Born on this day – Alan Scarfe:

Alan Scarfe

Actor

Writer

Director

June 8, 1946 – April 28, 2024

Credits:

A Gift to Last (1976); Alien Nation (1989); American Playhouse (1987); Andromeda (2004–2005); As Is (1986); Aka Albert Walker (2002); Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (2007); Back in Business (1997); Burn: The Robert Wraight Story (2003); C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf (1988); Cathy's Curse (1977); Cathy's Daddy (2024); Columbo Cries Wolf (1990); Counterstrike (1993); Day One (1989); DEA (1990); Deserters (1983); Diamonds (1987); Divided Loyalties (1990); Double Impact (1991); Due South (1998); E.N.G. - Created by Bryce Zabel & Brad Markowitz (1990); Earthsea (2005); For the Record (1979); Gabriel's Fire (1991); Gridlock (1996); Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994); Hastings Street (2007); Heart of Darkness (1994); Heritage Minutes (1993); Hide and Seek (1984); Highlander (1994); Hunter (1989); Iron Eagle II (1988); Jake and the Fatman (1990); Jericho Fever (1993); Joshua Then and Now (1985); Keeping Track (1986); Kingdom Hospital (2004); Kingsgate (1989); Labor of Love (1987); Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Lock Up (1984); MacGyver (1990); Mimi & Me (1991); Murder by Phone (1982); Mysterious Island (1995); Night Heat (1987); NYPD Blue (1993); Once a Thief (1996); One Life to Live (1968–2013); Overnight (1986); Pajama Tops (1983); Quantum Leap (1991); Reasonable Doubts (1991); Sanctuary (1998); SeaQuest 2032 (1993); Seeing Things (1984); Seven Days (1998–2001); Silence (1997); Star Trek: The Next Generation (1991–1993); Star Trek: Voyager (1995); Stargate: Atlantis (2004); Street Justice (1987); Tales from the Darkside (1986); The Bay Boy (1984); The Bitter Ash (1963); The Burning Zone (1997); The Execution of Raymond Graham (1985); The Great Detective (1981); The Hamster Cage (2005); The Lazarus Man (1996); The Littlest Hobo (1984); The Outer Limits (1997–1998); The Owl (1991); The Portrait (1992); The Ray Bradbury Theater (1986–1989); The Wars (1982); The Wrong Guy (1997); Tour of Duty (1989–1990); Trick or Treasure (1990); Viper (1994); Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983); Without Warning (1994).

Born on this day – Erica Hagen:

Erica Hagen

Actress

June 6, 1946 – September 15, 2018

Credits:

The Rockford Files (1979); CHiPs (1978); Quincy M.E. (1978); Operation Petticoat (1978); Kojak (1977); Wonder Woman (1976); Holmes and Yoyo (1976); Silent Movie (1976); Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976); Baretta (1976); Ellery Queen (1976); Switch (1976); Petrocelli (1974–1975); Let's Do It Again (1975); S.W.A.T. (1975); Get Christie Love! (1975); Mannix (1975); Adam-12 (1975); McCloud (1975); Land of the Lost (1974); Police Woman (1974); Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974); The Bob Newhart Show (1974); Trapped (1973); Love, American Style (1972–1973); Coffee, Tea or Me? (1973); The Last American Hero (1973); Soylent Green (1973); The F.B.I. (1973); Barnaby Jones (1973); Banacek (1972); Together (1971).

Born on this day – Tristan Rogers:

Tristan Rogers

Actor

Writer

June 3, 1946 – August 15, 2025

Credits:

