In the last several days, we have lost two greats of the entertainment industry.
Olivia De Havilland, who died weeks after her 104th birthday, may be known best for her role of Melanie in Gone with the Wind (a movie now pulled temporarily from showing) but, if you start at about 1:00 into this video, you will find much to admire in this extraordinary actress.
Then, there was Regis Philbin, from my native Bronx, who died on July 24 at age 88.
Regis Philbin was a television legend, someone who spent more time on the air as a "presenter" (yes, a British term, but I like it) than anyone else in history.
My late mother in law loved him, and I loved him too (along with millions of other people).
As a child, he grew up on the same Avenue (not in the exact same neighborhood) as my mother did before she got married.
Here is Regis playing (for charity) Who Wants to be a Millionaire. He did his high school alma mater proud.
RIP to two greats.
...Regis Philbin never hit my radar screen, perhaps because I don't watch TV.
ReplyDeleteMary said that Olivia deHavilland was the last cast member from "Gone With The Wind." It's like that whole generation is gone now.
ReplyDeleteRegis Philbin was a TV Everyman. Maybe a little more than that, but you liked him. He was like the guy that lived next door.
May the angels welcome them both into Paradise...
I had not heard about Olivia DeHavilland. Sad. A few years back they did an interview with her in Entertainment Weekly, and I was shocked she was still alive then.
ReplyDeleteAlso rest in peace
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