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Paul Vincent Picerni, Sr. (December 1, 1922 – January 12, 2011), was an American actor with a long, distinguished career in film and television, perhaps best known today in the role of Federal Agent Lee Hobson, second-in-command to Robert Stack's Eliot Ness in the ABC hit television series, The Untouchables.
Born in New York City, Picerni was an Eagle Scout. He joined the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and served as a B-24 Liberator bombardier in the China-Burma-India Theater. He flew twenty-five combat missions with the 493rd Bomb Squadron of the 7th Bomb Group and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was part of a mission that attacked and destroyed the actual bridge made famous in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). After the Japanese surrendered, Picerni became a Special Services officer in India. Following his discharge, he enrolled at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.
As a young actor returning from the war, he appeared in military pictures: in Twelve O'Clock High (1949) as a bombardier and as Private Edward P. Rojeck in Breakthrough. This led to a Warner Brothers contract and a succession of roles at that studio including a Portuguese Socialist "Red" agitator in 1952's The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima, the hero of the 1953 horror classic, House of Wax. After his departure from Warners, he appeared with Audie Murphy in Universal Studio's To Hell and Back.
Francois Henri "Jack - The Nazman" LaLanne (26 September 1914 – 23 January 2011) was an American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who is sometimes called "the godfather of fitness" and the "first fitness superhero." He described himself as being a "sugarholic" and a "junk food junkie" until he was 15. He also had behavioral problems, but "turned his life around" after listening to a public lecture about the benefits of good nutrition. During his career, he came to believe that the country's overall health depended on the health of its population, writing that "physical culture and nutrition — is the salvation of America."
Decades before health and fitness began being promoted by celebrities like Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons, LaLanne was already widely recognized for publicly preaching the health benefits of regular exercise and a good diet. He published numerous books on fitness and hosted the fitness television program The Jack LaLanne Show between 1953 and 1985. As early as 1936, at age 21, he opened one of the nation's first fitness gyms in Oakland, California, which became a prototype for dozens of similar gyms using his name. One of his 1950s television exercise programs was aimed toward women, whom he also encouraged to join his health clubs. He invented a number of exercise machines, including leg-extension and pulley devices. Besides producing his own series of videos, he coached the elderly and disabled to not forgo exercise, believing it would enable them to enhance their strength.
Actor Paul Picerni discusses working with John Wayne in the 1951 Warner Bros. film, Operation Pacific. Mr. Picerni has written his autobiography, Steps to Stardom. This video features a cameo by Marie Picerni, Paul's wife. Marie was a singer and dancer in films before marrying Paul. Check out his web site: www.paulpicerni.com for ordering information. A video by John Gloske.
Actor Paul Picerni, Hollywood's master storyteller discusses working with Hollywood legend Errol Flynn. Paul co-starred with Flynn in the 1952 Warner Bros. film Mara Maru. Introduction by author John Gloske.
Actor Paul Picerni, Hollywood's master storyteller discusses his autobiography, Steps To Stardom. His friend, author John Gloske also discusses his book, Tough Kid-The Life and Films of Frankie Darro.
Paul Picerni, Hollywood's Master Storyteller reminisces about his early post World War II days in New York City. Mr. Picerni even sings a song! Paul Picerni was the co-star of the hit TV show, The Untouchables and the cult 3-D hit The House of Wax. Mr. Picerni has over 500 credits as an actor. His autobiography is entitled, Steps To Stardom. Check out: www.paulpicerni.com A Video By John Gloske
Actor and Author Paul Picerni performs the classic poem Gunga Din. The poem was written in 1892 by Rudyard Kipling. Mr. Picerni talks about his early interest in acting before he performs the poem. After watching this video you will understand why Mr. Picerni is referred to as Hollywood's Master Storyteller. Check out: www.paulpicerni.com A Video By John Gloske
Television pilot starring Frank Lovejoy for the MEET MCGRAW television series, originally aired as episode of FOUR STAR PLAYHOUSE on February 25 1954. Joining Lovejoy's tough talking private eye, were Audrey Totter, Paul Picerni, Ellen Corby and Percy Helton. Not rated. Black and white. 154.
Physical Fitness, Crime Stories, and Country Music Long before workout tapes, health clubs, nutritional and fitness coaches, there was Jack LaLanne. He started out a nerd as a young man but his name became synonymous with physical fitness in America. Hear how he preached the virtue of exercise and a healthy diet on television for decades. Also, the story of two men who helped make The Untouchables the most successful crime drama of early television. Finally, listen to Charlie Louvin, who along with his brother was one of the most influential duos in country music history.
Nick and Heath are framed for the robbery of a prize bull and sentenced to hard labor for months until they can receive a trial. Guest star: Paul Picerni (Peterson), Walter Burke (Young Billy), Frank Marth (Sheriff Barnes), Michael Fox (MacGowan), Walter Woolf King (Judge), Yaphet Kotto (Lobo Brown), David Sheiner (Captain Jonathan Rizely), Joe Ferrante (Rodrigo), Bill Coontz (Guard), Pete Kellett (Guard), Phil Schumacher (Prisoner), Jimmy Noel (Prisoner)
The Big Valley Season 3 Episode 11. Nick and Heath are framed for the robbery of a prize bull and sentenced to hard labor for months until they can receive a trial. Guest star: Paul Picerni (Peterson), . The Big Valley Season 4 Episode 10 A Stranger Everywhere S4 E10.
MARKHAM: "Escorts a La Carte" Season 1, Episode 49. Airdate - (16 Jun. 1961) Starring, Ray Milland. With guest stars, Ralph Clanton, Suzanne Lloyd, Jack Petruzzi, Paul Picerni, and John Van Dreelan.
