Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Bonanza cast after the series ended: Pernell Roberts
BONANZA is an American Western television series that ran on NBC on Sunday nights from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Many entire families gathered around their one black and white television sets each week to watch this iconic programThere were 431 episodes, during the 14 years the show was on the air making Bonanza NBC's longest-running western. Overall, BONANZA is the second-longest-running western series on U.S. network television behind Gunsmoke which aired on CBS. BONANZA is also in the top 10 of the longest-running, live-action American television series.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
‘Fame’ Remember the name: Gene Anthony Ray
In 1980 the movie FAME became a box office hit and the character Leroy Johnson made his portrayer Gene Anthony Ray a star. Ray was born in Harlem on May 24, 1962 in the neighborhood of West 153rd Street. He began performing street dancing at an early age during block parties. He attended the New York High School of Performing Arts but was kicked out after only one year. His mother Jean said the school was too disciplined for her “wild child”. This lack of discipline would haunt him all of his life. Ray skipped school one day to audition for Fame choreographer Louis Falco and as they say the rest was history.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Grief 101: If you don’t know you better ask somebody
At this writing, my husband has been dead for 3 months. I have had days where I function normally and days where I cried and could get nothing done. I’ve received unsolicited advice from many who have not buried a spouse. I’ve spoken with widows who have given me their perspective and I appreciate everyone who believed they were assisting me. I’ve found however that when it comes to specifics that I must ask, seek, and knock for myself.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Kolchak the night stalker
Darin McGavin is recognizable to many people because he portrayed the father in the popular holiday classic A CHRISTMAS STORY. He also has cult following because of staring in the ABC thriller THE NIGHT STALKER during the 1974–1975 season. There were 2o episodes of the series and only the first 4 used that title. There was a month long hiatus and when the show returned the remaining 16 episodes aired under the name KOLCHAK; THE NIGHT STALKER.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Grieving 101: When the tears won't stop
In a few days it will be 3 months since my husband passed away and today was a rough day. I have cried practically the entire day for various reasons.My 90 year old neighbor across the street passed away yesterday and my last memory of her is what triggered my tears. Two weeks ago an ambulance took her to the hospital on a rainy Sunday and I knew she would not return home. Instead of placing her on a stretcher as they had at other times, the paramedics brought her out of her home in a blanket.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
'Gunsmoke' characters: fun facts
GUNSMOKE ran on CBS for 20 years from 1955-1975 with 635 episodes. It is still the longest running prime-time television series to date and is now on the Saturday Morning lineup of westerns on MeTV. Let's take a look at the actors or portrayed the characters we watched on Sunday nights for so many years.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The evolution of the Bradley girls on 'Petticoat Junction'
The television series PETTICOAT JUNCTION aired on CBS from September 1963 to April 1970. The action takes place at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is run by Kate Bradley,(Bea Benaderet) her uncle Joe Carson,(Edgar Buchannan), and her three daughters Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo who were portrayed by multiple actresses. The show was produced by Paul Henning, who was also responsible for GREEN ACRES, and THE BEVERLY HILLBILIES.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ernest T Bass fun facts from The Andy Griffith Show
Howard Jerome Morris was born on September 4, 1919, and passed away on May 21, 2005. He was an American actor, director, and comedian, who had roles on THE TWILIGHT ZONE and THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR. He lent his voice to characters on the animated series THE JETSONS, THE FLINTSTONES. THE ARCHIES, GARFIELD AND FRIENDS, THE ATOM ANT SHOW, and many more. Morris is best known, however for his role as Ernest T Bass in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ronda Jeter portrayed several characters on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
MeTV has a page with a list of 10 of the children who had roles on THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. Missing, however, is an actress who had several important roles during the course of the series. Her name is Ronda Jeter and she was Opie's girlfriend. You can read about the other children by clicking on the following link.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
