When I was a kid I wasn't impressed with him, I thought "what was the fuss all about, he's just some old craggy faced guy ". Now I'm nearly his age when he sadly left us and I know what the fuss was all about. Everything he was in was elevated to a higher level because of his presence. Name any movie he was in and the memory of it stays with the viewer. He was every man and everything every man wanted to be. Charming, sophisticated, tough, funny and believable, always totally believable in every role. Rest in peace William Holden and thank you.
My favourite old hollywood actor of 40s, 50s, and 60s...He was hollywood 'Goldenboy'. He had such a charismatic smile...His smile literally brightens his face...sabrina, staglag 17 are my all time favourite movies....Such a sad and tragic death.....Rest in paradise....
Gone But Not Forgotten... I put your name in my son to honor you FOREVER. Because you was my favorite actor. My son is 50 years old. Rest In Peace William Holden!!!
PattySoCal I remember hearing that neither knew how to really dance. I also remember both male leads had to shave their chests. Definitely one of his best. Lots of Heart.
I was a star-struck teen new to California when I saw him in a Hollywood restaurant and asked him for his autograph which he kindly gave to me. I very much enjoyed his acting in any movie he was in especially Picnic. He was an excellent actor and I'm sure would have lived longer if he hadn't become an alcoholic later on in life!!
I just recently rediscovered William Holden while watching TCM (Turner Classic Movie), which showed the movie "Rachel and the Stranger". I love the movie, recorded it and I watch it often. Holden was absolutely Gorgeous, it's a shame that he aged so terribly because of his alcoholism. But although his looks faded due to the alcohol abuse he kept his beautiful smile and wonderful disposition. He was a Great Actor.
He was a great actor, but he wasn't that great of a man. He was an alcoholic who killed someone while driving drunk. We don't need more of THOSE in the world.
William Holden was a member of our family, and we couldn't be prouder. I wish he could have lived longer, and made more movies for us to enjoy. The manner he died has also been a lesson to us. Drinking is okay; getting intoxicated is not. Living alone, and dying alone, without having anyone to check on them for 4 days, is a tragedy no one should have to face. RIP, Cousin William. You're on my heavenly bucket list, and I truly hope I get to meet your spirit in heaven!.
William Holden was a kind and thoughtful man. Be cared so much about the wildlife in Africa and started a conservatory there. That was so close to his heart. My favorite film was The Earthling with Ricky Schroeder that came out in 1980. It's a tearjerker set in Australia. William and Ricky developed a close bond while making that picture. Even Ricky had a family, he named his son Holden after his dear friend. What a true gem he was!!!
Thank you Mr. Skinner for a fine presentation on one of America's best actors! While many of the great actors are gone - the real men that represented American grit, fortunately some greats are still with us - - Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Duvall, Hackman, Loggia, etc. At the very least, we will have them forever in the gift of art they have given to all of us.
my best movie with W Holden was Bridge on the River Kiwa, first he barely escapes and makes it to freedom , on the beach with his lady , then he is asked to return to the jungle to sabotage the Japanese train/ railroad he previously work on as a POW his reaction in that scene is incredible , GREAT ACTOR , there will never be another like him , gotta see that movie if you never seen it before
William Holden loved the African wildlife and started a conservatory to help preserve their habitat. My favorite movie w/him is 'The Earthling' in 1980. Set in Australia w/Ricky Schroeder. It's about a young boy who loses his parents in a terrible accident and an old man who wants to go back home to die alone but they both cross paths and I won't say anymore in case you have never seen it. It's truly a wonderful movie. They developed a close bond together while filming. After Ricky had a family, he named his son Holden after his dear friend. William was a gentleman and a lovely man who should be remembered for all the good he stood for and was in him.
Thanks again, Jerry. Holden was very special, always a delight to watch. He was in a good number of movies but one of my favorites is little known, The Counterfeit Traitor (1962).
William Holden suffered from clinical depression in the time before sophisticated anti depressants had become available. Like many depressives alcohol was the only available "cure". A good man whose depression was profound.
