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Joe Connelly was the Oscar-nominated writer-producer who co-authored the TV family classic Leave It to Beaver and penned over twenty TV shows, movies and radio comedies. Among his most famous programs are Amos 'n' Andy and The Munsters. His film credits include The Private War of Major Benson, Munster Go Home and Elvis Presley's final movie, Change of Habit. "I think the show is part of the Golden Age of Television because of Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher," Jerry Mathers. Joe Connelly truly was responsible for the many television shows audiences of yesterday remember with fondness and their timeless quality and values continue to be enjoyed today in reruns. Not Really Hollywood tells the story of Joe Connelly, written by his son, Rick, who presents a loving remembrance of both the man he knew as father and the creative mind behind legendary television.

Following the surprising popularity of the theatrical Popeye cartoons on television in the mid-1950s, King Features Syndicate quickly went into production on new made-for-TV cartoons to capitalize on that success. Under the supervision of Producer Al Brodax, 220 new cartoons were created by six different animation studios, including one overseen by former Disney animator Jack Kinney, and Paramount Cartoon Studios (whose staff had worked on the theatrical Popeye cartoons). They appeared on television beginning in 1960. Many of these cartoons featured excellent (though limited) animation, imaginative storytelling, and even occasional self-referential humor. Several stories were adapted from E.C. Segar's Thimble Theatre newspaper comics, and characters that had first appeared there (such as The Sea Hag, and Alice the Goon) would make their animation debut. The best-known voice artists from the theatrical Popeye cartoons - Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, and Jackson Beck (now playing Brutus, instead of Bluto) - each reprised their roles. However, several of these cartoons were poorly animated, with errors and inconsistent character designs, and too reliant on reused animation. This has given the series a reputation - perhaps unfairly - of poor quality. While casting a critical eye, this book will encourage appreciation of the better films of the series. These new made-for-TV Popeye cartoons were a terrific success and continued to appear on television for more than 30 years. They remain a beloved memory of childhood TV viewing.

Following the surprising popularity of the theatrical Popeye cartoons on television in the mid-1950s, King Features Syndicate quickly went into production on new made-for-TV cartoons to capitalize on that success. Under the supervision of Producer Al Brodax, 220 new cartoons were created by six different animation studios, including one overseen by former Disney animator Jack Kinney, and Paramount Cartoon Studios (whose staff had worked on the theatrical Popeye cartoons). They appeared on television beginning in 1960. Many of these cartoons featured excellent (though limited) animation, imaginative storytelling, and even occasional self-referential humor. Several stories were adapted from E.C. Segar's Thimble Theatre newspaper comics, and characters that had first appeared there (such as The Sea Hag, and Alice the Goon) would make their animation debut. The best-known voice artists from the theatrical Popeye cartoons - Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, and Jackson Beck (now playing Brutus, instead of Bluto) - each reprised their roles. However, several of these cartoons were poorly animated, with errors and inconsistent character designs, and too reliant on reused animation. This has given the series a reputation - perhaps unfairly - of poor quality. While casting a critical eye, this book will encourage appreciation of the better films of the series. These new made-for-TV Popeye cartoons were a terrific success and continued to appear on television for more than 30 years. They remain a beloved memory of childhood TV viewing.

J. Arthur Rank was the biggest and perhaps the most unlikely of film moguls. The staunch Methodist, and blunt Yorkshire miller, maintained he only became involved in movies after discovering the popularity of some religious films he ran at his local Sunday school; after exhausting their supply he decided to fund the production of more himself to help spread 'the word of god'. Many mocked him, many didn't understand him, some even tried to rip him off , but all - ultimately - were in awe of him as he moved into more mainstream entertainment and went on to preside over Britain's largest ever film empire with studios, laboratories, distribution, and exhibition, along with a stable of contract directors, producers, and artistes under his control.The Rank Organisation's film division was unrivaled - before or since - and all of their movies were graced by a man hitting a large golden gong. Films ranging from the definitive Titanic disaster A Night To Remember, to the hugely successful Doctor, Norman Wisdom, Carry On comedy film series, the enchantingly delightful Genevieve, Hitchcock thrillers The Lady Vanishes and The Thirty Nine Steps, Powell and Pressburger masterpieces such as The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and The Tales Of Hoffman, David Lean's Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, through to British modern-classics Defence Of The Realm, The Fourth Protocol, Four Weddings And A Funeral and Circle Of Friends all came out of the company. Separately its studios, Pinewood, housed blockbusters ranging from most of the James Bond films, Superman, Aliens, Batman, Harry Potter, the more recent Star Wars films and is now a long-term base for Disney's many big-budget productions; and it's distribution arm Rank Film Distributors oversaw the release of 700-plus productions. Through interviews conducted by the author from 1999 onwards with stars, producers, directors, technicians, and executives this book charts Rank's initial involvement in film, through to the many experiments and initiatives he backed, the crises he carried the British film industry through, to the company's ultimate downfall and disposal - with all film divisions being sold in the late 1990s and early 2000s.This is the definitive history of one of the film world's biggest players.Gareth Owen has written 20 books and has been based at Pinewood Studios since 1994.

