In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith has assembled a group of old pictures in the monthly version of Picture Parade. Over the years people from show business, other professional sports and other well known personalities have frequented our racetracks. Each picture features at least one "star". If you chose to name some or all, good luck.
#1 - This photo was taken during the filming of a movie centered around harness racing back in the 1950's. The two co-stars appear in this photo and despite the passing of many years I believe they are both still with us. Can you name the lady and the fellow dressed in racing silks on the right; both are pretty well known in the entertainment world. To get a bonus point, name the movie.
#2 - The gentleman on the right made a trackside appearance when this photo was taken. Can you name both individuals?
#3 - These three gents were on hand at Roosevelt Raceway in connection with the American Trotting championship event way back when. The question here is to name the fellow on the far left. I do not have identities for the other two. He was a pretty popular comedian at one time and often appeared with a cigar in hand as he is doing in this shot. Name him if you can.
#4 - In this 1975 photo the man on the right was paying a visit to Toronto's Greenwood Raceway, perhaps in a promotional role for an upcoming event. Can you name them both?
#5 - The fellow on the right was in the entertainment business for many years and perhaps liked to attend the races. It looks like he's thinking about placing a bet and maybe needed a little advice. Who is he?
#6 - These two gents are getting together for a pretty logical reason. You might say they had something in common. Can you put a name on each one and there are no points taken off for incorrect spelling?
#7 - These two guys were often seen at the track and may have been owners at one time. This one shouldn't be too difficult. Who are they?
#8 - At least two of the three people pictured here with the horse and driver had ties to harness racing in addition to their "day jobs" which at this time was with a New York City hockey team. Let us know who you think they are. This was taken at Roosevelt Raceway in 1971.
#9 - This picture has been shown before but let's test your memory and your identifying skills once again. Who are these two memorable personalities pictured on the backstretch?
#10 - Hollywood Park was a natural spot for famous celebrities partly because of its location. Can you name these well known individuals from the world of stage and screen? I think they may have been checking up on the thoroughbreds when this was taken.
Bonus Photo
Who do we have here as a bonus photo? He's not a movie star.
Quote For The Week: "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." - Will Rogers
This week's pictures
Our experts certainly showed their versatility this time around as they know a lot more than identifying harness racing folks. They know their show biz people too! Thanks for making it interesting.
Take note of # 8 - The hockey player on the far left was not identified by anyone. His name was Jack Egers and he played for the Rangers, Blues and Washington Capitals. Sadly he passed away a couple of years ago.
The correct answers to this week's "Picture Parade" photos are shown below:
# 1 - Shirley Jones on the left and Pat Boone during the filming of the 1957 hit movie April Love. Both are set to turn 90 in 2024!
# 2 - Lucien Fontaine left, along with Montreal Canadiens star Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion after "Loosh" recorded his 1000th career victory
# 3 - Milton Berle on the left or "Uncle Miltie" as suggested by Mark McLennan
# 4 - Driver Bill Hicks along with famous boxer George Foreman
# 5 - That is comedian Buddy Hackett (born Leonard Hacker; August 31, 1924 – June 30, 2003)
# 6 - Those two lads were Canadian born George "Buddy" Regan along with then U.S. President Ronald Reagan at Roosevelt Raceway
# 7 - A pair of New York Yankee greats, pitcher "Whitey" Ford and Mickey Mantle.
# 8 - The driver is Canadian Elden Turcotte and three New York Ranger hockey players. From left Jack "Smokey Egers (originally from Sudbury, Ont., actually Lively, Ont. ) Rod Seiling and goalie and harness horse driver Gilles Villemure. They were at Roosevelt Raceway
# 9 - Maurice "Rocket" Richard with Keith Waples. Don't forget Keith was pretty skilled on the ice as well as on the racetrack