William Holden became a big advocate for wildlife in Africa and often made many trips there. Stephanie Powers seemed to get around a lot. She was also married to Gary Lockwood who I have met personally. Gary was one of the stars in 2001 a Space Odyssey. My favorite movie with William Holden was Stalag 17..
Jerry, I am an old school southern boy. (I am sure just saying that has offended multitudes.) I read all, I think, of the remarks. I wanted to see if there was anything I didn't already know, there wasn't. I did learn a lot of people overvalue their negative opinion. William Holden was my idol (I guess) he was on screen what I thought a real man should be. I think my perception of his strength of character inspired me in tough times. I loved the actor. I am not sure that I would have liked the man or his politics. But I am unshakable in my conviction that, had I known him, I would have respected him.
Jocelyn Carter: What a sad ending for a talented actor. I loved his movies. I couldn't believe he was only 63, he looked older. Alcohol really destroys his looks. RIP.
So pleased that I located Jerry Skinner and his short videos explaining like no other the life and times of----- Thank You Mr. Skinner....you have been bring me hours of enjoyment and knowledge...
Yes. Thank you Jerry for some very informative , knowledgeable anecdotes on these great Actors & Actresses , As you will probably agree the overwhelming similarity of a lot of these cases is of Sadness , Loss of Hope , Despair and in most cases a tragic demise/Death. Having been an actress myself the one drug you miss after you stop performing is Audience Adulation , And in many cases some resort to Drink & Drugs to fill that Void . Many as we have witnessed dont survive long after they are out of the limelight !!
Bill Holden made so many great movies. However, I think that I'll always remember him as "Bumper" Morgan in the NBC production of The Blue Knight. Just watched Love is a Many Splendored Thing on TCM. Another great movie, despite the critics reviews in the '50's. God Bless You Bill, and thanks...
I loved William Holden all through his career. I remember him on "I Love Lucy;" and, I respected him most in "The Wild Bunch!" What great superstar! Thank you for posting this! :)
He was so handsome,charming and natural in “The Moon is Blue” ; it’s my favourite of all William Holden’s movies. A very sad ending for a much loved movie star and man but I thank you for this revealing posting.
he was a great actor. saw all of his pictures. picnic should have won him another academy award like he did in stalag1 7 as he got older he got better. he made u believe every pt he played.
I've loved many William Holden films.... "Picnic", "The World of Suzie Wong", "The Seventh Dawn", "The Lion", "Love is a many Speln\dored Thing", "The Wild Bunch".... that man was in some WONDERFUL films.
This didn't even mention Holden's great performance as the gigilo scriptwriter in "Sunset Boulevard". Sad that such a great actor, humanitarian, and animal lover died alone as he did.
+Jerry Skinner Jerry...how could you (have not) 'mentioned' his roles in "Picnic" with Kim Novak...and (everybody's FAVORITE)..."Sunset Boulevard" with Gloria Swanson?
I have watched so many movies of William Holden. From time to time, I watch his DVD " Love is a many Splendoured Thing" . Jennifer Jones also is unforgettable. Nostalgic ! The French version : " La Coline de l'Adieu ". Many wept in the movie house.
tiffsaver The French version is more romantic than the original English one. Obviously it is due to the Romantic French language. I am blessed to understand and speak French. I still remember the few faces with tears that I observed as soon as the light went on again. Everybody was caught !!!! Me, too ! Cheers !
tiffsaver Yes indeed ! I speak French currently, but not Italian. If People speak Italian slowly, I manage to grasp a bit of the topic of the conversation. French and Italian are of the Latin origin. Years ago at College, I had to study Latin ! The Declensions were too many, drove me crazy ! I was then too lazy ! Cheers !
I Love William Holden...he's such a good actor...he got cheated by the oscars for sunset boulevard...that's one of my favorite movies...and so is stalag 17...i love both those movies and funny part about it...they came out at least 30+ yrs Before i was even born...i just watched stalag on my roku the other day...you have some really good vids...and a new sub 🙋🏽♀️...
