Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Mae Questel the voice of Betty Boop, Olive Oil, and Minnie Mouse
Mel Blanc is world-renowned for voicing thousands of cartoon characters but you may not ever have heard of Mae Questel. She was not in the league with Blanc but she was the voice behind three of the most iconic female cartoon characters ever. Mae gave the world the sound and personalities behind Betty Boop, Olive Oil, and Minnie Mouse. Her career began at the age of 17 when she won a talent contest at the RKO Fordham Theatre in the Bronx. Her imitation of singer Helen Kane was so impressive Questel was signed by an agent and began performing as an impersonator in Vaudville.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Darlings were actually The Dillards on 'The Andy Griffith Show
On THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, there was a group of characters known as The Darling family. They lived in the mountains just beyond Mayberry and consisted of widower Briscoe Darling, his daughter, and four sons. The young men did not talk and only starred but they were a really great band. What they lacked in verbal skills they definitely made up for with their music.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Rimshaw House Fun Facts From The Andy Griffith Show
The Rimshaw House One of the most beloved and humorous episodes of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW is 'The Haunted House,' which aired in October 1963. It was the second episode of season 4 of the popular series. Opie Taylor's baseball accidentally goes through the window of an abandoned home that is known as the Rimshaw House.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Sally, Adam, and Phyllis have tongues wagging on 'The Young and the Restless'
Spoilers for THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS indicate that a big event is going to have some fireworks. The launch party for Newman Media is going to be filled with plenty of surprises and three Genoa City residents will stun everyone with their shocking actions. Phyllis, Adam, and Sally, are all volatile and enjoy pushing people's buttons. They will have their individual agendas and neither of the 3 plays by the rules. Let's take a look at what the trio will soon be up to0.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Does Spencer Cassadine have a future on 'General Hospital'
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers have been expressing mixed reviews regarding the Spencer Cassadiue recast. The son of Prince Nikolas and Sonny's sister Courtney was beloved as he was portrayed by Nicolas Bechtel. Viewers watched him grow from a 7 year old into a teenager and then recently he was replaced by Nicolas Chavez. Fans of the show knew there must be a reason to the character was aged but had no idea what was coming. Please note this article is related to the character only and is not against Chavez who is only playing a role.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless alum Peter Porte joins the cast of Days of our Lives Sin-off 'Beyond Salem'
The new 5 episode DAYS OF OUR LIVES SPIN-OFF BEYOND SALEM has added another member of the cast of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. A few weeks back it was announced that Greg Rikaart who portrays Kevin Fisher on the CBS soap will reprise his DAYS role as Leo Stark. SOAP OPERA DIGEST RECENTLY revealed that Peter Porte who portrayed Paul Williams son Ricky has been cast as ISA agent Kyle Graham. Porte may be familiar to fans because he has been involved in a number of movies for HALLMAR.K.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Revelations cause drama on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
When Eric Forrester first began rejecting Quinn some viewers suspected he might be dealing with erectile dysfunction. Now months later he admitted to his wife that it is true. One of the reasons Quinn turned to Carter was because her husband spurned her advances. Eric wants his wife back but at his age romance might not be as simple as popping a blue pill. If the writers address this story realistically then Quinn and Eric quite possibly may never engage in sex again.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Dina might be Ashland's mystery older woman on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
On Tuesday's episode of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, there were some seeds planted that may possibly lead to the revelation that Ashland Locke may have had a romantic encounter with Dina Mergeron. It could even turn out that Locke was a gigolo while in his 20s and that he may have swindled Dina out of some money. The CBS soap has been teasing for weeks that there was some secret that Victoria was not aware of. Some viewers thought perhaps it was the fact that the business mogul is not really dying and spoilers suggested that he may have pulled such a stunt before.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital viewers nailed it regarding Peter August
At the end of Monday's episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL, viewers saw that Port Charles public enemy number one is alive and well and spying on Maxie in Nixon Falls. Peter August survived what was thought to have brought about his demise and many astute fans called this from day one. This is because there were obvious reasons the villain should not be deceased. It was revealed that Wes Ramsey's contract was not up until November so some who watch the ABC soap assumed he would be back whether in person or as a ghost at least until then.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Bea Benaderet: From Betty Rubble to Kate Bradley
Bea Benaderet was an unsung hero and legend in her own time. Her experience in characterization and dialect led the actress to become the leading female voice of animated characters for WARNER BROTHERS during the early 1940s through the mid 1950s. In1943, Benaderet became the primary voice of adult female supporting characters for WARNER BROTHER'S cartoon shorts for LOONEY TUNES and MERRIE MELODIES.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Aaron D Spears returns to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Aaron D Spears recently notified THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL fans that he is going to show up again in the LA. fashion world of the Forrester’s. After giving a stellar performance and receiving rave reviews regarding his last storyline his character disappeared yet again. The scenes between Dollar Bill and his former best friend were moving and fans wondered what was coming next. Justin was last seen offering his services to Ridge and Thomas. He said he knew where Bill Spencer buried all the bones but nothing ever came of it.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Pebbles and Bam Bam 'Open up your heart'
I was watching an episode of THE FLINTSTONES and when it ended Pebbles and Bam Bam began singing; Tears began to fall as I listened to the heartwarming tune and the voices of those famous cartoon kids. It has been decades since I thought about these two singing the song I thought was called "Let the sun shine in" but is really titled "Open up your heart". This truly was classic television at it's best and a wonderful retro moment.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
