Archive for October, 2011

HOUDINI DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1926

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Harry Houdini,born Ehrich Weiss, (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926)


The Hungarian born Houdini was a magician and escape artist, actor,
and film producer. He was noted for his famous escape acts.

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Houdini being lowered into the Chinese Water Torture Cell

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THE ‘QUEEN OF THE WEST’

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Dale Evans (October 31, 1912 – February 7, 2001)

Dale was born Frances Octavia Smith in Uvalde, Texas. She was a
movie star, singer-songwriter and an author. She was the third wife
of singing cowboy Roy Rogers.

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DAVID STIERS TURNED 60 TODAY

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David Ogden Stiers is a veteran actor, director, vocal actor, and musician. He is noted
for his portrayal as Major Charles Emerson Winchester lll in the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H (1972-1983). He is also noted for his roles in Disney movies. Stiers is the associate conductor for the Newport Symphony Orchestra and  has guest conducted over 70 orchestras around the world, including the Oregon Mozart Players, the Vancouver Symphony, and the Yaquina (Ore.) Chamber Orchestra.

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David Stiers played the role of Dr. Timicin the the Star Trek: The Next
Generation episode “Half a Life” (May 6, 1991) 

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JOHN CANDY REMEMBERED

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John Franklin Candy
(October 31, 1950 – March 4, 1994)

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John Candy Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame

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VINTAGE HALLOWEEN GREETING CARDS

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