J. Arthur Rank was the biggest and perhaps the most unlikely of film moguls. The staunch Methodist, and blunt Yorkshire miller, maintained he only became involved in movies after discovering the popularity of some religious films he ran at his local Sunday school; after exhausting their supply he decided to fund the production of more himself to help spread 'the word of god'. Many mocked him, many didn't understand him, some even tried to rip him off , but all - ultimately - were in awe of him as he moved into more mainstream entertainment and went on to preside over Britain's largest ever film empire with studios, laboratories, distribution, and exhibition, along with a stable of contract directors, producers, and artistes under his control.The Rank Organisation's film division was unrivaled - before or since - and all of their movies were graced by a man hitting a large golden gong. Films ranging from the definitive Titanic disaster A Night To Remember, to the hugely successful Doctor, Norman Wisdom, Carry On comedy film series, the enchantingly delightful Genevieve, Hitchcock thrillers The Lady Vanishes and The Thirty Nine Steps, Powell and Pressburger masterpieces such as The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus and The Tales Of Hoffman, David Lean's Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, through to British modern-classics Defence Of The Realm, The Fourth Protocol, Four Weddings And A Funeral and Circle Of Friends all came out of the company. Separately its studios, Pinewood, housed blockbusters ranging from most of the James Bond films, Superman, Aliens, Batman, Harry Potter, the more recent Star Wars films and is now a long-term base for Disney's many big-budget productions; and it's distribution arm Rank Film Distributors oversaw the release of 700-plus productions. Through interviews conducted by the author from 1999 onwards with stars, producers, directors, technicians, and executives this book charts Rank's initial involvement in film, through to the many experiments and initiatives he backed, the crises he carried the British film industry through, to the company's ultimate downfall and disposal - with all film divisions being sold in the late 1990s and early 2000s.This is the definitive history of one of the film world's biggest players.Gareth Owen has written 20 books and has been based at Pinewood Studios since 1994.

Over the course of her lifetime, singer/actress Doris Day had many helpers and assistants. This is the story of Sydney Wood, a man who devoted most of his life to her. From childhood to retirement, he was a fan, friend, companion, and loyal servant.Syd was born in England and came to America as a young man to work for Doris. He cared for her pets and cleaned her house. He served as her gardener and took care of her pool. He was a jack-of-all-trades, even helping her dye her hair. For over two decades, Syd shared a daily routine with Doris and the many 4-legged members of her household, first in Beverly Hills and later in Carmel. He witnessed many changes in her life and was a constant source of caring support and comfort for her. Doris and Syd were more than employer/employee-they were also best friends who relied and depended on each other during good times and bad.Syd was also very close to Doris' son, Terry Melcher, who affectionately nicknamed him "Woody Day." They shared many adventures and were both dedicated to keeping Doris safe and happy. Following his many years of service to Doris, Syd moved to Virginia where he started his own cleaning and gardening business. He and his partner, Scott, are now retired and live in Maine. Syd is grateful to be able to share some of his memories of his life with Doris in this book. His love for her will never end.

It's Me Billy: Black Christmas Revisited is a brand-new definitive book chronicling the making of Bob Clark's seminal 1974 Christmas slasher film. which is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary while still being acclaimed by critics around the world as well as loved by a cult fanbase. Featuring interviews with both cast and crew of the ground-breaking original film, as well as delving into the making of the film and an exploration of its themes and characters, It's Me Billy brings you the ultimate behind the scenes account of both the 1974 classic, as well as the remakes and spin offs that have all continued the legacy of the infamous "Billy." It's Me Billy is the ultimate resource for fans of Bob Clark's influential horror film & its extraordinary legacy.

Portrait of a Unique Music Hall ArtisteOrphaned at thirteen, Malcolm Scott rose to become a leading female impersonator of the Edwardian era. A true eccentric, he first made his name at the Palace and Pavilion theatres in London attired as a female figure of history where he entertained audiences with his highly individual satiric act as "The Woman Who Knows." An acerbic wit, with a surrealist humour, he was in many ways a man ahead of his time. Besides being an actor, he was the doyen of Pierrot shows, and widely acknowledged as one of the finest pantomime dames ever known. In addition, he made several successful world tours and became an early radio personality before his untimely death. With a discography and substantial inventory of credits including all known sheet music and many rare photographs, this extensively-researched monograph is the first ever written about a forgotten great of British entertainment.

