Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Lobby... Aug 17, 2008
James Whitmore and James Arness hunt down giant ants in this cult sci-fi film. A complete set of eight lobby cards sold for $537. (Suite101.com)
More Sci-Fi Movies From the1950s Aug 4, 2008
Cast: James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon, James Arness. Source Material: From an original story idea by George Yates. (Suite101.com)
Katie Holmes to Debut on Broadway May 23, 2008
All My Sons was turned into a 1948 film, starring Edward G. Robinson, Burt Lancaster and Mady Christians, and a 1986 made-for-TV film, starring James Whitmore, Aidan Quinn, Michael Learned and Joan Allen. Simon McBurney, artistic director of the British theater company Complicite, will direct the revival. (eFluxMedia)
Mariah's Movie Magic Apr 8, 2008
And then there are the youngsters: 86 years young includes Barbara Hale of Perry Mason fame, Jane Russell, Esther Williams, Monty Hall, Cyd Charisse (still married to the aforementioned Tony Martin), James Whitmore, Phyllis Thaxter, Deana Durbin, Betty White, Dick Martin, Kathryn Grayson, Steven Hill (the original Law & Order DA), Carl Reiner, Gale Storm ( My Little Margie) and Patrick MacNee (of The Avengers ). Finally, celebrating their 85th birthdays: Jack Klugman, Bea Arthur, her TV husband... (Fox News)
TV Series: The Invaders (1967-68) Mar 28, 2008
Heading the all-star roster were Roddy McDowall, Suzanne Pleshette, Jack Lord, James Whitmore, Ed Begley, Peter Graves, Burgess Meredith, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Hackman, Wayne Rogers, Dawn Wells, Pat Hingle, Sally Kellerman, Fritz Weaver, Carol Lynley, Karen Black, Louis Gossett Jr., Will Geer, Barry Williams and Lynn Loring (wife of Roy Thinnes). Also appearing in The Invaders were the stars of two classic science fiction films: Michael Rennie (The Day the Earth Stood Still, 1951) and Kevin... (Suite101.com)
TV Series: Black Sheep Squadron Mar 24, 2008
With James Whitmore Jr., Dirk Blocker, W.K. Stratton, John Larroquette, Jeff MacKay, Larry Manetti, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, et al. in uniformed support, Black Sheep Squadron produced 37 episodes during its turbulent two-year run over the wild skies of prime time television ... Joining Conrad in the cast were James Whitmore Jr. (Captain James Gutterman), Dirk Blocker (Lt. (Suite101.com)
Rep revives Shaw's racy 'Mrs. Warren' Jan 25, 2008
"Bringing period plays to life looms large on Kaikkonen's resume. His revival of "The Madras House" by Shaw contemporary Harley Granville-Barker was a hit last season at New York's Mint Theatre. He also notably directed theater legends James Whitmore at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and Theodore Bikel at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Florida. When not directing, Kaikkonen serves as the artistic director of the Peterborough Players, a 75-year-old summer theater in New Hampshire."I love... (Columbia Flier, MD)
Local celebration to feature ‘Will Rogers’ Nov 20, 2007
Other than James Whitmore, McFall was the first person to perform Will Rogers USA. Drawing from the archives of the Will Rogers Memorial at Claremore, McFall wrote his own show in 1989. A native of Kentucky, former basketball coach and professional actor since 1966, McFall has performed largely on stage but appeared in motion pictures and was guest artist in such television shows as All in the Family, Benson, and Archie Bunker s Place. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story Nov 13, 2007
Other than James Whitmore, McFall was the first person to perform Will Rogers USA. Drawing from the archives of the Will Rogers Memorial at Claremore, McFall wrote his own Witty World of Will Rogers in 1989. A native of Kentucky, former basketball coach and professional actor since 1966, McFall has performed largely on stage but appeared in motion pictures and was guest artist in such television shows as All in the Family, Benson, and Archie Bunker s Place. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Obama, Edwards reassure donors Oct 22, 2007
Some 250 guests -- including Jamie Lee Curtis, James Whitmore and David Kissinger -- gathered around the backyard pool of their bluffside estate, as Obama mapped out a campaign strategy built on strong showings in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. He also dismissed concerns among donors that his campaign was not doing better in the polls. (Variety)
Michael Caine swaps roles in 'Sleuth' remake Oct 11, 2007
The other: 1975's Give 'em Hell, Harry with James Whitmore as Harry S. Truman. Sleuth also was up for direction and music. (USA Today)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 19 - 25 & July 26 - August 1 Jul 20, 2007
Friday, July 27 (All times are ET/PT) -- A Fistful of Dollars at 8 p.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, John Wells) -- For A Few Dollars More at 9:45 p.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte) Saturday, July 28 -- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 12 a.m. -- (Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef) -- My Name Is Nobody at 3:05 a.m. -- (Henry Fonda, Terence Hill, Jean Martin) -- Guns of the Magnificent Seven at 5:05 a.m. -- (George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham)... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hilton revolving door: Out of jail, into court Jun 8, 2007
