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Mickey Rooney: A long and remarkable career in film, TV (RIP, age 93)
Los Angeles Times ^
| 04/07/2014
| By Susan King
Posted on 04/07/2014 7:37:52 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
I don't care what people say.... this is one of my favorite characters that he played ( even if it is not on that list ):
Go ahead, flame me...
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posted on
04/07/2014 7:39:42 AM PDT
by
SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind
I do recommend the 1935 version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream although I didn’t particularly like Rooney’s version of Puck. But then I don’t think we’re supposed to like Puke. I did love James Cagney as Bottom. And the special affects were amazing for the time. So if you are like me and a bit OCD about Shakespeare, watch it. It’s as good as anything else that comes later.
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posted on
04/07/2014 7:51:45 AM PDT
by
Mercat
To: Mercat
Comedian John Pinette also died over the weekend. Malden boy. Too young.
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posted on
04/07/2014 7:53:21 AM PDT
by
massgopguy
(I owe everything to George Bailey)
To: Mercat
But then I dont think were supposed to like Puke.I know I don't.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:00:52 AM PDT
by
Zionist Conspirator
(The Left: speaking power to truth since Shevirat HaKelim.)
To: SeekAndFind
This is sad news. Another link to a saner world gone.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:01:29 AM PDT
by
Zionist Conspirator
(The Left: speaking power to truth since Shevirat HaKelim.)
To: SeekAndFind
I have a buddy who wrote GERALD, which starred Rooney. He said that each day, at the end of the shoot, Mickey would have him go to the Wendy’s drive through for ice cream. The teen girl working got to know Rooney through his charm and down to earth demeanor. She, of course, had no idea who this little old man was but fell in love with him. After the film wrapped, my buddy went back and gave her his autograph with a thank you note to her. I know that his heart must be hurting today.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:08:49 AM PDT
by
LittleBillyInfidel
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To: SeekAndFind
The character, Chief Petty Officer Mike Forney, the helicopter pilot in the movie, The Bridges at Toko-Ri, is the one that comes to mind for me.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:11:36 AM PDT
by
Wilum
(Never loaded a nuke I didn't like)
To: SeekAndFind
He was brilliant in “Bill.” I actually knew the real Bill in Iowa City and Rooney nailed that character.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:11:55 AM PDT
by
Huskrrrr
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:14:43 AM PDT
by
Ruy Dias de Bivar
(Sometimes you need 7+ more ammo. LOTS MORE.)
To: Huskrrrr
Bill is the role I will most remember Rooney for.
To: SeekAndFind
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:25:50 AM PDT
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
To: SeekAndFind
Rest in peace Mr. Rooney.
Stablemates (1938)
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:27:59 AM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: SeekAndFind
Mickey Rooney was a big fan and friend of Ronald Reagan.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:28:18 AM PDT
by
MNnice
To: SeekAndFind
That episode of Twilight Zone where he played the disgraced jockey is a good one.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:31:54 AM PDT
by
dainbramaged
(Don't tell me, I'll tell you.)
To: SeekAndFind
Maybe the last one of the old time Hollywood movie stars, I can’t imagine there’s many more left.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:39:39 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: LittleBillyInfidel
Me and my wife met him when he came to a dragoncon a few years back for a few minutes at his table. Seemed like a nice fellow and was apparently enjoying himself.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:41:49 AM PDT
by
wally_bert
(There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
To: Huskrrrr
I think my favorite would have been National Velvet. Weird he died on the day the Grand National Race was held.
BTW my brother was a professor at U of I, and knew Bill quite well too.
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posted on
04/07/2014 8:49:53 AM PDT
by
mware
To: SeekAndFind
I’ll give the guy credit for his talent, but he was an arrogant prick.
Humility wasn’t part of his personality.
To: skinndogNN
Sometimes there’s a reason why someone’s been married 8 times.
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posted on
04/07/2014 9:16:01 AM PDT
by
TurboZamboni
(Marx smelled bad and lived with his parents .)
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