Obscure Actors that we rememeber from our childhood

[debodun]

Sammee Tong - had roles in films and character parts in many TV shows. Had a regular roll in the late 1950s sit-com "Bachelor Father" playing Bently Gregg's butler and the early 1960's series "Mickey". Committed suicide in 1964 over financial problems.

 

[debodun]

Sid Melton. Had mainly bit parts in movies and guest roles on numerous TV shows. Perhaps best remembered for playing Ichabod Mudd, sidekick to Captain Midnight, in the 1950s sci-fi TV series. Also as Charley Halper on "The Danny Thomas Show" and Alf Monroe, the inept handyman, on "Green Acres".

 

[TeePee]

 

[debodun]

Irene Tedrow. Had a 60-year career as a character actress on stage, radio, TV and movies.

 

[ChiroDoc]

Good one, Debodun. Tedrow's face is very familiar, but I never knew her name.

 

[ChiroDoc]

Guy Madison worked in radio, TV and films. Best known for playing Wild Bill Hickok in the TV series "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok", which ran from 1951-1958. His pal on the show was Andy Devine.

 

[debodun]

Hugh Reilly. He didn't have much in the way of acting credits, but likely best remembered for playing Paul Martin, Timmy's father, on "Lassie". He always kinda reminded be of Hugh Beaumont - such is the way with Hughs.

 

[debodun]

Reta Shaw - character actress who specialized in playing matronly, assertive older women.

 

[Irishdude]

Reta Shaw - character actress who specialized in playing matronly, assertive older women.

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Unless I'm mistaken, she was in The Pajama Game and sang "I'll Never Be Jealous Again" with Eddie Foy Jr.