oklahoma, said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Ariz. and recalled being impressed by her good-humored and highly disciplined colleague. (MSNBC -- Movies)
DVDs: Madagascar 2, Secret Life of Bees Feb 7, 2009
The Partridge Family: The Fourth and Final Season Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey and the rest of the family that sings together wrap up a four-year tour with a three-disc set packing the last 22 episodes of the 1970s comedy. DVD set, $29. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Versatile Actor James Whitmore Dies Feb 7, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in "Oklahoma," said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Ariz ... Shirley Jones Another of his rare starring roles was "The Next Voice You Hear" (1950), in which a family hears the voice of God via the radio. (CBS News)
North Iowa Choral Society will perform Sunday in Forest City Mar 29, 2008
Since its inception in 1994, the North Iowa Choral Society has performed extensively, including appearances at the Iowa Choral Director Association Conventions and with Shirley Jones in 2002 as part of the Shirley Jones Christmas Show. The group was well-received when they performed as part of Waldorf s 2005-06 Community Artist Series. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hollywood actor Richard Widmark, who burst to fame in 'Kiss of Death,' dies at 93 Mar 28, 2008
"When he was off the screen, he was just a down-to-earth guy and fun," actress Shirley Jones, who appeared with Widmark in "Two Rode Together," said in a phone interview from Los Angeles. "But I admired him as an actor as well. He had that passion.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
"Kiss of Death" killer Richard Widmark dies at 93 Mar 27, 2008
Actress Shirley Jones, who co-starred with Widmark in "Two Rode Together" and became a good friend, said she was devastated about Widmark's death. "He was a down-to-earth guy, and I respected him for that," Jones said in a phone interview from Los Angeles. (Xinhuanet, China)
Soaps Become Latest Strike Battleground Jan 23, 2008
Despite that, Shirley Jones recently joined the cast of Days of Our Lives and will appear in episodes beginning Jan. 31. And Mario Van Peebles has joined the cast of All My Children and will first appear in a Jan. 29 episode. (MediaWeek.com)
Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall to Receive Pittsburgh CLO's 10th Richard Rodgers Award Jan 22, 2008
Past recipients include Mary Martin, Dame Julie Andrews, Harold Prince, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gwen Verdon, Bernadette Peters and Shirley Jones. Kathleen Marshall and Rob Marshall's remarkable careers as award-winning directors and choreographers make them ideal choices to join this illustrious group of recipients. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CLO award to honor Rob, Kathleen Marshall Jan 22, 2008
Richard Rodgers Award to honor hometown siblings Rob and Kathleen Marshall. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
1957: Boone spends time in 'Love' Jan 18, 2008
Shirley Jones and Pat Boone in 'April Love,' which Boone wrapped before finishing college. . (Variety)
World music is more than kid stuff Jan 17, 2008
She has performed on film soundtracks for Disney and MGM, and toured for years as part of Randy Sparks' Back Porch Majority, singing backup vocals for Shirley Jones and Burl Ives. She has won four Parents' Choice Awards and two American Library Notables awards. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
When it comes to timeouts being called late in an NFL game, its time for the officials to do them right Oct 13, 2007
With Shirley Jones around, what are you so afraid of ... Neither does the fact that I once thought that the Partridge Family could really rock, especially with Shirley Jones on tambourine. (Boston Globe)
Cooler weather aids crews in wildfires Sep 18, 2007
Actress Shirley Jones and her husband, producer Marty Ingels, evacuated their 17-acre hilltop estate in the town of Fawnskin. Jones said flames could be seen just a few hundred yards from their property. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Resident: 'This is absolutely miserable' Sep 5, 2007
Down the street, Shirley Jones, 72, enlisted a friend who owns a restaurant to take some of her perishables to his walk-in freezer. Her grandson, Aaron Arceneau, 18, spent part of the day Tuesday sitting in his car with its air-conditioner running to cool off. (Los Angeles Times)
Roy Gerber, talent agent, 82 Aug 25, 2007
While at MCA, Gerber and associate Jim Murray headed up the Las Vegas office, booking The Rat Pack and Betty Grable, while Gerber repped Lewis, Edie Adams, Victor Borge, Diahann Carroll and Shirley Jones. After MCA left the agency business in 1962, Gerber and Weiss joined General Artists Corporation where they represented The Beatles, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Mamas and the Papas, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Phyllis Diller, Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme. (Variety)