13th Annual Indie Series Awards (2023); 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2013); A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994); A Piece of Eden (2000); Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1997); Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1994); Babylon 5 (1994); Barrier Reef (1971); Batman Beyond (2000); Bellbird (1977); Breakaway (1984); Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1994); Cop Shop (1978); Cover Up (1984); Delgo (2008); Delta (1969); Division 4 (1969–1975); Family Law (2001); Fast Track (1997–1998); Four Dimensions of Greta (1972); Frustrated Wives (1974); General Hospital (1980–2025); General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling (2024); General Hospital: Night Shift (2008); GH Fanasty (2015–2018); Good Morning America (1985); Good Morning America Weekend Edition (2025); Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews (2010); Homicide (1968–1975); Hotel (1986); Hour Magazine (1982–1984); Intimate Portrait (2002); Jack Rio (2008); Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1985); Kid with the Cape (2025); LIVE Magazine TV (2018); Live with Kelly and Mark (2006); Mad Max / Video Game (2015); Mancuso, FBI (1989); Marie (2013); Never Give a Crim an Even Break (1979); Night Eyes Three (1993); Number 96 (1974); One on One with John Tesh (1992); One West Waikiki (1995); Opportunity Knocks (2007); Paul Temple (1971); Power Without Glory (1976); PS After Dark (2021); Raven (2010); Serial Scoop Now (2016); Sky Commanders (1987); Soap Central (2016); SoapTalk (2006); Soulmates (1992); Star Search (1984); Star's Table (1986); Studio City (2019–2022); Super Force (1991–1992); Surviving Exctinction (2012); Tales from the Crypt (1991); The 2th Annual American Cinema Awards (1985); The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2006); The 35th Annual Thalians Gala (1990); The 5th Annual American Cinema Awards (1988); The 6th Annual American Cinema Awards (1989); The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2014); The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2015); The 87th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2018); The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2021); The Adventurer (1972); The Agency (2018); The Bay (2010–2023); The Bay: Covid 19 Special Fundraiser American Red Cross (2020); The Bold and the Beautiful (1997); The Box (1974–1975); The Dawn Reese Show (2008); The Diamond in the Desert (2015); The Flesh and Blood Show (1972); The Hollywood Moment (2021); The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell (2018); The Link Men (1970); The Los Angeles Ripper (2011); The Love Boat (1982); The Merv Griffin Show (1983–1984); The Protectors (1973); The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996); The Rescuers Down Under (1990); The Sullivans (1978); The View (2008); The Wil Shriner Show (1987); The Wild Thornberrys (2001); The Young and the Restless (2010–2025); Two Way Mirror (1975); V.I.P. (1999); Walker, Texas Ranger (1993); Without Your Head (2020).

Born on this day – Lewis Collins:

Lewis Collins

Actor

May 27, 1946 – November 27, 2013

On this day in movie history - The Dark Corner (1946):

The Dark Corner

directed by Henry Hathaway,

written by Jay Dratler, Bernard C. Schoenfeld,

based on the story by Leo Rosten, serialized in Good Housekeeping (1945),

was released in the United States on May 8, 1946.
Music by Cyril J. Mockridge.

Cast:

Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix, Mark Stevens, Kurt Kreuger, Cathy Downs, Reed Hadley, Constance Collier, Eddie Heywood, Colleen Alpaugh, Charles Cane, Ellen Corby, Peter Cusanelli, Ralph Dunn, John Elliott, Mary Field, Alice Fleming, John Goldsworthy, Eugene Goncz, Vincent Graeff, Chuck Hamilton, Eloise Hardt, Sam Harris, John Kelly, Colin Kenny, Molly Lamont, Hope Landin, Thomas Louden, Donald MacBride, Frank Marlowe, Thomas Martin, Matt McHugh, Harold Miller, Tom Monroe, Forbes Murray, Steve Olsen, Lee Phelps, Joe Ploski, Raisa, Isabel Randolph, John Russell, Pietro Sosso, Douglas Spencer, Frieda Stoll, Charles Tannen, Minerva Urecal, Charles Wagenheim, Regina Wallace, Gisela Werbisek, Lynn Whitney.

Born on this day – Lulu Roman:

Lulu Roman

Comedian

Singer

Writer

May 6, 1946 – April 23, 2025

Credits:

Books:

Kitchen Komforts: Fabulous Comfort Food Recipes and Inspiring Short Stories to Nourish the Body and Soul (2023); LuLu (1978); This Is My Story; This Is My Song (2019).

Albums:

At Last (2012); Hymns That Light My Way (1986); Hymns, Promises, and Praises (1997); Lulu: Inspired (2001); Orphan Girl (2005); Seven Times (2009); Take Me There (1985); There's A New Kid In Town (2009); You Were Loving Me (1984).

Songs:

Amazing Grace; At Last; Best Friend; Buildin' up the Wall; Daystar; Do You Know How To Fly; Failure Isn't Final; Fever; Giver of the Light; He Looked Beyond My Fault; He Was There All the Time; How Great Thou Art; In My Life; In the Presence of Jehovah; Intimate Expression; King of Who I Am; Leavin' on Your Mind; Mizpah; On The Battlefield; One Day At a Time; Orphan Girl; Precious Lord, Take My Hand; Seven Times; Summertime; Surely the Presence of the Lord; That's The Man I'm Looking For; The King Of Who I Am; The Old Church House; There's A New Kid In Town; Train Bound For Glory; Victory In Jesus; You Needed Me.

Movies and television:

14th Annual Music City News Awards (1980); City Confidential (1998); Cookin' It Up with Lulu (2013); Corky (1972); Entertainment Tonight (2007); Gaither's Pond (1999); Hee Haw (1969–1992); Hee Haw Honeys (1978-1979); Kings Gold (1993); Rare Southern Gospel Singing Celebration (2010); Rivers of Joy (1998); The Anita Bryant Spectacular (1980); The Award Goes to: A Look Back at the Legends (2010); The Jim Bakker Show (2006); The Love Boat (1983); Tony Orlando and Dawn (1976); Touched by an Angel (2001); Vicki! (1994); Whipoorwhill Nest (2014).

