Most prolific Guest Stars?
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JSF didn't say anything about who was most recognizable. The word used was prolific.
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Larry Pennell ? Which character did he play ? Was he the old guy who swept in and saved Kaylee from those mean girls in Shindig ?
Absolutely. Something like "it will take far less time for the boys to get her out of her dress" IIRC. He may have been credited as "older gentleman" or something. He also later was regaled by her tales of engine repair.
First person who came to mind, wow! Sorry to hear of his passing, though. Isn't he at least the 2nd actor to have played on Firefly who has since passed ? Or am I thinking of another show.
Mr Pennell, (Murphy), even had his own card in the Firefly Board Game (Blue Sun Expansion). I didn't know he passed. Very sorry. He was only on a few moments but he stole the episode.
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That's what I really love about Joss and his ability to find the right actor for the right part. Yeah, the part of a trade baron wasn't but a couple of scenes, and nothing really to do w/ the main story, but it really was a bright , memorable side moment. Well written, just long enough, and w/ the right actor playing the part...
Joss seems to excel at those moments.
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JSF didn't say anything about who was most recognizable. The word used was prolific.
So, I agreed with you, but then tacked on the addendum of Christina being recognizable. Separate from prolific, as she's not been in nearly as many different shows, but I bet public awareness of her is pretty high. Not from doing so many different jobs, but for the high popularity of her show and character on Mad Men.
Why does this have to be a thing ? I agreed w/ you!
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Larry Pennell was one of the busiest actors in Hollywood in the 50's - 70's.
Larry and Ken Curtis in Ripcord
Larry and Betsy Jones-Moreland in The Outer Limits
Larry and Nancy Kulp in The Beverly Hillbillies
Larry and Ed Platt in Thriller
Larry and Karen Grassle in Little House On The Prairie
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Larry Pennell ? Which character did he play ? Was he the old guy who swept in and saved Kaylee from those mean girls in Shindig ?
Absolutely. Something like "it will take far less time for the boys to get her out of her dress" IIRC. He may have been credited as "older gentleman" or something. He also later was regaled by her tales of engine repair.
First person who came to mind, wow! Sorry to hear of his passing, though. Isn't he at least the 2nd actor to have played on Firefly who has since passed ? Or am I thinking of another show.
Mr Pennell, (Murphy), even had his own card in the Firefly Board Game (Blue Sun Expansion). I didn't know he passed. Very sorry. He was only on a few moments but he stole the episode.
Thank you so much for that jpg.
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That's what I really love about Joss and his ability to find the right actor for the right part. Yeah, the part of a trade baron wasn't but a couple of scenes, and nothing really to do w/ the main story, but it really was a bright , memorable side moment. Well written, just long enough, and w/ the right actor playing the part...
Joss seems to excel at those moments.
RapKnight has captured better than I the essence of the reason I wanted to make this pair of threads.
One of the more endearing facets of Firefly, and I had not seen enough of it here yet.
So far I am very happy and heartened by the replies. Thanks all.
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There are so many wonderful Guest Stars that I do often forget the actual focal character of the whole Episode Shindig - played by Larry Drake. I had enjoyed him from LA Law and his films, and enjoyed seeing him in the cast credits, but Murphy sticks in my mind so much more. His comments to Banning are so succinct.
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.. but Murphy sticks in my mind so much more. His comments to Banner are so succinct.
Who's Banner?
Banning Miller was played by Kim Onasch.
Murphy said "I cannot abide useless people". Oh really? Look at that beautiful girl ... useless? I so beg to differ.
His verbal attack on Banning, basically calling her a slut in front of her friends at the social event of the season, was so over-the-top nasty and ungentlemanly she should have kicked him hard in the nuts.
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.. but Murphy sticks in my mind so much more. His comments to Banner are so succinct.
Who's Banner?
Banning Miller was played by Kim Onasch.
You are correct.
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