Oh, you must want me to notice Harold J. Stone, no? One of the great unsung character actors of the post-studio era indeed. I'm particularly partial to that moment in Spartacus when Mr. Stone is one of the first to shout, "I am Spartacus!" He is surely followed only by that fine young thespian, so skilled in portraying morally lax henchman, Steve Ihnat.While scurrying around preparing for a Unity Celebration here at Chez ChiO tonight (a big diverse nonpartisan ecumenical tent - why even a McCain supporter and a "None of the Above" supporter by the name of Bryce will be in attendance), the significance of the statement finally sank in. Exhibit 1 for why, my friend Moira, you must not abandon Ms. Stanwyck in Westerns:
You, uh, couldn't possibly want me to notice that eye-rolling scenery chewer spouting gospel truthiness in the background, could you? His name escapes me, though I sure do like seeing Stanwyck all gussied up like she was a schoolmarm or somethin'.
If I were that red-haired kid, (hey, I could have been that red haired kid, well, the girl version--in 1967), I'd be afraid, very afraid, if I didn't do my homework exactly the way that Missus Barkeley told me to do it! She might bring that whip she has back at the Barkeley spread to school someday.
All the best at your family hoedown. Please give my best to Mr & Mrs. Bryce!