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Saturday, July 20, 2024
Man of the Moment:
Actor Glen Powell is certainly Hollywood's man of the moment. He's been lighting up the big screen in several blockbusters over the last 12 months. Some are saying he's the next Tom Cruise. I hope not. I have great respect for Cruise's early career, but the last two decades he's mostly only making formulaic franchise films. Cruise is no longer taking the risks he took in the 80's and 90's.
Powell is so good, and so likable, I hope he moves back and forth between summer blockbusters and roles in eclectic and interesting films. I've been following Powell's career for almost a decade, back to his time on Scream Queens and his nude scene in Sex Ed in 2014. Check out my previous posts featuring Howell on FH HERE:
Seasonal Sightings:
I can't believe I missed commemorating National Nude Day last week! Thankfully AwkwardNoah reminded me of the occasion and sent on these shots he took last week to celebrate!
The Fourth Battle: May 7th, 1978
Jimmie Walker
The hosts, Somers, Cosell & Jenner
Wish there were more shots of Holliday (l) in his speedo...
Kevin Dobson
Kerwin
Stephenson
Battle of the Network Stars
Battle #4
May 7th, 1978
Hosts: Howard Cosell, Bruce Jenner
& Suzanne Somers
Larry Wilcox
There was a odd collection of celebrities on this version of the series. Usually, it's 'network stars' hence the title. For this edition, they seemed to stretch it a bit with the inclusion of model Cheryl Tiegs and singers Debbie Boone and The Captain and Tennille. I'm sure they were guests on a network show or special, but not acting as a regular on a series.
There were several celebrities in Battle IV that I had to Google. I did know who actor Larry Wilcox was though. Although I've never seen CHiPs, I was aware of the cast and the show. I did have to Google Kene Holliday, James MacArthur, Richard Benjamin, Rhonda Bates, Dennis Dugan and Bo Svenson.
Svenson
Although I didn't know who Svenson was, I did find a few shots of him in a speedo from his time Battling on the reality show. I can't figure out what show he was on, the Swedish actor and director was on the CBS team, but he wasn't on a series at the time. Might have been a guest shot or a TV movie. Thanks to Svenson's strength in the swimming relay, CBS took the win in this Battle.
ABC Team: Gabe Kaplan (captain) Debby Boone Daryl Dragon Kene Holliday Steve Landesberg Parker Stevenson Toni Tennille Cheryl Tiegs
Kerwin & Stevenson
CBS Team: Tony Randall (captain) Kevin Dobson James MacArthur Denise Nicholas Mackenzie Phillips Victoria Principal Bo Svenson Jimmie Walker
NBC Team: Richard Benjamin (captain) Rhonda Bates Jane Curtin Dennis Dugan Melissa Gilbert Arte Johnson Lance Kerwin Larry Wilcox
A Sheer Miss.... Rick by Lights On Studio
'Rick saw through my devious plan...'
Tom Nakielski from Lights On Studio is a professional. He's clear with his creative plan, and works hard to create a stress free environment where models feel comfortable. Tom spends hours planning his shot lists, always with the goal to highlight the best features of the model's he shoots and always wants them pleased and satisfied with the experience, and the results.
Tom respects his models wishes and stipulations, and always follows through with his promises and commitments. He likes to play by the rules set. That doesn't mean however... that Tom doesn't try from time to time, to push the boundaries, just a little during his shoots. Although Rick's penis was not to be shown, Tom thought he might have a creative solution. A way to at least capture a peak, even if just of the shape, form or outline.
'So.... I thought that if I gave Rick a semi-sheer bathing suit that would be a way around the frontal nude issue. Rick saw through my devious plan and put on a black opaque bathing suit. Foiled again. Oh well, it was worth a try. '
Tom really didn't want to push, he'd had the benefit of having Terry join them for the first part of the shoot, a pleasant surprise that he didn't plan for or expect. After Rick tossed the semi-sheer aside and slid on his black bathing suit, they got to work creating for the next couple of hours.
The final part of the session at the pool was with Rick getting into the water. I did not realize that it was early in the season and the water was COLD. Rick did some poses and then did some laps in the pool. After a few laps he mentioned he was freezing. When he got out of the pool his whole body was trembling out of control. He was a real trooper for the whole session.
In the end, Tom was happy with the shot they got, and Rick was also really excited about the results, and his work with Tom. So much so, they wanted to continue the fun, and working together. Since they were in California, Rick suggested that he and Tom head to Joshua Tree National Park and continue their creative collaboration. Hopefully Tom will also share those shots in the future.
I do wish Rick had gotten back to Tom, not so much to ok a penis reveal, but because I wanted to ask him about his tattoo. The beautiful artwork on Rick's upper chest looks to be the same design the characters wore on the television show Supernatural. I wasn't a huge watcher of the show, but do know the design was an 'anti-possession' symbol, something to keep the aliens away. Curious what Rick was trying to keep at bay, besides of course, pesky penis photographers...
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