That group photo of the cast of "Towering Inferno" is one of a kind, amazing. Look at all that star power!! As always, Mr. Skinner, thanks for posting this wonderful video. Your biggest fan, tiffsaver.
In my opinion, William Holden was one of the last great actors. Today's actors are ok but they just don't have the same appeal or bearing as the great actors and actresses of yesteryear.
***** - In the old days the studios used to send the actors and actresses to movie star school, to teach them how to be and act like a star. Today, they don't do such a thing.. which is painfully obvious.
cybersoil100 I think it's unfair to paint all modern actors with the same brush, there are still some superb performances - Isabelle Huppert in Elle, for example, was breathtaking.
Not only are these videos informative, the reading is beautiful, very pleasant to listen to. I recognise the apartment building in the picture where Holden lived, as I live very close to that vicinity. I also lived down the road from Stephanie Powers. I never met them but I believe they were both intelligent and lovely people.
I'm very surprised that Mr. Holden's Oscar-nominated Leading Performance in the 1976 "Network" film was not mentioned in this video. That was even in his words a "very proud role".
Jerry Really like these shorts of yours. To me you sound very much like Richard Farnsworth, one of my favorite actors.. Great job and thanks for sharing.
Another good bio, Jerry. Bill Holden was a national treasure. I think they're right -- he didn't realize how badly he had hurt himself. It got out of control before he knew what had happened to him.
Every time a friend or family member passes, it is like a part of the world you know is chipped away. It's no different with people you become familiar with in the entertainment business over the years. They are all missed. Thanks again.
My favorite "lesser known" movies were COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR(based on true story WW2 Agent/Businessman. Also The Devils Brigade( also fact based WW2) , and of course, The Bridges of TOKO-RI, and last, not least The Wild Bunch.
Mr. Skinner....I love all of these tributes that you have done,and hope that you will do more. Please Re-visit our "Golden Boy" again sometime. Sunset Boulevard? or maybe The Wild Bunch? (he only got that lead because Marvin was doing Paint Your Wagon) the last movie that he did, with Ricky Schroder, "The Earthling" was his testament unto Africa. Keep doing what you are doing, it just might keep some of the old great talents alive for a while. May God Bless You.
Good presentation. Still don't understand the 4 days it took to discover he was dead. Great actor and he gave so much time and money for the animals he loved. So sad he was alone.
Serious alcoholics will go on drinking binges for days and weeks, locking themselves away so no one can take their alcohol. Then when they pull themselves together, decide they're going to start living right again, they get themselves clean and sober, and reappear. This is apparently what was happening, but in the midst of his binge, he fell, hit his head, and died. Nothing denoting foul play or anything IMO. And yes, I agree, his work rescuing and breeding the animals, and trying to save the environment there in Africa must have been his one true love (besides the bottle). Commendable that Stefanie Powers has continued his legacy through the Wildlife Foundation she started in his name and continues to run since 1982.
+J Ragland Yes I believe Holden and Powers were close and glad she has kept his love for animals going. Sad that so many people get hooked on booze. Love the movie Picnic.
Mr Jerry Skinner, I really appreciate and enjoy your informative docs. You have a nice timbre to your voice and the info is well presented. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
My dad Joe Crosby was buddies with William Holden when they both attended South Pasadena High School. Like Mr. Holden he was a big good looking guy of 6’3 “. Unfortunately, like Mr. Holden he was also a heavy night time drinker. I think a lot of the “greatest generation “ were heavy drinkers. Dad died at 61 from pancreatic cancer. A fact I always attributed to the heavy drinking. May God rest their precious souls.
WOW I just watched WILLIAM HOLDEN in the 1956 movie "PICNIC" - a few days ago - Christmas Eve - what a great actor- so real - 63 was too young for William Holden to go off to Heaven - Hollywood Joe
Jerry, Happy New Year and I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas with your family - I will go and watch that Hollywood Cafe Tunica, Mississippi video of yours now- thank you - " Hollywood " Joe
Whenever I can every movie he was in I try and watch he was a good actor and a good man I don't know about his private life and I don't care. But what he did on screen was fabulous God bless his family for having such a great man
I have to tell you that you have done a lovely job on all the videos I have seen. In this day and age of everything being packaged and labeled from Hollywood with celebrity narration, it is so nice to have a Southern Gentleman putting his own style to the narration. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these videos. They are most definitely appreciated.
