tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post7972427914921306639..comments2024-03-22T15:57:20.329-06:00Comments on Pensive Pens: Friends of the Famous - Rdiedre Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-70550352945628562482016-04-25T13:33:06.112-06:002016-04-25T13:33:06.112-06:00The treatment of animal actors was the worst of al...The treatment of animal actors was the worst of all the Golden Age scandals - and probably one of the better-kept secrets;-) It's good to know there are organizations these days to ensure standards are followed. Not that Rin Tin Tin had any worries...;-)<br />I've always loved Rockwell paintings, drawings, etc for his innate ability to visually script an entire scene, as if you're watching a film. <br />I'd have a handicap pet (I may have one now) but not a rooster because, well, birds;-)<br />Thanks so much Debbie!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-23452086991279393142016-04-24T17:06:27.516-06:002016-04-24T17:06:27.516-06:00It's amazing that the Hollywood sign stills st...It's amazing that the Hollywood sign stills stands, albeit somewhat shorter, after so many decades! Rin Tin Tin had a better life than many people, it seems. NIce to know he was so well taken care of, unlike other showbiz animals. Norman Rockwell made the right decision about art school. Love his work! I would keep a handicapped pet, but roosters aren't allowed in suburbia. ☺Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-89363485023790735242016-04-21T08:55:58.676-06:002016-04-21T08:55:58.676-06:00Hi Shady!
There were so many scandals in that era ...Hi Shady!<br />There were so many scandals in that era it's anyone's guess. I'm not so sure things have changed all that much.<br />Ha! True, when you hear the word 'pinup' you don't think Donna Reed:-) But I agree with your thoughts on how the servicemen must have felt about it.<br />I've seen Rockwell on some of your posts - love it! <br />I look forward to your tribute to the Rin Tin Tin show;-)<br />Oh yes, you could say it's 'hopping' around here;-) We call it 'busier than a one-armed paper-hanger!"<br />Enjoy your day, my friend:-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-29661656293336799522016-04-21T08:41:40.137-06:002016-04-21T08:41:40.137-06:00Hi Jeffrey!
It was intended as a temporary real es...Hi Jeffrey!<br />It was intended as a temporary real estate advertisement for a posh new neighborhood. <br />Maybe Rin Tin Tin bought one of those houses for Friday night poker games;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-21337939175502510172016-04-21T06:21:43.202-06:002016-04-21T06:21:43.202-06:00Hi, dear Diedre!
I have watched the Ben Affleck m...Hi, dear Diedre!<br /><br />I have watched the Ben Affleck movie Hollywoodland about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of George "Superman" Reeves. I didn't see the original Ben Hur movie made in the silent era, only the remake starring Charlton Heston. I was somewhat surprised to learn that Donna Reed was a popular WWII era pin-up model. At first she didn't seem the type, but after Googling a few of those images, I can understand how her wholesome, girl next door quality would bring comfort to servicemen far from home. As a boy I never missed the TV series Rin Tin Tin and have a tribute to the show coming up on my own blog. I admire the artwork of Norman Rockwell and have occasionally used it on SDMM. Lately I have been as busy as a one-legged rooster. How about you? :)<br /><br />Thank you very much, dear friend Diedre!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-62425438873149770442016-04-21T05:44:23.098-06:002016-04-21T05:44:23.098-06:00I had heard it was originally called Hollywoodland...I had heard it was originally called Hollywoodland, but I have never seen an actual sign.<br />Wow, did Rin Tin Tin live well. Probably better than some people. I wonder what he did with his money he earned. I know, he likely got together with other dogs to play poker.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com