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ACTRESS IN CLASSIC FILM DIES AT 92


Marie Madeleine Berthe LeBeau (June 10, 1923 – May 1, 2016)

(Variety) –French film actress Madeleine LeBeau, who played Humphrey
Bogart
’s jilted mistress Yvonne, in “Casablanca” (1942) died May 1 in
Spain after breaking her thigh bone. She was the last surviving credited
cast member of the classic film. Her death was confirmed by her stepson
Carlo Alberto Pinelli. LeBeau was among several cast members who were 
actually refugees from the German occupation.

 


LeBeau in a scene with Humphrey Bogart from “Casablanca”.

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OLDEST GRADUATE RECEIVES DIPLOMA


Alfonso Gonzales

LOS ANGELES (AP) –  It took more than 60 years but a University of Southern
California student has finally received his diploma.

Ninety-six-year-old Alfonso Gonzales received a bachelor of science degree in
zoology on Friday, making him the oldest graduate in USC history.

The World War II veteran thought he’d already graduated when he skipped commencement exercises in 1953 because of work obligations. He was
founding a soil company that he ran for 55 years.

But when relatives recently approached the university about getting a copy of
his diploma, they learned he was one unit short.

Although the school no longer offers a zoology major, it crafted an independent
study course through the gerontology school that included reading, video
assignments, visiting other classes, and writing a thesis about his life.

USC officials call Gonzales a "wonderful inspiration."


Gonzales while serving with the U.S. Navy in 1945.

 


Dressed in a cap and gown, Alfonzo Gonzales receives his diploma.

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CHARACTER ACTOR HAS DIED AT 93


William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) 

Schallert appeared in many films and in such television series as
Perry Mason, Gunsmoke; Star Trek;and The Patty Duke Show.


The cast of The Patty Duke Show on ABC, 1963-1966.

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GAME SHOW SCHEDULED TO RETURN

(TV Guide) – The ’70s game show "Match Game" is coming back, with
Alec Baldwin picking up the long, skinny microphone originally held by
Gene Rayburn as host. According to the report, the new "Match Game"
will air for 10 episodes this summer on Sundays at 10/9c on ABC as part
of a game show block that will also include "Celebrity Family Feud"and
"
The $100,000 Pyramid."

Image result for match game with host gene rayburn


Alexander Rae "Alec" Baldwin III had his
58th birthday on April 3rd.

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A NEW CRACKER JACK IDEA!

(WRGB-Albany) The Cracker Jack prize is going digital after almost 125 years.

In a release, the Frito-Lay company says it’s changing the prize at the bottom 
with a digital code that is redeemable for one of four baseball themed mobile
apps.

The four available baseball-themed experiences are Dot Dash, Dance Cam, 
Get Carded, and Baseball Star where users can interact with their iOS or 
Android device, according to the company.

"The Cracker Jack Prize Inside has been as much a part of the nostalgia
and love for the brand as the unforgettable combination of caramel-coated
popcorn and peanuts," said Haston Lewis, senior director of marketing,
Frito-Lay. "The new Prize Inside allows families to enjoy their favorite
baseball moments through a new one-of-a-kind mobile experience,
leveraging digital technology to bring the iconic Prize Inside to life."

The iconic sailor is also getting a modern revamp, set to make its debut
soon.

Don’t worry! Bingo, the sidekick pup, is still on the package.

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