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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Happy Birthday today April 28th
The Celebrity Olympics: Part II
Earlier this year, I began a new series looking back on each of the editions of The Battle of the Network Stars. (HERE:) The celebrity competition began in the fall of 1976, with the second battle airing February 28th, 1977. This edition aired under the title Challenge of Network Stars. The show later returned to using 'Battle' which it kept for the remainder of the series. The only battle going on in these shots, was Richard Hatch and his battle of the bulge.... Check out some of the highlights on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
End of the Reign: Kings by Studio1x
'The goal with Kings' shoot was more to get him many different looks. Since he's also a photographer, it was also to get him u sed to being on the other side of the camera. We did many looks and had a great afternoon working together.'
He had a great run, but it's time for this King, Kinky Kings, to step off the throne. FH viewers were first introduced to this sexy sovereign back in 2021. Jim from Studio1x shot Kings, and the equally divine Dom, for a sexy movie scene to help celebrate the Academy Awards. (HERE:) In the scene, (shoot) Kings and Don had a playful pillow fight, that had them both hot and sweaty. Of course a shower was needed after all that wresting an roughhousing.
After that post, it was all hail to the Kings, and I, and FH viewers wanted to see more of the mouthwatering monarch. As the official royal photographer, Jim graciously sent on more of his work with Kings, and unlike the real royal family, no editing or photoshop was required for this Kings to look ravishingly regal.
Given that Jim and Kings shot so many themes, and so many different looks, it was easy to create more posts, with Kings dressed, and undressed, in a variety of different colors and fashions. He donned, then stripped out of winter sweaters, overalls, and white and wet t-shirts. I think my favorite look, might have been Kings wearing nothing but a blue baseball cap, and a leather tool belt.
You can check out all of Kings looks, and all of the posts, by clicking the links below. In the meantime, a coronation is definitely in order! Whenever one head of state steps down, another must step up, and take their place. I'll just have to check in with the royal photographer, to see who is next, in the line of succession.
Kings by Studio1x on FH:
Since this is the last post featuring Kings, it makes sense that he'd end his royal duties with last day on the throne. In this case, the throne is a Kinky couch, that King's certainly seems to enjoy spending time on. Thanks to Kings, and to Jim, for taking such good care of us over the course of your reign!
Friday, April 26, 2024
Happy Birthday today April 27th
Happy 52nd to actor David Lascher!
Check out more of today's BIRTHDAYS HERE:
I believe David's only nude scene was in 1997's A Call To Remember. It's a difficult film to find, but thanks to xyzpdq, we have a clip!
Crutch Crush
Something so hot about a hot guy in a cast or on crutches. It's the vulnerability, and maybe that need a little assistance with their next sponge bath.
Holding The Man
'The warm, funny and achingly sad story of the 15-year-long love affair between Timothy Conigrave and the boy he fell in love with at high school, John Caleo.'
Although the Australian film came out in 2015, I just discovered, then quickly watched. the beautifully poignant, Holding The Man. The romantic drama was adapted from Timothy Conigrave's 1995 memoir of the same name. Directed by Neil Armfield, it stars Ryan Coor as Timothy and Craig Stott as John. Also appearing in the film were actors; Guy Pearce, Anthony LaPaglia, Sarah Snook, Kerry Fox and Geoffrey Rush.
The screenplay was written by Tommy Murphy who also adapted the memoir for the stage play. Given the subject matter, AIDS in the 1980's, there are many sad and emotionally moving moments. All great drama's however, need a lightness, scenes to break the heaviness of the main, driving story.
Often, the light scenes involve a little male nudity. In Holding The Man, we get the two main characters, along with three of their friends, (one reluctantly), stripping down for a late night streak down one of the town's main streets. Stott previously appeared nude in 2008's East of Everything, but I believe this was Corr's first time taking it all off. He's since however, appeared nude in the series Bloom.
As tough as the subject matter and story were, I really enjoyed Holding The Man, and the performances from the two leads, and the entire supporting cast. Having not watched Succession, (yet), this was I think, my acting introduction to actress Sarah Snook. I certainly knew who she was however, seeing her quite a bit during this year's award season.
The Second Battle: February 1977
When Battle of the Network Stars returned for it' second edition on February 28th, 1977, the name may have been temporarily changed, but the format was basically the same. Many faces, and hot television bodies also returned, like regular Robert Conrad, (above) who always did a impressive job with filling out his speedo.
NBC Team:
Robert Conrad (captain) Elizabeth Allen, Lynda Day George, Carl Franklin, Karen Grassle, Dan Haggerty, Art Hindle, Kurt Russell, Jane Seymour and W. K. Stratton
ABC Team:
Gabe Kaplan, (captain) LeVar Burton, Darleen Carr, Richard Hatch, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs .Ron Howard, Hal Linden, Kristy McNichol, Penny Marshall and Jaclyn Smith
I only really know Sonny Bono because of Cher. I think I first saw him was in the late seventies when he and Cher reunited and sang together on The David Letterman Show. Nice to see he brough Chaz, (above) along for support.
CBS Team:
Telly Savalas, (captain) Sonny Bono, Kevin Dobson, Mike Farrell, David Groh, Linda Lavin, Lee Meriwether, Rob Reiner, Loretta Swit and Marcia Wallace
Kurt Russell
When I started this series earlier this year, (The First Battle) I don't think I initially realized how much research was going to be required. I had plenty of shots already on the site of hot celebrities in their speedos from their time on the ABC reality sports show. I don't think I got it however, how many editions there were, and how difficult it would be to find good images from the shows first few years.
Dan Haggerty & Conrad
When the show began in the late 70's, few people had VCR's in their homes to record, and not many people had scanners, to scan the images that popped up in magazines. Thankfully, with a little digging, I've been able to find images of most of the male contestants. For some, like Robert Conrad, who appeared multiple times, I can't be sure every image is from the correct year, but I've done my best to match images with each specific airing of the season.
Hal Linden giving Kristy McNichol a hand.
It was nice to see Ron Howard return, but sadly again, we didn't get to see Richie Cunningham in a speedo. I was surprised with some of the competitors, I didn't know that Rob Reiner and Kurt Russell appeared in this second episode. I also love some Art Hindle, and also didn't know the Canadian actor appeared on the show. Most surprisingly, I didn't know Grizzly Adams, (Dan Haggerty) would look so hot in a speedo!
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