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Marvo301 · 01-20-2010, 07:51 PM

Yesterday I watched the movie "Inherit the Wind " on TCM. For those not familiar with this movie it's about a teacher who is put on trial for teaching evolution in school. Harry Morgan (Col. Sherman Potter from M*A*S*H) plays the judge. Spencer Tracy and Fredric March play the opposing lawyers. And Dick York plays the teacher. I was very impressed with Dick York's performance in this movie. I had no idea what a talented dramatic actor he was. It's a shame his career was cut short because of his back injury. He may well have been one of the better dramatic actors of his generation.

catlover79 · 01-20-2010, 09:41 PM

Dick York was/is one of the great underrated actors of all time. He could play comedy, drama, romance and do them all WELL. Inherit the Wind was indeed a great movie, and everyone was great in it.

Marvo301 · 01-21-2010, 12:05 AM

Yes! Dick York was underrated as an actor. It's too bad his talent wasn't more recognized in his lifetime. I wish I would have discovered "Inherit the Wind" and some of his other films sooner. I would love to have written him a letter expressing my admiration of him.

catlover79 · 01-21-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Yes! Dick York was underrated as an actor. It's too bad his talent wasn't more recognized in his lifetime. I wish I would have discovered "Inherit the Wind" and some of his other films sooner. I would love to have written him a letter expressing my admiration of him.

I definitely would have written him a fan letter!! As it turned out, I DID get a chance to write to his widow, Joan, and she sent me back a lovely reply - this was about 5 years ago. I'd already gotten Bill Asher's autograph so I put them side by side in my autograph album - the real-life spouses of Samantha and Darrin!!

Marvo301 · 01-21-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I definitely would have written him a fan letter!! As it turned out, I DID get a chance to write to his widow, Joan, and she sent me back a lovely reply - this was about 5 years ago. I'd already gotten Bill Asher's autograph so I put them side by side in my autograph album - the real-life spouses of Samantha and Darrin!!

That's very cool! To have the autograph of both real spouses and to have them side by side in your photo album, that's awesome!

MickeyMac · 01-21-2010, 11:08 AM

I have only seen parts of Inherit the Wind, but I concor that Dick York could have been just as big as a film star as a TV star.

catlover79 · 01-21-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I have only seen parts of Inherit the Wind, but I concor that Dick York could have been just as big as a film star as a TV star.

Indeed - or as a Broadway/stage star.

01-20-2010, 07:51 PM	#1
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01-20-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
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01-21-2010, 12:05 AM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Yes! Dick York was underrated as an actor. It's too bad his talent wasn't more recognized in his lifetime. I wish I would have discovered "Inherit the Wind" and some of his other films sooner. I would love to have written him a letter expressing my admiration of him.

01-21-2010, 11:08 AM	#6
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	I have only seen parts of Inherit the Wind, but I concor that Dick York could have been just as big as a film star as a TV star.