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Tuesday July 15, 2008
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My favorite William Holden role is the one he won the Oscar for: "Stalag 17." Though he was pretty darned good in "Sunset Boulevard," too. Seems like he was at his best at playing cynics and antiheroes. That's a wonderful quote from William Atkinson.
Although, his guest spot on "I Love Lucy" is a classic.
Alicia, that is my very favorite episode ever! The one where she sets her fake nose on fire!! That was actually not in the script -- I suppose you could call it spontaneous combustion. And Lucille, the pro, just went with it. Her expression was priceless. I will add the clip to the post.
Great idea, Nell. I love that episode, too. Lucy sure nailed our celebrity-mad culture.
I just watched it again, so hilarious!
I notice that you did not include "dancer" on his list of many talents.
He was perfect in Sunset Blvd. Holden will always be my image of the perfect dream man. Goodness, he was so handsome! Too bad he had lost his looks by the time he did Network. I met him when I was 9 years old at the LAX airport. My parents were waiting for a flight to Texas and my mom almost choked on her hot dog. This was 1971, Mom loved him in Picnic. She nudged my dad and said, hon that's Bill Holden. I said, you mean the guy who was on I Love Lucy? I knew that because that has always been my favorite Lucy episode. She said yes and my dad, mom and I walked across the terminal to introduce ourselves. He was alone, smoking a cigarette, and enjoying a drink. I only knew him from that show. I was not aware of his movies at my young age of 9. My mother introduced him to me and said this is your biggest I Love Lucy fan. He smiled and said that was fun, wasn't it. He patted my head and thanked us and went down the terminal. To think that Holden patted my head with those hunky hands of his!
I have read the article about my stepfather. Some things written about him seem accurate and others less so. He was not a person of hopelesness and despair, although at times he was boyish and insecure. He was a great father to me and I loved him very much.
Recently I wrote my memoir titled Growing Up With William Holden. In it I account for the time period in which I lived with him from the age of three till I went to college. Those were the most successful and turbulent years of his career. The comments by readers, so far, are very positive.
William Holden-a great actor. Stalag 17 my favourite. Executive Suite, he delivered his lines with magnificent square-jawed vehemence. There are many who suffer insecurities but give us so much in spite of their lonely times. Bless him.
Thanks for the comment! He is one of my all-time favorites. I love the two movies you named and I have a special fondness for "Dear Ruth," too.
Virginia Holden,
Thank you for your memoir about your step-father and for your comments. He was a great actor. I just purchased the new Centennial Edition of Sunset Boulevard and it remains my favorite movie of his. Condolences on the death of your step brother Scott.
Carol
Thank you so much, Virginia and I look forward to reading your book, and thanks to the other commenters as well. I am very pleased to see the interest in this magnificent actor.
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