Tag: Robin Williams

  • “Oh Captain, My Captain” Rest in Peace, #RobinWilliams: To the Actor Who Made Us Feel

    “Oh Captain, My Captain” Rest in Peace, #RobinWilliams: To the Actor Who Made Us Feel

    Yesterday, there was almost an audible gasp heard around the world as news of the death of actor Robin Williams made its way through news stations. I found out about his death while at my actor survival gig. Literally just twenty-four hours before I found out, I was talking to a co-worker about The Birdcage,…

  • Faerie Tale Theatre: A Closer Look

    Faerie Tale Theatre: A Closer Look

    During the filming of Popeye with Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall was inspired to start a children’s television series in the vain of the classic television show Shirley Temple’s Storybook where fairy tales were at the forefront. The production values and the guest-stars were top notch, and in 1982, Faerie Tale Theatre hit the airwaves. With…

  • Think Happy Thoughts: Movies That Make Me Smile

    Think Happy Thoughts: Movies That Make Me Smile

    Certain movies can make turn any frown upside down. In light of Reese Witherspoon’s recent DUI arrest, maybe she should watch Pleasantville or Legally Blonde to help her get through her legal woes. Here’s a list of movies that always put a smile on my face and are worth checking out to help kick off…