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Mar. 1, 2006 It is said that when it rains it pours and that all major events happen in three’s. And the end of February holds proof of that in the deaths of Actors Darren McGavin and Dennis Weaver on the heels of the death of Don Knotts. I caught the epilogue for Darren McGavin on the Fox News website, but I only found out about Dennis Weaver today by email from Judy Lloyd, a former UK colleague. Both of these men had varied and long careers; Dennis Weaver perhaps known best for his role as Chester for 9 years on the “Gunsmoke” TV series and his role as Sam McCloud in the mid-seventies TV series “McCloud”, while Darren McGavin held his own in the mid-seventies as “Kolchak – Night Stalker” and in the early 1950’s Mike Hammer TV drama. Darren McGavin’s filmography begins in 1945 with “A Song to Remember” and runs right to a “Night Stalker” pilot he was a small part of in 2005. He appeared on every major talk show and television series as an actor or guest and is probably best known for the recurring screenings of “A Christmas Story” as Old Man Parker. Dennis Weaver was a particular hero of mine because he was “down home”. I don’t think Dennis Weaver was ever big-headed about who he was or what he could accomplish. He brought that to every role I can remember him playing. But he could play the villain too. I remember “Intimate Strangers” a made for TV movie he starred in with Sally Struthers as the wife beating Donald Halston. What an incredible body of work between these two men though; Mr. McGavin, 1945-2006 and Mr. Weaver since 1957. Each man brought a special presence to the screen that made me a fan of both. When a program would come on the TV with either man as a guest star or the lead role, I would sit and watch and never be disappointed. That is what acting is all about. That is how a fan base emerges and both of these men had their many admirers. The month of February 2006 has been a tough one for the acting community at large. It has lost two of its elder statesmen and one giant comedian of small stature and large heart. All of these men were of my television generation and I will miss their individual and collective talent. ------------ About the Author: Michael John McCrae has contributed over 500 articles to Useless-Knowledge.com. Email: macswordV@hotmail.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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