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Kevin McCarthy (1914-2010)

Kevin McCarthy Passed Away of an unknown causes and he served a 59-Year Career in Show Business including "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" in 1956 and casted on The ABC-TV Nighttime Soap "The Survivors" in 1969 he appeared on "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" on NBC-TV. He was 96.

Edwin Newman (1919-2010)

The True Gruffness and hard edge news for NBC News Anchor has passed away on August 13, 2010. Edwin Newman Born in New York, NY to Jewish parents. In World War II he's covering NBC News from 1944 to 1984. Appears on Radio & TV are NBC White Paper, The TODAY Show, The TONIGHT Show, The TOMORROW Show, The David Letterman Show, Late Night, Monitor, Super Password, Mr. Belvedere, Murphy Brown and others. In 1995 He Hosted "WEEKLY WORLD NEWS" on USA Network and lasted within a few weeks. He was 91. Mr. Newman appeared on "THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from 1986 to 1989 starring John Davidson.

Stephen J. Cannell (1941-2010)

He's Known for his writing and make his trademark logo to finish the programs are THE A-TEAM, HUNTER, Silk Stalkings, 21 JUMPSTREET, Wiseguy & his last work is Castle. Stephen J. Cannell's well-crafted, well-written & well-typed abilities can go down in Television History has died on September 30, 2010. He Was 69. Mr. Cannell created his own show CBS-TV's "Scene of the Crime" in 1990-1991. Addition to his work of writing, typing & creating shows, He Appeared on Talk Shows (THE TONIGHT SHOW Starring Johnny Carson, THE DICK CAVETT SHOW & others) and Game Shows (THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES) for 1 Weekday Appearance in 1988.

Tom Bosley (1927-2010)

No One Domestic Actor-Comedian does it better than Tom Bosley as Mr. Howard Cunningham on "HAPPY DAYS" has died at 83. He's Remembered as The Dad of Richard "Richie", Joanie Louise & Charles "Chuck" Cunningham & Husband of Marion Cunningham and mentor of Arthur Fonzarelli aka "The Fonz." From 1974 to 1984 The Show ran 11 Seasons on ABC-TV Nighttime & Daytime from 1975 to 1979. On CBS-TV He became Sheriff Amos Tucker on "MURDER, SHE WROTE" from 1985 to 1990 and on ABC-TV in 1989 He Cast the Title Character on "Father Dowling Mysteries." In Broadway "Fiorello" is the medicore show. He Appeared on Talk, Game & Variety shows including "THE (NEW) HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from 1977 to 2002.

James MacArthur (1937-2010)

The Man Known as "The Young Stranger" and Danny "Danno" Williams in 1968 as the subject of Jack Lord's (Steve McGarrett's) catch phrase called "Book 'em Dan-O" on the CBS-TV Crime Drama "Hawaii Five-O" and stayed on up to the 11th (next to last) season in 1978-1979. In 2010-2011 The New Hawaii Five-O having acknowledgements of the old and new shows about his death of Natural Causes at age 72. He's Appeared in Movies & Television including William Ashton as Hayley Mills' (Spring's Boyfriend & Husband) on "The Truth About Spring" in 1964-1965 and game shows are "It Takes Two" (NBC-TV: 1969-1970), The Movie Game & "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" from 1971 to 1973 on NBC-TV & Syndicated.

Leslie Nielsen (1926-2010)

There's A Man of Courage, A Man of Action, A Man of Adventure & A Man of Funny. That's Why Leslie Nielsen for his acting & comic performances. He Died of Natural Causes at age 84. He Served his 60th Year in Show Business. He Appeared on "The PHILCO PLAYHOUSE HOUR", "THE U.S. STEEL HOUR", "ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS" and others. TV Guest Roles on "THE MAN of U.N.C.L.E.", "THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO" and others. Casted as Dr. Vincent Markham on "Peyton Place" & Lt. Frank Derbin on "POLICE SQUAD" and later 3 Movies of "THE NAKED GUN." He Appeared on Game Shows are "MATCH GAME 75 & 77", "Dream Girl of 1967", "TATTLETALES" & "THE (NEW) HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from 1980 to 1988.

As The Year 2010 ALmost Draws to close. The Squares of our life we've lost.

Gary Coleman

Kevin McCarthy

John Forsythe

Dixie Carter

Edwin Newman

Robert Culp
Dennis Cole

Jean Simmons

Merlin Olsen
Leslie Nielsen

Peter Graves

Stephen J. Cannell

Peter Haskell

Lynn Redgrave

Art Linkletter

Rue McClanahan

Jimmy Dean

Tom Bosley

&

James MacArthur.