Dear Friend, I consider William Holden one of the "forgotten" great American actors. Never mind Bridge on the River Kwai and Stalag 17. Please watch Sunset Boulevard and The World of Susie Wong and other Holden classics. You will now be disappointed. Enjoy!
I always loved him. He made a movie called Breezy in the late 60;s, early 70's. He was a wonderful actor and so sad how he died. No one there to find him, and that is so sad. A great actor who didn't deserve such a sad end.
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When I was a kid I wasn't impressed with him, I thought "what was the fuss all about, he's just some old craggy faced guy ". Now I'm nearly his age when he sadly left us and I know what the fuss was all about. Everything he was in was elevated to a higher level because of his presence. Name any movie he was in and the memory of it stays with the viewer. He was every man and everything every man wanted to be. Charming, sophisticated, tough, funny and believable, always totally believable in every role. Rest in peace William Holden and thank you.
My favourite old hollywood actor of 40s, 50s, and 60s...He was hollywood 'Goldenboy'. He had such a charismatic smile...His smile literally brightens his face...sabrina, staglag 17 are my all time favourite movies....Such a sad and tragic death.....Rest in paradise....
Gone But Not Forgotten... I put your name in my son to honor you FOREVER. Because you was my favorite actor. My son is 50 years old. Rest In Peace William Holden!!!
My favorite actor. Loved all his movies. He was superb.
My favorite...PICNIC! The dance scene....amazing!!! Love William Holden.
PattySoCal I remember hearing that neither knew how to really dance. I also remember both male leads had to shave their chests. Definitely one of his best. Lots of Heart.
I was a star-struck teen new to California when I saw him in a Hollywood restaurant and asked him for his autograph which he kindly gave to me. I very much enjoyed his acting in any movie he was in especially Picnic. He was an excellent actor and I'm sure would have lived longer if he hadn't become an alcoholic later on in life!!
William Holden was one of my favorite actors. Loved all his movies.
Breaks my heart to think he died alone. No one should have to die alone... RIP Mr. Holden.
If he hadn’t been an alcoholic, he might not have died, alone.
Stef couldn’t deal with it anymore, she shouldn’t have had to.
Everyone dies alone
I just recently rediscovered William Holden while watching TCM (Turner Classic Movie), which showed the movie "Rachel and the Stranger". I love the movie, recorded it and I watch it often. Holden was absolutely Gorgeous, it's a shame that he aged so terribly because of his alcoholism. But although his looks faded due to the alcohol abuse he kept his beautiful smile and wonderful disposition. He was a Great Actor.
+Regina Pates Thank you Regina. Jerry
Your welcome. Regina
I miss you William Holden, How the world needs a man like you today!
yes - we certainly wouldnt have to look for a new James Bond - he had it all. Julia
He wouldn't have lowered himself to play James Bond. He was in a higher league.
He was a great actor, but he wasn't that great of a man. He was an alcoholic who killed someone while driving drunk. We don't need more of THOSE in the world.
William Holden was a member of our family, and we couldn't be prouder. I wish he could have lived longer, and made more movies for us to enjoy. The manner he died has also been a lesson to us. Drinking is okay; getting intoxicated is not. Living alone, and dying alone, without having anyone to check on them for 4 days, is a tragedy no one should have to face. RIP, Cousin William. You're on my heavenly bucket list, and I truly hope I get to meet your spirit in heaven!.
He was indeed a magnificent actor i agree with you on what you said god bless his soul
There is a lot more to William Holden than this post reveals, they left out a lot.
I loved William Holden. He was a great actor.
My Mother loved the the movie "Love is a many spendored-thing" with Jennifer Jones. Great movie!! RIP William!!
I loved Stalage 17 and was the founding roots of Hogan's Heroes one of my favorite shows back then.
