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Ernie Borgnine, 93. Hollywood Legend Adds Red to His Resume
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| Oct. 12th, 2010
| Sherry Tomfeld
Posted on 10/12/2010 5:19:22 PM PDT by stillafreemind
A book called "Ernie" was written by Borgnine. The book was originally titled " I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to keep my nuts warm". The publishers were squeamish about using that title, thus "Ernie" became the name of his biographical book. I loved the original title. He said when he was looking for work and not having much luck, he walked by a nut vendor on the street. There on the side of the vendor's cart was " I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to keep my nuts warm." From then on, Ernie said that was his philosophy on life.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: ernestborgnine; ernieborgnine; hollywood; red
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One of my favorites for sure. He looks terrific!
To: stillafreemind
Ernest Borgnine is one of the remaining greats.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:21:23 PM PDT
by
unkus
To: stillafreemind
He did all his own stunts, at age 55 in "The Poseidon Adventure," An incredibly physical movie.
This in a time before Eastwood, Stallone and Willis doing stunts in their 50s.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:23:25 PM PDT
by
buccaneer81
(ECOMCON)
To: stillafreemind
I never liked his acting but I sure like him. Always seemed like a nice guy.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:23:30 PM PDT
by
Psycho_Bunny
(Hail To The Fail-In-Chief)
To: unkus
He even played Vince Lombardi in a made for TV movie not long after the coach’s death. Did a great job.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:24:36 PM PDT
by
Luke21
To: stillafreemind
Way to go, Mermaid Man!
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:24:44 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Texas Rangers - AL West Champions)
To: dfwgator
Too bad Tim Conway seems to have left the cast.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:26:04 PM PDT
by
Minn
To: stillafreemind
Yup, Borgie was one of the greatest. He was a great villain in Bad Day at Black Rock, and Spencer Tracy kicked his arse with one hand....LOL....what a great scene with two great actors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhUBH6gpXV8
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:26:13 PM PDT
by
HerrBlucher
(Defund, repeal, investigate, impeach, convict, jail, celebrate.)
To: stillafreemind
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:26:32 PM PDT
by
EGPWS
(Trust in God, question everyone else)
To: Psycho_Bunny
I remember reading that Ethel Merman claimed when she divorced him that he was into wife-beating.
To: Psycho_Bunny
I never forgave him for beating up Frank Sinatra. :)
To: stillafreemind
In the move S1M0NE, the giant screen that Pacino uses to create his perfect actress is populated by Grace Kelly, Maroilyn Monroe, a bunch of others, and Ernest Borgnine!
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:27:28 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics)
To: stillafreemind
Ernie is on my list of guys to have a cup of coffee/glass of beer with. Regular guy.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:28:18 PM PDT
by
llevrok
(Born a ham and never cured.)
To: stillafreemind
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:29:11 PM PDT
by
skeeter
To: stillafreemind
I was laughing all day after I heard him whisper that comment to Steve Doosey on Fox and FRiends.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:29:55 PM PDT
by
mware
(F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
To: unkus
Not only "McHales Navy." but also his performance as Kirk Douglas's father in "The Viking." Here's a part of that film showing the great actor:
HERE
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:29:59 PM PDT
by
Stepan12
(Palin & Bolton in 2012)
To: stillafreemind
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:31:13 PM PDT
by
mware
(F-R-E-E, that spells free, Free Republic.com baby.)
To: WestSylvanian
I remember reading that Ethel Merman claimed when she divorced him that he was into wife-beating.Never heard that, and highly doubt it. BUT...
She did write that he would fart in bed and hold her under the covers. If that's her definition of "beating," well, that's her opinion.
To: buccaneer81
“She did write that he would fart in bed and hold her under the covers.”
They call that a “Dutch Oven” in these parts.
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posted on
10/12/2010 5:34:09 PM PDT
by
Nik Naym
(It's not my fault... I have compulsive smartass disorder.)
To: stillafreemind
As Lt. Detective Mike Rogo in "The Poseidon Adventure" :
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