tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post8474164153534992677..comments2024-02-10T04:53:42.121-05:00Comments on Tales of the Easily Distracted: Sam Levene — What a Character!DorianTBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-24116329721450102392015-12-29T19:24:36.693-05:002015-12-29T19:24:36.693-05:00I am frustrated at not being able to find more abo...I am frustrated at not being able to find more about where in russia he came from, who his parents were, what the rest of his life was like.....<br />impatienthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377228082710651790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-14590255957230345392013-11-15T14:52:50.230-05:002013-11-15T14:52:50.230-05:00Aurora, thanks and you're welcome for your kin...Aurora, thanks and you're welcome for your kind kudos! :-D Getting to know more about a swell, talented guy like Sam Levene in a great Blogathon like WHAT A CHARACTER! is like a labor of love for all the talented character actors who've helped to make movies great, especially folks like Sam who clearly loved his work, and made us love it and him too! Thanks for including me in this awesome Blogathon!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-33945072534077431832013-11-15T10:28:21.796-05:002013-11-15T10:28:21.796-05:00What a career and what a talent! As I have been b...What a career and what a talent! As I have been by so many of the careers of the characters chosen for this blogathon, I am blown away by Mr. Levene's work ethic. It's touching how much they loved to work in show business and did what had to be done - in all genre and mediums. And putting his work in a neat package as you've done brings to light how many classic films were made better by his appearing in them. <br /><br />A great read and choice, Dorian!! Thanks so much for taking part in the blogathon!<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-44215346496779982432013-11-14T20:10:24.407-05:002013-11-14T20:10:24.407-05:00Le, thanks for your kind comments about Sam Levene...Le, thanks for your kind comments about Sam Levene, especially from AFTER THE THIN MAN and THE MAD MISS MANTON! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I'm going to run right over to Critica Retro for your blog post! :-)DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-50660620794254803822013-11-14T14:41:35.832-05:002013-11-14T14:41:35.832-05:00I remember him better from After the Thin Man. And...I remember him better from After the Thin Man. And I really want to watch The Mad Miss Manton, so when I do, I'll pay extra attention to him. <br />Great article!<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :)<br />Kisses!<br />Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-62962980597358987602013-11-11T19:30:39.668-05:002013-11-11T19:30:39.668-05:00Caftan Woman, your comment had me smiling: "T...Caftan Woman, your comment had me smiling: "The only trouble with Sam Levene is that the more you see of him, the more you want to see of him. Just like reading your article. More would have been fine." Aw, you're a sugar bowl with 2 handles! You're a gal after my own heart, my friend! And you and your friend were blessed to have gotten to see GUYS & DOLLS on Broadway, not to mention being in the cast of your community theater's G&D production! :-D Beaucoup thanks for your kind comments!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-69765502193481877322013-11-11T13:21:07.217-05:002013-11-11T13:21:07.217-05:00The only trouble with Sam Levene is that the more ...The only trouble with Sam Levene is that the more you see of him, the more you want to see of him. Just like reading your article. More would have been fine.<br /><br />A friend of mine and her late husband saw the original "Guys and Dolls" on Broadway on their honeymoon. At least the rest of us have the Original Cast Album to give us a hint of that legendary show's glory.<br /><br />Whenever Sam (if I may also be so bold) shows up in a movie, my own hubby always exclaims "Why, it's good old reliable Nathan." The hubby once played Nathan in a community theatre production of G&D, so he feels a particular kinship to the talented Mr. Levene. