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Full of 50s TV icons

posted 15 years ago by LCShackley
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This film brings together three men who went on to big sitcom careers in the 1950s.

William Bendix - Life of Riley

Hugh Beaumont - Leave it to Beaver

Frank Faylen - Dobie Gillis

And of course great character actors like Will Wright and Howard DaSilva.

[–] Noir-It-All 14 years ago

So true. The '50's TV scene was a bonanza for B picture or supporting actor/actress stars.

"Two more swords and I'll be Queen of the Monkey People." Roseanne

[–] pt100 10 years ago

Yes, and Noel Neill shows up briefly as a hat check girl.

It is better to be kind than to be clever or good looking. -- Derek