tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post354761410209928543..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: JOAN BLONDELL CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS EVE, 1947Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-64697358751005442112019-12-27T15:11:35.003-08:002019-12-27T15:11:35.003-08:00Truly, we are indebted to these performers. Gale G...Truly, we are indebted to these performers. Gale Gordon also worked on Our Miss Brooks, which was a Desilu production. Lucy and Eve Arden met back in their days at RKO and made a wonderful team in Stage Door.<br /><br />Bea Benadaret was without peer. What a marvelous actress!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-60503322764010678932019-12-27T15:09:34.629-08:002019-12-27T15:09:34.629-08:00It was sad to hear of Jerry Herman's passing. ...It was sad to hear of Jerry Herman's passing. I grew up loving his music. He means show tunes to me. <br /><br />My husband and I started dating while appearing in a community theatre production of Hello, Dolly. I was Ermengarde, Horace's niece. <br /><br />Angela Lansbury appeared in Mame in Toronto back in the 1970s. I think the other Herman show is Dear World.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-28536242749646538522019-12-27T12:36:18.704-08:002019-12-27T12:36:18.704-08:00Besides JOAN BLONDELL, BEA BENADERET and GALE GORD...Besides JOAN BLONDELL, BEA BENADERET and GALE GORDON were also born in 1906. Bea, whose passing was in 1968, did an ep of I LOVE LUCY. Of course, GALE worked with Lucy on all her TV shows. Besides being a regular on THE LUCY SHOW, HERES LUCY, and LIFE WITH LUCY he guest-starred on I LOVE LUCY and the hour-long one of LUCY & DESI. His passing was in 1995. As you mentioned one time JOAN worked with Lucy on some eps of THE LUCY SHOW. Sadly, CHRISTMAS DAY was the 40th anniversary of the passing of Joan Blondell. Just think how much laughter these three-Bea, Gale and Joan- gave millions of people! And of course Lucy did too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-65822457497357323122019-12-27T12:15:41.034-08:002019-12-27T12:15:41.034-08:00JERRY HERMAN, composer and lyricist, died on Dec. ...JERRY HERMAN, composer and lyricist, died on Dec. 26, 2019 at the age of 88. His BROADWAY productions include HELLO, DOLLY. Also two with ANGELA LANSBURY, MAME and DEAR HEART. Have you seen anyone do those three musicals in person-even a local production? I bet you probably have some of the cast albums. I cant remember if you mentioned it before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-1231763512749255352019-12-26T15:12:24.942-08:002019-12-26T15:12:24.942-08:00TCM has done a good job of digging up some treasur...TCM has done a good job of digging up some treasures, but I won't be able to give them a hearty slap on the back until they bring us Kathy O'!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-43959024677638804762019-12-26T15:09:37.804-08:002019-12-26T15:09:37.804-08:00It is comforting to return these favourites during...It is comforting to return these favourites during the holidays.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-12229763389808089712019-12-26T09:57:54.946-08:002019-12-26T09:57:54.946-08:00This is another one I haven't seen in a long t...This is another one I haven't seen in a long time! Imagine what it must have been like for Joan's character to raise young versions of George Raft, George Brent, and Randolph Scott? Like you, I'd love to see more holiday movies like this as opposed to the very familiar ones each year (besides, I own copies of most of those familiar ones). Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-8793436283915975632019-12-26T09:48:57.315-08:002019-12-26T09:48:57.315-08:00When I was a kid I watched these animated specials...When I was a kid I watched these animated specials on CBS every year-A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER and FROSTY THE SNOWMAN. My favorites are Rudolph and The Grinch. I also like Frosty a lot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-10150426934410746312019-12-26T05:00:17.744-08:002019-12-26T05:00:17.744-08:00I'm glad to hear that this strangely endearing...I'm glad to hear that this strangely endearing and goofy movie is part of your tradition alongside a genuine classic. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by. I must add you to my blog list. I sometimes miss so much that is worthwhile out there.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-77547838607740361732019-12-24T16:29:12.334-08:002019-12-24T16:29:12.334-08:00I enjoyed your article. Thank you. Christmas Eve (...I enjoyed your article. Thank you. Christmas Eve (1947) and A Christmas Carol (1951) are among my traditional viewing every Christmas Eve. <br />MERRY CHRISTMAS! �� Mykki Newtonhttp://mykkinewtonclassiccinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-88239645817124913342019-12-24T06:34:46.064-08:002019-12-24T06:34:46.064-08:00Favourites, eh? Scrooge, 1951, Holiday Inn, It'...Favourites, eh? Scrooge, 1951, Holiday Inn, It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Remember the Night, The Holly and the Ivy, Miracle on 34th Street, 1947, The Bishop's Wife, plus oddballs like We're No Angels, 1955, The Curse of the Cat People, Lady on a Train, and Kathy O'.<br /><br />I'm as nostalgic as the next guy about the animated TV specials, but topping the list are A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.<br /><br />Are there special Christmas movies in your traditions?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15402967924690340022019-12-24T05:57:30.150-08:002019-12-24T05:57:30.150-08:00Indeed. "Odd" is sprinkled throughout be...Indeed. "Odd" is sprinkled throughout because it fits, but the cast and the nostalgia I have for the strange little feature endears it to me.