What a face. Such a talent. A true gentleman.
incredible actor and still miss him--sad end to brilliant career--he was terrific
Thanks Jerry Skinner; Really enjoy these short bios. God bless.
William Holden was a kind and thoughtful man. Be cared so much about the wildlife in Africa and started a conservatory there. That was so close to his heart. My favorite film was The Earthling with Ricky Schroeder that came out in 1980. It's a tearjerker set in Australia. William and Ricky developed a close bond while making that picture. Even Ricky had a family, he named his son Holden after his dear friend. What a true gem he was!!!
Thank you Mr. Skinner for a fine presentation on one of America's best actors! While many of the great actors are gone - the real men that represented American grit, fortunately some greats are still with us - - Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Duvall, Hackman, Loggia, etc. At the very least, we will have them forever in the gift of art they have given to all of us.
my best movie with W Holden was Bridge on the River Kiwa, first he barely escapes and makes it to freedom , on the beach with his lady , then he is asked to return to the jungle to sabotage the Japanese train/ railroad he previously work on as a POW his reaction in that scene is incredible , GREAT ACTOR , there will never be another like him , gotta see that movie if you never seen it before
William Holden was a gifted actor. Thank you for another excellent video.
William Holden loved the African wildlife and started a conservatory to help preserve their habitat. My favorite movie w/him is 'The Earthling' in 1980. Set in Australia w/Ricky Schroeder. It's about a young boy who loses his parents in a terrible accident and an old man who wants to go back home to die alone but they both cross paths and I won't say anymore in case you have never seen it. It's truly a wonderful movie. They developed a close bond together while filming. After Ricky had a family, he named his son Holden after his dear friend. William was a gentleman and a lovely man who should be remembered for all the good he stood for and was in him.
Thanks again, Jerry. Holden was very special, always a delight to watch. He was in a good number of movies but one of my favorites is little known, The Counterfeit Traitor (1962).
+Raul daSilva Thank you Raul very much. Jerry
William Holden suffered from clinical depression in the time before sophisticated anti depressants had become available. Like many depressives alcohol was the only available "cure". A good man whose depression was profound.
William Holden became a big advocate for wildlife in Africa and often made many trips there. Stephanie Powers seemed to get around a lot. She was also married to Gary Lockwood who I have met personally. Gary was one of the stars in 2001 a Space Odyssey. My favorite movie with William Holden was Stalag 17..
A damned attractive man and an incredible actor. Sad death.
Stalag 17 was a great film. Do you
Remember that one
Jerry, I am an old school southern boy. (I am sure just saying that has offended multitudes.) I read all, I think, of the remarks. I wanted to see if there was anything I didn't already know, there wasn't. I did learn a lot of people overvalue their negative opinion. William Holden was my idol (I guess) he was on screen what I thought a real man should be. I think my perception of his strength of character inspired me in tough times. I loved the actor. I am not sure that I would have liked the man or his politics. But I am unshakable in my conviction that, had I known him, I would have respected him.
Thank you Jim. Jerry
Jocelyn Carter: What a sad ending for a talented actor. I loved his movies. I couldn't believe he was only 63, he looked older. Alcohol really destroys his looks. RIP.
So pleased that I located Jerry Skinner and his short videos explaining like no other the life and times of----- Thank You Mr. Skinner....you have been bring me hours of enjoyment and knowledge...
That is very nice Lisa, thank you. Jerry
Yes. Thank you Jerry for some very informative , knowledgeable anecdotes on these great Actors & Actresses , As you will probably agree the overwhelming similarity of a lot of these cases is of Sadness , Loss of Hope , Despair and in most cases a tragic demise/Death. Having been an actress myself the one drug you miss after you stop performing is Audience Adulation , And in many cases some resort to Drink & Drugs to fill that Void . Many as we have witnessed dont survive long after they are out of the limelight !!
Jerry Skinner
It's not Alex Guinness, it's Alec Guinness. And what's all this 19 and 51 business? Plain 1951.
I agree. I like Mr Skinner's presentations too. They're very thoughtful and respectful of the subjects.
