Archive of entries posted by joshpincusiscrying
inktober52: leo
DCS: connie francis
I am no fan of halls of fame, especially the incredibly biased, incredibly derisive and incredibly dismissive Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I refuse to join in with the “who deserves to be inducted” debate. That said, Connie Francis is one of the best-selling music artists in history, with estimated sales of over 100 …
inktober52: super
DCS: pamela jean bryant
Discovered as a student at Indiana University, Pamela Jean Bryant was selected as “Miss April,” the centerfold for that month’s issue of Playboy in 1978. Like many before and after her, she was able to use her modeling experience (and willingness to appear nude) to embark on a career in acting. Pamela Jean landed small …
inktober52: sardines
DCS: robert chesebrough
Robert Chesebrough began his career as a chemist refining and clarifying sperm whale oil. With the development of coal oil and when petroleum was discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Robert’s job suddenly became obsolete. Robert packed his bags for Titusville to see if he could use the new material for something else. He spoke with some …
inktober52: home
DCS: arthur anderson
Arthur Anderson began his career as a child. He portrayed “Buddy” on the NBC radio serial Tony and Gus. In 1936, he began his long association with the children’s radio show Let’s Pretend. As a teenager, Arthur met and began to work with fledgling impresario Orson Welles. He appeared with Welles’ Mercury Theater and took …