Posted on 10/27/2017 5:51:56 AM PDT by DFG
Before stepping into Dodger Stadium this week, Norman Lloyd had attended one World Series.
In 1926.
As a 12-year-old boy at Yankee Stadium, he watched as Babe Ruth slid into second base and split his pants.
Now, a mere 91 years later, the actor — known as the rigid headmaster who fired Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society” and the villain who fell from the Statue of Liberty in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Saboteur" — returned to the Fall Classic to watch a series between the Dodgers and Houston Astros that already has the makings of a Hollywood drama.
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Wow, had no idea Norman Lloyd was still alive. I also mainly remember him from Saboteur.
Nor did I. I remember him from St. Elsewhere and that was over 30 years ago. Looks like he did at 72.
Damn!
In before the Cubs jokes.
And I’ll bet Mr. Lloyd tell you he’s still available, if you’re looking for an older actor to fill that type of role.
Thanks so much for posting this fun article.
He’s the last surviving member of Welles’ Mercury Theater. They all went to California when Welles got a contract from RKO but Lloyd became impatient with the wait for production to begin and went back to NYC. So he missed out on being in ‘Citizen Kane’.
Norman Lloyd is a national treasure.
“Norman Lloyd is a national treasure.”
Agreed. Not only is he a fine actor, but he also has many directing credits to his name. One of my favorites is “The Jar” episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.”
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Glad to know he’s still out and about!!!!
Amazing for him to go and good genes....May he live to 120...
Running joke among actors, even those who are retired. Most will tell you they’re still “available,” if you’re a producer or casting director looking for talent for your next project.
If you’re old enough, you may remember an actor named Charles Lane who appeared on “Petticoat Junction” and in scores of other TV shows and films for decades. Usually played some sort of humorless bureaucrat. A few months before his passing, Mr. Lane got a lifetime achievement award from TV Land for his 77-year career. During his acceptance speech, Mr. Lane let everyone know we was still available, in the event someone was looking for an older actor. He was 100 at the time. Passed away at 102.
Great pick! You have good taste.
“Great pick! You have good taste.”
Thanks. Have you seen it? Once you do, you’ll never look at Goober on Andy Griffith the same. ;-)
It was a very long time ago, I think when it was new. Wasn’t it a one-hour episode?
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