Vigoda began his career with a small roles on the television series, Studio One.
His debut film was 1953’s The Joe Louis Story.
He went on to appear in dramas, including The Godfather (1972), and comedies
such as Barney Miller (ABC-TV, 1975-1982), and Joe Versus The Volcano (1990).
Hal Linden (left) and Abe Vigoda publicity photo for Barney Miller
Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014)
(FoxNews) – Comedy legend Harold Ramis, best known for his role
in the hit “Ghostbusters” films, has died. He was 69.
Ramis suffered from autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis, a disease
that causes swelling in the blood vessels, and died from complications
of the illness surrounded by his family.
"His creativity, compassion, intelligence, humor and spirit will be missed
by all who knew and loved him," his agent said in a written statement.
Ramis’ Hollywood breakthrough came in 1978 when he co-wrote the
blockbuster comedy "National Lampoon’s Animal House." He went on to
co-write "Stripes" (1981), "Ghostbusters" (1984) and "Ghostbusters II"
(1989), films in which he also co-starred.
Ramis co-wrote and made his directorial debut with "Caddyshack" (1980),
followed by "National Lampoon’s Vacation" (1983). He most recently
directed episodes of “The Office.”
Among his professional honors and awards, Ramis was the recipient of
the American Comedy Award, the British Comedy Award, and the BAFTA
(British Academy) award for screenwriting.
Ramis is survived by his wife, Erica Mann Ramis, and children Violet Stiel,
Julian and Daniel Ramis. He also has two grandchildren.
The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for a third consecutive week. The
taped segment showed The Fab Four performing "Twist and Shout", "Please Please
Me" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand.
Robert George Young (February 22, 1907 – July 21, 1998)
Robert Young appeared in minor roles in silent films and toured with a
stock company before being discovered by an MGM talent scout. He
was in over 100 films between 1932 and 1951 and later played leading
roles in the series, Father Knows Best which ran on NBC radio from
1949 to 1954 and on CBS television from 1954 to 1960. and Marcus
Welby, M.D.on ABC-TV from 1969 to 1976.
Robert Young with Jean Vander Pyl on radios “Father Knows Best”
The TV cast of “Father Knows Best”
James Hong has starred in over 350 productions during a career spanning
more that 50 years. He played Lo Pan in “Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
After deciding to forgo a career in civil engineering, he started training with
prominent acting teacher Jeff Corey.
Hong currently lives in Los Angeles and is planning to produce and direct
his own films.
James Hong as Lo Pan in “Big Trouble in Little China”
