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- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Beloved pioneer TV kids' show host, Buffalo Bob Smith was the co-creator and host of TV's Howdy Doody (1954) for almost its entire thirteen-year run (NBC: 1947 - 1960), being sidelined for a little less than a year by a near-fatal heart attack in 1954. With his open, friendly personality, combined with the antics of the show's puppet and human casts, he won over the hearts of America's baby-boomer children easily, a hold he retains in spirit to this day. After a decade of semi-retirement following the show's cancellation in September 1960, Bob Smith made a huge comeback on the college campus circuit in the early 1970s, including a sold-out engagement at New York City's legendary rock palace, "The Fillmore East".
Although he continued to make sporadic, successful appearances (TV, films, and in person) until the end of his life, his one attempt to bring "Howdy Doody" back as a regular series, in 1976, was regrettably a failure. He and his wife of more than 50 years had three children.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Dayton Allen was born on 24 September 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Cotton Club (1984), The Monster Master (1966) and The Deputy Dawg Show (1959). He was married to Elvi Allen. He died on 11 November 2004 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.- Champion diver Marshall Wayne was born on May 25, 1912 in St. Louis, Missouri. Wayne grew up in Miami, Florida and excelled at diving in high school. Marshall won several national honors and awards while a student at the University of Miami: He not only was the Amateur Athletics Union outdoor platform champion for both 1934 and 1936, but also was cited at number two in the best American male swimmers list of 1935. Wayne won a gold medal in men's platform diving and a silver medal in men's springboard diving at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. In the wake of his Olympic triumph Marshall turned pro and joined Billy Rose's Aquacades. Wayne served as a colonel in the Air Force during World War II who participated in thirty-seven reconnaissance missions over Europe. Marshall's plane was shot down over Italy; he was helped by Italians who took him to a British Aid Station and then was taken to England for surgery on a leg wound. Following his tour of duty, Wayne worked as a commercial pilot for Pan-Am Airlines for twenty-seven years. Marshall was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1981 and the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. Wayne died at 87 on June 16, 1999 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
- Soundtrack
Ray Cash was born on 13 May 1897 in Rison, Arkansas, USA. He was married to Carrie Cash. He died on 3 December 1985 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Soundtrack
Country singer Mel McDaniel was born on September 6, 1942 in Checotah, Oklahoma. His father was a truck driver. McDaniel grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Mel was inspired to play music after he saw Elvis Presley on television. McDaniel learned how to play the trumpet in fourth grade and subsequently learned how to play the guitar. At age fourteen Mel taught himself the guitar chords to "Frankie and Johnny" and performed in a high school talent contest. He made his professional debut at age fifteen performing in a talent contest at Okmulgee High School. Moreover, McDaniel played in several local bands while in high school and began working as a musician at clubs in Tulsa, Oklahoma following graduation from high school. While in Tulsa Mel recorded several singles as well.
McDaniel began performing in Tulsa clubs after marrying his high school sweetheart. He then made an unsuccessful trip to Nashville, Tennessee and had a brief stint performing in the oil fields in Anchorage, Alaska. He eventually returned to Nashville and secured himself a job as a demo singer and songwriter for Combine Music. In 1976 he signed up with the label Capitol Records and released his first single "Have a Dream on Me." Mel's career really took off in 1981 with the rousing hit song "Louisiana Saturday Night." He had his only #1 country hit with the catchy "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" in 1985. McDaniel's other notable country hits from the 1980's are "Right in the Palm of Your Hand," "Take Me to the Country," "Big Ole Brew," "I Call It Love," "Stand on It," and "Real Good Feel Good Song."
A member of the Grand Ole Opry since January 11, 1986, McDaniel made frequent appearances on the show. Mel was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2006. Diagnosed with lung cancer in February, 2011, he died at his home from the disease at age 68 on March 31, 2011.- Actor
- Writer
- Composer
Hank Cochran was born on 2 August 1935 in Isola, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for True Romance (1993), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and Starman (1984). He was married to Suzi Cochran, Jeannie Seely and Shirley Kay. He died on 15 July 2010 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Lovely and shapely blonde looker Carolyn Ann Komant was born in New York City. She's of mixed Russian and Danish descent. Her older sister was a model. Carolyn won the title Queen of the Beach in 1958 in a local beauty pageant in Hampton, New Hampshire. Komant was crowned Miss Maine in 1959 and was one of fifteen semi-finalists in the Miss USA contest held in Long Beach, California that same year. She signed a $135 weekly contract with Warner Brothers in November, 1959. In April, 1960 Carolyn was the Queen of the 34th Annual Newball Saugus Rodeo at Saugus Stadium. Moreover, Komant made guest appearances on a handful of TV shows (she had recurring roles on both "Hawaiian Eye" and "The Roaring 20's"). Her sole foray into film acting was a secondary part in the women's prison picture "House of Women." Carolyn married Michael Patrick Vliet in November, 1962. She's the mother of two sons: She gave birth to Mark S. on November 27, 1963 while Lance E. was born on September 27, 1967. Komant and Vliet got divorced in September, 1968. Carolyn married Robert Joseph Lavender in Florida on December 5, 1970.
