Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

 

Big Star

Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover's records on the radio, they bring back memories. Do you prefer familiar songs or do you seek out new music?  I guess I prefer familiar.  I listen to music from my youth (70's, 80's and 90's).  However, I do have a few stations I will listen to occasionally to hear new music.  Chappell Roan is from here really close to where I live and I get so proud of her when I see her name on the radio.  I don't know her, but good for her.

2) Shelley introduced "Big Star" on an episode of The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She remembers the show's star and her TV mom, Donna Reed, as "an extraordinary woman." Who is your favorite TV mom?   I will go with Caroline Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.

3) Speaking of big stars, Shelley made three movies with Elvis, who said she was his favorite leading lady. What qualities do you value in a coworker?  I value trust, integrity, competent, reliability.

4) Though best known for comedy, Shelley appeared as Cathy in a made-for-TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Have you ever read the Emily Bronte classic? Yes!  I had a summer that I read several Bronte books and that was one.
 
5) Shelley Fabares' aunt was Broadway, film and TV veteran Nanette Fabray. Do you have a favorite aunt or uncle?  My dad's brother (Joe) and his wife Mildred.  I had so much fun with them.  Mildred and I bought matching shirts on one of our shopping adventures.  They both loved Josh so much.  Sadly, they passed away years ago.  We miss them.
 
6) In the 1990s she was twice nominated for an Emmy Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy) for her work on Coach. She didn't win. Millions of viewers got to see her applaud graciously when Laurie (Roseanne) Metcalf's named was announced both times. If you were nominated for a major award and the ceremony was televised, would you get all dressed up and go? Or would you prefer to watch from home?  I would want to watch from home, but I might actually dress up and go to that.
 
7) In 1962, when this song was first released, Jack Nicklaus launched his legendary golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf? Do you watch golf on TV?  no and no.  I am really terrible at golf.  I have a bad back too, so I would not even try now.
 
8) Also in 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home at the age of 36. Up until then she had always been a renter. Marilyn was residing there at the time of her death that August. How long have you lived at your current address?  almost 30 years.  Our house will be paid off next month.
 
9) Random question – According to a survey, the average American will kiss 15 different partners over their lifetime. Do you estimate your personal total is more, less, or right on track?  I am not sure, I would say less.