Famous Seniors & Where Are They NowA lot of famous seniors are still our favorite stars. I find it quite ironic that back in our younger days, some good family time did revolve around watching TV together.
After dinner dishes were done, we would gather around our big old console TV. Remember the one with a built in phonograph? It was in the top and you would slide the door open if you wanted to play the record player. On the front was the TV. 
One of our many favorites was "The Red Skelton Show". Yep, and at a cost of $16.8 million, Red Skelton Performing Arts Center was built on the Vincennes University campus. It was officially dedicated on Friday, February 24, 2006. What a famous senior he became.
Besides "Freddie the Freeloader," Skelton's other television characters included, "Cauliflower McPugg," "Clem Kaddiddlehopper," the "Mean Widdle Boy," "Sheriff Deadeye," "George Appleby" and "San Fernando Red." Sometimes, during the sketches, Skelton would break up or cause his guest stars to laugh, not only on the live telecasts but on taped programs as well. Skelton's weekly signoff -- "Good night and may God bless". We certainly miss him.
If you were like me and grew up on "Lassie" and "The Flying Nun", you may be surprised to hear how many of our childhood favorite stars are still alive and very active, today. Most of the "famous stars" below are over eighty years young. So the next time you think you're too old to do something, think about one of these familiar people you grew up with and loved. They too, became very famous seniors.
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One of the longest running dramatic series on television; Lassie was broadcast by a television network from September 12, 1954, to March 24, 1973. June Lockhart (American television and film actress) said, "I did Lassie for six years and I never had anybody come up to me and say, "It made me want to be a farmer." She also acted the voice of Grandma Emma Fowler in Focus on the Family's "The Last Chance Detectives" audio cases (2004).
Sally Margaret Field (The Flying Nun) was born November 6, 1946 is an (American actress). Field got her start on television as the boy-struck surfer girl in the mid-1960s surf culture sitcom series, Gidget. She became a household name at the age of 20 as Sister Bertrille in the 1960s sitcom The Flying Nun. The Flying Nun is an American sitcom that ran for three seasons, and produced 82 color episodes from 1967 until 1970.
Field appeared on the cover of the March 1986 issue of Playboy magazine – she was the interview subject in that month's issue. She did not appear as a pictorial subject inside the magazine, although she did wear the classic leotard and bunny ears "Bunny Outfit" on the cover. From nun to cover on playboy has got to be a true star. But we all grew up to love Sally Field. I bet you can't guess what famous senior star said; "Why can't we build orphanages next to homes for the elderly? If someone were sitting in a rocker, it wouldn't be long before a kid would be in his lap”? I just love that! Anyway, the answer is Cloris Leachman (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) is an (American actress of stage, film and television). Leachman posed "au naturel" on the cover of "Alternative Medicine Digest" (Issue 15, 1997) body-painted with images of fruit. This was a parody of the famous Demi Moore Vanity Fair magazine cover photo. A vegetarian, she also posed clad only in lettuce for a 2009 PETA advertisement. Leachman's autobiography "Cloris: My Autobiography" was published in March 2009. She wrote the bestselling book with her former husband, George Englund. What a famous senior she is!
Guess what famous senior said, "If a man works like a horse for his money, there are a lot of girls anxious to take him down the bridal path."Marty Allen (American stand-up comedian and actor). In 2007 Marty began performing at the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas with his partner Karon Kate Blackwell, as well as performing on cruise ships.* “Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck”, was quoted from one of my favorite stars; Eli Wallach (most famous roles is that of Tuco in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) who is an (American film, TV and stage actor). In 2005, Wallach released his autobiography The Good, the Bad and Me: In My Anecdotage. In this tome, Wallach talked about his most famous role as Tuco in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He mentioned that he didn't realize he was going to be "blessed" with that title until he saw the film. He mentioned it was an honor to work with Clint Eastwood. 
Tony Curtis was at least honest when he said, "I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife. ("Some Like It Hot", with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe) he is an (American film actor).In October 2008, Curtis released his latest autobiography American Prince: A Memoir (Harmony Books), written with Peter Golenbock. In it, he elaborates on his widely publicized affair with Marilyn Monroe, his encounters with other Hollywood legends of the time, including Frank Sinatra and James Dean, as well as his hard-knock childhood and path to success. There is a mural of him on US Highway 101 Southbound at the Sunset Blvd.exit. Not only is he a legend but what a true famous senior. 
When this famous senior said, "The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, he was a genius." I think he sees things the way they really are. Who was it?Sid Caesar (Coach Calhoun in Grease and Grease 2) is an (American comic actor and writer). In 2004, Caesar's second autobiography, 'Caesar's Hours', was published, and in March 2006, Caesar was presented with the 'Pioneer Award' at the 2006 TV Land Awards. Although appearing quite frail, Caesar performed his famous double-talk for over five minutes.
