tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post6611613262256569378..comments2024-03-27T08:00:18.425-04:00Comments on Poseidon's Underworld: "International Airport" - Now Boring at Gate 121!Poseidon3http://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-64070672756192012812023-05-11T13:23:59.646-04:002023-05-11T13:23:59.646-04:00More cross-pollination:
1. Pat Crowley starred in...More cross-pollination:<br /><br />1. Pat Crowley starred in the premiere episode of Vaughn's Man From Uncle in 1964 "The Vulcan Affair".<br /><br />2. George Kennedy also starred on Dallas, though not at the same time as Donna Reed. BTW I read in "In Search of Donna Reed" by Jay Fultz that besides all of the drama on the set, Lorimar was basically happy with the ratings (having cut Miss Ellie down to a bit, the way Stanley Rubin did to Eleanor Parker in Bracken's World), but that Barbara Bel Geddes could not stand somebody else reading "her" lines, hence the stealthy restoration.<br /><br />3. Finally, since you mention Stuart Whitman and Carolyn Jones in the same paragraph, both were guest stars on Bracken's World:<br />a. Stuart Whitman in the second episode of the second season "Murder Off-Camera"<br />b. Carolyn Jones in the third episode of the first season "King David"<br />("King David" was actually the second episode produced, but the third to be aired)<br /><br />4. Again, since you mention Stuart Whitman and Carolyn Jones in the same paragraph, trivia is that they were both nominated for Oscars: Carolyn Jones for Best Supporting Actress in The Bachelor Party (1958) and Stuart Whitman for Best Actor in The Mark (1961).<br /><br />5. Referencing "King David" above, this was not the first time that Eleanor Parker and Carolyn Jones starred together (Sylvia Caldwell and Paula Shannon, respectively). The starred together in Frank Capra's "A Hole in the Head" in 1959.<br /><br />All for now.<br /><br />D.K.David Kenilworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986313219990188387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-53489116095586176572018-05-22T15:35:45.763-04:002018-05-22T15:35:45.763-04:00Oops! It's fixed. He wuz robbed....!Oops! It's fixed. He wuz robbed....!Poseidon3https://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-27100794087833993282018-05-22T15:31:22.288-04:002018-05-22T15:31:22.288-04:00George Kennedy was not nominated for an Oscar for ...George Kennedy was not nominated for an Oscar for "Airport". He won Best Supporting Actor for "Cool Hand Luke" in 1967, while Helen Hayes won Best Supporting Actress for "Airport" in 1970.SkippyDevereauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879814829908784398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-41342337535887641142018-05-21T21:26:08.533-04:002018-05-21T21:26:08.533-04:00Al, my last two flights (to warm climates of cours...Al, my last two flights (to warm climates of course) have involved nothing more than a personal item/back-pack and after years of packing like Joan Crawford, I've found it strangely liberating. And the airline can't misplace or lose my stuff!! :-)<br /><br />Thank you, Scooter! I'm glad you discerned my "secret" reference to Pat Klous. I recall as a kid wanting to watch "Flying High," but it seemed to be canceled before I ever figured out what time and channel it was on... Mom must have had something she liked to watch opposite it. Ha ha!<br /><br />Gingerguy, I liked the are they/aren't they chemistry between Selleca and Brolin until they officially became a couple. As is often the case on shows that pair up platonic pals, it sort of dissipated the romantic tension and the relationship as it stood. However, the show was also taking a more dramatic, less effervescent tone at the same time and it seemed to send viewers packing (and not to go to the St. Gregory!)<br /><br />D ODay, I try not to spoil things in many of my tributes if I can help it (because I know that tons of my readers are going to RUN OUT and watch this ASAP! LOL) But, anyway, here comes a ***SPOILER*** It turns out that Blakely has some sort of terminal illness and is dying. Rather than put Reed through the ordeal with her, she sent him away and told him she wanted a divorce. Gerard helps them come to an understanding and Reed opts to join her in fighting the illness the best they can...<br /><br />Gregory, I'm glad you liked that one!! I first used it when a female pal of mine - who was late-40s - decided she was going to play The Virgin Mary in her church's Christmas pageant!! LOL I'm also glad I could dig up another lulu from the sands of TV time. It seems as if none of you watched this when it aired! I was there, glued to the television like an idiot. Ha ha!Poseidon3https://www.blogger.com/profile/10465785002285422594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-68778536493288756142018-05-21T18:09:39.703-04:002018-05-21T18:09:39.703-04:00Whenever I think I've "seen 'em all,&...Whenever I think I've "seen 'em all," you surprise me with yet another TOTALLY obscure show/movie. The cast of this one is dizzyingly checkered with late-20th stalwarts. And did you really say "astronaut food"?? Hahh!! Almost made me spill my box of wine!Gregory Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898893791920817093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-29301801819225258162018-05-21T16:04:22.838-04:002018-05-21T16:04:22.838-04:00I take it someone forgot gas up the plane before t...I take it someone forgot gas up the plane before takeoff. That bit about chucking the luggage was stolen from "High and the Mighty", although neither film explains how the chuckers were not sucked out the plane. <br />And just what was Pop Brady's problem?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01848827163648287162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-4061202249079297872018-05-21T11:54:16.011-04:002018-05-21T11:54:16.011-04:00I remember almost every tv movie from the 70's...I remember almost every tv movie from the 70's into the early 80's but by 1985 I must have been out a lot. This one doesn't ring a bell, reading this reminded me of L.A.X. with Heather Locklear and Blair Underwood.<br />This is prime Selleca time, I watched Hotel and this is how I remember her makeup and hair. She was gorgeous. She and Gil make a nice couple but I found her tv pairing with James Brolin icky. I guess because he was her boss.<br />I love Vera Miles too (just watched her slutty turn in Autumn Leaves this past weekend) she looks great in the picture.<br />Lol on that hooker book! I sort of remember this actress from it. We passed it around in a restaurant I worked in then and laughed our heads off. I never thought of John Ritter the same again.<br />Very fun read, thanks Poseidon.Gingerguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989371210392669145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-78697702269801383502018-05-21T08:10:33.768-04:002018-05-21T08:10:33.768-04:00Love your insight into these obscure pilots that n...Love your insight into these obscure pilots that never got picked up.<br /><br />Selleca's presence coupled with your reference to Pat Klous's hair reminded me of their earlier short-lived series, "Flying High". Always been a sucker for a good story about international air hostesses!Scooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874254346853382934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4006108502645191096.post-61851386057902229562018-05-19T20:31:48.039-04:002018-05-19T20:31:48.039-04:00I thought that dumping some luggage into the ocean...I thought that dumping some luggage into the ocean was standard operating procedure for airlines ... even without a bomb threat!Al in PDXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835073077514498840noreply@blogger.com