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Mickey Rooney always kept in super shape with his incredible dancing skills. I imagine he could beat up a lot of people bigger than him. And then tap dance a few circles around them.
Only 5’2” tall, amazing.
I remember him in a TV episode, I think it was “Naked City”.
He portrayed a character named “Ooftus Gooftus”. The only reason I remember it is at the end, I found my self crying. Very unusual for me.
He was one heck of an actor.
I love him in all the Andy Hardy movies. Judy Garland is in many of them.
Pretty impressive - I thought he spent all his time during the war making movies.....
Mickey was a very proud member of American Legion Post #44 in Hollywood. He wore his Legion cap to many veterans events.
Post #44 is a very historic place in Hollywood - if anyone has a chance, it is worth the visit.
All these great Americans that Served.. I wonder how many current stars that have served?
Here's a veteran you haven't yet covered. Look for more detail about his World War II service in the glider squadrons. I remember a Military History magazine article with some astonishing stories.
If you’ve got an hour, here he is in an episode of Combat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI9jPQ39YHI
At Reagan’s funeral I distinctly remember Rooney saluting Reagan’s coffin in his (Rooney’s) WW2 uniform, this was in California as the sun set. Eyes tear up. I have never been able to find that picture/scene on the internet, but I know I saw it.
It’s a great big universe
And we’re all really puny
We’re just tiny little specks
About the size of Mickey Rooney