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“Howdee, Straight Shooters! Howdee!”

“Howdee, Straight Shooters! Howdee!”

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Sep 25th 2018

The man born Thomas Hezikiah Mix in Mix Run, Pennsylvania in 1880 became a Western legend during the 20th century…and he di
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Happy Birthday, June Foray!

Happy Birthday, June Foray!

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Sep 18th 2018

In 2009, Bear Manor Media published Did You Grow Up with Me, Too?: The Autobiography of June Foray. The titular performer—
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Happy Birthday, Lauren Bacall!

Happy Birthday, Lauren Bacall!

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Sep 16th 2018

The woman born Betty Joan Perske in New York City on this date in 1924 had a burning ambition to become an actress. After
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Happy Birthday, Lurene Tuttle!

Happy Birthday, Lurene Tuttle!

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Aug 29th 2018

“The First Lady of Radio.” That’s the fitting appellation given to actress Lurene Tuttle, born Lurene Susie Tuttle in Plea
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Happy Birthday, Wally Maher!

Happy Birthday, Wally Maher!

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Aug 4th 2018

In the annals of movie animation, there was never a cartoon character quite like Screwball “Screwy” Squirrel. Described by
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Happy Birthday, Stacy Harris!

Happy Birthday, Stacy Harris!

Posted by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. on Jul 26th 2018

Before embarking on his long career as a much-in-demand actor on radio, TV, and in the movies, Stacy Harris—born in Big Tim
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