I was watching a film last night - "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye", from 1950, starring James Cagney. It was a pretty dark sort of film, about a criminal escaped from a chain gang, but one of the prison guards at the beginning was Fred! It was a real surprise to see him there, 'cause it was a pretty brooding sort of film. He got clobbered over the head shortly afterwards, during the escape.
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Funny how people turn up when you least expect it. Since it was made in 1950 it was probably one of the last things he did before landing the role in ILL.

That's interesting. I don't see him as the guard type. :)

That's just the way i see him, as a gruff guard. I was stunned to learn Lucy used to date Jimmy's brother!

And again - thought not quite so unexpected a place. How come I never noticed Vivian Vance in The Great Race before?

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Originally posted by Mickey
And again - thought not quite so unexpected a place. How come I never noticed Vivian Vance in The Great Race before?

:wave: Hmmm...I think I have. :)

Originally posted by Mickey
And again - thought not quite so unexpected a place. How come I never noticed Vivian Vance in The Great Race before?

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Never seen that film.

Sacrilege. It's a Jack Lemmon film, go and watch it immediately!

To be fair, it's not nearly his best, but still - Jack Lemmon!

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I loved Bill Frawley in Miracle on 34th street. :) that was such a cute movie.

Yes of course, he was in the decent version, wasn't he. I hate the remake. Don't know why, just do!

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Viv was in The Great Race? Saw it at the theater as a kid, haven't seen it in years, will look for it, thanks Mickey! Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Shirley MacLaine in a screwball comedy similar to Rat Race!

William Frawley again. I saw the last half of a 1950 film called 'Pretty Baby' last night, and there was Fred, being... well, very Fred-like even pre-ILL! I hate seeing actors getting typecast, but he does play that sort of character awfully well!

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Originally posted by SPLAIN
Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Shirley MacLaine

Natalie Wood. :) Viv only has a very small role in it as they mayor's (?) wife.

Originally posted by *ShortCake*
I loved Bill Frawley in Miracle on 34th street. :) that was such a cute movie.

Yeah, I do too. I think that's about the only movie I've seen William Frawley in. I will always remember him as Fred on ILL.

You have your work cut out for you, Mickey, Bill made at least a hundred films!

I think he was in a movie called The Lemon Drop KId with Bob Hope. I saw him in that if that was the name of the movie.

Yes, he was in The Lemon Drop Kid. Almost immediately prior to landing ILL I think.

Isn't that the one that has Bob Hope's character on Death Row, and Bing Crosby has a cameo as the executioner? He's annoyed when Bob Hope gets released, and he doesn't get to kill him after all!

Originally posted by vze3t9q9
I think he was in a movie called The Lemon Drop KId with Bob Hope. I saw him in that if that was the name of the movie.

That is out on dvd now!! Can you believe that Bob Hope is still alive and kickin at almost 100 years old?? Amazing!!! I guess the quote is true " He who laughs.. lasts!".

Originally posted by SPLAIN
Viv was in The Great Race? Saw it at the theater as a kid, haven't seen it in years, will look for it, thanks Mickey! Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Shirley MacLaine in a screwball comedy similar to Rat Race!

Actually Rat Race was a remake of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, which featured practically every Hollywood star at the time but Lucy. And speaking of Shirley MacLaine, I was surprised to see her show her ass on national TV the other night. That's pretty gutsy for a woman who's pushing 70.

I just meant it was a similar genre to Rat Race, i know about Mad World and i too always wondered why Lucy wasn't in it. As for Shirley, why am i not surprised, what show was it by the way?

Originally posted by SPLAIN
I just meant it was a similar genre to Rat Race, i know about Mad World and i too always wondered why Lucy wasn't in it. As for Shirley, why am i not surprised, what show was it by the way?

It was the two-part The Salem Witch Trials, which starred Shirley MacLaine and Kirstie Alley. It was a very entertaining movie and the nude scene not exploitive. I imagine this film will probably get rerun this summer in case you want another chance to see Shirley's butt.

Thanks for the info Jane, no i can live withought seing her butt, but admire her having the courage to do it at her age. When you see Matt Leblanc doing a shower scene on Friends and you can see the underwear in the shadow, it says a lot about dedication to one's craft. Go Shirl!

Thanks JANE telling me about Shirley Maclaine's role in the Salem Witch Trial Movie. I taped the movie but have yet to see it. When I do I'll I remember she shows her behind.

Originally posted by vze3t9q9
Thanks JANE telling me about Shirley Maclaine's role in the Salem Witch Trial Movie. I taped the movie but have yet to see it. When I do I'll I remember she shows her behind.

Did you tape the whole thing? It aired in two parts over two nights. You won't get to see Shirley's ass until close to the end of the second part.