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RIP Roger Moore

Switzerland–Roger Moore, the dapper British actor who brought tongue-in-cheek humor to the James Bond persona in seven films, eclipsing his television career, which had included starring roles in at least five series, died here on Tuesday. He was 89.

His obit appears here because he was mentioned in a host segment in […]

RIP Jacque Fresco

Futurist and self-described social engineer Jacque Fresco died peacefully in his sleep from health complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was 101.

MSTies may not be aware that he provided (uncredited) special effects for the movie in episode 111- MOON ZERO TWO.

Here’s a retrospective.

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RIP Ken Miller

Palm Springs, Calif. — Ken Miller, who appeared in the 1950s drive-in classics including “Attack of the Puppet People” died May 8 of pneumonia at a hospital here. He was 85.

MSTies will recall his performance as Vic the bongo player in the movie in episode 809- I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF, […]

RIP Kathleen Crowley

Green Bank, N.J.– B-movie actress and “scream queen” Kathleen Crowley died at her home here April 23rd. She was 87.

MSTies will remember her role as the long-suffering Jeanne Mapes in the movie in episode 419- THE REBEL SET.

Hollywood Reporter has the story.

Thanks to Timmy for the heads up.

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RIP Jonathan Demme

New York City–Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme died here April 26 of cancer complications. He was 73.

Most people remember him as the director of such acclaimed films as “Silence of the Lambs,” “Philadelphia” and unquestionably the best rock ‘n’ roll concert film ever, “Stop Making Sense.”

But MSTies will recall his small part […]