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This is the HARDBACK version. Ann Harding. Laurence Oliver, who starred with her in Westward Passage (1932), referred to her as an "angel." Director Henry Hathaway, who directed her and Gary Cooper in Peter Ibbetson (1935), claimed she was a "bitch." Critics hailed her as the finest actress to venture from Broadway to Hollywood. The Ann Harding story follows her from humble beginnings as the daughter of a career army office who moved around constantly, to her youth settling in New York. After spending a year attending Bryn Mawr college, she found work as a clerk and freelance script reader with a film company. Then, she made her stage debut in 1921, and eight years later, she made her film debut in an early talkie, Paris Bound, opposite Fredric March. She was the Gallant Lady (1933), an unwed mother, who gives up baby for adoption and hopes to get it back when the adoptive mother dies. Her unique, natural screen presence in Holiday (1930) earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. From 1929-1936, she reigned as cinema's "Gallant Lady." Her co-stars included Ronald Coleman, Mary Astor, Conrad Nagel, Leslie Howard, Melvyn Douglas, Richard Dix, and William Powell, among many others. Ann's ethereal quality belied a passionate nature. Her affairs with three remarkably talented and very married men associated with the film industry could have easily outraged fans and quashed her career. Theater visionary-director Jasper Deeter, Ann's life-long mentor, remarked that Ann was a master at hiding her childish, stubborn temperament. Friends of Ann's daughter, Jane Otto, claim that despite Ann's highly publicized custody battles, she was a detached mother. In the 1950s and 1960s, she appeared extensively on American television in series such as The Defenders (1961), Dr. Kildare (1961), Ben Casey (1961), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961), and Burke's Law (1963). Scott O'Brien's richly researched and illustrated biography draws heavily from Ann's family, friends, and personal papers. The book includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes, contemporary reviews, and synopses of Ann's films. He pays tribute to her career and unveils a complex portrait of one of stage and cinema's most remarkable talents.

This is the HARDBACK version. You're probably still laughing. If you have seen The Carol Burnett Show, you remember the unbridled hilarity of the sketches performed by Carol, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, Dick Van Dyke, Lyle Waggoner, and frequent guest stars Cass Elliot, Bernadette Peters, Paul Lynde, Eydie Gorme, Jim Nabors, Mel Torme, and Nancy Wilson.Discover the complete history of The Carol Burnett Show, from its origins as a potential series through later DVD releases. All 11 seasons and 276 episodes will enlighten, entertain, and bring back memories of the series' from 1967 to 1978. Remember Went With the Wind, the famous Gone With The Wind lampoon? Relive those unforgettable laughs through the memories of many of the creative personnel, guests, and even network executives in 60 exclusive interviews and summaries of each season's episodes.Author Wesley Hyatt takes you behind the scenes for revealing peeks at why the show switched time slots three times, how players changed roles during rehearsals, and how writers dreamed up certain skits. Relive the 25 Emmy Awards bestowed on cast and producers of one of the all-time best American television variety series.Featuring an Appendix of the top 30 shows. Index. Illustrated.About the author: Wesley Hyatt is the author of The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television (1997); The Billboard Book of Number One Adult Contemporary Hits (1999); Short-Lived Television Series, 1948-1978 (2003); A Critical History of Television's The Red Skelton Show, 1951-1971 (2004); Emmy Award Winning Nighttime Television Shows, 1948-2004 (2006); Kicking Off The Week: A History of Monday Night Football on ABC Television, 1970-2005 (2007); and Television's Top 100: The Most Watched American Broadcasts, 1960-2010 (2011). He works as a writer and editor with Citrix in Raleigh, North Carolina, and serves as a regular contributor to Stu's Show, an Internet radio interview show covering the entertainment industry.