All These Stars we Grow, Know & Love for years and we'll Miss them.

Steve Landesberg (1945-2010)

The Member of Cast of Barney Miller Steve Landesberg is a Actor-Comedian of our time. He Died of Cancer. He'd Perform on Broadway, Radio & TV. As Guest Star on "The Dean Martin Show", "Everybody Hates Chris", "That 70's Show", "GHOST WHISPERER" and others. He Casted in the CBS-TV 1974-1975 show "Paul Sand in Friends & Lovers" and being replaced by T.A.T. & NRW's Program "THE JEFFERSONS." He also Appeared on "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" & "THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from 1978 to 1989. He's at aged 65.

Teena Marie (1956-2010)

She's The 2nd White Female Artist since Miss Chris Clark. Teena Marie has died of Autopsy at aged 54. The Singer-Guitarist-Songwriter-Actress whom got started with The Late Rick James and to all the Black & White Audiences of Theater, Radio & Television as her 1st solo hit called "Square Biz" which as used as the 2nd & Last Theme of "H2: The All New HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from 2002 to 2004 Starring Tom Bergeron originally released in 1981. 3 Years Later in 1984 She Made It Big with "Lovergirl."

Marcia Lewis (1938-2010)

Marcia Lewis, The Loud & Brassy Tone Actress-Comedienne whom played the Theater, Radio & Television has died of cancer. She's Started as Nurse in one of Cincinnati, Ohio's Hospital and moved to New York to make her Debut in "Hello, Dolly" Starring Carol Channing. She Appeared on Radio's "The Time of your Life" in the 1960s. Appearing on Television are "The BOB NEWHART Show", "HAPPY DAYS", "KATE & ALLIE" & "MR. MOON's Magic Circus." She Casted in NBC-TV's "Who's Watching The Kids" (1978-1979) which has been replaced by DIFF'RENT STROKES & ABC-TV's "The Goodtime Girls" (1980). On October 23-27, 1978 She's Appeared on "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" also on NBC-TV.She's 72-Years-Old.

Susannah York (1939-2011)

The "Mod Girl" of the 1960s has died. Susannah York, A British-Born Actress Played in Theaters in London, Movies includes "Tom Jones" (1963) & Number of Television Appearances both in the UK & The US including "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" on NBC-TV on the Last Weekday of 1966 (12/26-30/1966) and the best film of 1981 is "The French Lietenaut's Woman." She just turned 72 on her birthday 6 Days Earlier.

Charlie Callas (1927-2011)

Charlie Callas is known for Strutting Comic Action and he's an mobster, gangster, spy & kidnapper of those roles in Movies & TV from The Jackie Gleason Show & The American Scene Magazine to Horrorween later this year including "THE (NEW) HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" from NBC & Syndicated from 1975 to 1987. He Died of Natural Causes in Las Vegas, NV at aged 83.

Farley Granger (1925-2011)

Farley Granger spend his early squares acting in local theaters & summerstock shows. He'd Served acting of Movies & TV Appearances such as "Strangers On A Train (1951) " and "The DuPONT Show of The Month", "The Mike Douglas Show", "The TOAST of The TOWN", NBC News "The TODAY Show", The Arthur Murray Party, The 1st Edition of "Hawaii Five-O", "Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theater" & "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" for 1 Weekday's Appearance from January 9-13, 1967. Mr. Granger died of Natural Causes and he's just 85 years old.

Jane Russell (1926-2011)

The True Hollywood Sex Symbol is the Eye of the Beholder for Miss Jane Russell whom passed away that February. The 85-Year-Old Actress, Spokeswoman, Sex Symbol & Bombshell did over 20 Movies including "The Outlaw" with Miss Russell's Character showing up lewd & lascivious with her shoulder and almost show up her breasts got banned in theaters. In 1967 Her Last Film is "The BORN LOSERS" starring Tom Laughlin as Billy Jack. Among The Television Appearances are "The MIKE DOUGLAS Show", "The Joey Bishop Show", "THE TONIGHT SHOW", "The TOAST of The TOWN & The ED SULLIVAN Show", "SNAP JUDGMENT", "The DATING Game" & "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES (1966)" in 1972 for the nighttime syndicated portion for the 1st Season.

