HOUSTON — Space Center Houston is now the new home of the fully restored Galileo Shuttlecraft that appeared in several episodes of the original Star Trek TV series. It was officially unveiled Thursday morning.
The restoration project was a year-long effort, led by Adam and Leslie Schneider along with Trek fans and memorabilia collectors.
Adam Schneider (left) applauds as actor Don Marshall is introduced to unveil the “Galileo” shuttlecraft
(AP) – Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as "Private Benjamin" and "Clue," has died.
Brennan’s managers, Jessica Moresco and Al Onorato, said she died Sunday at home in Burbank after a battle with bladder cancer.
"Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and respect for Eileen," her family said in a statement. "She was funny and caring and truly one of a kind. Her strength and love will never be forgotten."
Brennan got her first big role on the New York stage in "Little Mary Sunshine," a musical comedy that won her the 1960 Obie award for best actress. Along with her "excellent singing voice," her performance was "radiant and comic," said a New York Times review.
"Private Benjamin" brought her a supporting actress nomination for an Oscar. She also won an Emmy for repeating her "Private Benjamin" role in the television version and was nominated six other times for guest roles on such shows as "Newhart," "thirtysomething," "Taxi" and "Will & Grace."
Byrnes is known for his starring role in the ABC television series 77 Sunset Strip (1958-1964). He also was featured in the 1978 film Grease as television teen-dance show host, Vince Fontaine, and a single-charted recording artist with "Kookie, Kookie — Lend Me Your Comb" (with Connie Stevens).
Sally Ann Struthers is best known for her role as Gloria Stivic on the CBS-TV sitcom All in the Family (1971-1979), for which she won two Emmy awards. She was born in Portland, Oregon where she attended Gant High School.