This is the HARDBACK version. "HOW IT HAPPENED" The title pretty much says it. The ups. The downs. The good and the bad. The feasting and the famining. And the people. There were always the people. And what incredible people they were. It's hard even now to think that I told Lee J. Cobb, in real life, to stick his cigar "where the sun don't shine." Or to relive the moment of being kissed by one of the most beautiful women in the world. Or singing with a world renowned orchestra in front of 40 million people and bombing. Accolades, being afraid, escapades and renegades. At least two childhood dreams fulfilled (always wanted to be an actor and a cowboy). 'Twas sometimes a whirlwind, sometimes The Dead Sea. But never, ever dull. And always finding the opportunity to laugh my a - - off, which I hope you will do as you peruse the pages of this titillating tome. PRAISES FROM THOSE WHO KNOW "Even I wasn't strong enough to put this book down." CHUCK NORRIS "This book is not not crap." THE OPTIMIST CLUB "Now you're Getting Smart." MEL BROOKS "I lveod erevy wrod." DYSLEXIC DALE "All I can say is that Gary's book is @#%&*@$% great!" JAMES DRURY (THE VIRGINIAN) "I've never seen anything like this." RAY CHARLES "I'll drink to that." ERNEST HEMMINGWAY "I didn't see this one coming, either!" GENERAL CUSTER "What are you doing with your life? Why don't you get a real job?" RITA L'AMOREAUX (MOTHER OF GARY CLARKE) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Everything you could possibly ever want to know about Gary Clarke you will find written among the flawlessly chosen, impeccably placed words so lovingly yet sophisticatedly held within the creatively custodial covers of this carefully crafted classic.

This is the HARDBACK version. Gale Gordon, one of America's favorite actors with numerous radio, television, stage, and films to his credit, possessed impeccable comic timing and a unique voice that made him one of the busiest and most productive talents of the twentieth century. Today, we remember him best as Osgood Conklin on Our Miss Brooks (1952-1956), the landlord Mr. Heckendorn on Make Room for Daddy (1959-1961), Mr. Wilson on Dennis the Menace (1962-1963), and as Theodore J. Mooney on The Lucy Show (1962-1968), Harrison Carter on Here's Lucy (1968-1974), and Curtis McGibbon on Life With Lucy (1986). Gale also skillfully played dozens of characters on Old Time Radio, such as Mayor La Trivia and Foggy Williams on Fibber McGee and Molly, and Rumson Bullard on that show's successful spinoff, The Great Gildersleeve. He was also the first actor to play the role of Flash Gordon, in the 1935 radio serial, The Amazing Interplanetary Adventures of Flash Gordon. At last, Jim Manago has brought Gale's life and career back into the spotlight with a handsomely examined biography that features a complete survey of his credits, emphasizing over twenty years of his radio work, where he developed his comedic abilities. Discover his little-known personal life, including his duties as the Honorary Mayor of Borrego Springs, California, and the desert ranch where he lived in tranquility away from the spotlight. Illustrated. Featuring transcribed excerpts from Fibber McGee and Molly and The Great Gildersleeve. "In character, Gale Gordon does something nobody else can do. He just stands there, not saying or doing anything, and all of a sudden he's the balloon that makes you want to reach for the pin."- Bob Sweeney in TV Guide ". . . Oh yes, yes, I'm one of those spoiled creatures of our modern mania. I expect comfort, serenity, beauty, privacy, modern conveniences, and of course a sound investment. And that's rather hard to achieve. But I really believe I have found the answer to all of my desires, here in this valley. I first saw it some thirty years ago. Considered myself a pioneer. Today I one of the fortunate ones lucky enough to escape the tensions of big city life and live in peace and comfort - here."-Gale Gordon speaking on A New Way of Life About the author: Jim Manago has authored The Thrills Gone By: The Kay Aldridge Story (2016), Behind Sach: The Huntz Hall Story (2015), and Love is the Reason for It All: The Shirley Booth Story (2008) for BearManor Media, and he also self-published For Bill, His Pinup Girl: The Shirley Booth & Bill Baker Story (2010).

This is the HARDBACK version. Burlesque In a Nutshell is a fresh, behind-the-scenes peek into the personal and effervescent lives in the world of Burlesque. The readers are invited "inside "for an up-close and intimate story of friendships and confidences, heartbreaks, laughter and strange quirks. Rather than the usual account of those involved in the history of Burlesque; the strip-stars and comics are taken off the marquees, and delivered as accessible people with fascinating experiences. Early Burlesque was Vaudeville's off-spring. It grew to become an integral part of America's history. It was a launch pad for many talented well-known comedians. It offered inexpensive, and well-needed diversion from the depression and the second world war. Burlesque inadvertently affected, and changed society's views on the art of entertainment. This book is written to honor, and reveal the real profession of Burlesque. It was a time, when Burlesque was a tasteful tease, with a wink and a wiggle. When audiences howled at the zany antics of the baggy-pants comics, and ogled the cute chorus gals. A time when, Burlesque Queens wooed us with fabulous fans and fantastic costumes, and glided across the stage, accompanied by a full orchestra. All this, in the grandeur of a Minsky's Theatre. This book is meant to be a portal into that long gone era.

