What I hear in Georgia Senate race Oct 30, 2008
By the way, Jim Martin looks like Walter Brennan in those silly glasses and goofy hair ... I don t resemble Walter Brennan in the least. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Maybe you won’t, but I’m going to miss Mr. Blackwell’s lists Oct 25, 2008
I'm probably about as stylish as Walter Brennan in Hawks' 'Rio Bravo. " Wouldnt it be fun... wrote on Oct 24, 2008 11:08 AM:" If the people posting on Jimmys blog came out with lists as it relates to the colorful cast of characters that post here. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
O'Brien's beat blog Sep 11, 2008
And he really hopes that when they finally get around to filming The Bobby Cox Story that Walter Brennan will play the lead role. And maybe Richard Crenna will play Bobby s favorite player, Jeff Francoeur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Encore Westerns Presents World Television Premiere of Remastered Academy Award(R)-Winning Masterpiece How the West Was Won Aug 13, 2008
The film features a "who's who" of Hollywood legends including John Wayne, Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Gregory Peck, Richard Widmark, Debbie Reynolds, Eli Wallach, Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, Walter Brennan, and is narrated by Spencer Tracy. An Oscar winner for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay, Best Film Editing and Best Sound, How the West Was Won was one of only two features made using the three-strip Cinerama widescreen process. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AFI Names Top Ten Western Films of ... Jul 28, 2008
Cast: John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru, Walter Brennan, Coleen Gray. Director Howard Hawks. (Suite101.com)
Meryl Streep dresses down Jul 14, 2008
Not since Walter Brennan was a Real McCoy has a star gotten so much mileage out of a pair of overalls. "They were Greek workman's overalls," says Streep, in town for the first of several overseas premieres. (USA Today)
The week's best films on TV Jun 14, 2008
In Hawks's riposte to High Noon, sheriff John Wayne doesn't scurry around town looking for help against the bad guys; he believes in himself and his motley crew - Dean Martin's town drunk, creaky old Walter Brennan, bar gal Angie Dickinson and young gun Ricky Nelson. It's a long, easy-going and humorous western with strong thoughts on friendship and pulling together in the face of adversity. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Stewart rides again with 'The Western Collection' Jun 4, 2008
Walter Brennan and Jack Elam are also in the cast. This version of 'The Far Country' also is presented in wide screen, unlike earlier DVD releases. (Cleveland.com)
Summer DVDviewing guide May 27, 2008
Support Your Local Sheriff (1969) - A genuinely funny spoof, it stars James Garner (TV's Maverick) as a drifter on his way to Australia who gets caught up in a town made violent by Walter Brennan and his clan. Don't bother with the sequel, Support your Local Gunfighter. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Ten most memorable movie quotes Apr 16, 2008
wrote on Apr 15, 2008 11:17 AM:" I always rather liked Richard Widmark as the rough hewed protean 'Jim Bowie' resignedly responding to the elitist smolder of the tight Laurence Harvey as 'William Barrett Travis' in John Wayne's 1960 'The Alamo': 'Travis -- you can't help bein' you; an' I can't help bein' me.' Along the same lines in King Vidor's interesting rendition of the notorious St Francis raid by Rogers' Rangers in the French and Indian war, the 1938 'Northwest Passage,' Robert Young says... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Forever hunky Feb 19, 2008
First comes the rebellious young adult (Ricky Nelson, as a cocky gunfighter) who evolves into the conflicted middle-aged professional (Dean Martin, as the deputy with a drinking problem), who turn into the trustworthy elder statesman (John Wayne, as the self-sufficient sheriff), who eventually gives way to the lovable old coot (Walter Brennan as, well, the lovable old coot). This, Hawks suggests, is the life cycle of the movie star the way nature intended it to be. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Flagler man's Walter Brennan imitation close to the real McCoy Jan 28, 2008
That's when, five years ago, Walter Brennan's 1962 hit single "Old Rivers" filled their van ... "I says, 'You just take a look-a here now. Of course I'm Walter Brennan!' " he recalled with a gruff Brennan chuckle. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Oscars for Directing - 1950s/1960s Jan 20, 2008
His first winners were Walter Brennan (supporting actor, Come and Get It, 1936) and Bette Davis (best actress, Jezebel, 1938) and his last was Barbra Streisand (best actress, Funny Girl, 1968). In 1967, the Academy honored long-time director Alfred Hitchcock with the Irving G. Thalberg Award, given in recognition for a lifetime of quality work. (Suite101.com)
Deltona's Got Talent Jan 20, 2008
