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Vernon Washington
Samuel Vernon Washington (August 10, 1923 – June 7, 1988) was an American actor who starred in film and television. Biography Vernon Washington was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, the 8th child of Benjamin and Olive Evans of Dinwiddie County, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland, respectively. He was 5 feet and 11 inches tall and father of 4 children with his wife, Marion Blunt. Washington was educated at the Wolter School of Speech and Drama, Carnegie Hall, New York City, where he studied Speech under Madame Annette Wolter and Dr. Walter O. Robinson; and Drama under Rossi, Mary Higgins and Gus Lambluise. Washington is best known for his roles in the 1984 science fiction movie ''The Last Starfighter'' as Otis and in the 1985 horror film, horror movie ''Friday the 13th: A New Beginning'' as George Winter and television roles in the 1979 miniseries ''Roots: The Next Generations'' as Rev. Mills. Vernon had a recurring role on the CBS hit series ''The Jeffersons'' as Leroy. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the List of capitals in the United States, capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The city, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, Hartford County, had a population of 121,054 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Hartford is the most populous city in the Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, Capitol Planning Region and the core city of the Greater Hartford metropolitan area with 1.17 million residents. Founded in 1635, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest publicly funded park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (the ''Hartford Courant''), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public High School), and the oldest school for deaf children (American School for the Deaf), founded by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet in 1817. It is the location of the Mark Twain House, in which the author Mark Twain wrote his most famous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jeffersons
''The Jeffersons'' is an American sitcom television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975, to July 2, 1985. Lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes, ''The Jeffersons'' is one of the longest-running sitcoms in history. Premise The show focuses on George and Louise Jefferson, a prosperous black couple who have been able to move from Queens to Manhattan owing to the success of George's dry-cleaning chain, Jefferson Cleaners. The show was launched as the second (and longest running) spin-off of ''All in the Family'' (after '' Maude''), on which the Jeffersons had been the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. The show was the creation of Norman Lear. ''The Jeffersons'' eventually evolved into more of a traditional sitcom, but episodes occasionally focused on serious issues such as alcoholism, racism, suicide, gun control, being transgender, the KKK, and adult illiteracy. The epithets ''nigger'' and '' honky'' were used occasionally, especially dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Male Actors From Connecticut
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American Male Television Actors
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1988 Deaths
1988 was a crucial year in the early history of the Internet—it was the year of the first well-known computer virus, the Morris worm, 1988 Internet worm. The first permanent intercontinental Internet link was made between the United States (National Science Foundation Network) and Europe (Nordunet) as well as the first Internet-based chat protocol, Internet Relay Chat. The concept of the World Wide Web was first discussed at CERN in 1988. The Soviet Union began its major deconstructing towards a mixed economy at the beginning of 1988 and began its Dissolution of the Soviet Union, gradual dissolution. The Iron Curtain began to disintegrate in 1988 as People's Republic of Hungary, Hungary began allowing freer travel to the Western world. The first extrasolar planet, Gamma Cephei Ab (confirmed in 2003), was detected this year and the World Health Organization began its mission to Eradication of polio, eradicate polio. Global warming also began to emerge as a more significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1923 Births
In Greece, this year contained only 352 days as 13 days was skipped to achieve the calendrical switch from Julian to Gregorian Calendar. It happened there that Wednesday, 15 February ''(Julian Calendar)'' was followed by Thursday, 1 March ''(Gregorian Calendar).'' Events January–February * January 9, January 5 – Lithuania begins the Klaipėda Revolt to annex the Klaipėda Region (Memel Territory). * January 11 – Despite strong British protests, troops from France and Belgium Occupation of the Ruhr, occupy the Ruhr area, to force Germany to make reparation payments. * January 17 (or 9) – First flight of the first rotorcraft, Juan de la Cierva's Cierva C.4 autogyro, in Spain. (It is first demonstrated to the military on January 31.) * February 5 – Australian cricketer Bill Ponsford makes 429 runs to break the world record for the highest first-class cricket score for the first time in his third match at this level, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, giving the Victor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream West
