omg, that's amazing, who would have thought any of us would live past 30!

More of an anniversary:

1977: Star Wars was released in theaters

(The last movie I stood in line to see.)

Later came The Phantom Menace: the first movie I stood in line to get a refund on.

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Originally posted by philnic:
Later came The Phantom Menace: the first movie I stood in line to get a refund on.

I actually liked all six, believe it or don't, but Empire was exceptional.

Born 1907: John Wayne

Born 1912: Jay Silverheels* (Tonto is to be played next by Johnny Depp)

Born 1920: Peggy Lee

Born 1951: Sally Ride

*Birth name: Harold J. Smith

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Originally posted by jkt:
Born 1907: John Wayne...

* Born Marion Morrison!

Born today in 1911, Vincent Price. Known for his work in many horror movies, I always loved his narration. Attached is a link to a different Sorcerer's Apprentice.


Sorcerer's Apprentice

Happy 89th birthday, Christopher Lee!

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Originally posted by Doug Spaulding:
Happy 89th birthday, Christopher Lee!

...who is one of Ray Bradbury's many friends, and star of the original radio production of Leviathan '99!

Happy 77th birthday, Harlan Ellison, another one of Ray's friends.

It seems 27 May is a popular birthdate for people who work in the fantasy genre!

Happy B, Mr E!

Happy B, Mr P!

Happy 102, Delores Hope! Ok - I'm four days late. I was on location directing a film.

I saw Delores sing at the Bob Hope Show in Fort Walton Beach, FL all those years ago.

wOw.

"Thanks for the memories!"