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Skip E. Lowe
Sammy Labella (June 6, 1929 – September 22, 2014), better known by his stage name Skip E. Lowe, was an American stand-up comedian, talk show host and actor. Career Before adopting his now familiar stage name, LaBella worked as a stand-up comic, impressionist and master of ceremonies. In 1958, he performed in a number of Pittsburgh venues, most notably Lenny Litman's Copa, where he opened for Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and Dakota Staton. The following summer saw a number of engagements in New York State, and it was in July 1959 that LaBella made his first appearance as Skip E. Lowe at Glen Casino in Williamsville, New York. Beginning in 1978, he hosted ''Skip E. Lowe Looks at Hollywood'', a weekly talk show for public-access cable television that aired in Los Angeles and New York City. He appeared in the films ''Black Shampoo'' (1976), '' The World's Greatest Lover'' (1977), '' Cameron's Closet'' (1988), and ''A-List'' (2006). In 2001, Lowe wrote ''The Boy with the Betty G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville is the List of municipalities in Mississippi, ninth-most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, and the largest city by population in the Mississippi Delta region. It is the county seat of Washington County, Mississippi, Washington County. The population was 29,670 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 Census. History Early history This area was occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. When the France, French explored here, they encountered the historic Natchez people. As part of their colony known as ''La Louisiane'', the French established a settlement at what became Natchez, Mississippi. Other Native American tribes also lived in what is now known as Mississippi. The current city of Greenville is the third in the State to bear the name. The first, (known as Old Greenville, Mississippi, Old Greenville) located to the south near Natchez, Mississippi, Natchez, was the Jefferson County seat from 1803 to 1825 but became defunct soon after the Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Foot Forward (1943 Film)
''Best Foot Forward'' is a 1943 American musical film adapted from the 1941 Broadway musical comedy of the same title. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Edward Buzzell, and starred Lucille Ball, William Gaxton, Virginia Weidler, Tommy Dix, Chill Wills, June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, and Nancy Walker. The actors did their own singing, except for Lucille Ball, whose singing was dubbed by Gloria Grafton; Virginia Weidler, whose singing was dubbed by Jeanne Darrell; and Jack Jordan, whose singing was dubbed by Ralph Blane. Weidler, then 16 years old, retired from acting after this film was made, making ''Best Foot Forward'' her final screen appearance. Plot Lucille Ball is at a military academy full of frisky boys. Ball is the reluctant guest of a diminutive cadet, Bud Hooper, who wrote her a "mash note" and invitation to be his date at a school prom. Ball's publicity man, Jack O'Riley, seizes upon the situation as a perfect PR stunt, and convinces her to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coshocton Tribune
''Coshocton Tribune'' is a daily newspaper that serves the community of Coshocton, Ohio, United States, and the surrounding Coshocton County. History The ''Coshocton Tribune'' was founded in 1909 by William J. Bahmer, a former teacher. The paper was independently owned until 1960, when it was sold to Thompson Newspapers. In 2000, it was sold to Gannett Gannett Co., Inc. ( ) is an American mass media holding company headquartered in New York City. It is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher as measured by total daily circulation. It owns the national newspaper ''USA Today'', as well as several .... References External links ''Coshocton Tribune'' website ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associated Press
The Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit organization, not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, and produces news reports that are distributed to its members, major U.S. daily newspapers and radio and television broadcasters. Since the award was established in 1917, the AP has earned 59 Pulitzer Prizes, including 36 for photography. The AP is also known for its widely used ''AP Stylebook'', its AP polls tracking National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA sports, sponsoring the National Football League's annual awards, and its election polls and results during Elections in the United States, US elections. By 2016, news collected by the AP was published and republished by more than 1,300 newspapers and broadcasters. The AP operates 235 news bureaus in 94 countries, and publishes in English, Spanish, and Arabic. It also operates the AP Radio Network, which provides twice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of People From Mississippi
This list contains people who were born or lived in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Activists and advocates * Ruby Bridges (born 1954), first African-American child to attend an all-white school in the South ( Tylertown) * Will D. Campbell (1924–2013), Baptist minister and activist ( Amite County) * James Chaney (1943–1964), civil rights activist ( Meridian) * Vernon Dahmer (1908–1966), civil rights activist (Hattiesburg) * Charles Evers (1922–2020), civil rights leader, mayor of Fayette ( Decatur) * Medgar Evers (1925–1963), civil rights leader ( Decatur) * Myrlie Evers-Williams (born 1933), civil rights activist, journalist ( Vicksburg) * C. L. Franklin (1915–1984), Baptist minister, father of Aretha Franklin ( Shelby) * Lloyd L. Gaines (1911–1939?), challenged segregation at University of Missouri School of Law, disappeared in 1939 ( Water Valley) * Duncan M. Gray Jr. (1926–2016), Episcopal clergyman, civil rights activist ( Canton) * Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of People From Los Angeles