Handsome Handsome Handsome. One of my favorites especially in The Bridge On The River Kwai.
Bill Holden made so many great movies. However, I think that I'll always remember him as "Bumper" Morgan in the NBC production of The Blue Knight. Just watched Love is a Many Splendored Thing on TCM. Another great movie, despite the critics reviews in the '50's.
God Bless You Bill, and thanks...
I loved William Holden all through his career. I remember him on "I Love Lucy;" and, I respected him most in "The Wild Bunch!"
What great superstar! Thank you for posting this! :)
Very interesting, but a very sad ending to such a wonderful actor
Mr William Holden was a great actor, and seemed to be liked by many of his peers. Thanks Jerry for the video, Love from Scotland.
Elizabeth F Elizabeth, thank you Holden was a great actor and Scotland is a great country. Jerry
Handsome man, great actor!
He was so handsome,charming and natural in “The Moon is Blue” ; it’s my favourite of all William Holden’s movies. A very sad ending
for a much loved movie star and man but I thank you for this revealing posting.
One of my favorite classic actor!
Jerry, you are an amazing biography-story teller. with all the knowledge you have and the wonderful way, you express. Thanks again.
+marie-rose daly Thank you Marie. Jerry
he was a great actor. saw all of his pictures. picnic should have won him another academy award like he did in stalag1 7 as he got older he got better. he made u believe every pt he played.
a class act and a gentleman .one of the top 10 actors ever.take a real look at the movies he has made.great !!!!!!!!
I've loved many William Holden films.... "Picnic", "The World of Suzie Wong", "The Seventh Dawn", "The Lion", "Love is a many Speln\dored Thing", "The Wild Bunch".... that man was in some WONDERFUL films.
Was a lovely man, great actor.
One of my favorites since i was a boy god bless his soul
The Wild Bunch and Picnic were my favs.
Mr.Holden was a superb actor,..even amongst many of his generation. As like many of his creed he left us way to soon,...how very sad....
Loved him on Love is a Many Splendored Thing!!!
This didn't even mention Holden's great performance as the gigilo scriptwriter in "Sunset Boulevard". Sad that such a great actor, humanitarian, and animal lover died alone as he did.
he was so drunk he fell into a table and split his head open, so drunk he got some Kleenex hahahahahahahahaa
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narrator's voice was charming, content informative...tasteful and well done.
I agree. I adore his beautiful authentic accent.
I've been watching your movies for 4 and a half hours! The night has gone so fast. Thank You Very Much!
No, Thank you very much for watching. Jerry
+Jerry Skinner Jerry...how could you (have not) 'mentioned' his roles in "Picnic" with Kim Novak...and (everybody's FAVORITE)..."Sunset Boulevard" with Gloria Swanson?
and Born Yesterday with Judy Holliday...it's a fun movie.
you need to delete these duplicate postings
Sleeping Sounds. Relaxing Sounds. Soothing Sounds.
so sad for him to have died alone like that. :(
He and Clint are my favorites. He was wonderful and so very complicated, handsome, and troubled. The smart Lady's anti hero.
Love his acting! Watch his movies all the time!
I have watched so many movies of William Holden. From time to time, I watch his DVD " Love is a many Splendoured Thing" . Jennifer Jones also is unforgettable. Nostalgic !
The French version : " La Coline de l'Adieu ". Many wept in the movie house.
+Judex Young
True enough. "Love" was perhaps the greatest romantic movie of all time. I've been in love with Jennifer Jones ever since :)
tiffsaver The French version is more romantic than the original English one. Obviously it is due to the Romantic French language. I am blessed to understand and speak French.
I still remember the few faces with tears that I observed as soon as the light went on again. Everybody was caught !!!! Me, too !
Cheers !
+Judex Young
I'm not surprised. I call both French and Italian the true languages of love :)
tiffsaver Yes indeed !
I speak French currently, but not Italian. If People speak Italian slowly, I manage to grasp a bit of the topic of the conversation. French and Italian are of the Latin origin.