On this day in movie history - Gilda (1946):

Gilda

directed by Charles Vidor,

written by Jo Eisinger, Marion Parsonnet and Ben Hecht,

based on a story by E.A. Ellington,

was released in the United States on April 25, 1946.
Music by M. W. Stoloff and Marlin Skiles.

Cast:

Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready, Joseph Calleia, Steven Geray, Joe Sawyer, Gerald Mohr, Mark Roberts, Ludwig Donath, Don Douglas, Julio Abadía, Enrique Acosta, Ed Agresti, Sam Appel, Sam Ash, Nina Bara, Edward Biby, Robert Board, Symona Boniface, Eugene Borden, Paul Bradley, Argentina Brunetti, Jack Chefe, Eduardo Ciannelli, James Conaty, Jean De Briac, Jerry De Castro, Leander De Cordova, Sayre Dearing, Jack Del Rio, Jean Del Val, Carli Elinor, Fernanda Eliscu, Herbert Evans, Nobel G. Evey, Sam Flint, Bess Flowers, Curt Furberg, Kay Garrett, Fred Godoy, Paul Gustine, Robert Haines, Sam Harris, Lew Harvey, Ed Haskett, Ted Hecht, Ernest Hilliard, Stuart Holmes, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., George Humbert, Robert Kellard, Kenner G. Kemp, Frank Leigh, George J. Lewis, Frank Leyva, Max Linder, Oscar Loraine, Wilbur Mack, Herman Marks, Alphonse Martell, Saul Martell, Frank Mayo, John Merton, Harold Miller, Ramon Munox, Forbes Murray, Ralph Navarro, J.W. Noon, Alfred Paix, Lou Palfy, Joe Palma, Albert Petit, Alexander Pollard, Albert Pollet, Soretta Raye, Paul Regas, Rosa Rey, Suzanne Ridgway, Ruth Roman, Clark Ross, Lionel Royce, Cosmo Sardo, Jeffrey Sayre, Leonardo Scavino, William Smith.

Born on this day – Michael Sporn:

Michael Sporn

Animator

April 23, 1946 – January 19, 2014

Born on this day – Iris Williams:

Iris Williams

Singer

Actress

April 20, 1946 – July 11, 2025

Credits:

Albums:

Atgofion (2010 / EP); Beautiful (1986); Catch My Dreams (2011); He Was Beautiful (1979); Hello! (1987); I Gael Cymru'n Gymru Rydd (2019 / EP); I Wish You Love (2003); I'm Glad There Is You (1995); Iris Williams - The Very Best Of (2006); Picture Me Love (1980); The Gentle Touch (1983); Y Caneuon Cynnar / The Early Recordings (2000); You Belong to Me (1982).

Songs:

All My Trials; Anodd I’w Wmeud Yw Dweud Ffarwel; As Time Goes By; Autumn Leaves; Christmas Spiritual; Dail Yr Hydref; Doed a Ddel; Dyma Fi; Fy Nghydwybod I; Haul Yr Haf; He Was Beautiful; He’s Out of My Life; How High the Moon; I Gael Cymru'n Gymru Rydd; I’ll Never Love This Way Again; Mi Fum Yn Caru; My Prayer; No Regrets; No Walls No Ceilings No Floors; Pererin Wyf; Pererin Wyf / Amazing Grace; Run Like the Wind; Send in the Clowns; Sometimes I Feel; Song in the Air; The Folks Who Live on the Hill; The Virgin Mary; Using Things and Loving People; We Don’t Make Each Other Laugh Any More; What Am I Supposed to Do; Y Cobler Du Bach; You Belong to Me.

Movies and television:

3-2-1 (1985); Braden's Week (1970–1972); Cannon and Ball (1982); Crackerjack! (1979); Des O'Connor Now (1985); Des O'Connor Tonight (1980–1984); Give Us a Clue (1984); Hung-Up (2002); Iris Williams (1980–1982); Jim Davidson's Special (1982); Lennie and Jerry (1979); London Night Out (1983); Pebble Mill at One (1981); Primetime (1990); Punchlines (1981); Ryan and Ronnie (1972); Seaside Special (1979); Singing from the Heart: The Story of Treorchy Male Choir (2005); The Andy Stewart Show (1975); The Joe Longthorne Show (1991); The Legacy of Walter Frumm (2005); The Marriage Counselor (2005); There Go I (1972); This Is Your Life (1983); Top of the Pops (1979); Whicker's World (1984).

On this day in movie history - The Blue Dahlia (1946):

The Blue Dahlia

directed by George Marshall,

written by Raymond Chandler,

was released in the United States on April 18, 1946.
Music by Victor Young.