<br />Don't get me started on Beyond Tomorrow! Okay, you did: https://www.caftanwoman.com/2013/12/christmas-movie-blogathon-beyond.html<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76020532255705693602019-12-23T20:55:00.959-08:002019-12-23T20:55:00.959-08:00This is an odd little Christmas movie, with its 3 ...This is an odd little Christmas movie, with its 3 intertwined but not interacting plots; but Hollywood had a habit of making odd little holiday movies that were distinctly low-budget. There's Beyond Tomorrow, in which C. Aubrey Smith, Harry Carey, and Charles Winninger help a young couple at Christmas and then, after the 3 of them die in an accident, continue to help the pair from the afterlife. Even odder is The Great Rupert, which stars Jimmy Durante and a dancing squirrel at Christmas time. Ah, now THOSE were Christmas movies!grandoldmovieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10773085288675763855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-64132066413229702892019-12-23T09:33:14.812-08:002019-12-23T09:33:14.812-08:00What are your favorite CHRISTMAS movies? Also what...What are your favorite CHRISTMAS movies? Also what about the animated specials? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-13553147137276305962019-12-23T06:32:30.970-08:002019-12-23T06:32:30.970-08:00I enjoy seeing Virginia on Perry Mason and would b...I enjoy seeing Virginia on Perry Mason and would be hard-pressed to choose a favourite episode. It might be The Case of the Simple Simon because Tom Conway is also in it (see Repeat Performance).Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47205981406624929512019-12-22T16:15:57.920-08:002019-12-22T16:15:57.920-08:00I am familiar with Willard Parker from a lot of we...I am familiar with Willard Parker from a lot of westerns. He and Virginia would have made quite the attractive couple.<br /><br />If you get TCM, Virginia shows up in another 1947 movie on December 28th at midnight and again on the morning of the 29th when they air Repeat Performance on Noir Alley.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51743709001645702462019-12-22T16:10:59.177-08:002019-12-22T16:10:59.177-08:00VIRGINIA and WILLARD married on OCT. 12, 1951, thr...VIRGINIA and WILLARD married on OCT. 12, 1951, three days before I LOVE LUCY premiered. They were married a little more than 40 years. According in imdb Virginia did 6 eps of PERRY MASON.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-89662642922421974192019-12-22T15:58:59.924-08:002019-12-22T15:58:59.924-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS and good wishes to you too! Speaki...MERRY CHRISTMAS and good wishes to you too! Speaking of Lucy earlier VIRGINIA FIELD was in DANCE, GIRL, DANCE with LUCILLE BALL and MAUREEN OHARA. Lucy was a blonde then. I saw it on AMC in the late 80s. Virginia was married 3 times. She was still married to her third husband at the time of her passing in 1992. He was actor WILLARD PARKER. I don't think that I am familiar with his work. I remember that you said you saw KISS ME KATE. He was in that and also he did some western movies and shows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36030957112482950262019-12-22T12:47:32.052-08:002019-12-22T12:47:32.052-08:00I had forgotten Jan Sterling was in The Mating Sea...I had forgotten Jan Sterling was in The Mating Season. I haven't seen either of those "Mating" movies in quite a while. Thanks for reminding me.<br /><br />All the best to you this Christmas and good wishes for a wonderful new year.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-2655355578608391742019-12-22T12:45:52.956-08:002019-12-22T12:45:52.956-08:00Ruth, may all of the things that make beautiful me...Ruth, may all of the things that make beautiful memories be yours. I hope you get the chance to slow down and take it easy as we rush headlong into 2020. Thanks for all wonderfulness (is that a word?) that you bring to our classic movie universe.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26900655536625928932019-12-22T10:52:43.582-08:002019-12-22T10:52:43.582-08:00If you go to bat often enough, youre bound to get ...If you go to bat often enough, youre bound to get a hit-that's what PAUL DOUGLAS said about marrying his fifth wife JAN STERLING. Like I mentioned Paul was in THE MATING GAME(his last movie). Jan was in THE MATING SEASON with THELMA RITTER.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31213576906682242012019-12-22T05:10:17.038-08:002019-12-22T05:10:17.038-08:00Whee! Happily, there is a version of this on YouTu...Whee! Happily, there is a version of this on YouTube which isn't half bad. I've bookmarked it to watch later. Thanks in advance for the introduction.<br /><br />Also: Warmest season's greetings to you and your family. I hope this season brings you love, laughter and wonderful memories.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-29927844616521069202019-12-21T19:38:19.407-08:002019-12-21T19:38:19.407-08:00I find Virginia Field to be a very interesting act...I find Virginia Field to be a very interesting actress. I appreciate her, the more I see her. I hadn't realized she was one of Paul Douglas's wives. I can't imagine getting married over and over again. I guess he kept going until he got it right.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41916920280466212332019-12-21T19:36:46.990-08:002019-12-21T19:36:46.990-08:00Sincere Merry Christmas wishes to you and yours, W...Sincere Merry Christmas wishes to you and yours, Walter. Thank you so much for stopping by. It's funny how we remember the first time we saw some of these special actors. May the New Year bring happiness and health to us all.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-33058994309854078732019-12-21T17:53:49.646-08:002019-12-21T17:53:49.646-08:00VIRGINIA FIELD was once married to PAUL DOUGLAS. I...VIRGINIA FIELD was once married to PAUL DOUGLAS. I remember that you like EXECUTIVE SUITE. I also saw Paul in A LETTER TO THREE WIVES(with another Douglas-KIRK-no relation) and THE MATING GAME with DEBBIE REYNOLDS and TONY RANDALL. Paul played himself where LUCY RICARDO gets a job on his show on one of those hour-long eps that LUCY & DESI did. At the time of his passing in 1959 Paul was married to JAN STERLING. They married in 1950. According to imdb he had two children, one with Virginia and one with Jan. Paul was married 5 times altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com