Portrait of a Unique Music Hall ArtisteOrphaned at thirteen, Malcolm Scott rose to become a leading female impersonator of the Edwardian era. A true eccentric, he first made his name at the Palace and Pavilion theatres in London attired as a female figure of history where he entertained audiences with his highly individual satiric act as "The Woman Who Knows." An acerbic wit, with a surrealist humour, he was in many ways a man ahead of his time. Besides being an actor, he was the doyen of Pierrot shows, and widely acknowledged as one of the finest pantomime dames ever known. In addition, he made several successful world tours and became an early radio personality before his untimely death. With a discography and substantial inventory of credits including all known sheet music and many rare photographs, this extensively-researched monograph is the first ever written about a forgotten great of British entertainment.

Surfside 6 Behind the Scenes in Miami Beach Presents a close look at the popular 1960-62 television detective series starring Troy Donahue, Lee Patterson, Van Williams, Diane McBain and Margarita Sierra. In addition to a synopsis and production credits for each episode, the book includes biographical profiles of the five principal stars and the producers, short biographies of dozens of popular guest-stars, more than 100 photographs, an early draft of one of the show's better known episodes, behind the scenes musings and memories from Diane McBain, and a special letter from Daphne Dutton, the series' surviving character, bringing us all up to date with what happened to the crew of Surfsie 6, after the program ended. This book is not only for lovers of Surfside 6, but fans of Warner Bros. Studios' classic television productions in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Nobody dealt with fame, career and family like these two."They were great friends of mine for years, and I worked with both of them on many projects, writing the screenplays that were to be their final starring roles. Marlon's film got made - because he was Marlon. Greg's film was another story entirely, just as Greg was."MARLON & GREG is the true story of two legends in their final years, told by someone who was there, in the families and the film industry. He was in the middle of a pair of grand lions who lived and made their exits on their own terms.

Funny stuff from a couple of the guys from the Firesign Theatre.

Peter BergmanAs a founding member of the legendary comedy group, The Firesign Theatre and as the creator and host of Radio Free Oz (both the radio and online incarnations,) Peter Bergman had been one of our culture's most insightful (and funny) pundits and political observers.Sadly, Bergman passed away as this collection was being readied for production. It was intended to be the first in a collection of essays, skits and comedic vignettes culled from his RadioFreeOz.com podcasts. Although the show could no longer continue, Bergman's commentaries in regard to the 2010 mid-terms and their immediate aftermath have proven to be not only cogent assesments of that era's political climate but now serve as a ghostly signpost to where we have found ourselves heading today.Ah, Peter Bergman, ever The Wizard.David OssmanPoet, writer, director, actor and cofounder of The Firesign Theatre and occasional RFOz co-host, David Ossman, adds his warm and soulful verse as well as his hilarious characterizations and social commentary to this collection. Mr. Ossman currently resides with his lovely wife, Judith, on Whidbey Island in the Great Pacific Northwest.Phil FountainBetter known as the House Illustrator and Cartoonist for Radio Free Oz, Philip (a/k/a Hal O'Dali,) was responsible for the finest graphic elements found on any web-based audio program in the known universe. He also did the drawings found in "Trolling The Woe." He is currently holed-up in the shadow of Mount Shasta in Northern California with his wife, Christine, assorted grandchildren and their dogs.

Over the course of her lifetime, singer/actress Doris Day had many helpers and assistants. This is the story of Sydney Wood, a man who devoted most of his life to her. From childhood to retirement, he was a fan, friend, companion, and loyal servant.Syd was born in England and came to America as a young man to work for Doris. He cared for her pets and cleaned her house. He served as her gardener and took care of her pool. He was a jack-of-all-trades, even helping her dye her hair. For over two decades, Syd shared a daily routine with Doris and the many 4-legged members of her household, first in Beverly Hills and later in Carmel. He witnessed many changes in her life and was a constant source of caring support and comfort for her. Doris and Syd were more than employer/employee-they were also best friends who relied and depended on each other during good times and bad.Syd was also very close to Doris' son, Terry Melcher, who affectionately nicknamed him "Woody Day." They shared many adventures and were both dedicated to keeping Doris safe and happy. Following his many years of service to Doris, Syd moved to Virginia where he started his own cleaning and gardening business. He and his partner, Scott, are now retired and live in Maine. Syd is grateful to be able to share some of his memories of his life with Doris in this book. His love for her will never end.

Looking for Muriel examines both the film and its setting of Boulogne-sur-Mer.

The original Frankenstein film from 1931 - this book contains the complete original screenplay and a plethora of behind the scenes information and photos from Philip Riley. The first in the Universal Filmscripts Series from MagicImage.

