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Brad Russ · 10-21-2011, 05:49 AM

If this belongs in a different forum, i apologize. Several years back, i was in the Meredith Baxter Fan Club, which was run by my old friend Lynda Fuller. One time Meredith told me that she hates being called actress, but prefers both men and women to be called actors. i understood this, and now i usually call both actors and actresses actors, because many others share this sentiment, but i do sometimes forget, and say actress.

Also found out from Meredith that she prefers Leno to Letterman. Says Letterman is creepy. lol I and many others agree Meredith. lol

Meredith is beyond awesome, love her to death. Anyway, please share your thoughts!

robyrob · 10-21-2011, 08:33 AM

Thomas Lennon (Lt Dangle from Reno 911) is one of the foremost experts on giraffes.

Penny Lane · 10-21-2011, 12:08 PM

Johnny Depp is afraid of clowns. (I understand that perfectly!)

treky · 10-21-2011, 06:23 PM

Dick Van Dyke is a big computer "nerd".
Ted Danson, Larry Hagman and William Shatner are bald.

Torgo · 10-21-2011, 06:54 PM

Christopher Lee and Boris Karloff lived next door to each other in England.

treky · 10-21-2011, 06:57 PM

Lucille Ball lived in the same house for 50 years

Brad Russ · 10-22-2011, 02:21 PM

All very interesting, and new to me. Thanks for sharing!

Marlene, the Johnny Depp thing is the only one i had heard before, and i can relate too. Wouldn't say i'm scared of clowns, but i do find them very creepy. Like some weird demon spawn, with their big painted on smiles. lol

Ronald Mcdonald is the creepiest in my view. i don't think iv'e ever come across a small child who didn't go into a complete panic when seeing a clown. Ha ha

Brad Russ · 10-23-2011, 12:46 PM

Jessica Simpson rarely brushes her teeth.

treky · 10-25-2011, 01:07 AM

Luccile Ball was responsible for getting "STAR TREK" on the air. When Desilu shot the first pilot-"the Cage"-it was shown to her and a handful of studio execs. None of them liked it exept for her, since she was also a scifi buff. So, she told them to make it into a series and since she owned the company, everyone listened to her.

Torgo · 10-25-2011, 07:58 PM

Sylvester Stallone's son Sage co-founded Grindhouse Releasing, a DVD distribution company that has released cult flicks like The Beyond, I Drink Your Blood and Pieces on DVD.

robyrob · 10-26-2011, 12:31 AM

After filming "Ferris Beuller's Day Off", Lyman Ward and Cindy Pickett (Mr. and Mrs. Bueller) fell in love and got married in real life.

Nighthawk76 · 10-26-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

Luccile Ball was responsible for getting "STAR TREK" on the air. When Desilu shot the first pilot-"the Cage"-it was shown to her and a handful of studio execs. None of them liked it exept for her, since she was also a scifi buff. So, she told them to make it into a series and since she owned the company, everyone listened to her.

I've heard a very different story. In the book Inside Star Trek by Robert Justman (associate producer of the series) and Herbert Solow (head of Desilu studios) it is stated that Ball never understood the show. That infact early on she thought it was about movie stars on a crusie ship. According to Martin Landau, Lucille Ball did not understand Mission Impossible either.

Zoneboy · 10-26-2011, 02:17 AM

Jason Wingreen who played Bartender Harry Snowden on Archie Bunker's Place was the voice of Boba Fett in Star Wars.

Bill Quinn who played Mr Van Ranseleer on Archie Bunker's Place was the father-in-law of Bob Newhart and according to IMDb, it was Ginny Newhart that came up with idea for the final episode of Newhart.

According to Jason Wingreen who worked on Matlock, Andy Griffith was very bigoted even though he later supported Barack Obama.

I've posted links here to an interview with Mr. Wingreen who discusses these and other facts surrounding his career.

LUNCH · 10-28-2011, 01:37 PM

On "Gunsmoke" because of James Arness height of 6 foot 7 inches,during close-ups while standing, most of the main cast members and many guest stars stood on a box,step or something similair.That was the only way they could have conversations while looking at James face(even if they still had to look up). Burt Reynolds was one of the few that rarely did that during his 2 years on the show. And if you'll notice the top of Burts head does not even reach the bottom of James Arnesses shoulders during their scenes together.--Dennis Weaver also did not do this but he stood about 6 foot 2,unlike the 5 foot 8 or 9 inch Reynolds.

Penny Lane · 10-28-2011, 01:41 PM

According to Allison Arngrim(Nellie on Little House) Michael Landon wore lifts in his boots. If you notice he walks kind of leaning forward because of them.

10-21-2011, 05:49 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Little Known Celebrity Facts If this belongs in a different forum, i apologize. Several years back, i was in the Meredith Baxter Fan Club, which was run by my old friend Lynda Fuller. One time Meredith told me that she hates being called actress, but prefers both men and women to be called actors. i understood this, and now i usually call both actors and actresses actors, because many others share this sentiment, but i do sometimes forget, and say actress. Also found out from Meredith that she prefers Leno to Letterman. Says Letterman is creepy. lol I and many others agree Meredith. lol Meredith is beyond awesome, love her to death. Anyway, please share your thoughts!
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10-21-2011, 08:33 AM	#2
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10-21-2011, 12:08 PM	#3
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10-21-2011, 06:23 PM	#4
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10-21-2011, 06:57 PM	#6
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10-22-2011, 02:21 PM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	All very interesting, and new to me. Thanks for sharing! Marlene, the Johnny Depp thing is the only one i had heard before, and i can relate too. Wouldn't say i'm scared of clowns, but i do find them very creepy. Like some weird demon spawn, with their big painted on smiles. lol Ronald Mcdonald is the creepiest in my view. i don't think iv'e ever come across a small child who didn't go into a complete panic when seeing a clown. Ha ha

10-23-2011, 12:46 PM	#8
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Jessica Simpson rarely brushes her teeth.

10-25-2011, 01:07 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Luccile Ball was responsible for getting "STAR TREK" on the air. When Desilu shot the first pilot-"the Cage"-it was shown to her and a handful of studio execs. None of them liked it exept for her, since she was also a scifi buff. So, she told them to make it into a series and since she owned the company, everyone listened to her.

10-25-2011, 07:58 PM	#10
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,034	Sylvester Stallone's son Sage co-founded Grindhouse Releasing, a DVD distribution company that has released cult flicks like The Beyond, I Drink Your Blood and Pieces on DVD.

10-26-2011, 12:31 AM	#11
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	After filming "Ferris Beuller's Day Off", Lyman Ward and Cindy Pickett (Mr. and Mrs. Bueller) fell in love and got married in real life.

10-26-2011, 02:17 AM	#13
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10-28-2011, 01:37 PM	#14
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	On "Gunsmoke" because of James Arness height of 6 foot 7 inches,during close-ups while standing, most of the main cast members and many guest stars stood on a box,step or something similair.That was the only way they could have conversations while looking at James face(even if they still had to look up). Burt Reynolds was one of the few that rarely did that during his 2 years on the show. And if you'll notice the top of Burts head does not even reach the bottom of James Arnesses shoulders during their scenes together.--Dennis Weaver also did not do this but he stood about 6 foot 2,unlike the 5 foot 8 or 9 inch Reynolds.

10-28-2011, 01:41 PM	#15
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,205	According to Allison Arngrim(Nellie on Little House) Michael Landon wore lifts in his boots. If you notice he walks kind of leaning forward because of them.