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Richard Egan
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Richard Egan (July 29, 1921 - July 20, 1987) was an American actor. In some films he is credited as Richard Eagan.

Born in San Francisco, California, Egan served in the United States Army as a judo instructor during World War II. A graduate of the University of San Francisco (B.A.) and Stanford University (M.A.), he studied and taught at Northwestern University for a time. Having studied theatre, he took a bit role in the 1949 Hollywood film "The Story of Molly X".

This start would lead to his signing of a contract with 20th Century Fox where his talent, rugged physique and good looks made him a favorite and respected leading man.

In 1956, he starred as Elvis Presley's older brother in Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, and in 1959 was the male lead opposite Dorothy McGuire in A Summer Place. In 1960, Egan appeared in such films as Pollyanna and with Joan Collins in Esther and the King. Other noteworthy films include Undercover Girl (1950), Split Second (1953), A View from Pompey's Head (1955), Slaughter on 10th Avenue (1957), Voice In The Mirror, about the man who started Alcoholics Anonymous, and The 300 Spartans (1962).

During the decade of the 60s, Richard Egan worked extensively in television, starring in the western drama series, Empire from 1962 to 1964. After his series ended, he made guest appearances on other television shows as well as acting in several motion pictures for the big screen plus in films made specifically for television. In 1982 he joined the cast for the new daytime television political drama Capitol.

Richard Egan died in Los Angeles, California, on July 20th, 1987, of prostate cancer, 9 days before his 66th birthday, and was interred in the Holy Cross Cemetery in suburban Culver City, California.

A devout Roman Catholic, with a brother who was a priest, Egan was married to the former Patrica Hardy for thirty years until his death; they had five children, including son Rich Egan, owner of Vagrant Records, and daughter, writer/director Maureen Egan.

Egan was respected within the acting community for having helped a number of young actors get their first break in the film industry.[citation needed]

Recently reported in the Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal, the following are 22 questions actually asked of witnesses by attorneys during trials and, in certain cases, the responses given by insightful witnesses:

"Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?"

"The youngest son, the twenty-year old, how old is he?"

"Were you present when your picture was taken?"

"Were you alone or by yourself?"

"Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the war?"

"Did he kill you?"

"How far apart were the vehicles at the time of the collision?"

"You were there until the time you left, is that true?"

"How many times have you committed suicide?"

Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?

Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?

Q: You say the stairs went down to the basement?
A: Yes.
Q: And these stairs, did they go up also?

Q: Mr. Slatery, you went on a rather elaborate honeymoon, didn't you?
A: I went to Europe, Sir.
Q: And you took your new wife?

Q: How was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: And by whose death was it terminated?

Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?

Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No, this is how I dress when I go to work.

Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.

Q: All your responses must be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
A: Oral.

Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m..
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was doing an autopsy.

Q: You were not shot in the fracas?
A: No, I was shot midway between the fracas and the navel.

Q: Are you qualified to give a urine sample?
A: I have been since early childhood.

Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless?
A: It is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere.

Good Morning WA2K.

Today's bio picture gallery:





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejDbwRWclU0

Have a great day.

Hey, BioBob, thanks again for the great info about famous folks, and we love the lawyer jokes. (UhOh, where is Ticomaya? )

and there's our puppy with a marvelous montage to match the hawkman's info. Thanks, PA, for the great quintet and the clip from The Thin Man series. Glad it wasn't the Tin Man as The Wizard of Australia was on again last evening.

Hey, I know that dog's name. It's Asta.

No surprise to our listeners about what I'm going to play. Rom somebody by Mario whatever.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=30SRarDHOR8&feature=related

and once is not enough.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gHnFmFSWk5U

(I love her dress. )

You're spot on, Raggedy. (one must start practicing at four or five to wear a dress like that.)

Hey, folks. Want to hear something wild?

Listen to these three different songs, then.

First, Tony at the age of 94.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFsdvek8bL8&feature=related

Now, Elvis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HtfuGgFkCo

And finally as the magic three would have it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3zHEtL0T4

how bout some surf guitar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWw55XhTehg&feature=related

and here's something sublime from another guitar legend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgGvml0cOKA&feature=related

Tributes to two ladies of the classic silver screen.


For Clara Bow, "The It Girl" on her birthday, along with a song written for her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxo_99eaEEA&feature=related


And, for "The Vamp", Theda Bara, let's watch her do her stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtpnuDwFVPQ&feature=related

And, here's a guitar legend of a different stripe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpNzUXO6Lo

that's beautiful, firefly. the legends make it look effortless.

here's two more, McLaughlin & Hancock, paying tribute to Jim Hall & Bill Evans, respectively.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXZHhjhTTi0&feature=related

Thanks, firefly, for the memories of the silver screen. In looking at the comments, I was saddened to see the blurb about Clara's life. Theda, was a real vamp. The classical guitar by Segovia was wonderful.

Hey, bigislandman. Welcome back. That surfin' music was terrific. That guy's shirt looks exactly like the cover on my purse. You may have missed edgar's announcement about John Beck. He died, M.D.

Here' are two songs, folks, that match the lightning bug's and honu's Herbie Hanncock.

First, Rudolph.

Then, Herbie Mann.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7RCRlnsbe0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRsOCKENeJU&feature=related

blame it on the tango, i'm reminded of Un Chien Andalou by Bunuel & Dali

(warning: there's a notorious portion around the 1:30 mark )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csm-1Sv-zKY

Ah, honu, Bunuel and Dali-"To shock and provoke". Well, perhaps in another era, M.D., but when one knows the intention, it loses some of the juice.

Met a couple of interesting people today, folks. One was a jolly man who joked and called me a lady, a princess, and a queen. I learned later that he had worked in a steel factory and had almost been killed. The woman at the check out and I decided that he was going to be vociferous and funny to people for the rest of his life. What a wonderful guy. The other was a shy and retiring man who looked exactly..and I mean EXACTLY like Hugh Laurie. He remarked that he had been told that before. He never kept his eyes off the floor. Interesting world we live in.

Well, it's time for me to say goodnight, and I just discovered a jazz piano man who is wonderful, and he is playing the Duke. Here is Billy Taylor replete with lyrics.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=bY89ewAx4wU&feature=related

In A Sentimental Mood I can see
the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude is
like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make
my Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing since you
made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt that you'd be
loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood I can see
the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude is
like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make
my Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing since you
made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt that you'd be
loving sentimental me

Goodnight, everyone.

From Letty with love

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fz0dmRJz4g
Good night letty. I am finishing with Jimmy Wakely.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-2LKZGbgCHU
I came across Apache, by a guy named Jorgan Ingman. Neato.

Good morning, WA2K listeners and contributors.

edgar, Jimmy wouldn't play for me, but that's ok. Another day?

Loved Apache, Texas, and I have heard that one before. It's a very different song.

Well, folks, I am happy to announce the recent marriage of our Mysteryman. If you recall, he is a veteran who performed one of the greatest services to those on the battlefield, that of a medic.

So, all, for Mr. and Mrs. Mysteryman, here is their favorite song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aqZV463Yis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kyCClelZbA
Good New Morning. It's already hot and sunny out there.