Years ago at College, I had to study Latin ! The Declensions were too many, drove me crazy ! I was then too lazy !
Cheers !
Such a handsome man.. what a tragic end to a marvelous career and life❤️
May you RIP William Holden 🙏💗
Jerry Skinner...thanks for making this video. I appreciate your information and narration!~ Thank you.
Great actor these stars go in some strange ways
Very well rounded - never typecast - he could play any role!
One of his best films was the Counterfeit Traitor. Based on a book about World War Two. -on Amazon Prime.
Mr. skinner you have a soothing voice and a beautiful accent.
I Love William Holden...he's such a good actor...he got cheated by the oscars for sunset boulevard...that's one of my favorite movies...and so is stalag 17...i love both those movies and funny part about it...they came out at least 30+ yrs Before i was even born...i just watched stalag on my roku the other day...you have some really good vids...and a new sub 🙋🏽♀️...
That group photo of the cast of "Towering Inferno" is one of a kind, amazing. Look at all that star power!! As always, Mr. Skinner, thanks for posting this wonderful video. Your biggest fan, tiffsaver.
In my opinion, William Holden was one of the last great actors. Today's actors are ok but they just don't have the same appeal or bearing as the great actors and actresses of yesteryear.
very true. tho' many of them were bonafide alcholics.
I very much agree 110%,,well said.
***** - In the old days the studios used to send the actors and actresses to movie star school, to teach them how to be and act like a star. Today, they don't do such a thing.. which is painfully obvious.
I agree 100%.
cybersoil100 I think it's unfair to paint all modern actors with the same brush, there are still some superb performances - Isabelle Huppert in Elle, for example, was breathtaking.
Wonderful video. William Holden appears in one of my favorite I Love Lucy episodes.
Good job. This is a lot better than wasting a whole hour watching this sort of thing on TV.
One of my fave later Holden roles, as the embattled TV Exec in "Network".
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Not only are these videos informative, the reading is beautiful, very pleasant to listen to. I recognise the apartment building in the picture where Holden lived, as I live very close to that vicinity. I also lived down the road from Stephanie Powers. I never met them but I believe they were both intelligent and lovely people.
Are you Poppy Montgomery
Thank you for this excellent presentation! Fine job!
+Walter-Jörg Langbein Thank you for watching!
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I'm very surprised that Mr. Holden's Oscar-nominated Leading Performance in the 1976 "Network" film was not mentioned in this video. That was even in his words a "very proud role".
I love to see him in Sunset Boulevard.
Jerry
Really like these shorts of yours. To me you sound very much like Richard Farnsworth, one of my favorite actors..
Great job and thanks for sharing.
thank you, Jerry. You are like visiting with my family.. mother would have loved your channel. She past yesterday in 1999, age 82..👏
What a handsome man...whew!
Another good bio, Jerry. Bill Holden was a national treasure. I think they're right -- he didn't realize how badly he had hurt himself. It got out of control before he knew what had happened to him.
Every time a friend or family member passes, it is like a part of the world you know is chipped away. It's no different with people you become familiar with in the entertainment business over the years. They are all missed. Thanks again.
My favorite "lesser known" movies were COUNTERFEIT TRAITOR(based on true story WW2 Agent/Businessman. Also The Devils Brigade( also fact based WW2) , and of course, The Bridges of TOKO-RI, and last, not least The Wild Bunch.
Handsome gentlemen loved him in picnic. Rest In Peace 😢🙏
Very good actor
Jerry, thank you for putting these videos up. You and me must have the same taste in movies and actors because I like what you like. Thank you!
I think you are right William. We do seem to like the same things. Your friend. Jerry
+Jerry Skinner Superb!
one if his greatest performance, The picnic.
Billy Beedle was one of Hollywood's most talented stars of the mid-20th century.
Rest in Heaven William Franklin Beedle Jr William Holden
William holden his acting inspired me to become an actor--Frank Piazza.
Bill Holden was a good looking man; and could act. Man what a man. That sure was short.
