Ricardo Montalban. In 1951, Ricardo was trampled by a horse while shooting a film, and concealed a considerable limp for the rest of his career. He was definitely mas macho.Ron Silver. 82 TV shows and movies are impressive. But a Jew that can order in fluent Chinese is just outstanding.
Natasha Richardson. She did a voiceover a few years ago for a project I had written. Very classy and sweet.
Bea Arthur. What I wouldn’t give to star in one hit sitcom, and Bea had two. I kinda loathe her for that.
Dom Deluise. Best work: getting smacked around by Burt Reynolds during credit-rolling outtakes.
David Carradine. A legacy of kicking kung fu ass erased by a noose and a dress.
Farrah Fawcett. Blogged about her.
Michael Jackson. He was such a cool teenager – they should’ve buried him in the scarecrow costume from The Wiz.
Karl Malden. He was 28 when he was given his first role in a film. He was 88 when he guest-starred on “The West Wing.” Stud.
Walter Cronkite. Trusted, shmusted – he was one of the few white guys that could really pull off a mustache.
John Hughes. Think about filmmakers in the 80s, and he’s the first guy that comes to mind. I’d kill for that legacy. (Not kill John Hughes, necessarily, just kill in general.)
Patrick Swayze. Blogged about him as well.
Larry Gelbart. The guy turned MASH the movie into a hilarious TV show. I’m thinking about doing the same with Precious.
