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Posted on 06/08/2014 5:00:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Tom Harmon
Served in WW2. Enlisted as a pilot in the Army Air Corps on November 8, 1941. Early in 1943, Harmon parachuted into the South American Jungle when his plane flew into a tropical storm. None of the other crewmen bailed out or survived. He was the object of a massive regional search operation once his plane was reported missing. Four days later he stumbled into a clearing in Dutch Guiana. He then transferred to single seat fighters. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his actions with the 449th Fighter Squadron. These included having his plane shot down over Japanese occupied China.
American college football star, a sports broadcaster, and patriarch of a family of American actors. As a player, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1940 and is considered by some to be the greatest football player in Michigan Wolverines history. Harmon rushed for 2,134 yards during his career at Michigan, completed 100 passes for 1,304 yards and 16 touchdowns, and scored 237 points. During his career he played all 60 minutes 8 times. He led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940, a feat that remains unmatched. From 1946 to 1947 Harmon played football professionally with the Los Angeles Rams. He focused his professional career as planned on being a sports broadcaster on radio and television, one of the first athletes to make the transition from player to on-camera talent. In 1954, Harmon was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Had some rain today with thunder. Supposed to be sunny for next few days. Finally feels like Spring.
Welcome to the Canteen, 1st Division guy....it is interesting to read about “friends” from years ago.
Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...that’s it!! I want a do-over!!
We had a great time with old friends this afternoon. I hate “visiting”, but I really enjoyed it today.
Did you have a relaxing weekend? Get mugged?
Glad spring has finally arrived.
I would love to have a nice thunder storm. They are rare here.
((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. Raining here in Comanche OK. as I type this.
G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...and I’m even later.
Hope Monday went well.
Or the slime media keeping count of our fallen heroes?
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Thanks, unique, for the pastries.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope got rain.
We got a little bit Saturday night/Sunday morning.
You and Bo enjoy your Monday.
Monday Morning Coffee Bump.
Good morning, Canteen.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Gotta make my way thru the Canteen quickly;
there's still a lot of work staring at me.
I'll answer pings in between completed tasks.
But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!
The FR Canteen is
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?
Morning Beachie! A lovely weekend my way, I have an interview tomorrow with the local university. How did the book fair go? More coffee is needed, have a funomenal day!
Good morning EG ((HUGS))
Good morning Pro ((HUGS))
The weather on Saturday during the ArtFest was beautiful (mid-80s and nice breeze). Didn’t sell any books but did hand out some of my postcards for website address and book details. The important thing (I have to remind myself) is that people get to know that I have books to sell. The next event I’m scheduled for is July 12.
WOO HOO! Fingers crossed and prayers up that your interview is a success (wait...you’re not a college stalker or slasher are you????)
I had several cups of coffee...it’s Monday...they haven’t helped! LOL
Have a marvelicious Monday.
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Hugo Haas (1901-1968) [Days of Glory (1944); Paradise Alley (1962)] was born in Brünn, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (now Brno, Czech Republic). A portly, somewhat grubby and bohemian-looking character star, Hugo Haas was one of the most celebrated Czech actors back in the 30s, a comic star who only grew in stature as he delved creatively into writing, directing and producing. The Nazi invasion forced him to leave his beloved country and come to the United States. Like a fish out of water, he had to start small. Beginning as an announcer on US broadcasts to the Eastern Europe underground, he also offered his talents as a narrator of propaganda films.
Buddy Hackett (1924-2003) [The Music Man (1962); It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)] was an American comic born Leonard Hacker in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Public School 103 and New Utrecht High School. While still in high school, he began appearing in nightclubs, beginning with the "Borscht Belt," the Catskills resorts. He served three years with an antiaircraft unit during World War II. His first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and the Catskills. He appeared on Broadway in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and put him in two television specials. A television series, Stanley, was developed for him, which helped start Carol Burnett's career.
Albert Hague (1920-2001) [Fame (1980); The Story of Us (1999)] was born into a Jewish family in Berlin but was raised as a Lutheran to protect him from Nazi persecution. He fled Germany to Italy in 1937 as he was about to be inducted into the Hitler youth movement. After attending a music conservatory in Rome, he obtained a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati and immigrated to the United States in 1939 penniless to avoid being conscripted by German military authorities. Arriving at age of 18 and unable to speak a word of English, he took the last name of his adopted father, Elliott B. Hague, an eye surgeon with close ties to the university. He graduated in 1942 and served in the U.S. military for more than two years during World War II before embarking on a career as a composer. He celebrated his first Broadway success with the opening of the hit 1955 musical Plain and Fancy, an Amish-themed show that featured Barbara Cook and the popular song Young and Foolish.
Alan Hale Jr. (1921-1990) [Music Man (1948); The Red Fury (1984)] was an American movie and television actor, famously known for his role as the Skipper on the cult sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964-1972), as well as for his many supporting roles in movies. He was the son of actor Alan Hale Sr.. After his father's death, he was credited in roles as simply Alan Hale. He was born in Los Angeles, California, after his father had already begun a career in silent movies in Hollywood. He peformed in his first movie as a baby, performing as child actor. In adulthood, he made a smooth transition to a full career and continued to act until his death. In his adult career he was noted for his supporting character roles in such movies Up Periscope (1959), The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958), and The West Point Story (1950). He also appeared in many westerns. He died in Los Angeles from respiratory failure due to cancer. During World War II Served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) [Roman Holiday (1953); My Fair Lady (1964)] was born in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch baroness. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girls school. Later, when her mother moved back to the Netherlands, she attended private schools as well. While vacationing with her mother in Arnhem, Holland, Hitler's army took over the town. It was here that she fell on hard times during the Nazi occupation. Audrey suffered from depression and malnutrition but found the strength to serve as a child courier for World War II resistance fighters in Holland. 
Charlton Heston (1923-2008) [The Ten Commandments (1956); Ben-Hur (1959)]. Left college in 1944 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He served for two years as a B-25 radio operator / gunner stationed at Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands of Alaska with the Eleventh Air Force, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Pat Hingle (1924-2009) [Hang 'Em High (1968); Sudden Impact (1983); appeared in all of the first four Batman movies]. Versatile stage, big screen and tv character actor. He was born in Miami, Florida but attended high school in Texas. In 1941 entered the University of Texas, majoring in advertising. After serving in the Navy during WW II, he went back to the university and got involved with the drama department as a way to meet girls.