Roger Moore (James Bond) is an (English actor) said, "I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor." Post-James Bond career and UNICEF (1985–present). Know who said, "I've been in show business my whole life. Why start something new now?" (on retirement plans) Rose Marie (The Dick Van Dyke Show) was an (American actress who also had a successful singing career as Baby Rose Marie). From 1977-81, she costarred with Rosemary Clooney, Helen O'Connell and Margaret Whiting in the musical revue 4 Girls 4, which toured the U.S. and appeared on television several times. As of 2007, she continues to perform.
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More famous seniors we all grew up with, also include: Harry Morgan ( M*A*S*H) said, "Being part of a family means smiling for photos." Yet, in July 1997, spousal abuse charges against Morgan were dropped after he completed a six-month domestic violence counseling program.
Sidney Poitier (To Sir, With Love) is a (Bahamian-American actor, film director, author, and diplomat) said, "We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection." He has written three autobiographical books; This Life (1980), The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (2000), and Life Beyond Measure - letters to my Great-Granddaughter (2008). The second one became an Oprah's Book Club selection.
Some more of our favorite famous seniors not over 80; Carol Burnett *(Actor) The Carol Burnett Show: The Post Grad Survival Guide (2009) is her latest work. Burnett appeared on the popular television program Desperate Housewives and is also rumored to make a guest appearance on season 4 of NBC's The Office. Shirley MacLaine *(Actor) Terms of Endearment: MacLaine is also set to star in Poor Things, a drama. The production has been delayed due to Lindsay Lohan's stint in rehab. Cindy Williams *(Actor) Shirley of Laverne and Shirley: Williams made her Broadway debut as daffy "Mrs. Tottendale" in the cast of the award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone at the Marquis Theatre on December 11, 2007. Williams succeeded JoAnne Worley in the role originated by Georgia Engel. She and her family reside in Los Angeles. Penny Marshall *(Actor) Laverne on Laverne and Shirley: Marshall is an avid collector of sports memorabilia and a season ticket holder for the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. She is also a diehard fan of the New York Yankees. In more recent years, she has produced Cinderella Man (2005) and Bewitched (2005), as well as episodes of According to Jim (2009). Kate Capshaw *(actor) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Capshaw, originally an Episcopalian, converted to Judaism before marrying director Steven Spielberg on October 12, 1991. She has seven children altogether with Robert Capshaw and Spielberg. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)LATEST Tim Conway *(Actor) The Carol Burnett Show: Conway's more recent work includes a series of satirical how-to videoson Dorf on Golf that was remastered for DVD in 2007. On his 75th birthday, Conway was interviewed as a guest on The Bonnie Hunt Show and given a surprise cake by Bob Newhart. ALL ARE ACCORDING TO Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia!***** When we all look back to old family TV shows, they are like an old song. They tend to remind us of a time in our lives when things were a lot more carefree. Some of them take me back to my first puppy love. Some of them remind me of a time I sat down with my Dad, who long ago passed on. When I see a famous senior I always think of him. 
What about all the great old cartoons;
Woody woodpecker, Yogi Bear, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Taz, Chip N Dale, Mighty Mouse, Underdog, Top Cat, Quick Draw McGraw, Johnny Quest, Popeye, Magilla Gorilla, Porky Pig, Flintstones, Road Runner, Heckle and Gelkle, Pixie and Dixie, Tennessee Tuxedo, Jetsons.
Don't they take you back to fights with your brother or sister? Would we watch Gilligans Island or Flipper. Rin Tin Tin or Get Smart. Captain Kangaroo or The Mickey Mouse Club. Dark Shadows or the Rifleman or Roy Rogers. I Dream of Jeannie or I Love Lucy. Bewitched or Andy Griffith. Addams Family or The Munsters. And we all grew up with American Bandstand. 
Some of the artists of the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers.
They include: Bobby Darin --- Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash
Herman's Hermits --- Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker
Ringo Starr --- I Get By With a Little Help From Depends.
The Bee Gees -- - How Can You Mend a Broken Hip
Roberta Flack--- The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face
Johnny Nash --- I Can't See Clearly Now
Paul Simon--- Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver The Commodores --- Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom Marvin Gaye --- Heard It Through the Grape Nuts Procol Harem--- A Whiter Shade of Hair. Leo Sayer --- You Make Me Feel Like Napping The Temptations --- Papa's Got a Kidney Stone Abba --- Denture Queen Tony Orlando --- Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall
Helen Reddy --- I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore Leslie Gore--- It's My Procedure, and I'll Cry if I want To
And Last but NOT least...
Willie Nelson --- On the Commode Again We grew up with Opie. And Henry Winkler said, "There is this wonderful sense of fairness in Ron, He is Opie grown up." As senior citizens, we should look back and recall that these wonderful stars also grew up with us. As long as famous seniors can continue to be productive, so can we! Back To Home Page From Famous Seniors
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