Author Archives: Annmarie Gatti

Legend Tribute: Chuck Jones

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 21, 1912 Animator and Director Chuck Jones!  “Animation isn’t the illusion of life; it is life!” -Chuck Jones I cannot really put into words how I feel about Chuck Jones and his artistry…  All I know is that when … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Porter Hall

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 19, 1888 Character Actor Porter Hall! Character actor Porter Hall appeared in over 75 film and television episodes over the course of his 20+ year film career, playing his share of villains and pompous men…including the nervous, ill-tempered … Continue reading →

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“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of September 15)

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest In order to qualify for this week’s Bill Cosby Book Giveaway on Twitter, you must complete the following task by Friday, September 19 at 5PM EST (i.e. any … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Hal B. Wallis at Work

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 14, 1898 (or 1899?) Producer Hal B. Wallis One of Hollywood’s most respected and honored producers, Hal B. Wallis started his entertainment career as a theater manager for a Warners-owned theater in LA. In 1923, after catching the … Continue reading →

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“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of September 8)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest In order to qualify for this week’s Bill Cosby Book Giveaway on Twitter, you must complete the following task by Friday, September 12 at 5PM EST (i.e. any … Continue reading →

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“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway Facebook Contest (September 6-14)

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Facebook Contest I am happy to say that CMH will be giving away two copies of  Cosby: His Life and Times this month via a Facebook contest, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway Twitter Contest (Week of September 1)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Cosby: His Life and Times” Book Giveaway — Qualifying Entry Task for this week’s  Twitter Contest In order to qualify for this week’s Bill Cosby Book Giveaway on Twitter, you must complete the following task by Friday, September 5 at 5PM EST (i.e. any … Continue reading →

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Cosby: His Life and Times – Book Giveaway starts Today!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Cosby: His Life and Times – Book Giveaway starts Today! I am happy to announce yet another fabulous book giveaway! Classic Movie Hub will be giving away SIX copies of Cosby: His Life and Times by award-winning journalist Mark Whitaker, courtesy of Simon and Schuster.  And, … Continue reading →

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Just For Fun! The Voices behind The Flintstones

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Just for Fun! The Fabulous Voices behind the Fabulous Flintstones!  I’m sure you’d recognize their voices anywhere, but here they are ‘in person’… the wonderful character actors that voiced Fred, Wilma, Barney and Betty… Alan Reed as Fred Flintstone, … Continue reading →

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All in the Family: Cecil Kellaway and Edmund Gwenn

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Cousins Cecil Kellaway and Edmund Gwenn… Yes, Hollywood’s favorite Leprechaun, Cecil Kellaway, was Santa Claus’ (Edmund Gwenn’s) cousin! Cecil and his elder cousin Edmund Cecil Kellaway was born Cecil Lauriston Kellaway on August 22, 1890 (or 1893?) in Cape Town, South … Continue reading →

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