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-53592859948377652042013-11-11T12:45:16.467-05:002013-11-11T12:45:16.467-05:00Ruth, thanks for your praise for my Sam Levene pos...Ruth, thanks for your praise for my Sam Levene post! You just made my day with your delightful comment: "I laughed at the thought of you grabbing a chair and smacking it over someone's head." I'm a gentle soul (OK, who's that snickering? :-)) By golly, nobody better harm my favorite character actors, even if it's only in a classic movie! :-) <br /><br />On that note, Ruth, I'm heading right over to Silver Screenings to read your Ernest Borgnine post! :-)DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-30654387841002197012013-11-11T12:06:14.771-05:002013-11-11T12:06:14.771-05:00Dor, I am ashamed to say that when I saw the title...Dor, I am ashamed to say that when I saw the title of your blog, I thought, "WHO?" But after I started reading I thought, "Oh yeah -- THAT guy!" This just goes to show why the blogathon is important, and why posts like yours are necessary. Folk like me need to brush up on these talented character actors.<br /><br />I had no idea of all Levene's work in Hollywood and Broadway. What a versatile fellow!<br /><br />On a side note, I laughed at the thought of you grabbing a chair and smacking it over someone's head.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-83665812042748992142013-11-10T21:05:39.345-05:002013-11-10T21:05:39.345-05:00Kristina, you're a gal after my own heart, as ...Kristina, you're a gal after my own heart, as always! When I was working on my post on Our Man Sam, I too happened to be thinking that Sam was a mighty sharp fella, smart and cool and a guy you'd want to spend quality time with! :-) Many thanks for your comments, my friend, and warmest wishes to you and yours!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-43482319046875172822013-11-10T20:40:27.815-05:002013-11-10T20:40:27.815-05:00I like this, did I mention? ;) in youth he was rea...I like this, did I mention? ;) in youth he was real sharp, and what I like is that from looking at him you'd expect a wise street tough but then he'd be smart and that's a cool layer to bring. yet another vital actor, like so many in this blogathon. Thanks! Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659951781597698530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-88702016102527481492013-11-09T22:46:35.730-05:002013-11-09T22:46:35.730-05:00Yvette, you had me smiling with "The heck wit...Yvette, you had me smiling with "The heck with Sinatra"! :-D At the risk of getting on the bad side of "The Chairman of the Board," I would have been the happiest of campers if Sam Levene had been able to bring his Broadway triumph in GUYS AND DOLLS to the big screen. Sam was so gosh-darn versatile and long-lived as an actor and a performer, bless him! Beaucoup thanks for your enthusiastic comments about Our Man Sam, my friend!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-48142961654781942552013-11-09T22:29:57.341-05:002013-11-09T22:29:57.341-05:00Chick, thanks so much for your positive feedback a...Chick, thanks so much for your positive feedback about my salute to Team Bartilucci fave Sam Levene! Whether Sam was in comedies or dramas, he always stole the show, bless him! Thanks again, pal!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-79300593091812126442013-11-09T19:08:41.528-05:002013-11-09T19:08:41.528-05:00Sam just seemed to be everywhere, didn't he? H...Sam just seemed to be everywhere, didn't he? He was always a delight and - as befits the occasion - a memorable character. Great post as always, Dorian!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-31677015499841343372013-11-09T12:01:42.111-05:002013-11-09T12:01:42.111-05:00I love this guy, Dorian. THANKS so much for highli...I love this guy, Dorian. THANKS so much for highlighting his life and career. Sam Levene was born for movies and maybe movies were born for Sam Levene. He was such a wonderful screen presence. Even when he was bad he was good. Actors like these, who knew their craft backwards and forwards were national treasures - don't you think? I would love to have seen him in GUYS AND DOLLS too. The heck with Sinatra. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-41293241851668013002013-11-09T10:42:04.242-05:002013-11-09T10:42:04.242-05:00Delighted to hear from you, Big Sis! I'm with...Delighted to hear from you, Big Sis! I'm with you: I wish I could have seen Our Man Sam Levene on Broadway as Nathan Detroit back in the day! Where's a time machine when you need one, huh? :-D Thanks for joining the WHAT A CHARACTER! fun along with me, dear friend!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-509497574816685109.post-45928065345653525092013-11-09T09:57:18.823-05:002013-11-09T09:57:18.823-05:00I would like to have seen Sam as Nathan Detroit --...I would like to have seen Sam as Nathan Detroit -- I bet he was wonderful. Love me some Sam! Perfect choice for this blogathon, and good tribute to a favorite of mine!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com