Muriel, or The Time of Return was director Alain Resnais' first color feature, and its film stock immediately set it apart from many other French movies of the early 1960s. Appearing hot on the heels of Resnais' arthouse smashes Hiroshima mon amour and Last Year at Marienbad, Muriel failed to attract the same attention as its predecessors, and the film's initial domestic release yielded indifferent box office results. This lukewarm response could perhaps be attributed to Muriel's probing of the still fresh wounds inflicted by the Algerian War, as the French public of the time held little appetite for further discussion of what was widely viewed as a messy, dispiriting conflict. Yet time has allowed Muriel to slowly emerge as Alain Resnais' masterpiece, and its exquisite distillation of its director's preoccupations marks it out as the quintessential Resnais film. Looking for Muriel examines both the film and its setting of Boulogne-sur-Mer, and also delves into numerous related areas, including the Algerian War, the French New Wave cinema movement, the Second World War, and the wider careers of both Alain Resnais and Muriel's incomparable star, Delphine Seyrig. Muriel's intricate editing and complex script are also discussed, as are other films which touch on similar themes. Darren Arnold is a film critic and author of Devil's Advocates: The Devils and The Pocket Essential Spike Lee. He lives near London with his family.

Fibber McGee and Molly was one of broadcasting's greatest triumphs, reaching its height during the 1940s when millions of Americans tuned in Tuesday evenings to hear radio's royal couple welcome the Old Timer, Gildersleeve, Mrs. Uppington, Mayor LaTrivia, Doctor Gamble, and other visitors who came calling at the most famous address in Comedyland, 79 Wistful Vista. A listening favorite in many homes from the Depression right into the Space Age, Fibber McGee and Molly was unique in that it aired in three different formats: thirty-minute productions, fifteen-minute episodes, and vignettes heard on NBC Monitor. This guide to over 1300 episodes covers all three formats of the series with entries listing date of broadcast, title, cast, summary, musical numbers, running gags, and comments designed to enhance the enjoyment of listeners and readers. Features of the second revised and enlarged edition include additional entries from the early years of the program and five appendices (one tabulating all openings of that famous hall closet). Clair Schulz, a dedicated listener to vintage radio recordings since 1974, served as Archives Director at the Museum of Broadcast Communications and contributed to the MBC's Encyclopedia of Radio. He is also the author of an episode guide to The Great Gildersleeve. On the Screen, On the Air, On My Mind, a collection of his writings about motion pictures and radio programs, has been published by BearManor Media.

"Some of the sharpest writing ever from a comic genius." -Kurt Luchs, Talking Book Review "Good sentence structure." -Chevy Chase Philip Austin, one of America's great comedy writer/performers and one quarter of the notorious Firesign Theatre, was the editor and main contributor of an alternative-universe 1930s-era New Yorker that never was. Influenced in equal parts by the noir of Hammett,the deeply personal short stories of Saroyan, and the barn-burning surrealism of the MarxBrothers, he wrote stories of The Old Detective, a shamus who hung out in a tatty pink-plaster bungalow telling tales of exotic babes shooting craps in a barrel; wood-peckers who solved mysteries; mountaineers who worked laterally across miles of urban city streets; and housewives of Fresno who abandoned their homes and dug tunnels below their neighborhood. The 18 stories in this collection cover all this territory and more, delving into Phil's love of dogs, the Pacific Northwest, state fairs, and school lunch menus. A must-have for anyone who's enjoyed his work in or out of the Firesign Theatre. PHILIP AUSTIN was born in Denver, Colorado in 1941 and grew up in Fresno, California. He attended Bowdoin College, Fresno State College, and UCLA. In the 1960s he was a member of the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles and was Program Director for Drama and Literature at KPFK-FM, where in 1966 he met his future collaborators in the Firesign Theatre-Peter Bergman, David Ossman, and Philip Proctor. The Firesign Theatre went on to write and perform more than 23 albums over 40 years, several of which featuring Austin's best-known character, Nick Danger. The group's album Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers was inducted into the Library of Congress' Recording Registry in 2005. As a writer he published many short stories and wrote several screenplays, including the never-produced Grateful Dead movie Brokedown Palace and the novel Beaver Teeth. He died in 2015.

For the first time, all one hundred sixty eight episodes of Hogan's Heroes are celebrated in these pages, including plot synopses, production notes, and critical assessments of each adventure. Included specifically for this book are all new comments and anecdotes from Hogan's alumni: producer and director, Jerry London, director, Bruce Bilson, and guest star performers Victoria Carroll, Ruta Lee, Marlyn Mason, and Alan Oppenheimer, along with over fifty photographs, many never before published. Get set to tunnel your way back to Stalag 13 for a revisit and re-appreciation of one of the most outrageous comedy drama programs in the history of network television. It's Hogan's Heroes: The Definitive Episode Guide.