Montecristodog's Corner

  A look at another Dead End Kid. Introducing Huntz Hall! Discover how Huntz Hall transitioned from the Dead End Kids to East Side Kids and ended up becoming a Bowery boy named Sach. If you are a die-hard fan of the Bowery Boys, this podcast is for you.... https://bit.ly/3MF6D9q Extra bonus-- A look at the Bowery boys... https://bit.ly/OXI1UW

  Leo Bernard Gorcey (June 3, 1917– June 2, 1969) was a renowned American stage and film actor. He gained fame for portraying the leader in various groups of hooligans, including the Dead End Kids, the East Side Kids, and later, The Bowery Boys. Gorcey was mainly known for his distinctive use of malapropisms, often substituting one word for another in humor, such as saying, "I depreciate it!" instead of "I appreciate it!" Early Years:  Born on June 3, 1917, in New York City, Leo Gorcey was the son of Josephine (née Condon) and Bernard Gorcey. His parents were both vaudevillian actors of short stature. His father, Bernard, stood at 4 ft 10 in, while his mother measured 4 ft 11 in. Despite his parents' height, Leo would reach a height of 5 ft 6 in as an adult. Film Career:  During the 1930s, Leo Gorcey's father worked in theater and film, often living separately from the family. In 1935, upon his return, Bernard Gorcey and Leo's younger brother David conv...

                                                                                    Lights, camera, and action.                The Rifleman" is a TV series set in the 1880s about Lucas McCain, a Union veteran of the American Civil War who buys a ranch outside the fictitious town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory, after being a homesteader. McCain's wife had died during a smallpox epidemic, and he raised his son, Mark, on his own.  The series features a recurring theme of second chances, with characters such as Marshal Micah Torrance and a former Confederate soldier being given opportunities to start anew. However, McCain is not without fault and tends to be stubborn and bossy. The citizens of North Fork are also portrayed as some...