American Movie Classics Pays Tribute to Roddy McDowall With Film Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 7.BETHPAGE, N.Y.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--On Wednesday, Oct. 7, American Movie Classics remembers child actor and leading man Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (September 17, 1928 – October 3, 1998) was an English/American actor. Biography Early life McDowall was born in Herne Hill, London, to Thomas Andrew McDowall, a Merchant Mariner of Scottish descent, and Winsfriede L. with an afternoon tribute of his films. "From his first film role as a child, the characters Roddy brought to life have left a lasting impression on movie lovers around the world," said AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. host Bob Dorian. "He was a true Hollywood star The Hollywood Star was an idiosyncratic gossip tabloid published on an erratic schedule in Hollywood, California by William Kern, who wrote much of the magazine under the pseudonym "Bill Dakota. ; he was an actor, a philanthropist, he worked tirelessly for the Hollywood community and embraced the arts. We'll miss him." AMC kicks off its "Roddy McDowall Tribute" at 12 noon with the AMC original series, "Remember WENN WENN World Entertainment News Network ." In the episode titled "Don't Act Like That," McDowall guest stars as the acting teacher of Hilary Booth (Melinda Mullins). At 12:30 p.m., AMC presents "My Friend Flicka My Friend Flicka is a 1941 children's novel by Mary O'Hara, about Ken McLaughlin, the son of a Wyoming rancher, and his horse Flicka. It was the first in a trilogy, followed by Thunderhead, Son of Flicka (1943) and Green Grass of Wyoming (1946). " (1943). Some say that dog is man's best friend, but in this inspiring story, a horse is the closest thing to true companionship for Roddy McDowall. Next at 2 p.m., McDowall stars in "Thunderhead thun·der·head n. The swollen upper portion of a thundercloud, usually associated with the development of a thunderstorm. Noun 1. , Son of Flicka" (1945), the colorful sequel to "My Friend Flicka," as the young, devoted owner of the wonder horse. At 3:30 p.m., McDowall teams with Doris Day Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1924)[1] is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Doris Day. A vivacious blonde with a wholesome image, Day was one of the most prolific actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. in the 1960 chilling mystery "Midnight Lace." At 5:30 p.m., AMC presents the 1998 original production "Behind the Planet of the Apes." Narrated by McDowall, this two-hour original special features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, screen tests, rare photographs and McDowall's home movies of the historic making of Hollywood's first cinematic saga, as well as revealing interviews with Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Ricardo Montalban, Natalie Trundy and the key players involved in creating the films. AMC wraps up its Roddy McDowall festival at 7:30 p.m. with an encore presentation of "Remember WENN." American Movie Classics is the premier 24-hour movie network, featuring award-winning original productions about the world of American film. AMC can be seen in 68 million homes. Note to Editors: All times Eastern. |
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