And Whitmore (son of actor James Whitmore) said Hilton's sentence was in keeping with similar female offenders who are typically released after serving 10% of their sentences. "That takes you to 2.3 days," Whitmore said. (USA Today -- Life)
Paris' Last Nights Out Jun 4, 2007
This is not an e-ticket ride to Disneyland," said Whitmore, son of actor James Whitmore. "She will be treated, as much as possible, as any other inmate. " Paris was sentenced to 45 days for violating probation on her DUI rap. She'll do no more than 23 days and, with good behavior, could be out in a week. --> > > > ||||||||||| NEW YORK POST is a registered trademark of NYP Holdings, Inc. NYPOST.COM, NYPOSTONLINE.COM, and NEWYORKPOST.COM are trademarks of NYP Holdings, Inc. Copyright 2007NYP... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) May 30, 2007
Also dressed for battle were James Arness, Alan Hale Jr., Victor Mature, Telly Savalas, Arthur Godfrey, Tyrone Power, Ed McMahon, Lee Marvin, Don Adams, Sterling Hayden, John Russell, James Whitmore, Rod Serling, Jack Warden, Ted Knight, Burt Lancaster, George Kennedy, Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cameron Mitchell, Kevin McCarthy, Martin Balsam, Jackie Coogan, Dale Robertson, George Reeves, Russell Johnson, Robert Preston, George Gobel, Gene Raymond, Karl Malden, Red Buttons, Robert Taylor,... (Washington Times, DC)
Edward Kolpin Sr., 97; L.A.'s oldest tobacco dealer Apr 11, 2007
Actor James Whitmore told The Times on Monday that Kolpin was "an artist who fashioned absolutely wonderful pipes for me out of briar. And he was a great guy who was constantly serving others.". Edward August Kolpin was born March 9, 1910, in Kenosha, Wis. (Los Angeles Times)
Bettye Ackerman, 82; 'Ben Casey' star, Sam Jaffe's widow Nov 20, 2006
Ackerman, who made her film debut in the 1959 drama "Face of Fire" with Cameron Mitchell and James Whitmore, made numerous guest appearances on TV series, including "Perry Mason," "Police Story," "The Waltons" and "St. Elsewhere.". She also was the original Constance MacKenzie on the daytime soap "Return to Peyton Place," which ran from 1972 to 1974. (Los Angeles Times)
The daily dish ... Oct 1, 2006
Buffalo News - The daily dish. Sunday, October 1, 2006. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Peterborough Players add theatrical excellence Sep 14, 2006
It means striking a set and mounting a new production within 48 hours every few weeks," says marketing director Jon L. Egging , one of the people who pitches in.But the Players haven't sustained a faithful following merely with quantity; through generations of creative direction, they have managed to attract talented performers, both unknown and known. James Whitmore, Jean Stapleton, William Hurt, Richard Cox, Robert Morse, and Jack Weston began their careers here. Mary Beth Hurt, Susan... (Boston Globe)
Spotty play for 'U.S.A.' (Jayne Blanchard) Jun 30, 2006
In 1959, Mr. Dos Passos collaborated with playwright and adaptor Paul Shyre, who later went on to write the Will Rogers one-man show for James Whitmore. Rather than employ a cast of thousands, Mr. Shyre settled on a cast of six to capture both Mr. Dos Passos' unconventional writing style and the clashing, layered portraits of Americans from 1900 to 1929. (Washington Times)
Complete list of summer events May 21, 2006
"Peterborough Players 55 Hadley Road, off Middle Hancock Road, Peterborough. 603-924-7585. Tues-Sat 8 p.m. Sun 4 p.m. St. $38.6/21-7/9: ''Tuesdays With Morrie" with James Whitmore, James Whitmore Jr.. 7/12-7/23: ''The Gin Game. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Gary Gray, 69; Child Actor Appeared in Westerns, TV Series Apr 17, 2006
Among Gray's other credits: "The Great Lover," starring Bob Hope; "The Girl From Jones Beach," starring Ronald Reagan and Virginia Mayo; and "The Next Voice You Hear," in which he played the son of Nancy Davis and James Whitmore. He also played young David Latham in the "Latham family" B-movie comedy series, including "Leave It to Henry" and "Father's Wild Game.". (Los Angeles Times)
Fun with Dick and Jane steals on to DVD Apr 11, 2006
The DVD has six deleted or extended sequences, including a long, slapstick-filled segment of Carreys smackdown with an elderly security guard (James Whitmore). Director Dean Parisot and screenwriters Judd Apatow and Nicholas Stoller also provide commentary. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Tab Hunter would happily forget fame Mar 24, 2006
The result: He is truly proud of only a handful of his 50 movies, notably Battle Cry, based on a Leon Uris novel starring Van Heflin, Aldo Ray, James Whitmore and Dorothy Malone; and Damn Yankees, the musical starring Gwen Verdon that was nominated for an Oscar. Along the way, Hunter appeared with some of Hollywood's biggest names John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Sophia Loren, Natalie Wood, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Newman, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Robert Mitchum and Geraldine Page. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Corpse Bride rises on DVD Jan 31, 2006
Last years other stop-motion tale, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, hits home video Feb. 7; meantime, the 1985 Claymation stop-motion cartoon The Adventures of Mark Twain, with James Whitmore providing the voice of the rascally author, makes its DVD debut. DVD, $14. (MSNBC -- Movies)
