tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post1511550318823848381..comments2024-03-28T09:15:29.064-04:00Comments on BB Creations: J for Van JohnsonBirgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-63024055666436896702014-04-17T16:44:41.785-04:002014-04-17T16:44:41.785-04:00He did appear in Murder she wrote and was very app...He did appear in Murder she wrote and was very appreciative to Angela Landsbury who gave roles to people from yesteryear. he was excellent in Caine MutinyBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-65685672070316188392014-04-15T12:58:02.185-04:002014-04-15T12:58:02.185-04:00Cain Mutiny - he did an awesome job there.I think ...Cain Mutiny - he did an awesome job there.I think he also appeared in a few episodes of Murder She Wrote... <br />hugs, <a href="http://sunnysummercrafts.blogspot.pt" rel="nofollow">Asha</a>Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623412002975349128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-17454041006740661232014-04-12T15:18:15.063-04:002014-04-12T15:18:15.063-04:00The sad thing is, back then, it could ruin careers...The sad thing is, back then, it could ruin careers and some could have been jailed. It is speculation with him so who knows. I felt bad for him that his wife became bitter and took him to the cleaners. he is not one of my favs for acting but he still needs to be knownBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-12114291976892359662014-04-12T11:24:58.653-04:002014-04-12T11:24:58.653-04:00Who cares, what does it matter if whether he is, o...Who cares, what does it matter if whether he is, or isn't? That was nice for his friend and wife to do that for him though. I think all that matters is how well he plays the parts! : )JosephAlsarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545335167106076406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-14500979564012341712014-04-12T09:59:36.032-04:002014-04-12T09:59:36.032-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-9393558278112015262014-04-12T09:59:17.408-04:002014-04-12T09:59:17.408-04:00isn't it though?isn't it though?Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-39235665452277926252014-04-11T19:42:28.563-04:002014-04-11T19:42:28.563-04:00I loved watching him in the old black and whites. ...I loved watching him in the old black and whites. And I adored June Allyson, too :) Interesting scoop ;) http://untetheredrealms.blogspot.comGwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-16446525019246346532014-04-11T19:21:14.980-04:002014-04-11T19:21:14.980-04:004 hours later??? Sheesh! I don't know, somethi...4 hours later??? Sheesh! I don't know, something is definitely fishy about that. Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-24751027353998665482014-04-11T18:52:30.240-04:002014-04-11T18:52:30.240-04:00Thanks and thanks for looking:)Thanks and thanks for looking:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-56352857021780459812014-04-11T18:52:05.128-04:002014-04-11T18:52:05.128-04:00he is dead:) If he was gay had to hide it or elsehe is dead:) If he was gay had to hide it or elseBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-37005246172355262702014-04-11T18:51:16.489-04:002014-04-11T18:51:16.489-04:00yes-well back then they could have been jailed and...yes-well back then they could have been jailed and it would have ruined their careersBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-77769284237702136152014-04-11T18:50:34.065-04:002014-04-11T18:50:34.065-04:00very astute! I saw him in interviews and he always...very astute! I saw him in interviews and he always came across a little fake but i liked him in the I Love Lucy Episode. What a connection to your family:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-19741592546970966312014-04-11T18:33:48.914-04:002014-04-11T18:33:48.914-04:00Ha! He and the Mama share a birthday and he died o...Ha! He and the Mama share a birthday and he died on one of my birthdays. How's that for a Van Johnson trivia....He was not one of my favorite actors. Don't know if he seemed to play his characters arrogantly or his arrogance (or perhaps bitterness) shown through his acting. Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-74143264026764754272014-04-11T15:25:39.045-04:002014-04-11T15:25:39.045-04:00It's a shame someone in Hollywood had to live ...It's a shame someone in Hollywood had to live in the closet, assuming he was gay. I think there are still closeted actors today, but it would be nice if people could just be who they are without it harming their careers.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-8093990226701993172014-04-11T14:09:26.959-04:002014-04-11T14:09:26.959-04:00Did not know he was still alive. Sad that life did...Did not know he was still alive. Sad that life did not go well for him marriage-wise, but typical of Hollywood actors. Yes oh yes, he was very much the 'boy next door' and such a nice guy. Thanks, Birgit!<br /><a href="http://shells-tales-sails.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shells–Tales–Sails</a>Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-37133974701457859162014-04-11T13:55:51.653-04:002014-04-11T13:55:51.653-04:00Great post, i love old hollywood. Glad i checked o...Great post, i love old hollywood. Glad i checked out your blog . Be back tomorrow. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926853775332573999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-7837482930004908922014-04-11T13:18:14.511-04:002014-04-11T13:18:14.511-04:00Thank you! Yes he was a heart throb in his day and...Thank you! Yes he was a heart throb in his day and the studios protected all of themBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-78438859332527062642014-04-11T13:17:40.251-04:002014-04-11T13:17:40.251-04:00hahahahaha...that's why I wrote about poor Van...hahahahaha...that's why I wrote about poor Van Johnson-he was such a bobby soxer swoon fest but not much is talked about with him now. Maybe the clean cut image got in the way and he is not a Mr. Rugged he-man type. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-3492098944395470852014-04-11T13:00:19.508-04:002014-04-11T13:00:19.508-04:00Glad you like the postGlad you like the postBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-63285840529206228562014-04-11T12:57:28.715-04:002014-04-11T12:57:28.715-04:00I know-Seems a little desperate and why the rush?...I know-Seems a little desperate and why the rush??? They had to do it though-wonder why though:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-32267935358585813592014-04-11T12:56:43.375-04:002014-04-11T12:56:43.375-04:00Yes the rumours seem to be getting stronger and st...Yes the rumours seem to be getting stronger and strongerBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-12979680504244697312014-04-11T12:04:24.403-04:002014-04-11T12:04:24.403-04:00I remember when I was little Van Johnson was consi...I remember when I was little Van Johnson was considered a heartthrob by the moms and grandmas. Funny how so many of these early Hollywood actors were actually gay. It's all coming out now but back then it was very hush hush. You have a very intriguing blog here! Following from the A to Z Challenge. I look forward to more!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-58479210572671915572014-04-11T11:33:18.441-04:002014-04-11T11:33:18.441-04:00Even though I consider myself a cinephile and a lo...Even though I consider myself a cinephile and a lover of classic cinema, I really haven't followed much of Van Johnson's career. I've like everything I've seen him in, but he never excited me like other stars of the day. Heck, thanks to Van Heflin, he wasn't even my favourite Van.<br /><br />See ya 'round the web. <a href="http://www.allthingskevyn.com/" rel="nofollow">All Things Kevyn</a>.Kevyn Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840497589713234794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-87863499784266886032014-04-11T11:18:16.309-04:002014-04-11T11:18:16.309-04:00thank you for the post on van j...
Thank you for ...thank you for the post on van j...<br /><br />Thank you for being part of the "AtoZ Challenge", please stop on over to my site[s] and say "Hello"!<br />Comment/Follow/Etc.<br /><br />Jeremy [Retro]<br />AtoZ Challenge Co-Host [2014]<br /><br />Old is the New Cool...<br /><a href="http://www.beingretro.com/" rel="nofollow">[Being-Retro]</a>Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-32954123037346957522014-04-11T09:04:57.000-04:002014-04-11T09:04:57.000-04:004 hours? Wow. Must be some kind of record. I ha...4 hours? Wow. Must be some kind of record. I had heard rumors of him being gay but never paid much attention to the details.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com