Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Lenny's death and Tan-O fire might bring Sonny home on 'General Hospital'
On Friday's episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL, Lenny Caufield died while seated in a chair. Spoilers say the Tan-O will soon catch fire and Mike/Sonny will be caught inside. Viewers believe this could restore his memory and that he will bring Phyllis to Port Charles. This sounds good in theory and there is a possibility that this could happen, It's also plausible that Mrs. Caufield might leave Nixon Falls to stay with relatives who live elsewhere.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Steve Burton tests positive for COVID
Soaps.com recently reported that GENERAL HOSPITAL cast member Steve Burton has tested positive for COVID. The actor who portrays Jason Morgan shared the news via Twitter on Friday the 13th. Burton was supposed to be flying to a fan event with Bradford Anderson who portrays Damian Spinelli and has tested negative for the virus on Wednesday. The fan favorite did not say why but he took another test before boarding the plane on Friday and it came back positive. Perhaps the actor was not feeling well and did not trust the results of the first COVID test.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Black Beauty facts from the 2011 film "Green Hornet"
Seth Rogan's 2011 film GREEN HORNET was based on the television series THE GREEN HORNET which ran for a single season on ABC. From 1966-1967 Vanzant Williams portrayed the masked hero who owned a vehicle that he dubbed "Black Beauty." The car was a 1965 Chrysler Imperial Crown which was hidden away underneath the garage of Britt Reid who was the Hornet's real identity. Behind the garage wall were a set of switches on a secret control panel that turned the vehicle's headlights to green. There were clamps that would attach to the bumpers of Reid's personal vehicle, and the garage floor would rotate. This hid the car and Black Beauty would emerge and exit the garage.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'Gunsmoke' orphans went on to television and movie fame
In 1971 there was an episode of GUNSMOKE titled "PS Murry Christmas." Jeanette Nolan was Miss Grundy the woman who ran an orphanage but was never able to allow the children to enjoy Christmas. Jack Elam portrayed the man who had volunteered at the facility and loved the children. When he complained about there not being Christmas presents he left with the seven parentless children and headed to Dodge City.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan mixed business with pleasure
John Mcintyre and Jeanette Nolan married in 1935 and remained together for 56 years until he died in 1991. Both were actors with Nolan appearing in more than 300 television roles. Her character DIRTY SALLY was so beloved on 3 episodes of GUNSMOKE that the actress was given her own series with the same name in 1974. Mcintyre appeared with his wife on the show. When long Hollywood marriages are mentioned people think of Hume Crone and Jessica Tandy, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, or PaulNewman and Joanne Woodward. Nolan and Mcintyre also mixed business with pleasure.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Jodie Foster appeared 3 times on 'Gunsmoke'
Jodie Foster has been called one of the best actresses of her baby boomer generation and has the accolades to prove how accomplished she is. Foster has received two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, three British Academy Film Awards, and the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award. In addition to acting, she has proven herself as a director and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
‘Tom and Jerry’ the man behind Tom’s screams
If you are a fan of the famous cat and mouse duo TOM AND JERRY you know that Tom has had a distinctive yell. In my neck of the woods, children would tease each other by saying that someone was screaming like Tom. It was also common to hear boys tell each other that Tom screamed lie a little girl. During the cartoons, Tom has been set on fire, beaten and bashed, had doors slammed in his face and bowling balls and anvils dropped on his head. His tail has been cut off and bitten by dogs so this cat has a right to shout to the high heavens because of the pain.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
All in the family cast now
ALL IN ThE FAMILY was a groundbreaking television series that tackled serious issues and had an iconic cast and can be seen in syndication on a number of television networks. Let's take a look at Archie, and Edith Bunkers, their daughter Gloria, son-in-law Mike Stivic and next- door neighbor Lionel Jefferson and see where they are at this point.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Tonto was so much more than the Lone Ranger’s sidekick
The Lone Ranger The Lone Ranger and Tonto might not mean much to younger generations but these characters are near and dear to the hearts of baby boomers and their parents. Boomers are now between the ages of 57 and 73 and their parents are at least age 80 or above. These individuals grew up enjoying Saturday morning Westerns and continue to be able to watch them today thanks to retro TV and streaming service. The Lone Ranger can currently be seen at night on the CIRCLE network.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'The Andy Griffith Show' common denominator for Barney Fife, Helen Crump, and Otis Campbell
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW ran on CBS from 1960-1968. This iconic series has continued in reruns and not been off the air for 61 years. Fans enjoy the episodes six decades later as much as they did when they first aired. The cast became like family to the viewing audience and each Mayberry resident is special for their unique individual personalities. There are three cast members, however, who have something specific in common that gives them a special distinction related to their time on the show.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Maverick the television Western
MAVERICK was a Western television series that ran on ABC for five seasons from September 22, 1957, to July 8, 1962. There were a lot of changes along the way that ultimately led to the show being canceled. Initially, James Garner was the star as a poker player and sometimes con artist Bret Maverick. Throughout the run of the series all the men who portrayed a Maverick managed to stay above board and not allow their bad tendencies to drop too low. Most times these men exhibited a conscience and came out as being the good guy.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Hee Haw was a victim of the rural purge
There is a saying that you never bite the hand that feeds you but that is just what CBS executives did in the early 1970s. They canceled several television shows just because they revolved around country living. THE BEVERLY HILBILLIES, PETTICOAT JUNCTION, GREEN ACRES, MABERRY RFD, and HEE HAW all were fan favorites and beloved by the viewing audience, yet each of these series got the ax.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