Roy Gerber, 82; talent agent was model for 'Odd Couple' character Aug 25, 2007
As head of Roy Gerber and Associates from 1978 to 2002, Gerber managed a string of entertainers that included Diahann Carroll, Vic Damone, George Gobel, Shirley Jones, Jack Jones, Sid Caesar and Arsenio Hall, among others. Gerber, who launched his career as a theatrical agent in Manhattan after World War II -- he later recalled driving snake charmers and exotic dancers to jobs around New York -- teamed up with Norman Weiss to form their own agency in the late 1940s. (Los Angeles Times)
Wings of Faith Aug 12, 2007
She says, "If the Holy Spirit wants to move, the pastor lets it move."When East gives a sermon based on the importance of being under the protection of Jesus' blood, congregants also clap their hands and say, "Bring it, pastor!"Congregant Shirley Jones says the prayers, music and sermon hit home. She says, "When I come here, I feel like a homing pigeon."Here are other notes from the visit:Where does the church get its name. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Fawnskin feud over Fawn Park rages on Aug 2, 2007
Fawn Park is the result of what Marty Ingles and Shirley Jones thought was good will. The Hollywood comedian and actress have a home in Fawnskin. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Shirley Jones Jun 17, 2007
Role in Pittsburgh CLO's 'Oklahoma. brings singer-actress to hometown stage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
City Funds Help With Summer Relief for Seniors in Need Jun 6, 2007
Relief from the heat came to Shirley Jones on Tuesday morning. After ten days without a swamp cooler, she received one, free of charge. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Ex-'Daily Show' correspondent gets buzz in 'Bee' May 26, 2007
was Alfred Drake)," he said. "And I felt guilty, because I like Shirley Jones. Who doesn't. (CNN)
Explore: 5-0h! May 24, 2007
Rita Moreno And Shirley Jones On Life After 50 ... (CBS) The March issue of the AARP magazine profiles seven of Hollywood's most glamorous Oscar-winning actresses, and two of them, Rita Moreno and Shirley Jones, tell co-anchor Hannah Storm about what it is like to be over 50. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Lexington musician, singer accompanies famous singers May 18, 2007
The owners were known as the Lopez brothers, and Frank dropped by almost every night to have dinner with them. At that time I could speak very little English, so Frank would speak Spanish and Italian to me. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Mo Rocca improvises May 16, 2007
Because while I like Gordon MacRae, I prefer John Raitt (even though the original star of "Oklahoma!" was Alfred Drake)," he said. "And I felt guilty, because I like Shirley Jones. Who doesn't. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Today in History March 31 Mar 31, 2007
Actress Shirley Jones is 73. Country singer-songwriter John D. Loudermilk is 73. (MSNBC -- Race)
97-Year-Old's New Career: Acting Mar 30, 2007
Rita Moreno And Shirley Jones On Life After 50. (Page 1 of 2)SANTA MONICA, Calif. (CBS News)
Forum sports new venue, energy Mar 30, 2007
Shirley Jones from the South Central Pennsylvania Sickle Cell Council, who attended the Framework for Effective Conversations session presented by Janelle Curtis-Beaman of The Communication Gym, said of the session: I learned some effective communication tips. It was very good, Jones said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
DRF: For You Reppo will hit the road Mar 21, 2007
"For You Reppo, who earned a career-high 90 Beyer Speed Figure finishing second in an entry-level allowance race on March 3, worked a bullet half-mile in 47.40 seconds here on Sunday.Pitts also said that Leah's Secret came out of her fourth-place finish in Saturday's Grade 2 Shirley Jones Handicap in good order."Mark [Guidry] said she's just not the same horse over this track as she is in Kentucky or Maryland," Pitts said. "He said she just wasn't getting hold of it like the others. She has been... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A.R.Gurney's Love Letters Feb 24, 2007
Since then, Love Letters couples include Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards, Kathleen Turner and John Rubenstein, Nancy Marchand and Fritz Weber, Barbara Eden and Hal Linden, Shirley Jones and Marty Engels, Martha Henry and Rod Beattie. That's just a few. (Suite101.com)
Janet Blair dies Feb 21, 2007
Janet Blair (third from the left) is seen here with, (l-r) Julie Andrews, Edith Adams and Shirley Jones during a rehearsal for a revue of American Theatre Wing's performance in New York on Jan. 27, 1957. About USA TODAY.com: | | | | | | News Your Way: | | Partners. (USA Today -- Life)
Libertas, Grace honor films, performances that 'celebrate what's best about America' Feb 10, 2007