Mr. Skinner....I love all of these tributes that you have done,and hope that you will do more. Please Re-visit our "Golden Boy" again sometime. Sunset Boulevard? or maybe The Wild Bunch? (he only got that lead because Marvin was doing Paint Your Wagon) the last movie that he did, with Ricky Schroder, "The Earthling" was his testament unto Africa.
Keep doing what you are doing, it just might keep some of the old great talents alive for a while.
May God Bless You.
That was very sad the way he pass away he was a great actor
Very interesting..Enjoyed WH movies to this day..sad to hear how he died alone...
In the East, William Holden probably was the most famous Western movie star in his time.. RIP
@John Wayne? Burt Lancaster? Lee Van Cleef? Lee Marvin?
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Good presentation. Still don't understand the 4 days it took to discover he was dead. Great actor and he gave so much time and money for the animals he loved. So sad he was alone.
Serious alcoholics will go on drinking binges for days and weeks, locking themselves away so no one can take their alcohol. Then when they pull themselves together, decide they're going to start living right again, they get themselves clean and sober, and reappear. This is apparently what was happening, but in the midst of his binge, he fell, hit his head, and died. Nothing denoting foul play or anything IMO.
And yes, I agree, his work rescuing and breeding the animals, and trying to save the environment there in Africa must have been his one true love (besides the bottle). Commendable that Stefanie Powers has continued his legacy through the Wildlife Foundation she started in his name and continues to run since 1982.
+J Ragland Yes I believe Holden and Powers were close and glad she has kept his love for animals going. Sad that so many people get hooked on booze. Love the movie Picnic.
Mr Jerry Skinner,
I really appreciate and enjoy your informative docs. You have a nice timbre to your voice and the info is well presented. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
My dad Joe Crosby was buddies with William Holden when they both attended South Pasadena High School. Like Mr. Holden he was a big good looking guy of 6’3 “. Unfortunately, like Mr. Holden he was also a heavy night time drinker. I think a lot of the “greatest generation “ were heavy drinkers. Dad died at 61 from pancreatic cancer. A fact I always attributed to the heavy drinking.
May God rest their precious souls.
LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DO....YOU DO THESE VIDEOS WITH SUCH HEART AND SOUL.....BLESS YOU JERRY
ALWAYS BRINGS A TEAR....
FORGOT: "PICNIC"....THAT MOVIE WAS SOOOOOO WELL ACTED.....
+Cam D. Thank you Cam D., sounds like you are the one with a Heart and Soul. Thank you again. Jerry
Five stars presentation.
WOW I just watched WILLIAM HOLDEN in the 1956 movie "PICNIC" - a few days ago - Christmas Eve - what a great actor- so real - 63 was too young for William Holden to go off to Heaven - Hollywood Joe
Joe did you watch Hollywood Cafe in Tunica, Mississippi. I mentioned you. Good to hear from you. Jerry
Jerry, Happy New Year and I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas with your family - I will go and watch that Hollywood Cafe Tunica, Mississippi video of yours now- thank you - " Hollywood " Joe
Thank you very much, he was one of my favorite actors along with Gregory Peck.
A favorite then and now.
Whenever I can every movie he was in I try and watch he was a good actor and a good man I don't know about his private life and I don't care. But what he did on screen was fabulous God bless his family for having such a great man
I have to tell you that you have done a lovely job on all the videos I have seen. In this day and age of everything being packaged and labeled from Hollywood with celebrity narration, it is so nice to have a Southern Gentleman putting his own style to the narration. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these videos. They are most definitely appreciated.
+MallRat Thank you MallRat, i needed that. Jerry
Dear Friend, I consider William Holden one of the "forgotten" great American actors. Never mind Bridge on the River Kwai and Stalag 17. Please watch Sunset Boulevard and The World of Susie Wong and other Holden classics. You will now be disappointed. Enjoy!
HANDSOME!!!!! He was a STAR, classy guy.
I always loved him. He made a movie called Breezy in the late 60;s, early 70's. He was a wonderful actor and so sad how he died. No one there to find him, and that is so sad. A great actor who didn't deserve such a sad end.