- Carrie Cash was born on 13 March 1904 in Kingsland, Arkansas, USA. She was married to Ray Cash. She died on 11 March 1991 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Wynn Stewart was born on 7 June 1934 in Morrisville, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for The Devil All the Time (2020), From Nashville with Music (1969) and The Porter Wagoner Show (1961). He died on 17 July 1985 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Reba Hancock was born on 28 January 1934 in Arkansas, USA. She was a producer, known for The Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973) and This Is Your Life (1970). She was married to Donald Gene Hancock and Donzil Burlison. She died on 5 March 2006 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Mel Street was born on 21 October 1936 in Grundy, Virginia, USA. He is known for Dusty's Trail (1973), The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West (1976) and The Porter Wagoner Show (1961). He died on 21 October 1978 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tom LeGarde was born on 15 March 1931 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He was an actor, known for Daniel Boone (1964), Network (1963) and Equinox (1986). He was married to Diane DeClouet, Janice and Shirley. He died on 1 August 2018 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Darby Vasbinder was born on 19 February 1967 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA. She was an actress, known for Beyond Dream's Door (1989). She died on 26 November 2017 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Charlie Walker was born on 2 November 1926 in Copeville, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Sweet Dreams (1985), Bolt (1997) and Opry Video Classics: Honky-Tonk Heroes (2007). He was married to Mary Deanna Sprayberry, Virginia Mae (Ginger) Kliesen, Shirley Charlotte Hein and Constance Ann Little. He died on 12 September 2008 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sally Sweet was born on 26 February 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for The Old Homestead (1935), Nifty Nurses (1934) and The Eyes Have It (1932). She was married to Red Foley. She died on 30 January 1997 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Ted LeGarde was born on 15 March 1931 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He was an actor, known for D4 (2011), Daniel Boone (1964) and Network (1963). He was married to Sharon LeGarde. He died on 30 July 2021 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Paul Yandell died on 21 November 2011 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Leon Ashley was born on 18 May 1936 in Mansfield, Georgia, USA. He was married to Margie Singleton. He died on 20 October 2013 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Writer
- Producer
Elgin Ciampi was born on 12 January 1925 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Strangers in the City (1962) and Zebra in the Kitchen (1965). He died on 22 April 2005 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Sonny Osborne was born on 29 October 1937 in Thousandsticks, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for The Drifter (1965), The Road to Nashville (1967) and Music City U.S.A. (1966). He was married to Judith Osborne. He died on 24 October 2021 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Wladimir A. Timm was born on 1 December 1885 in St Petersburg, Russia. He died on 28 August 1958 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.
- Marc Towers was born on 23 January 1927 in New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Twilight Zone (1959), Philip Marlowe (1959) and Shannon (1961). He died on 28 April 1996 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Sammy Stewart was born on 28 October 1954 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. He was married to Peggy Jean Logan. He died on 2 March 2018 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.
- Soundtrack
Autry Inman was born on 6 January 1929 in Florence, Alabama, USA. He died on 6 September 1988 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Jimmy Yates was born on 14 April 1934 in Clearwater, Florida, USA. He was an actor, known for Country Diary (1980). He was married to Kathy Yates. He died on 10 April 2006 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Director
- Producer
Frances Buss was born on 3 June 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was a director and producer, known for It's a Gift (1946), King's Party Line (1946) and Missus Goes A-Shopping (1944). She was married to William Buch. She died on 19 January 2010 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.- Producer
- Talent Agent
Joe Meador was born on 25 January 1947 in Petroleum, Kentucky, USA. He was a producer and talent agent, known for Dixie Rose (2007). He died on 21 October 2020 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.- Ewell Blackwell was born on 23 October 1922 in Fresno, California, USA. He died on 29 October 1996 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.
- Barry Beckett was born on 4 February 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was married to Diane. He died on 10 June 2009 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Mickey Marvin was born on 5 October 1955 in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, USA. He died on 6 March 2017 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.
- Harold D. Hunter was born on 30 April 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. He died on 7 March 2013 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
- Cinematographer
Bob Boatman was born on 28 September 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was a director and cinematographer, known for The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler (1971), Hee Haw (1969) and Mel Tillis Time (1974). He died on 28 August 1989 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.