The Flagler Beach resident showed up dressed as Walter Brennan, a character actor remembered for his portrayals in movie Westerns, such as trail hand Groot Nadine in "Red River" and Deputy Stumpy in "Rio Bravo.". Hess had a few judges chuckling when he walked in, then on the count of three, he asked them all to shout "banana.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Letterman returns- with writers! Jan 4, 2008
But Williams, who always bounces around as if he's hopped up on caffeine, crack and Ecstasy, made me lose it when impersonated Walter Brennan starring in Brokeback Mountain. Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel certainly could've used Williams as a guest last night since they didn't have the luxury of writers -- and it showed. (The Palm Beach Post)
Leno/Letterman Smackdown Jan 3, 2008
Letterman s first guest, Robin Williams trotted out familiar shtick, impersonating Walter Brennan in his own version of Brokeback Mountain. Two strikes against relevancy. (Boston Herald)
Turner Classic Movies Honors Legendary American Director John Ford With Two-Day Ford at Fox Prime-Time Festival Nov 30, 2007
Linda Darnell, Victor Mature and Walter Brennan co-star, with Joseph P. MacDonald providing the beautiful cinematography. 1:45 a.m. When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) - Dan Dailey stars as a young soldier during World War II in this memorable piece of Americana co-starring Corinne Calvert and Colleen Townsend. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pasta and Devil Dogs cakes just a grocery shelf away Sep 8, 2007
Along with Farmer, the film stars Edward Arnold and Walter Brennan, who received an Academy Award for his performance. You can find the DVD for $14. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Carroll Rogers' beat blog Aug 25, 2007
The entry titled "Change of scenery good for Braves," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New on DVD: Miller's '300' gets graphic Aug 3, 2007
The Real McCoys, Complete Season 1 (1957-58, Infinity, unrated, $40): In duds that made it possible to use "overalls" and "sartorial" in the same sentence, Walter Brennan tested his gimpiness two years before Rio Bravo in the unexpected ABC smash that lasted six seasons. Joining him are Richard Crenna, future Screen Actors Guild president Kathy Nolan and Tony Martinez as handyman Pepino. (USA Today -- Life)
Christopher Walken, Steve Zahn, More Scene-Stealers Explain Role Of Supporting Actor Aug 1, 2007
The fact of the matter is that, ever since there have been movies, there have been two types of supporting stars: Those who support the lead actor (from Walter Brennan to Ned Beatty to Danny Huston) and those who steal the movie away from them (from Peter Lorre to Ernest Borgnine to Christopher Walken). Which is the better method. (VHI.com -- Music News)
There's no need to fear! Underdog is here! Jul 24, 2007
For those of you tuning in late, the show starred Walter Brennan as an old codger who has taken his family from West Virginia to California. On the movie side, I was impressed by the most basic accomplishment of Zodiac (Paramount, $29. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
New on DVD: 'Iwo Jima' has moving dignity May 25, 2007
His rejoinder: forcing John Wayne (with Angie Dickinson in filmy duds) to smoke out outlaws by shacking up in the jailhouse with Dean Martin (ever-blitzed) and Walter Brennan. Extras, extras: The $40 box replicates the tie-in Dell comic book I bought at Tremont Drugstore in 1959. (USA Today -- Life)
DVD watch: Behind the scenes with John Wayne May 22, 2007
Harmonica backing is by Walter Brennan. He did in fact die in the movies. (USA Today -- Life)
John Wayne gave manliness a quiet, endearing swagger May 18, 2007
Wayne could fall down a flight of stairs and knock himself out and risk his neck on the reliability of a wheezing drunk (Dean Martin) and an old geezer (Walter Brennan) without ever losing his dignity. It had become a trick of nature that nothing could unhinge John Wayne. (SunSpot.net)
Rescuers of the lost Oscars Feb 25, 2007
After getting dissed for Chicago, Zellweger took dowdy clues from Kidman (The Hours) and dialect cues from Walter Brennan, overacting as an Appalachian fur trapper. Any other nominee would have been more deserving. (St. Petersburg Times)
Musical star Janet Blair dies at 85 Feb 21, 2007
She made only a handful of films after that, including The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band opposite Walter Brennan and Buddy Ebsen in 1968. She joined televisions Caesars Hour in 1956 when Sid Caesar was seeking a replacement for co-star Nanette Fabray. (MSNBC -- News)
Biographical dramas spin film gold Jan 20, 2007
1940: Walter Brennan, "The Westerner" (Judge Roy Bean). 1952: Anthony Quinn, "Viva Zapata!" (Eufemio Zapata). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Grand Ole Opry's Del Reeves dies at 74 Jan 4, 2007
In addition to his music, he did impressions of stars such as Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Cash and Walter Brennan. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