Peter Falk (1927-2011)

Peter Falk is a Short Gravelly-Voiced Actor-Comedian of all-time has died of cancer. He's Born in New York, NY in September 16, 1927 to Parents of Jewish Heritage. He went to School to fight eye cancer after he had his own at age 3. After Graduation he went Drama Departments in Yeshiva University. His Television Debut in 1957 on "Camera Three" and led to movies including the cab driver in "It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963) to "The Great Race" (1965) as Max Meen-Profeesor Fate's Sidekick. His Big Break as Lt. Columbo on his own series of the same name in 1971 on NBC-TV and lasted up to 2003 on ABC-TV. Additional of his Movie Credits & TV Credits including "COLUMBO"...Guest Star Appearances on "THE JOEY BISHOP TALK SHOW", "THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW", "THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW", "WONDERAMA", "SNAP JUDGMENT", "STUMP THE STARS" & "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" 3 Times in 1967 on NBC-TV. He Died in Beverly Hills, CA at just aged 83.

Randy "Macho Man" Savage (1952-2011)

The Wrestling World of WWF & WWE Star Randy "Macho Man" Savage has been killed in a Auto Accident in Tampa, FL in May 20, 2011. Born Randall Mario Poffo in Columbus, Ohio in 1952. At Age 8 He's join the AWA for his TV debut. By The 1980's Randy Savage became a household name among the stars are Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant and others. In 1985 The Macho Man chosen an woman manager named Elizabeth Hulette aka "MISS ELIZABETH" whom respectly glamorous and married in 1984 and Divorced in 1992 after having affair from WCW's Ric Flair whom bought him to WWF. Beside Wrestling, His TV Appearances are "TATTLETALES", "THE TONIGHT SHOW Starring JOHNNY CARSON" & "(The All New) HOLLYWOOD SQUARES with Tom Bergeron" for 1 Week in January 2004. He's Just 58.

Bubba Smith (1945-2011)

He's The Biggest NFL Star, Movie Star & Television Star ever for Bubba Smith whom passed away in his Baldwin Hills, CA Home Yesterday of an Unknown Causes. He's fresh out High School, Michigan State and he's drafted to the NFL in 1967 and as the player of the Baltimore Colts and later The Indianapolis Colts to win The Super Bowl V in 1971. In 1972 He Feels Slow Down training in Golden, CO. Born Charles Aaron Smith in Beaumont, TX and his father Ray Smith he's too as an NFL Star. In 1965-1966 He Made his team The Spartans 19-1 Streak for the BIG TEN Titles. Then He's turning to becoming an actor and with his credits are one of Sweet Daddy Williams' Hencemen on "GOOD TIMES" from 1976 to 1979 on CBS-TV, "CHARLIE'S ANGELS" & "HALF NELSON" both on ABC-TV. He Appeared with Dick Butkus on the 1985 Pilot of "THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" and the next year he'd appeared on the show in 1986. He's 66-Years-Old.

Christopher "Chip" Mayer (1954-2011)

There's A Man to Replaced Bo & Luke Duke on "THE DUKES OF HAZZARD" from 1982 to 1983 on CBS-TV. Christopher "Chip" Mayer does it all as he's engaged to Catherine to get married at the time of his death of Natural Causes in Sherman Oaks, CA. He's Born George Charles Christopher Mayer III his Father G. Charles Mayer II and his Grandfather G.C. Mayer I and their wives. He Committed Acting from K to 12 Grades in School & College and goes to the theaters coast to coast. In 1982-1983 He Casted as Vance Duke & along with Byron Cherry as Coy Duke on "THE DUKES OF HAZZARD" faced against Sheriff Rosco Coltrane & Boss J.D. Hogg to themselves in Jail and avoid it. In 1984 He's Casted in Aaron Spelling's "Glitter" and he went to Daytime TV for NBC-TV's "Santa Barbara" as T.J. Daniels from 1987 to 1988. He's Also appeared on TV are "Pig Sty", "Silk Stalkings", "Baywatch Nights" and more. In Addition to that he'd Appeared Twice on "THE NEW HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" in 1988 including with Samantha Fox in The Bahamas. He's 57 Years Old.

Cliff Robertson (1923-2011)

There's One Thing about this actor & marriage to Dina Merrill and his name is Cliff Robertson whom died of Mysterious Illness in New York, NY. He'd Appear in Broadway, Movies & Television including Young JFK in P.T. 109 in 1962-1963. He's Shame on "BATMAN" and the same time as the Star Team Captain on "The MATCH GamE" both in 1966 & 1968 and on "THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES" for the time being of 1967-1968. He's 88 Years Old.