Tag: Billy Wilder
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CAROL BURNETT
April 26, 1933 Carol Creighton Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas. As a child of alcoholic parents, she was left in the care of her grandmother, who moved them to Hollywood, where they lived in a boarding house and shared a great passion for the movies. During her six decade career she conquered Broadway,…
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PETER GRAVES
March 18, 1926 Peter Graves was born Peter Duesler Aurness on March 18, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His elder brother was actor James Arness. After high school, he served in the US Air Force. Afterwards, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota. His screen debut came while he was in the Air Force, as part…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1986 Lucille Ball is convinced by Aaron Spelling to give series television one last attempt with “Life With Lucy.” The series is cancelled after eight episodes. Lucy is devastated. “AFI Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder” ~ March 6, 1986 Lucille Ball is one of the many guests paying tribute to the filmmaker. Jack Lemmon…
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