# 10 - L-R - Tony Curtis, Carol Burnett and Cary Grant. I believe they were at Hollywood Park.
Bonus picture driver was Rod Hennessey. And yes to Gord Brown he too should be classed as a "Star"
Picture Parade
1. Shirley Jones and Pat Boone in April Love
3. Milton Berle
4. George Foreman
5. Buddy Hackett
6. Buddy Regan with Ronald Reagan
7. Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle probably down at Pompano Park
8. Rod Seiling and Gilles Villemure of my beloved NY Rangers
9. Maurice (Rocket) Richard
10. Tony Curtis, Carol Burnett and Cary Grant
rewind
1 Shirley Jones, Pat Boone
2. Boom Boom Geoffrian
3 Uncle Milty
4 Bill Hicks, George Foreman
5 Buddy Hackett
6 Ronnie Reagan
7 Bobby Hull
8 Rod Gilbert, Gilles Villemure
9 The Rocket and Keith
10 Tony Curtis, Carol Burnett, Cary Grant
SC Rewind: Picture Parade
1. Singer/actors Shirley Jones and Pat Boone.
2. Montreal Canadiens' Boom Boom Geoffrion on right.
3. TV host Milton Berle on left.
4. Boxer George Forman.
5. Comedian Buddy Hackett.
6. Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
7. New York Yankees Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle.
8 ?, Rod Seiling (holding whip and New York Ranger goalie Gilles Villemure (who also had a harness-racing driver's license) in background.
9. Rocket Richard and Keith Waples.
10. Tony Curtis, Carol Burnett, Cary Grant.
Bonus photo: Alberta's Rod Hennessy.
All
2 Bernard Geoffrion
4 George Foreman
5Oliver Hardy ?
6 Ronald Reagan
7 Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle
8 Rod Seiling , Eldon Turcotte ?,Gilles Villemure
9The Rocket , Keith Waples
10Tony Curtis, Carol Burnet, Cary Grant
Sc Rewind picture parade
Number 1 is Doris Day and Pat Boone number 2 is Lucien Fontaine and Boom Boom Gefferion. Number 3 is Milton Berle on left. Number 4 is Bill Hicks. Number 5 is Buddy Hackett Number 6 is President Ronald Reagan. Number 7 is Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle. Number 8 is Vic Hadfield to the left Rod Seiling in the middle and Eldon Turcotte sitting on bike. Number 9 is Rocket Richard and Keith Waples. Number 10 is Tony Curtis Carol Burnette and Carey Grant.
rewind
number 1 pat boone shirleyJones in April Love 2 Lucien fontaine john chreiten 3 Milton Berle 4 Bill Hicks George Forman 5 Buddy Hackett 6 Ronald Reagan 7 Roger Maris Mickey Mantle 8 Rod Seiling 9 Maurice Rocket Richard Keith Waples
1. Shirley Jones (Later the…
1. Shirley Jones (Later the Partridge Family mom) and Pat Boone on the set of the movie April Love
2. Bernie (Boom Boom) Geoffrion and I think a rather young Dr. John Hayes
3. Milton Berle with his ever present cigar in hand
4. Bill Hicks and Smokin Joe Frazier
5. Comedian Buddy Hackett
6. Buddy Regan and former President Ronald Reagan
7. Red Berenson (perhaps) and The Golden Jet Bobby Hull
8. From the left Gene Carr, Rod Seiling, Eldon (Eldee) Turcotte one of the many driving Turcotte brothers and Gilles Villemure. Carr, Seiling and Villemure all played for the Rangers at the time. Eldee was a pretty good hockey as well, in his youth.
9. A couple of masters here. Maurice (Rocket) Richard and Keith Waples
10. A triactor of stars here. Left to right, Tony Curtis, Carol Burnett and Cary Grant. All huge Hollywood A-listers at the time.
# 3 Milton Berle #4 Bill…
# 3 Milton Berle #4 Bill Hicks George Foreman #5 Buddy Hackett # 6 Ronald Reagan # 7 Bobby Hull # 8 Rod Seiling # 9 Keith Waples # 10 Tony Curtis Carol Burnette Bonus Photo Bill Davis
1. Pat Boone, Doris Day? 2…
1. Pat Boone, Doris Day? 2 Loosh, George Peppard? 3 Milton Bearle 4 Billy Hicks, George Forman 5 Buddy Hackett 6 Buddy Reagan, Ronald Reagan 7 Whitey Ford, Bobby Hull 8 Brit Selby, Rod Seiling, Eldon Turcotte, Gilles Villamure 9 Rocket , Master 10 Tony Curtis, Carroll Burnett, Gary Cooper. But he is a star! Rod Hennessey.