Podcasts about cregar

Shawn, Joey, and Todd discuss the brief, tragic film career of Laird Cregar. With an imposing frame, Cregar delivered nuanced performances that explored the depths of creepiness.

Samuel Laird Cregar (1914-1944) was the youngest of six sons of Edward Matthews Cregar, a cricketer and member of a team called the Gentlemen of Philadelphia. They toured internationally in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Laird's mother was the former Elizabeth Smith.Laird Cregar was educated at Winchester College in England, spending his summers as a page boy and bit player with the Stratford-upon-Avon theatrical troupe. Upon completing his schooling, Cregar won a scholarship at California's Pasadena Playhouse, supporting himself as a nightclub bouncer when funds ran out. So broke that at times he had to sleep in his car, Cregar forced Hollywood to pay attention to him by staging his own one-man show, in which he portrayed Oscar Wilde.After a few minor film roles, Cregar was signed to a 20th Century-Fox contract; among his first major roles was the middle-aged Francis Chesney in Charley's Aunt, the first of several showcases for the actor's delightful comic flair. With his sinister portrayal of the psychopathic detective in I Wake Up Screaming, he followed that up with the successful screwball comedy Rings on Her Fingers playing a con artist opposite Gene Tierney. Cregar became one of filmdom's top “heavies” ? both figuratively and literally. Seldom weighing less than 300 pounds throughout his adult life, Cregar became obsessed with his weight.After top billing in The Lodger, who may or may not be Jack the Ripper, the increasingly sensitive Cregar was growing tired of being thought of as merely a hulking villain. ...from: https://walkoffame.com/laird-cregar/(From here the story takes a dramatic and tragic turn)For more information:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187284/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

In this week's episode of Monster Kid Radio, Derek takes us back once again to the June 2019 Monster Bash. This time - thanks to MKR listener Michael Ramsey who captured the audio - you'll get to hear the amazing presentation "I Woke Up Screaming With Laird Cregar" by the equally amazing . Take a look at Mank's bibliography, and you'll know he's a monster kid who knows his stuff. Take a listen to this presentation, and you'll come away knowing more than you ever did about an severely underrated actor whose career, and life, came to an end much too soon. Also in this episode, Professor Frenzy tells us another Bedtime Story, Kenny takes another Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, and Dr. Tongue takes is back to the World of Monster Collectibles. Voicemail: 503-479-5MKR (503-479-5657) Email: Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Professor Frenzy - Dr. Tongue's World of Monster Collectibles Dr. Tongue's I HAD THAT SHOPPE! - - Dr. Tongue's Personal Instagram - Artist Spotlight - Cali Lee's Halloween Treasure Studio -   Monster Hunter for Hire (Supernatural Solutions: The Marc Temple Casefiles - Volume 1) -  Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic - "Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The opening and closing song "" () appears by permission of All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a .

Mario Sits down with his friend Kyle to discuss Mental Health, whether it's in the work place, or by society standards. They also talk the effects of it from a generational stand point and some interesting possible conspiracy theories about the human potential.

Despite a tragically short career, Laird Cregar made his mark with several memorable big screen performances in films like This Gun for Hire and The Lodger. With his massive frame, Cregar was a natural fit as “heavies,” but he appeared in a variety of roles in comedies, adventures, and historical dramas. But it was frustration with his size that led him to a dangerous crash diet - one that ultimately took his life. We'll hear Cregar in both of his visits to Suspense - "The Last Letter of Dr. Bronson" (originally aired on CBS on July 27, 1943) and "Narrative About Clarence" (originally aired on CBS on March 9, 1944).

John Huston’s classic cinematic adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon comes to radio in this production of The Lux Radio Theatre. Though none of the film’s stars appear to recreate their roles, a terrific Hollywood cast is assembled to bring the story to life. Laird Cregar is the Fat Man, Gail Patrick is Brigid O’Shaughnessy, and Edward G. Robinson is Sam Spade – with Cecil B. DeMille as master of ceremonies – in this episode originally aired on CBS on February 8, 1943.

Bolts Daily Podcast - September 1, 2012. The ThunderBolts procured a crucial doubleheader sweep from the River City Rascals with 6-4 and 6-2 wins. Highlights include two Chad Cregar home runs, a Mike Torres homer and a Cregar single.

Bolts Daily Podcast - August 25, 2012. Chad Cregar hit a home run in the ninth to lead the ThunderBolts to a 2-1 win over the Miners. Highlights include Cregar's homer, a C.J. Gillman RBI single and Mike Recchia's record-breaking strikeout.

Bolts Daily Podcast - July 21, 2012. Chad Cregar hit two home runs and the ThunderBolts beat the Joliet Slammers 6-5. Highlights include Cregar's first home run and two big defensive plays.

Bolts Daily Podcast - July 14, 2012. Mike Recchia threw another complete game and Chad Cregar hit two home runs as the ThunderBolts beat the London Rippers 8-1. Highlight included is Cregar's grand slam.

Bolts Daily Podcast - June 27, 2012. Chad Cregar's ninth-inning grand slam gave the ThunderBolts a 7-6 victory over the London Rippers. Highlights include a Bobby Glover RBI hit, Cregar's big blast and the game's final out.