Burlesque In a Nutshell is a fresh, behind-the-scenes peek into the personal and effervescent lives in the world of Burlesque. The readers are invited "inside "for an up-close and intimate story of friendships and confidences, heartbreaks, laughter and strange quirks. Rather than the usual account of those involved in the history of Burlesque; the strip-stars and comics are taken off the marquees, and delivered as accessible people with fascinating experiences. Early Burlesque was Vaudeville's off-spring. It grew to become an integral part of America's history. It was a launch pad for many talented well-known comedians. It offered inexpensive, and well-needed diversion from the depression and the second world war. Burlesque inadvertently affected, and changed society's views on the art of entertainment. This book is written to honor, and reveal the real profession of Burlesque. It was a time, when Burlesque was a tasteful tease, with a wink and a wiggle. When audiences howled at the zany antics of the baggy-pants comics, and ogled the cute chorus gals. A time when, Burlesque Queens wooed us with fabulous fans and fantastic costumes, and glided across the stage, accompanied by a full orchestra. All this, in the grandeur of a Minsky's Theatre. This book is meant to be a portal into that long gone era.

This is the HARDBACK version. LIPL-VOL THREE REVIEWS "Jason has done his usual great job interviewing these celebrities. I highly recommend this book." -MEL SIMONS, author and host of Audio Clip Trivia Quiz CBS, WBZ NewsRadio 1030, Boston "Chicago's SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players have dedicated themselves to preserving the Golden Days of radio with authentic performances of voice & sound effects. Jason has been a valuable supporter with his knowledge of the shows we perform and those who originally made them happen. His engaging conversations and humor definitely make it difficult to put his books down. We are quite fortunate. Thank you, Jason!" -CONNIE FOSTER, SAG-AFTRA Senior Radio Players' actress, director, producer & Steering Committee member, Chicago "The book drew me in so much that I carried it from room to room as I steadily fed on bite-sized chapters." -MICHAEL JAMES KACEY, editor, Memos to a New Millennium: The Final Plays of Norman Corwin "Some people say that the third time is the charm. In this case it is definitely not the case. Each of his books has been terrific. Jason continues to peel back the glint and glimmer of "The Golden Age of Radio" and shows that all that glitters is not golden." -ANTHONY N. NAZAROWSKI, performer with Those Were the Days Radio Players and instructor of the History of the Golden Days of Radio, Chicago "Jason's focus is on old time radio and early television. He showcases personalities, who are dear to our hearts, and we're glad to be learning about." -MARK ANDERSON, Radio Recall, Washington, DC

This is the HARDBACK version. Paul Frees was more than the voices of Boris Badenov, The Pillsbury Doughboy, your Ghost Host in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and narrator on classic films like The Manchurian Candidate and The Shaggy Dog. He was also an accomplished artist, as these paintings show, and reveled in many other artistic avenues including furniture making and songwriting. This book is the first collection to assemble Paul Frees' many writings-scripts and lyrics-unearthed only recently, and never before seen by the public. Includes a full-length screenplay, The Demon from Dimension X, and unused material written for Spike Jones! This 2nd edition also contains the teleplay, Freddy, never before seen!

This is the HARDBACK version. Old Time Radio fans still love hearing Walter Tetley as Leroy in episodes of The Great Gildersleeve and as the obnoxious grocery boy, Julius, on The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show. New generations grow to love him each year through his voice characterizations in animated cartoons, such as Sherman on Mr. Peabody, Felix the Cat, and Andy Panda. You might even remember the electric utility mascot, Reddy Kilowatt on commercials throughout the 1960s-1970s. The perennial boy who never grew up survived on talent and determination, yet his life was far from animated. His inspiring yet poignant tale encloses his secret challenges of loneliness, isolation, and overcoming disabilities. Discover his stirring story in this revised Second Edition by prolific author Ben Ohmart, a complete biography drawn from Walter's personal scrapbooks and family memorabilia. More than 200 pages, including many rare photos that were previously unavailable and an extensive List of Credits. "Very well done, and fascinating."- Jim Harmon, OTR author "It is an ultimately sad story to be sure, but it is also a story to be treasured." -Radiogram/Rodney Bowcock, Jr. "So little has been written, and when a book does come along and attempts to tell the whole story, while also giving us a fine appreciation of his work, well, I'm happy. Includes an incredible list of credits." - Classic Images/Laura Wagner

