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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2008, 01:11:12 PM »
That was back when the men (yes M'ette, women too) in hollywood were men and Americans first and actors second.  Today they are a VERY rare breed.


Today most of the Hollywood Elite seem to be charter members of the Blame America First Club.
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2008, 07:15:14 PM »
Six-Gun Salute to Jimmy Stewart on Encore Western channel Sunday afternoon starting at 4:30.
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2008, 07:40:11 PM »
A great American and a damn fine actor!

Link to his museum:
http://www.jimmy.org/node
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2008, 08:25:10 PM »
He was above all, everything that is American.



Fewer and fewer of "todays" actors will never measure up.

That's truly sad.
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2010, 03:17:11 PM »
Remembering Jimmy on his birthday.


http://www.jimmy.org/biography

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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2010, 03:55:24 PM »
One of the nice things about my new job is that I have entertainment as I work in the office.  Many changes in the day's plans, and I'm working from home today.  Back on track ... My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is on today - "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance."

With Jimmy's birthday today, and the Duke next Wednesday, this movie and many other good ones ought to be shown for a couple weeks here  ;D
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2010, 04:20:36 PM »
This is why I've always thought that Jimmy Stewart, rather than the Duke, should be the model for American manhood. On screen and off, he played it like he lived it. Quiet, polite and thoughtful, and willing to laugh at himself. But, when the chips were down, he was there. No swagger, no BS, just a quiet guy who was a good neighbor, but would shoot your ass if he had to, then get on with his ife. I know its heresy, but I would rather more folks saw us as Jimmy Stewart than John Wayne. To my mind, he embodied the Gadsen flag. Easy to get along with, but dangerous when crossed. We all have our childhood heros, Stewart was always one of mine since I saw "The Man that Shot Liberty Valance", and my grandad, whose brother died in the army aircorps, told he was a bomber pilot in WWII..
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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2010, 04:38:52 PM »
I don't think that we'll ever see George Clooney, Brad Pitt, or the Jonas Brothers ever stand up to such a calling as Jimmy Stewart did.

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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2010, 05:35:32 PM »
I grew up watching Jimmy in the movies and on tv,i knew that there had to be something more that i loved about the man other than his loveable characters and his fine acting,now i know "the rest of the story".sorry paul harvey but i thought it approptiate.lol

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Re: Jimmy Stewart...Who Knew?
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2010, 08:07:22 AM »
I grew up watching Jimmy in the movies and on tv,i knew that there had to be something more that i loved about the man other than his loveable characters and his fine acting,now i know "the rest of the story".sorry paul harvey but i thought it approptiate.lol

I am sure Paul Harvey would approve...and I'd not be surprised if he didn't do just such a story.
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