Paul Reed
Character actor best known for playing Captain Block on CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU? I remember he appeared in THE MUNSTERS episode, THE FERGOSI EMERALD. And an episode of THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW called...
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I have raed that this was orinally to be in the Police Academy Series, but they cahnged it to Car 54 as they thought that tat change would bring more money into the box office. What a shame that they...
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For 20+ years, I saw the address and phone number of Paul Reed listed in the Manhattan telephone directory. I was always tempted to try calling him, but figured that someone of his esteem didn't want...
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The truth is that he would have been flattered, but he probably would not have let it show. One very noticeable thing about my father was the complete absence of any egomania resulting from his...
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A quick update on "You Grew Up!", my recently completed book about my father, Paul Reed's life and career in television, radio and on the Broadway musical stage. My esteemed editor, Jessie Lilley has...
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Thank You for the heads up Paul . I will see if I can get my Library to purchase that as I no longer buy books. I have several older Cats , and two more need dentals. I hope they buy your book, but...
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I hope you are all still getting these messages because the news is good. The book I have written about my dad's life and career, titled "You Grew Up" has found a publisher. It is due to go to press...
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The day has come! At long last, I am here to tell you all that "You Grew Up!" my book about my father, Paul Reed is officially available. The publisher is BearManor Media. Since my last visit to this...
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That should be car 54, Paul Reed, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Joe E Ross, Beatrice Pons (wonder what shes up to) and Charlotte Rae still working
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Stan Laurel instructed that this comment be read at his funeral: "If anyone cries, I'll never speak to them again."
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Oooze in Oz wrote:A factoid of interest to Car 54 aficionados: It says a lot about the combined talents of Nat Hiken, his staff and the ace performers who populated the 53rd Precinct, that the show...
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Oooze- Do you have any idea when BEATRICE PONS aka Lucille Toody passed away? I remember seeing her in 1980's MOTHER'S DAY (as "Rose Ross") over twenty years ago. Strange film. The 'net claims she...
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Whooah hold on there boy, I am led to believ that Bea is still alive, I know she fell out of love with the business but se was 40 when Car 54 was out which is quite old for acharcter actress, I...
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I'm also puzzled by the lack of information on Beatrice Pons. She is easily THE most underrated comic actress of the classic television era. Hell, of any TV era. Check out some of her drop-dead...
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Python I spoke wiith OOz on email he was going to look into it, I thought she was marvellous and would love to know anything about her, I hope she knows how good she was and that she still has fans...
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Gee guys, now you've got me feeling guilty for not including anything about Beatrice Pons in my book. After all, remember, this was not intended as a book about "Car 54, Where Are You", it was...
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Fair to say it is a short book but well writtenIf Paul Reed had been a politician he would have been The President, if he had been a boxer he would have been heavyweight champion of the world, if an...
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Henry - I don't know where you're located geographically, but if any celebrity/autograph shows come to your area, look for Hank Garrett. He makes a lot of appearances. I've chatted with him many times...
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I had the great pleasure of being Paul's editor on this book, and as I read (and re-read) the story of Paul Sr's life, I realized that I'd heard the fellow sing on the Broadway stage. I was a kid,...
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I could see Paul Sr easily performing opera. Great voice. (And to change the subject a little, I could see Joe E Ross as the third Stooge.)
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