Old Time Radio fans still love hearing Walter Tetley as Leroy in episodes of The Great Gildersleeve and as the obnoxious grocery boy, Julius, on The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show. New generations grow to love him each year through his voice characterizations in animated cartoons, such as Sherman on Mr. Peabody, Felix the Cat, and Andy Panda. You might even remember the electric utility mascot, Reddy Kilowatt on commercials throughout the 1960s-1970s. The perennial boy who never grew up survived on talent and determination, yet his life was far from animated. His inspiring yet poignant tale encloses his secret challenges of loneliness, isolation, and overcoming disabilities. Discover his stirring story in this revised Second Edition by prolific author Ben Ohmart, a complete biography drawn from Walter's personal scrapbooks and family memorabilia. More than 200 pages, including many rare photos that were previously unavailable and an extensive List of Credits. "Very well done, and fascinating."- Jim Harmon, OTR author "It is an ultimately sad story to be sure, but it is also a story to be treasured." -Radiogram/Rodney Bowcock, Jr. "So little has been written, and when a book does come along and attempts to tell the whole story, while also giving us a fine appreciation of his work, well, I'm happy. Includes an incredible list of credits." - Classic Images/Laura Wagner

This is the HARDBACK version. From 1949 until the end of Radio drama in 1962, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a stalwart of radio drama. This book, "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" provides a different look at Johnny Dollar - as if he were a real investigator. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" starts with a mini-biography and then provides a detailed recap of each YTJD program. The detailed case analyses catalogs the details of each story, including cast, expenses, writers and directors, and cross-references to programs that used the same script with a different name and cast. The detailed index catalogs each story, case location and the cast of each program. The books also contain a detailed listing of cases by insurance company and the expenses for each of the 6 Johnny Dollars updated to 21st century dollars. Also included are recaps of programs which only exist in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" is the definitive reference work for the cases handled by Johnny Dollar, both those currently available electronically, but also those available only in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library.

This is the HARDBACK version. From 1949 until the end of Radio drama in 1962, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a stalwart of radio drama. This book, "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" provides a different look at Johnny Dollar - as if he were a real investigator. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" starts with a mini-biography and then provides a detailed recap of each YTJD program. The detailed case analyses catalogs the details of each story, including cast, expenses, writers and directors, and cross-references to programs that used the same script with a different name and cast. The detailed index catalogs each story, case location and the cast of each program. The books also contain a detailed listing of cases by insurance company and the expenses for each of the 6 Johnny Dollars updated to 21st century dollars. Also included are recaps of programs which only exist in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" is the definitive reference work for the cases handled by Johnny Dollar, both those currently available electronically, but also those available only in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library.

This is the HARDBACK version. From 1949 until the end of Radio drama in 1962, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar was a stalwart of radio drama. This book, "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" provides a different look at Johnny Dollar - as if he were a real investigator. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" starts with a mini-biography and then provides a detailed recap of each YTJD program. The detailed case analyses catalogs the details of each story, including cast, expenses, writers and directors, and cross-references to programs that used the same script with a different name and cast. The detailed index catalogs each story, case location and the cast of each program. The books also contain a detailed listing of cases by insurance company and the expenses for each of the 6 Johnny Dollars updated to 21st century dollars. Also included are recaps of programs which only exist in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library. "The Who is Johnny Dollar Matter" is the definitive reference work for the cases handled by Johnny Dollar, both those currently available electronically, but also those available only in the KNX collection of the Thousand Oaks, California library.

