Thursday, December 28, 2023

On this day in music history - Desert Journey, by Sherry Finzer (2006):

The album Desert Journey,
by Sherry Finzer,
with guitarist Ric Flauding,
was released on December 28, 2006.

Born on this day – Herb Gardner:


Herb Gardner

Writer

Producer

Director

Artist

Cartoonist

December 28, 1934 – September 25, 2003

Born on this day – Nichelle Nichols:


Nichelle Nichols

Actress

Singer

Dancer

December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022

Credits:

12 to Midnight (2021); Renegades: Ominara (2021); Space Command (2020); Surge of Power: Doctor Who Tribute (2020); Star Trek First Frontier (2020); Unbelievable!!!!! (2020); Surge of Dawn (2019); American Nightmares (2018); White Orchid (2018); Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017); Renegades (2017); Downward Dog (2017); Star Trek: Renegades (2015); The Young and the Restless (2016); Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel (2016); Starship Excelsior (2016); The Order (2016); Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff (2014); This Bitter Earth (2012); Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories (2011); Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010); The Cabonauts (2009); The Torturer (2008); Tru Loved (2008); Lady Magdalene's (2008); Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007); Heroes (2007); Are We There Yet? (2005); Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes (2004); The Simpsons (2004); Roddenberry on Patrol (2003); Futurama (2000–2002); Snow Dogs (2002); Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000); Good vs Evil (2000); A Stitch in Time (1999); Spider-Man: Secret Wars (1997); Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1997); Gargoyles (1994–1996); The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space (1995); Batman: The Animated Series (1994); Star Trek: Judgment Rites (1993); ABC Weekend Specials (1993); Star Trek 25th Anniversary (1992); Star Trek Adventure (1991); Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991); Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989); Head of the Class (1988); Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986); The Supernaturals (1986); Antony and Cleopatra (1984); Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984); Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982); Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979); Woman in the Rain (1976); Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974); Truck Turner (1974); The D.A. (1971); Insight (1960); Star Trek (1966–1969); Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967); Tarzan (1966); Mister Buddwing (1966); Peyton Place (1966); Made in Paris (1966); CBS Repertoire Workshop (1964); The Lieutenant (1964); Great Gettin' Up Mornin' (1964); Porgy and Bess (1959).

Born on this day – Robert Scheerer:


Robert Scheerer

Director

Producer

Actor

December 28, 1929 – March 3, 2018

Born on this day – Beverly Michaels:


Beverly Michaels

Actress

December 28, 1928 – June 9, 2007

Born on this day – Véra Norman:


Véra Norman

Actress

December 28, 1924 – May 19, 2023

Born on this day – Andrew Duggan:


Andrew Duggan

Actor

December 28, 1923 – May 15, 1988

Born on this day – Maris Wrixon:


Maris Wrixon

Actress

December 28, 1916 – October 6, 1999

Born on this day – Lew Ayres:


Lew Ayres

Actor

Director

Producer

December 28, 1908 – December 30, 1996

Credits:

Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart (1994); Cast the First Stone (1989); Highway to Heaven (1985–1989); L.A. Law (1989); The English Programme (1988); Cagney & Lacey (1988); Outlaws (1987); The A-Team (1986); Simon & Simon (1986); Lime Street (1985–1986); Under Siege (1986); Finder of Lost Loves (1984); Hotel (1984); Fame (1984); The World of Don Camillo (1984); Savage in the Orient (1983); Fantasy Island (1979–1983); Quincy M.E. (1983); The Devlin Connection (1982); Little House on the Prairie (1982); Trapper John, M.D. (1983); Knots Landing (1982); Of Mice and Men (1981); Magnum, P.I. (1981); The Love Boat (1981); Reunion (1980); Salem's Lot (1979); Letters from Frank (1979); Suddenly, Love (1978); Flying High (1978); Greatest Heroes of the Bible (1978); Battlestar Galactica (1978); Damien: Omen II (1978); Wonder Woman (1977); End of the World (1977); The Fantastic Journey (1977); The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1977); The Bionic Woman (1977); Altars of the World (1976); Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident (1976); Hawaii Five-O (1968–1976); McMillan & Wife (1975); Kung Fu (1974); The Magician (1974); Columbo (1974); Heatwave! (1974); The Questor Tapes (1974); Hawkins (1973); Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973); The Streets of San Francisco (1973); The Stranger (1973); Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1972); The Man (1972); The Biscuit Eater (1972); She Waits (1972); Earth II (1971); The Interns (1971); San Francisco International Airport (1970); The Virginian (1970); The Doris Day Show (1970); My Three Sons (1970); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969); Here Come the Brides (1969); The Big Valley (1967–1968); Gunsmoke (1967); ABC Stage 67 (1966); The F.B.I. (1966); I Spy (1966); Mark Dolphin (1965); Slattery's People (1965); Kraft Suspense Theatre (1965); Ben Casey (1964); The Carpetbaggers (1964); Channing (1964); The Upper Chamber (1963); Laramie (1962); Saints and Sinners (1962); Advise & Consent (1962); Bus Stop (1962); Dr. Kildare (1961); The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1961); Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961); The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1960); Route 66 (1960); Alcoa Theatre (1958–1959); Pursuit (1958); Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958); Frontier Justice (1958); Climax! (1958); Cavalcade of America (1957); Schlitz Playhouse (1956); The Eighty Yard Run (Playhouse 90) (1956); The Ford Television Theatre (1956); Screen Directors Playhouse (1956); Altars of the East (1955); Omnibus (1954); Donovan's Brain (1953); No Escape (1953); New Mexico (1951); The Capture (1950); Johnny Belinda (1948); The Way of Peace (1947); The Unfaithful (1947); The Dark Mirror (1946); Fingers at the Window (1942); Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942); Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941); The People vs. Dr. Kildare (1941); Maisie Was a Lady (1941); Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940); Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940); The Golden Fleecing (1940); Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940); Remember? (1939); The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939); These Glamour Girls (1939); Calling Dr. Kildare (1939); Broadway Serenade (1939); The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939); Spring Madness (1938); Young Dr. Kildare (1938); Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938); Holiday (1938); King of the Newsboys (1938); Scandal Street (1938); Hold 'Em Navy (1937); The Last Train from Madrid (1937); The Crime Nobody Saw (1937); Murder with Pictures (1936); Lady Be Careful (1936); Shakedown (1936); Panic on the Air (1936); The Leathernecks Have Landed (1936); Hearts in Bondage (1936); Silk Hat Kid (1935); Spring Tonic (1935); Lottery Lover (1935); Servants' Entrance (1934); She Learned About Sailors (1934); Let's Be Ritzy (1934); Cross Country Cruise (1934); My Weakness (1933); Don't Bet on Love (1933); State Fair (1933); Okay America! (1932); Night World (1932); The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932); The Impatient Maiden (1932); Heaven on Earth (1931); The Spirit of Notre Dame (1931); Up for Murder (1931); The Iron Man (1931); Many a Slip (1931); East Is West (1930); The Doorway to Hell (1930); Common Clay (1930); All Quiet on the Western Front (1930); The Kiss (1929); Big News (1929); The Sophomore (1929).

Ray Bradbury, on writing:


Love.
Fall in love and stay in love.
Write only what you love, and love what you write.
The key word is love.
You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.

- Ray Bradbury.