''Dream West'' is a 1986 American television miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain and directed by Dick Lowry. Development The seven-hour miniseries was broken into three parts (2 hours, 2 hours, and 3 hours). Part 1 aired on Sunday, April 13, 1986.Holston, Noel (11 April 1986)Cbs' 'Dream West' Spirited Miniseries ''Orlando Sentinel'' It was the 16th most-watched show of that week.(17 April 1986)Nielsen Ratings ''Chicago Tribune'' Part 2 had been intended to follow the next day, but was postponed a day until April 15 due to a press conference by President Ronald Reagan about Libya (see 1986 United States bombing of Libya). Part 3 was moved to Sunday, April 20. Part 2 was the 15th most watched television show for its week, and Part 3 came in 8th place.(24 April 1986)Nielsen Ratings ''Chicago Tribune'' Plot The film was based on the 1984 novel of the same name by David Nevin, based on the life of 19th century explorer and politician John C. Frémont.Hevesi, Dennis (29 March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pray TV (1980 Film)
''Pray TV'' (also known as ''KGOD'') is a 1980 American comedy film spoofing televangelism, directed and co-written by Rick Friedberg. The film stars Dabney Coleman, Archie Hahn, Nancy Morgan, Joyce Jameson, Lewis Arquette, Marcia Wallace and Roger E. Mosley, with cameos by Dr. John and the band Devo (who play a Christian rock band named "Dove", an anagram of Devo). Film critics David Nusair and Scott Weinberg note that the 1989 film ''UHF'' is very similar in both plot and style to ''Pray TV''. Plot Failing UHF TV station KRUD, Channel 17, is "reborn" as Christian television station KGOD. The new format is a big success but attracts an incompatible mix of fringe ministries and broadcasters wanting time on the station. A series of humorous vignettes show the different religious shows the station broadcasts: a faith healer, a radical black nationalist preacher, a preacher with a drive-in church, a Christian game show A game show (or gameshow) is a genre of broadcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dark (1979 Film)
''The Dark'' is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by John Cardos and starring William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel, Keenan Wynn, and Casey Kasem. page 132 Plot A young woman is murdered and mutilated late one night. An ambitious female journalist decides to find out what happened. Cast *William Devane as Roy Warner/Steve Dupree *Cathy Lee Crosby as Zoe Owens *Richard Jaeckel as Detective Dave Mooney *Keenan Wynn as Sherman Moss *Casey Kasem as Pathologist *Biff Elliot as Detective Jack Bresler * John Bloom as The Dark * Jay Lawrence as Jim Hampton * Vivian Blaine as Courtney Floyd * Russ Marin as Dr. Baranowski *Roberto Contreras as Max *Vernon Washington as Henry Lydell * Philip Michael Thomas as Corn Rows * Ken Minyard as Sportscaster * Kathy Richards as Shelly Production Tobe Hooper was hired by Film Ventures International to direct the film. However, since Hooper fell behind schedule, the producers fired him and replaced him with Cardos. Cardos di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Joe Shannon
''Uncle Joe Shannon'' is a 1978 American drama film directed by Joseph Hanwright and written by Burt Young, who also stars. The film was produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler and distributed by United Artists. Plot A trumpet player, Joe Shannon believes he has little left to live for when he tragically loses both his wife and child. Only a new relationship with a disadvantaged boy is keeping him from sinking into depression's permanent depths. Cast *Burt Young as Joe Shannon *Doug McKeon as Robbie *Madge Sinclair as Margaret * Jason Bernard as Goose *Bert Remsen as Braddock *Allan Rich as Dr. Clark * Adrienne Larussa as Peggy Reception Jennifer Dunning of ''The New York Times ''The New York Times'' (''NYT'') is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. ''The New York Times'' covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of ...'' wrote that Young's screenplay was unsurprisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Of Staten Island
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a public university in Staten Island, New York, United States. It is one of the 11 four-year senior colleges within the City University of New York system. Programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies lead to bachelor's and associate degrees. The master's degree is awarded in 13 professional and liberal arts and sciences fields of study. A clinical doctorate is awarded by the department of physical therapy. The college participates in doctoral programs of the CUNY Graduate Center in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, nursing, physics, and psychology. History The College of Staten Island is the product of a merger in 1976 of Staten Island Community College (SICC), founded in 1956, and Richmond College, founded in 1965. Richmond College had been threatened with closure because of New York City's financial crisis, while SICC, because of its status as a community college, received state support. The merger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