In the 2011 book published by BearManor Media, "Guest Parking: Zita Johann," the former stage and film actress agreed with the author Rick Atkins, that Guest Parking is a place where our life experiences are only temporary. In his latest installment of books, "Guest Parking 2," author Rick Atkins revisits four gentlemen, Ian Wolfe, Carl Laemmle Jr., Alan Napier and David Manners, all of whom agreed with the sentiments and shared stories with the author. Veteran character actor of stage, movies, radio, and television, Ian Wolfe experienced a career that spanned seventy-one years. He was one of the few American-born actors who developed a formative array of characters with varied dialects. Universal Studios producer, Carl Laemmle Jr., was the son of Carl Laemmle, the studio's founder. "Junior" began working at seventeen, only to retire at the ripe ol' age of twenty-nine. By age fifty, he was faced with a challenging lifestyle. British stage and screen character actor, Alan Napier, had over twenty-five years of experience behind him once in America first in radio, movies, stage and television, when later in life, he became enormously popular as Alfred the butler on the 1960s American television series, Batman. Lastly, the Canadian actor of stage and screen, David Manners, who after only seven years in Hollywood turned his back on "the celluloid days," in 1936 and later, became a novelist. "Guest Parking 2" includes two hundred and thirty photographs, and concludes with a heartfelt Afterword written by the late dancer and actress, Carla Laemmle.

This is the HARDBACK edition. Not exactly a memoir, My Story is the saga of one man's fifty-year, often hilarious, journey through a life filled with assorted notables, nut cases, celebrated fiends, and, yes, even a few famous friends.Along the way, you will bump into the likes of Groucho Marx, Oscar Levant, Billy Wilder, Tiny Tim, Ginger Rogers, Spiro Agnew, Jimmy Stewart, Norman Lear, George Kennedy, Susan Strasberg, Andy Warhol, Jack Palance, Bob Hope, Jill St. John, George C. Scott, Dick Van Dyke, George Burns, Farrah Fawcett, Gene Kelly, Jack Webb, Stan Laurel, Dalton Trumbo, Burt Reynolds, Lizabeth Scott, Dana Andrews, William Peter Blatty, Diane Sawyer, George Carlin, Orson Bean, William Saroyan, Carol Burnett and . . . Sonny Tufts!In the end, you'll say, "What an extraordinary life! I'm sure glad it was Prelutsky's and not mine!"

From Marilyn to Streisand and All the Celebs In-Between "Before you can get someone to read your screenplay you have to know how to write it. Ken Rotcop is the master at teaching writers how to tell a story."Oprah Winfrey, the Oprah Winfrey Show"Forget about snappy dialogue, characterization and plot. It's the pitch that gets a script read and a movie deal done. If it were not for Ken Rotcop, most new writers would be out of the loop." John Lippman, Wall Street Journal"Two-thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water and the other third is covered with people who have fabulous ideas for shows if only a producer would give them an opportunity. Ken Rotcop, an award-winning writer and producer, provides a guiding light to this group."Robert Siegel, All things Considered, National Public Radio"Mr. Rotcop was the single most influential person I'd met in the early years of my career. He gave me the courage to go after my dream. He is an industry legend."Andrea Leigh Wolf, author, Sell Your Screenplay"I first met Ken Rotcop years ago when I was a panelist on a game show and he was the writer. His books are filled with terrific stories and funny anecdotes. The boy can write!"Rose Marie, star of The Dick Van Dyke Show"Having toured the country and lectured with him, I can honestly say no one can captivate an audience as Ken Rotcop. His stories and his humor keep the audiences clamoring for more."Doug Schwartz, creator/producer/director, Baywatch TV series and feature films"Hollywood veteran Ken Rotcop is the Master Pitchmeister. His sometimes dramatic, sometimes hilarious collection of personal anecdotes will lead you through all aspects of a life well-lived."Marlene McGarry, co-author of Living the Blues: The Story of Canned Heat

This is the HARDBACK edition. In FOUR FEET TO FAME, legendary dog trainer Bob Weatherwax pays tribute to Rudd Weatherwax, the man whose genius led to some of the most beloved animal icons in motion picture history. This is the Hollywood inside story no one could ever have imagined, told for the first time by his son, who faithfully carried the Weatherwax Family legacy into a new century.

In the first few years of the Great Depression, before the Production Code was rigidly enforced in 1934, Hollywood took advantage of its laxity, producing racy and violent films that titillated filmgoers and outraged reformers. The American horror genre blossomed during this time and the studios exploited its lurid possibilities. The results were both shocking and controversial. Some of these films remain unsettling today. Hollywood's Pre-Code Horrors 1931-1934 appraises all of these films, from Dracula (1931), which spearheaded the American horror market, to The Black Cat (1934), the last chiller released before the strengthening of the Code. Each film is thoroughly analyzed, not only in its insinuations and/or portrayals of sex and violence, but in the context of the era in which it was made and the reactions of critics and filmgoers during this time. Raymond Valinoti, Jr. is a resident of Berkeley Heights, NJ. He has a Master's in Library Science from Rutgers University and is a freelance researcher. He is also the author of Another Nice Mess: The Laurel and Hardy Story. His articles on films have been published in the magazines Midnight Marquee and Films of the Golden Age.