2.35 [74] Waterfront: BAIT CRUISE 9Oct55 Teleplay by Violet Atkins & Lee Perenchio Directed by Ted Post. Starring: Preston Foster Steven Geray, Manuel, Paul Picerni, Chris, Howard Price, Olsen, Jan Shepard, Julie, Mary Carroll, Emma, Synopsis: Trouble erupts on a weekend cruise aboard a tuna boat between two men in love with the skipper's niece. Series Premise: John Herrick was the captain of the tug "Cheryl Ann" in Los Angeles harbor. His family consisted of wife May, police detective son Jim, and the crew of the tug, his son Carl, Tip and Willie. Carl was engaged to Terry. The stories revolved around the family and various criminals encountered around the harbor.
4.02 [090] Four Star Playhouse: The Face Of Danger 13Oct55 Screenplay by Richard Carr Directed by Roy Kellino Ida Lupino, Emma, Dick Foran, Will Foster, Paul Picerni, Latigo Randy, William Schallert, Johnson, Vicki Raaf, Carrie , Ralph Moody, Uncle Lee, Helen Wallace, Alice, Sherman Sanders, Caller, Synopsis: A 100-year-old woman who recalls her romance with a desperado during the days of the old West. Series Premise: Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956. Its episodes ranged anywhere from surreal mysteries, such as "The Man on the Train," to light comedies, such as "The Lost Silk Hat." The original premise was that Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino, David Niven, and Dick Powell would take turns starring in episodes. However, sever...
Stories of the Century is a 39-episode Western television series starring Jim Davis that ran in syndication through Republic Pictures between January 23, 1954, and March 11, 1955. Jim Davis, who later played Jock Ewing on the CBS series Dallas, portrayed the role of fictitious Southwest Railroad detective Matt Clark. Davis also narrated each episode. Mary Castle co-starred in twenty-six episodes as Clark's attractive assistant, Frankie Adams. Castle left the program and was replaced by Kristine Miller who appeared in thirteen episodes as Margaret Jones, or "Jonesy". Tonight's Episode: Rube Burrows Alabama born Rube Burrows becomes infamous through the south for train robbery in the late 1880's but his girlfriend Emma is portrayed as the brains. Margaret ingratiates herself with the outlaw...
1.11 [--] The Lone Wolf: Memo: THE ITALIAN STORY (a.k.a "Joey") Orignal Teleplay by Al C. Ward Based upon "The Lone Wolf" stories by Louis Joseph Vance Directed by george waGGner Starring: Louis Hayward (as Michael Lanyard) Guest Cast: Adele Mara, Marilyn, Carole Mathews, Janet Lemaire, Paul Picerni, Chick Walsi, Argentina Brunetti, Mama Crocetti, Jim Anderson, Martie, Harry Tyler, Harry the Pen, Frank Puglia, Synopsis 1: Mike flies to Italy to help a friend who had once saved his life, and finds imself in a gambling racket. Synopsis 2: Lanyard visits Chicago to help a family get rid of an exiled impostor. Premise: The Lone Wolf is a character created by novelist Louis Joseph Vance (1879–1933). His eight stories about a gentleman jewel thief who was always meeting and helping ladie...
Considered a "lost film" as of early 2016, a faded 16mm print was discovered in the Moving Image collection at the Oregon Historical Society in 2015. Created in 1962 the film was recently ranked #14 in Gambit Magazine’s list of 15 Films Lost to Time. An anti-pornography and pro censorship film running 27 minutes in length, Pages of Death was produced by the Hour of St. Francis radio program and distributed by the Citizens for Decent Literature (Cincinnati, Ohio) which was affiliated with the Roman Catholic anti-pornography campaigner, Charles Keating. Charles Keating is probably best remembered as an overzealous and nearly rabid campaigner against pornography in the 50s and 60s, including leadership on the 1969 President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography. Later, as a corrupt and ...
A man comes to see Heath and says that he's his biological father. and will live or die depending on whether Heath gets him money. Guest star: Buddy Hackett . Audra becomes involved in a romantic triangle between an old friend and the man's stepmother, who is attracted to her son and jealous of Audra. Guest star: . Nick and Heath are framed for the robbery of a prize bull and sentenced to hard labor for months until they can receive a trial. Guest star: Paul Picerni (Peterson), . The Big Valley Season 2 Episode 16.
The heroic Swashbuckler suffering the effects of drink, aged before his time on TV in one of his last interviews at the ripe old age of 50 on a Canadian tv interview conducted in Vancouver shortly before his death, here presented with a splash of colour and a soft piano tinkle befitting the great screen legend. Flynn today is politically considered an extreme leftist by some, yet also it had been reported he worked for the Nazi's only a few years earlier, all have proven to be only unfounded rumors. It is more likely he was suffering from the long term effects of alcohol and drug use, He aged prematurely and died young apparently unaware of his own deterioration on and off camera Flynn, a man lost and at deaths door from a life lived 10 times in one, yet this one man, the greatest Ro...
John Barrymore arrives from Hollywood to appear on Broadway in My Dear Children and Mr. Barrymore has some fun with the newsreel cameraman. Train past camera, train away from camera, John Barrymore is mobbed by huge crowd of his fans as he enters theatre. Barrymore making himself up in dressing room. Barrymore enjoys an interview with the Pathe News cameraman.
Robert Stack 1999 Interview Part 10. Videographed by Luke Sacher, interviewed by Carole Langer at his home in 1999.