Theatricum Botanicum Artistic Director Ellen Geer flanked by Amy Madigan and Scott Garen, cochairs of Sunset and Shakespeare Over The Sea, a \"FriendRaiser\" for the nonprofit theater. Madigan and husband Ed Harris will host a fundraiser at their home on Saturday for the theater. May 28, 2009
"Jennifer Voccola, the city's environmental programs coordinator, said in the press release that the city aims to eventually have combination bins at all Malibu beaches, parks, bus stops and other properties."With bans on polystyrene containers, plastic bags and smoking on the beach, Malibu is making a definite statement that we expect our community and visitors to leave the beaches as clean or cleaner than when they arrived," Voccola said.The city allocated funds in the FY 2008-09 budget for... (Malibu Times, CA)
TV on DVD VB Purchasing Guide Mar 9, 2009
The ninth and final season of the family classic features the Walton boys returning home after the end of World War II. Recognized by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as one of the best series of all time, the 13-time Emmy-winning Waltons aired on CBS from 1972-1981, following John and Olivia Walton (Ralph Waite and Michael Learned) and their seven children along with Grandpa and Grandma (Will Geer and Ellen Corby) as they experienced the Depression and the war while living daily life... (Multichannel 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)
Movie: Executive Action Mar 5, 2008
Executive Action was filmed primarily in three locations: infamous Dealey Plaza in Dallas, the actual scene of "the crime of the century"; Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, California; and the Pasadena, California, mansion of actor Will Geer, who played Ferguson in the film. The latter was used as the palatial home where Geer, Lancaster and Ryan plan the assassination. (Suite101.com)
Mr. Television: Deck The Halls Dec 10, 2007
"Mom always had a special feeling for you, Tommy." That was the same episode of Eight Is Enough, by the way, when guest star Will Geer morphed from kindly Grandpa Walton to a con artist who stole all the Bradford gifts. Wasn't that an odd bit of casting. (MediaWeek.com)
Pop culture Q&A Oct 20, 2007
Q: Can you throw any light on a movie that came out sometime after the JFK assassination, titled Executive Action or Executive Decision, starring Burt Lancaster and Will Geer. It was supposed to be a movie of fiction based on the facts about the assassination of the president. (Montana Standard, MT)
Are you a granny? Apr 25, 2007
To them, those names bring up images of actor Will Geer as Grandpa on "The Waltons" or Irene Ryan as Granny from the "Beverly Hillbillies." So, some people are selecting alternatives. Actress Goldie Hawn decided to be "Glamma" when her grandson was born. (Pensacola News Journal)
Take in some magic and whimsy this summer Mar 28, 2007
Magic is in the air this summer at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum - imps, fairies, sprites, a magician, a psychic, a ghost and a creature of the night are all scheduled to make appearances on Theatricum's naturally enchanted outdoor stage in Topanga Canyon ... The beginnings of the Theatricum Botanicum can be traced to the early 1950s when Will Geer, a victim of the McCarthy era blacklist (before he became known as the beloved Grandpa on TV's "The Waltons") opened a theater for blacklisted... (Los Angeles Daily News)