Publicity men dubbed him "The Man with the Perfect Profile," yet the soul behind that silhouette belonged to a renowned yet reluctant witness to American history and Hollywood evolution. The battle between his tinseled image and his true identity broiled into an intriguing transformation of flesh and blood into fable and ballyhoo. Explore his meteoric rise from naive, small-town Nebraska boy to a celluloid heartthrob known around the world. His signature roles include Magnificent Obsession (1935) with Irene Dunn and Camille (1936) with Greta Garbo, and appearances with Vivien Leigh in A Yank at Oxford (1938) and Waterloo Bridge (1940), Bataan (1943), and Ivanhoe (1952) with Elizabeth Taylor. From 1959 to 1962, he starred in the ABC series The Detectives, and he hosted Death Valley Days (1966-1969). Discover his sheltered, almost emasculating childhood, his cursed marriage to Barbara Stanwyck, his blessed marriage to Ursula Thiess, and his discreet but intense love affairs with beauties such as Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, and Yvonne DeCarlo. During World War Two, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps as a flight instructor and as an actor in instructional films. Witness him hesitantly responding to a subpoena in 1947 to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings on Communism in American Films. Observe how he reluctantly ventured into early television yet enjoyed an unexpected, widespread success. Reluctant Witness: Robert Taylor, Hollywood, & Communism draws you into the unfolding drama of a cinema icon and an unwilling yet dynamic spectator to the American dream.

This is the HARDBACK version. Joan Steiger's marriage to Academy Award winning actor Rod Steiger ended on July 9, 2002 when he passed away at a Los Angeles hospital. It wasn't the first time she had lost a man she loved... and it wouldn't be the last. In spite of such trials, Joan has maintained a contagiously upbeat and positive outlook throughout her life. As a star of the stage and screen with countless credits to her name, Joan has worked with nearly every Hollywood icon in the business and counts many of them among her friends. Her fascinating story is filled with some of the highest highs and lowest lows that life can offer. Ultimately, Brooklyn Baby is a fascinating read guaranteed to inspire as well as challenge each of us to follow our dreams.

This is the HARDBACK version. Mention the words "horror star" and certain names immediately spring to mind-Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Vincent Price-but another, lesser-known name was also heavily involved in numerous horror and science-fiction films: Donald Pleasence. Featuring a distinctive look, memorable voice, and a serious approach to his roles, he shined brightly in many genre favorites. Whether as a maniacal body snatcher in The Flesh and the Fiends, a surgical assassin in Fantastic Voyage, the archvillain of 007 in You Only Live Twice, a sarcastic inspector in Raw Meat, or his career defining role as the heroic Dr. Loomis in Halloween, he proved himself to be a top performer in the fantastical genres of horror and science-fiction. He also made a name for himself in British and American theatre, garnering four Best Actor Tony Award nominations, beginning with his irascible tramp in playwright Harold Pinter's The Caretaker. He added to his acclaim by appearing in several big-budget Hollywood films, such as The Great Escape, Night of the Generals, and Will Penny, along with numerous TV appearances in a career that lasted more than forty years. The Films of Donald Pleasence includes a full biography, tributes from Pleasence's friends and coworkers, reviews of all his films, and a rare photo gallery in the first-ever book devoted to the man who became a genre favorite to countless fans worldwide. "Chris has written an excellent bio of Donald to start out the book, interspersed with many comments from his coworkers and family...I give credit to Chris, too, for playing down the synopsis and doing more commentary. Nice selection of photos. Another great book from Bear Manor." -Little Shoppe of Horrors "For Pleasence's fans it's an invaluable reference, bringing order and context to his bewildering filmography of 134 movies. Reading each entry, I found film upon film of which I was unaware or only vaguely aware, and which I'm now highly keen on watching, so already on that level the book is a success. And Gullo has done his homework: despite the many obscure titles, there are only two films he has been unable to track down and see, a fact that makes this volume far more complete than I had expected." -Mistlake's Blog