The following is a list of notable people who were either born in, lived in, are current residents of, or are otherwise closely associated with the city or county of Los Angeles, California. Those not born in Los Angeles have their places of birth listed instead. Los Angeles natives are also referred to as ''Angelenos'' . A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q * Jack Quaid (born 1992) – actor (''The Boys (TV series), The Boys'') * Anthony Quinn (1915–2001) – actor (originally from Chihuahua City, Mexico) R S T U * Andrew Ullmann (born 1963) – politician * Brendon Urie (born 1987) – singer (born in St. George, Utah) * Terdema Ussery (born 1958) – CEO of NBA's Dallas Mavericks * Cenk Uygur (born 1970) – host of ''The Young Turks'' (born in Istanbul, Turkey) V * Ritchie Valens (1941–1959) – musician, composer * Grace Van Dien (born 1996) – actress * Leslie Van Houten (born 1949) – Charles Manson acoly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh (2006 Film)
''Pittsburgh'' is a 2006 mockumentary comedy film that follows American actor Jeff Goldblum as he attempts to secure a green card for his Canadian actor/singer/dancer girlfriend Catherine Wreford by appearing with her as the leads in a summer regional theatre production of ''The Music Man'' in Goldblum's hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The film features numerous other famous personalities portraying themselves, including Ed Begley Jr. (who had worked with Goldblum on '' Transylvania 6-5000''), Illeana Douglas (who directed Goldblum in her own film ''Supermarket''), Moby (as Douglas's boyfriend), Conan O'Brien and Craig Kilborn (hosting Goldblum on their respective shows), Alanis Morissette, and Tom Cavanagh. Though some of the primary events of the story took place (for example, Goldblum did perform ''The Music Man'' with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera at the Benedum Center, though that performance was staged solely for the film) "Pittsburgh" was, with a few improvisatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Suspect (1989 Film)
''Prime Suspect'' is a 1989 American thriller directed by Bruce Kimmel (using the pseudonym Mark Rutland, as he was brought in after the original director (Thomas Constantinides) proved unequal to the task) and produced by Alain Silver and Patrick Regan. Bruce Kimmel also composed the underscore. The film stars Don Blakely, Tom Bresnahan and Ann Dane. Only 15 to 20 minutes of this 90 minute film remain of Constantinides' work. Kimmel was brought in on one day's notice and finished the film as a favor to his friends Alain Silver and Patrick Regan, with whom he had worked many times. The script was by Constantinides. The resulting film wasn't exactly poorly received, as it went straight to home video and no reviews of it seem to exist. The story of all this is told in Kimmel's memoir, ''There's Mel, There's Woody, and There's You''. Cast * Don Blakely as Joey * Tom Bresnahan as Tod Jennings * Ann Dane as Nurse Barton * Crisstyn Dante as Nurse Edgar * Billy Drago as Cyril * Suza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bare Knuckles
''Bare Knuckles'' is a 1977 blaxploitation film, starring Robert Viharo, Sherry Jackson and Gloria Hendry. The film was written and directed by Don Edmonds. Plot L.A. bounty hunter, Zachary Kane, is on the hunt for a masked serial killer on the loose. Production Director Edmonds said he didn't get any permits for the movie, it was made for $25,000 with another $25,000 spent for goods and services. Legacy It is one of the films that have inspired Quentin Tarantino, and it was selected by Tarantino himself to be shown at his Los Angeles Grindhouse Festival in 2007. In May 2008, it was being shown by Robert Viharo's son, Will, as part of his long-running Thrillville theater program. Hip-hop duo Gangrene sampled the film's opening theme for the song "Breathing Down Yo Neck", featuring rapper MED, on their debut album Gutter Water. Cast * Robert Viharo as Zachary Kane * Sherry Jackson Sherry D. Jackson (born February 15, 1942) is an American retired Actor, actress and for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsa, Harem Keeper Of The Oil Sheiks
''Ilsa, Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks'' is a 1976 sexploitation women in prison film, the first sequel to ''Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS''. The film was directed by Don Edmonds. Plot Three crates arrive at the harem. Inside each is a gagged, buxom, chastity belt-wearing Western woman: the sole heiress of a "chain store king of the United States", a film actress dubbed "the new Scandinavian love goddess" in the media, and an Asian-European equestrian champion. Sheikh El-Sharif lies in bed while his personal sex slave, Katsina, lovingly rubs her breasts against him. El-Sharif confirms his promise to let her accompany him on his travels the next day, starting after meeting with an American oil businessman, who is accompanied by an American Navy commander. Ilsa, who manages the harem, promises luxury to the new women, but they oppose their slavery. Ilsa, who herself has no lover, declines having a Western man kidnapped for her, stating she is repulsed by the notion of a man who would s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Mama
''Crazy Mama'' is a 1975 American action comedy film, directed by Jonathan Demme, produced by Julie Corman and starring Cloris Leachman. It marked the film debuts of Bill Paxton and Dennis Quaid. The film focuses on a beauty parlor owner and her family, who lose their belongings to repossession. The trio of women soon start a crime spree. Their confrontation with law enforcement officers ends in a shootout. Plot In 1958 Long Beach, California, Melba Stokes is a beauty salon owner, living with her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl. They flee when landlord Mr. Albertson comes to demand the back rent and repossess their belongings. On the road, heading back to Arkansas to reclaim the family farm, the Stokes women begin a crime spree. They rob a gas station first, then head for Las Vegas. In pursuit of pregnant Cheryl is her boyfriend, Shawn, while Melba meets up with a runaway Texas sheriff, Jim Bob Trotter. Further battles with the law along the way eventually lead to a shootout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
