R.I.P. James Whitmore

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I do remember seeing him play a villain on an episode of "The Big Valley," and thinking how good he was at being the sorta likeable bad guy. Maybe it was just his personality shining through.

 

That episode is among my favorites.......he projected such a menace below the surface veneer of amiability in that show. Just incredible. He was all smiles until one of the Barkleys turned away, then the pure evil shone through his eyes without uttering a word. Remarkable actor.

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Guys, don't leave out probably my favorite one-hour TZ, "On Thursday We Leave For Home."

MUCH "better than TV" performance.

-Craig