Cast:

Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Howard Da Silva, Doris Dowling, Hugh Beaumont, Tom Powers, Howard Freeman, Don Costello, Will Wright, Frank Faylen, Walter Sande, Mae Busch, Anthony Caruso, Noel Neill.

Born on this day – David Kaff:

David Kaff

Musician

Actor

April 17, 1946 – July 11, 2025

Credits:

Black Dog (1998); Cowboy in Sweden (1970); Just for Laughs: Montreal Comedy Festival (2001); Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981); The Greatest (2000); This Is Spinal Tap (1984); Trust (2018).

Born on this day – Nicholas Ball:

Nicholas Ball

Actor

Producer

April 11, 1946 – June 4, 2024

Credits:

A New Breed of Criminal (2023); A.D. (1985); Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1993); Alas Smith & Jones (1984); BBC Play of the Month (1976); Bergerac (1983–1988); Boon (1989); Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce (2013); Car Cruzin’ (2005); Casino (1989); Casualty (2007–2011); Championship (2002); Christmas Under Fire (2002); Claudia (1985); Cluedo (1990); Cold Feet (2000); Colin’s Sandwich (1990); Comic Roots (1983); Confession (1970); Coronation Street (1970); Couples (1976); Crossroads (1964–1988); Croupier (1998); Crown Court (1976); Dead Man Running (2009); Doctors (2020); Doom Room (2013); Double the Fist (2008); EastEnders (2007–2009); El C.I.D. (1991); Enchantress (2011); Fifteen (2012); Fifteen (2012); Footballers Wive$: Overtime (2005–2006); Footballers’ Wives (2006); From a Bird’s Eye View (1970); Hammer House of Horror / Episode: The House That Bled to Death (1980); Harbour Lights (1999); Hazell (1978–1979); Heartbeat (1997–2007); Hellboy (2004); Holby City (2015–2017); Hustle (2005); Insiders (1997); ITV Playhouse (1969); ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1972); Jamie (1971); Jonathan Creek (1999); Life for Christine (1980); Lifeforce (1985); Mr. Rose (1968); Muse (2019); Mutant Chronicles (2008); Nelly’s Version (1983); New Tricks (2005); No One Likes Us, We Don’t Care (1990); Out of Depth (2000); Overlord (1975); Pentagram (2019); Perfect Gift (1994); Peter (2011); Pie in the Sky (1996); Play for Today (1976–1981); Red Dwarf (1991); Respect (1996); Rogue Male (1976); Rosamunde Pilcher (2011); Running Out of Luck (1985); Silk Stalkings (1994); Sisterhood (2008); Softly Softly: Task Force (1975); South of Sunset (1993); Spooky (1983); Star Games (1979); Surgery (2015); Tales of the Unexpected (1988); Tarzán (1994); The Bill (1996); The Black Tulip (1970); The Commander: Blackdog (2005); The Commander: Virus (2005); The Coral Island (2000); The Courtroom (2004); The Crezz (1976); The Elusive Pimpernel (1969); The Famous Five (1997); The Gold Robbers (1969); The Governor (1995); The Gunpowder Plot (1968); The Haunting of Pendle Hill (2022); The Kingdom by the Sea (2024); The Krays: Dead Man Walking (2018); The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997); The Manor (1999); The Pyramid Game (1981); The Stranglers - On Stage, on Screen (2012); The Young Ones (1982); Thief Takers (1997); Top Dog (2002); Trafficking (2023); Urban Gothic (2000); Video Stars (1983); Whatever Became Of Richard Blaine? (2019); Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978); Windmills of the Gods (1988); Wogan (1985); Z Cars (1968).

On this day in movie history - Fear in the Night (1946 movie & novel):

Fear in the Night

directed and written by Maxwell Shane,

based on the story Nightmare by Cornell Woolrich,

was released in the United States on April 10, 1947.
Music by Rudy Schrager.

Cast:

Paul Kelly, Kay Scott, DeForest Kelley, Ann Doran, Charles Victor, Robert Emmett Keane, Jeff York, Joey Ray, Loyette Thomson, Gladys Blake, Jack Collins, Leander De Cordova, Christian Drake, Stanley Farrar, Julia Faye, John Harmon, Michael Harvey, Stuart Holmes, Richard Keene, Janet Warren.

Recommended reading:

Nightmare

By Cornell Woolrich.

Filmed as Fear in the Night (1946), directed and written by Maxwell Shane.

Paperback.

Published by Dell.

Published 1964.

ASIN: B0027Q9XOO

Description:

Anthology of six short stories. Story titles: I'll Take You Home, Kathleen / aka One Last Night; Screen Test / aka Preview to Death; I O U / aka I.O.U.–One Life; Three O'Clock; Nightmare / aka And So To Death; Bequest / aka Implacable Bequest.