PETER TORK IS 70 TODAY
Lee Aaker was cast as the trusted companion of Rin-Tin-Tin. The TV series was a major hit along with the merchandising of toys, books, hats, belts and more bringing in millions of dollars. Aaker performed in movies with John Wayne and also was featured in the series "Circus Boy". Aaker became a type-cast actor and later became a carpenter. I just finished the book on Rin-Tin-Tin which is amazing. The German Shepard was rescued by Lee Duncan during World War 1. The first Rin Tin Tin was the smartest of all and made many silent movies. The dog was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The journey of Duncan and his Rin-Tin-Tins is fascinating.
This book is terrific.
Lee Aaker today
Martin Milner is on the left from Route 66 series.
Martin on the left - George Maharis on right.
Milner also was the star in Adam 12. Above photo was one of the biggest selling TV Guides in their history.
Happy Birthday to Martin Milner
Brian Bonsall who played "Andy" in Family Ties.
Most recent show in London. WOW!
Paul Leka wrote a long list of big hit records and went #1 with a studio band named Steam with "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) in 1966 and is played on radio stations and in major league ballparks and stadiums today.Paul also wrote "Green Tambourine" for The Lemon Pipers and signed REO Speedwagon to their first major contract. Paul was also a producer for Harry Chapin's Cat's in the Cradle and many others in the business. The story on Steam's hit record is a good one. Paul was laying down the music that was rattling around in his head but had no lyrics. He replaced the lyrics with Na Na Na, Hey Hey and they stuck. He took the sheet music down to the studio and had the record companies studio band record it. It was one of the biggest one hit wonders in history. Paul died of lung cancer at his home in Sharon, Connecticut.
Somers first TV commercial ...Somers break was playing the hot blonde in the T-bird (American Graffiti) went on to TV comedy and became a multi-millionaire pitching products on home shopping networks. No dumb blonde here folks! She has sold over $100 million dollars in swag.
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