Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972)

This 1970 album was Clyde McPhatter’s final and was not a success. He died
two years later.

McPhatter is perhaps the most widely imitated R&B singer of the 1950s and 1960s. making him a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and R&B. He is best known for
his solo hit "A Lover’s Question" and for being the founder of the original group,
The Drifters in 1953.  He left a legacy of over 22 years of recording history. 

Clyde McPhatter was the first artist in music history to become a double inductee
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  

McPhatter died in his sleep at the age of only 39 from complications of heart, liver, 
and kidney disease, brought on by alcohol abuse. Thus McPatter’s hopes for a 
major comeback ended. 

From the 1969 film Last Summer

Thomas as seen in The Waltons

Richard Earl Thomas

Thomas is best known for his leading role as writer John-Boy Walton in
the CBS family drama The Waltons (1972-1981). During his career, he
won an Emmy Award, and received nominations for another Emmy Award
and two Golden Globe Awards. He began his television career in 1959 in
a version of A Doll’s House before moving on to appear in some soap
operas. He made his Broadway debut at age seven with the assistance
of his parents, who were both ballet dancers.

Ross Simpson

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004)

Milton Berle

The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of
television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once
he replaced the rotation, the show soared to Number One in 1950-51. NBC TV
dominated Tuesday night, and Berle became, "Mr. Television". The basic format
of the show was modeled after a vaudeville variety hour, spotlighting Berle’s jokes,
sight gags, and costumes.

The Lassie radio show was broadcast from 1947-1950. It first aired on
ABC, then on NBC. Lassie played a different dog each week in different
kinds of situations. The shows were 15 minutes and were sponsored by
Red Heart dog food and treat company.

                          
 
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