In 'Dark Knight,' The Often-Incompetent Jim Gordon Actually Knows What He's Doing Jul 13, 2008
Hamilton received a few minutes of screen time in the deliriously campy 1966 "Batman" film but the character wouldn't be seen on film again until Burton cast veteran actor Pat Hingle in the role of Commissioner Gordon in 1989's "Batman" film opposite Michael Keaton. As the sequels "Batman Returns," "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin" got progressively worse, we saw less and less of Pringle. (VHI.com -- Music 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)
Dignitaries Help Mandela Celebrate His 89th Birthday Jul 19, 2007
" former Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the chairman of the elders group, told Mandela. Mandela was imprisoned for nearly three decades for his fight against apartheid. Released in 1990, he led negotiations to end white rule. In South Africa's first fully democratic elections in 1994, he was elected president. McKellen Nervous To Be King Ian McKellen says playing the title character in William Shakespeare's "King Lear" is more nerve-racking than his recent Hollywood film roles. Singapore is the first... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Lawyer piloting stunt plane crashes, dies Mar 17, 2007
Veteran actor Pat Hingle, who celebrated his 57th year as a. A laptop in the pulpit can't replace a pastor, but it has become an indispensable preaching tool, says a producer who helps clergy get comfortable with technology. (The Morning Star)
A tale of two parks: While Hugh MacRae grows, Snows Cut erodes into the water Mar 17, 2007
It's a sad situation for us who use the land, but solutions are difficult and very expensive. We appreciate that they've let us use the park all these years, for free. (The Morning Star)
24 Hours: What's doing in Southeastern North Carolina Mar 15, 2007
ART ON EXHIBIT: 'Landscapes in Print' features the etchings and monotypes of Susan Baehmann. 9 a.m-5 p.m. at WHQR Gallery, 254 N. Front St. Details: 343-1640. (The Morning Star)
