Yeah, I can see it. And when I did Google for the pic, my instant reaction was "oh, yeah - that guy". Gawd knows I've seen "Road Warrior" enough times, since the first time at the Parsons Drive-In back in...1982?
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Russell played Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! (1966) and Mame Dennis in Mame (1969). Both musicals featured scores by Jerry Herman. Russell also appeared in productions of Carnival, Shine, Oklahoma!, Never Too Late, Anything Goes, Flora The Red Menace, Very Warm For May, The Boy Friend and The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
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Anne Russell, Actress in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Mame,’ Dies at 103
She also appeared on the stage with Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli.
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Lassally was executive producer of The Tonight Show from 1972 to 1992, Late Show With David Letterman (originally Late Night With David Letterman) from 1992 to 1996 and The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson from 2006 to 2015.
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Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David Letterman, Dies at 93
The "Host Whisperer" started out with Arthur Godfrey, spent 23 years with 'The Tonight Show' and engineered Dave's move to CBS.
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Second.Lassally was executive producer of The Tonight Show from 1972 to 1992, Late Show With David Letterman (originally Late Night With David Letterman) from 1992 to 1996 and The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson from 2006 to 2015.
Peter Lassally, Producer for Johnny Carson and David Letterman, Dies at 93
The "Host Whisperer" started out with Arthur Godfrey, spent 23 years with 'The Tonight Show' and engineered Dave's move to CBS.
Russell directed 10 movies including Eraser, I Am Wrath, Paradise City, The Blob, The Mask and A Nightmare On Elm Street 3. "I consider it a privilege to have worked with Chuck Russell," said The Mask star Jim Carrey. "He created an ebullient, childlike atmosphere of wonder and camaraderie on his set. The entire cast and crew were touched and inspired by his playfulness."
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Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask,’ Dies at 74
Chuck Russell, who directed genre films including 1994's "The Mask," died Wednesday in the San Diego area.
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Chadbon played Lenny Monk in 10 episodes of Crown Prosecutor (1995), Dr. Kenworthy in 16 episodes of Where The Heart Is (2001-06) and Henry Williams in 34 episodes of Casualty (2008-11) and appeared in 19 movies and TV movies including Tess, Juggernaut, Casino Royale, Shooting Fish, Letters From Baghdad, The Beast Must Die, A Day In Summer and Sherlock Holmes & The Leading Lady.
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'Peep Show' and 'Doctor Who' actor Tom Chadbon dead at 80
Tom Chadbon, a British actor best known for his roles in 'Peep Show', 'Doctor Who', and 'Casino Royale', died aged 80 over the past weekend.
Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and ‘Once’ Star Who Won Oscar for Best Song, Dies at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who starred in the film "Once" and won the Oscar for best song, died on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. He was 56.
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Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and ‘Once’ Star Who Won Oscar for Best Song, Dies at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who starred in the film "Once" and won the Oscar for best song, died on Wednesday in a motorcycle crash. He was 56.
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Thats sad.
I like that song and movie
Five girls who attended St. Anthony of Padua Church and School in the Bronx and sang in the choir formed the Chantels. They had a #2 R&B hit and #5 pop hit with Maybe in February 1958. Among their other hits are Look In My Eyes, Summer's Love, Eternally, He's Gone, I Love You So and Every Night I Pray.
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Here is Maybe. Janis Joplin had a minor hit with a remake of this song in April 1970.
Arlene Smith, Lead Singer and Co-Founder of The Chantels, Dies at 84
She was memorable on the heartbreaking hit “Maybe,” which brought the R&B girl group from the Bronx instant fame in 1957.
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Here is Maybe. Janis Joplin had a minor hit with a remake of this song in April 1970.
Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in 30 episodes of The Sopranos (1990-2007) and appeared in 116 movies and TV movies including Gotti, Mafia!, Revolver, Spy, Serving Sara, Mail Order Bride, Black Roses, Torture Chamber, Awakenings, GoodFellas, Day Of Redemption, Carlito's Way, Witness To The Mob, Made In Chinatown, The Birthday Cake and Riding In Cars With Boys.
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Vincent Pastore, mob enforcer on ‘The Sopranos,’ dies at 80
Pastore, a native of the Bronx, starred as Salvatore Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos.”
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The Sopranos is one of my all time favorite dramas----------even though I would argue it's at least a dramedy but more a comedy than drama.
Big Pussy was up there for the best supporting character.
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I need to rewatch that show.
Big Pussy was up there for the best supporting character.
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I need to rewatch that show.
Hylands played Detective Kevin O'Brien in 96 episodes of Night Heat (1985-89) and appeared in 61 movies and TV movies including Earthquake, Elsewhere, Slipstream, Decoy, Death Hunt, Knockout, Becoming Redwood, Bittersweet Love, The Boys In Company C, The Winds Of Kitty Hawk and Daddy's Gone A-Hunting.
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Scott Hylands Dies: ‘Night Heat’ & ‘Fargo’ Actor Was 83
The Canadian actor also played gunslinger Wyatt Earp on ‘Wynonna Earp.’