tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post7672465826229052542..comments2024-03-28T14:20:18.629-07:00Comments on Bobby Rivers TV: Overlooked by Oscars: Dana AndrewsBobby Rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-82622422645021918312018-02-20T21:52:49.607-08:002018-02-20T21:52:49.607-08:00Nice piece on the best performance of my favorite ...Nice piece on the best performance of my favorite ever film, Best Years. And your own poignant personal experience of loss. IMHO, Dana Andrews was simply cheated out of the best actor Oscar, which he so richly deserved. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669325582755446729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-69664100604028052282012-12-31T12:56:21.477-08:002012-12-31T12:56:21.477-08:00A truly under-appreciated actor. One of my favorit...A truly under-appreciated actor. One of my favorites of the era.surly hackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216490705383147445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-39060568654722517842012-07-30T08:03:52.642-07:002012-07-30T08:03:52.642-07:00I totally agree. I too have seen Wyler's THE ...I totally agree. I too have seen Wyler's THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES numerous times. It never fails to feel fresh and relevant. I'd submit Wilma helping disabled Homer get ready for bed as one of the greatest, most touching love scenes in a classic Hollywood film. Wow. I can't hold back the tears during that one.Bobby Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-22589873306894718802012-07-30T04:40:31.335-07:002012-07-30T04:40:31.335-07:00A powerful and moving post. I can understand how ...A powerful and moving post. I can understand how you could relate to Fred Derry's story, and that is truly the magic of a well-made film, that we can identify with a character or situation that is otherwise removed from us. "Best Years" is one of my favorite films, and what amazes me most is that though I've seen it numerous times, it remains fresh and emotionally stirring. Thanks for a great post.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-79528688995665150532012-07-29T17:04:34.258-07:002012-07-29T17:04:34.258-07:00Thank you. I love that you took time to comment.Thank you. I love that you took time to comment.Bobby Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-91508852743940530032012-07-29T14:07:37.934-07:002012-07-29T14:07:37.934-07:00You are just too cool. Thanks for reading it.You are just too cool. Thanks for reading it.Bobby Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-84862526804235051362012-07-29T14:06:48.614-07:002012-07-29T14:06:48.614-07:00Thank you so very, very much. That means a lot co...Thank you so very, very much. That means a lot coming from you. Can't wait to read your book on the life and career of Dana Andrews. His acting was far from "wooden," as we both agree.Bobby Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-87916519837705132662012-07-29T08:21:29.424-07:002012-07-29T08:21:29.424-07:00read somewhere how Dana would get fan mail to &quo...read somewhere how Dana would get fan mail to "miss" Andrews. wonder now after reading your initial confusion about "Gene" if Tierney got some mail for a "mr"? Enjoyed reading: when you put Andrews' career in a post like this, where you hit all the big roles and focus on those scenes and what he brought (ie.a whole heckuva LOT) to each of these movies, instead of talking about just one...and then tying a sentiment he conveyed to its value to you regarding a personal battle, memory and inspiration, it really proves how powerful his acting was, and how neglected he has been by the award-givers, but not by his fans. I've followed you for a long time on twitter on a list, but saw this week I wasn't actually "following" you though! Really, you should have said something! :) So I well know you are a big classic movie fan with tons of knowledge, and shouldn't be surprised this is such a nice post. Thanks & bestKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659951781597698530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-13406703738529406642012-07-28T17:52:23.901-07:002012-07-28T17:52:23.901-07:00Thank you all for taking time to read my piece and...Thank you all for taking time to read my piece and leave comments. I appreciate that so very much.Bobby Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757915604307655038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-38246468007379548772012-07-28T15:02:47.676-07:002012-07-28T15:02:47.676-07:00Ditto Carl's comments, Bobby. As usual, a marv...Ditto Carl's comments, Bobby. As usual, a marvelous piece of writing. So glad you took part and so glad we hooked up on Twitter. This couldn't have happened without the new social media. Amazing!Stephen Reginaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050782148081105899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-19046755242576836302012-07-28T09:55:41.215-07:002012-07-28T09:55:41.215-07:00god I love this mangod I love this manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-21643993857532598432012-07-28T09:41:42.430-07:002012-07-28T09:41:42.430-07:00A marvelous reprise of Dana's career. I like ...A marvelous reprise of Dana's career. I like the way you highlight the variety in his roles since some critics quite wrongly calls his style "wooden." What?! Just look at Daisy Kenyon, State Fair, and Up in Arms to see what a wonderful leading man he was. And he is a real heart breaker in My Foolish Heart. The Susan Hayward character never gets over him.Carl Rollysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05025520604291106043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-412349548038723311.post-81551840251979090212012-07-28T07:42:21.911-07:002012-07-28T07:42:21.911-07:00Wow. Wonderful post, Bobby. A keeper!
AuroraWow. Wonderful post, Bobby. A keeper!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.com