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BRENTWOOD, Calif. — Michael Preece, the script supervisor turned director who called the shots on multiple episodes of series including “Hunter,” “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” died at his home here February 27. He was 88. Preece directed 19 episodes of NBC’s “Hunter” from 1984-90 during the show’s first six seasons; 62 […] Santa Fe, New Mexico — Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, (along his wife and their dog) were found dead in their home here. Authorities say foul play was not suspected.
Hackman was 95 and Arakawa was, 63. They had been married for 34 years. MSTies will remember his role as stressed-out astronaut […] — MADRID, SPAIN Director, cinematographer and film researcher Juan Mariné died here February 17. He was a two-time winner of the National Prize for Photography and Cinematography and the Gold Medal of Fine Arts.
MSTies will remember his work as cinematographer for the movie in episode 303- POD PEOPLE. An appreciation, in […] — NORTH SALEM, NEW YORK — Dick Button, the legendary figure skater who became the first American to win Olympic gold in the sport, died here January 29. He was 95.
MSTies may recall that he was mentioned in host segments in episodes 103- THE MAD MONSTER and 406- ATTACK OF THE […] Burbank, CALIF. — Jan Shepard, who guest-starred on TV Westerns “Rawhide,” “The Virginian,” “Gunsmoke” and two dozen other shows and played opposite Elvis Presley in movies eight years apart, died in a hospital here Jan. 17.
MSTies will recall her performance as Nan Greyson in the movie in episode 406- ATTACK OF […] |
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