[KathieI]

Thanks Tal, Although his death wasn't unexpected, its sad to hear of another of our movie legends passing. I'll always remember him for his larger than life image.

As a young girl, I worshiped these actors who had a presence about them of being so protective, with deep resonating voices, and being professional not only on the screen but in their personal lives as well. Of course, his movies are the all time greats, like Ben Hur, The Ten Commandments, El Cid, The Agony and the Ecstasy were all so memorable but I think my personal favorite, believe it or not, was The Greatest Show on Earth. Probably because of my fantasy of always wanting to join a circus and be a trapeze artist (ME?), I think I saw that movie about a dozen times and still watch it when its on TV.

His biography, however, brought to mind another wonderful, young girl memory, that I have not thought about for years. The early '50's TV show, Studio One. To those not old enough to remember it, many legends first made appearances on this wonderful dramatic show, including my cousin, Anne Bancroft, along with Jack Palance and many others, and the dramas were so well written and acted, that it was a show we waited for all week to see. Gosh, those days are gone, now we have American Idol?

Thanks Charleston for all the good work and we will remember you always!!

Your fan, Kathie