Quite a few of Loretta's leading men would go on to substantial starring careers, notably George Nader, Hugh O'Brian, James Daly, and Craig Stevens. Although a few of these performers were "name" actors, the majority were talented unknowns, hired mainly for their looks and because they worked cheap. Young starred in all of the episodes seen during the first two seasons, generally cast opposite young, handsome leading men. Story material on the series covered a wide range, from frothy romantic comedies to grim contemporary social dramas, with a few historical playlets spotted along the way. As Young herself explained at the time, "After the audience has seen me well-groomed, I can wear horrible clothes, ugly makeup, or even a false nose during the show, without anyone wondering whether I've aged overnight or something." Beginning with the series' 20th episode on February 7, 1954, the title was changed to The Loretta Young Show, though the "letter" format would be maintained until the end of its second season. This much-parodied opening sequence served a dual purpose, not only allowing the actress to show off her fabulous wardrobe, but also permitting her to demonstrate the full range of her versatility as she played everything from prim housewives to disheveled tramps, from Indian princesses to beleaguered secretaries, from millionairesses to paupers, and from nuns to alcoholics. Kennedy, and then introducing the story of the week, ostensibly based on a letter sent to Young by one of her fans. Debuting September 20, 1953, the show was originally titled A Letter to Loretta, with each episode opening as the star-hostess swirled through a doorway in a stunning new gown, trading pleasantries with announcer and commercial spokesman John B. Oscar-winning actress Loretta Young had been a movie star for nearly 25 years when, at age 41 (but looking at least ten years younger), she launched her own weekly, half-hour TV anthology series. Watch his video introduction to his watchlist below. Can he tell us all kinds of incriminating stories from behind the scenes of Mad Men? "There are many, but I would be killed if I divulged any of them," he jokes. (Full disclosure: is owned by a partnership of Lionsgate and JP Morgan's One Equity Partners.)īut let's get down to brass tacks. Beggs' next project, Nashville, premieres on ABC on Oct. "Seth MacFarlane has turned digression into an artform," he says. And why it's such a kick to find out that he's a Family Guy fan. That's why we're thrilled that Beggs, aka the man who has ushered shows like Mad Men, Weeds and Nurse Jackie into the cultural consciousness, has agreed to curate a channel on the app for us. The most fun part of launching 's new mobile app is getting to have unexpected, enlightening conversations about TV with the incredibly smart, talented people who make it. Kevin Beggs, the president of Lionsgate's television group, may have helped introduce the world to some of the most culturally literate shows on TV, but when it's time for him to name his favorites, he recalls with glee an episode of Family Guy and utters just four words: "Bird Is the Word". Kevin Beggs' Watchlist: What Does He Love About Family Guy?
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