Shirley Jones for "Hidden Places". Dougray Scott for "The Ten Commandments". (WorldNetDaily)
There's nothing like real chemistry Feb 8, 2007
Performances at theaters across the country have included such celebrity pairings as John Saxon and Debbie Reynolds, Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers, John Rubinstein and Kathleen Turner, Hal Linden and Barbara Eden, Marty Ingels and Shirley Jones, Jeffrey Hayden and Eva Marie Saint, and Charlton Heston and Lydia Clarke Heston. Jean Smart and her husband, Richard Gilliland, perform at the Visalia Fox Theater stage Saturday and Sunday to offer their take on this uniquely staged production. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
SAG Awards: Winners Jan 29, 2007
Shirley Jones - Hidden Places. Cloris Leachman - Mrs Harris. (Sky News)
Julie Andrews Honored at SAG Awards Jan 29, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shirley Jones didn't toil in a commercial or tiny part to earn her Screen Actors Guild card. She became a union member with her first role starring in the 1953 musical "Oklahoma!" Jones later earned an Oscar for "Elmer Gantry" and starred in "The Music Man" with a young Ron Howard. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
'Cabin' its own reward (Gary Arnold) Jan 25, 2007
So did Shirley Jones and Cher. Yul Brynner, Rex Harrison and Barbra Streisand recreated Broadway triumphs, Miss Streisand as musical comedy star Fannie Brice. (Washington Times, DC)
What a song and dance Jan 20, 2007
In glorious Technicolor there was Deborah Kerr in The King And I, getting shirty in the face of ineptitude; there was Shirley Jones, carrying herself uncomplainingly through Carousel; there was an endless parade of tap-dancing women who could out-dance the tap-dancing men. I can't remember the first musical I saw. (Guardian Unlimited)
Very different movies, same SAG nods Jan 8, 2007
In the television movie category for actresses, Mirren was joined by Annette Benning ("Mrs. Harris"), Greta Scacci ("Broken Trail") and two veteran actresses who also happen to be Academy Award winners: Cloris Leachman ("Mrs. Harris") and Shirley Jones ("Hidden Places"). While Leachman last received a SAG nod just two years ago, the nomination was especially gratifying for Jones, an Oscar winner for "Elmer Gantry" more than 40 years ago, who has had trouble breaking free from her wholesome... (Whittier Daily News)
ART's Woodruff: Challenges remain Jan 7, 2007
"The challenge between attracting audience, maintaining artistic integrity, and meeting a bottom line. It's not the North Shore Music Theatre. You can't just do ' The Music Man ' with Shirley Jones in the round. I think it's a very tough row to hoe.". Yesterday, Woodruff blended wry humor with an obvious passion for the theater. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Bindi wows zoo crowds Jan 6, 2007
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SAG nominees unveiled Jan 5, 2007
Vying with Mirren for female actor in a TV movie or miniseries are Annette Bening and Cloris Leachman, both for "Mrs. Harris," Shirley Jones for "Hidden Places," and Greta Scacchi in "Broken Trail.". Nominated for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series are "24," "Boston Legal," "Deadwood," "Grey's Anatomy," and "The Sopranos.". (Newsday -- Entertainment)
'Babel,' 'Dreamgirls' 'Sunshine' Top SAG Noms Jan 5, 2007
Mirren is the only actor to score individual nods in both the film and television categories, earning a best female actor in a television movie or miniseries nomination for "Elizabeth I." Also up in the category are Annette Bening for "Mrs. Harris," Shirley Jones for "Hidden Places," Cloris Leachman for "Tarnower's Sister" and Greta Scacchi for "Broken Trail.". Competing for the best male actor in a miniseries or a television movie award are Thomas Haden Church for "Broken Trail," Robert Duvall... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Homegrown actor gets SAG award nomination Jan 5, 2007
Annette Bening, Mrs. Harris ; Shirley Jones, Hidden Places ; Cloris Leachman, Mrs. Harris ; Helen Mirren, Elizabeth I ; Greta Scacchi, Broken Trail. Actor in a drama series. (KHOU.com, TX)
Mirren, DiCaprio earn SAG nods Jan 5, 2007
Harris," Shirley Jones for "Hidden Places," and Greta Scacchi in "Broken Trail. " Nominated for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series are "24," "Boston Legal," "Deadwood," "Grey's Anatomy," and "The Sopranos. (Newsday -- New York City)
Nominees for Screen Actors Guild Awards Jan 4, 2007
Actress in a movie or miniseries: Annette Bening, "Mrs. Harris"; Shirley Jones, "Hidden Places"; Cloris Leachman, "Mrs. Harris"; Helen Mirren, "Elizabeth I"; Greta Scacchi, "Broken Trail.". Actor in a drama series: James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos"; Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"; Hugh Laurie, "House"; James Spader, "Boston Legal"; Kiefer Sutherland, "24.". (Shoals TimesDaily)
