Richard Chamberlain stopped by, as a special guest, the Don Murray 90th Birthday Extravaganza!
September 29, 2019
Richard Chamberlain, Johanna Ray and Don Murray
Richard Chamberlain and Johanna Ray
more details, pics and videos on the dedicated page
Richard Chamberlain with the late Tab Hunter and Don Murray (2016)
"Don Murray's 90th Birthday Extravaganza will be one of a kind night starring Don Murray and a cavalcade of Hollywood royalty. Guests will range from his Oscar nominated work in the 1950’s to last year's Twin Peaks: The Return, and every bit of his groundbreaking work in between.
The show will consist of “This is Your Life” style guest panels focusing on different eras of Don's career, his unbelievable humanitarian work, as well as live music and other surprises."
Sunday September 29, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth, Wilshire Blvd. 2511
Los Angeles
Details and tickets
Watch the latest treat!
Richard Chamberlain was once again special guest on Hollywood Revisited, a musical revue featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers wearing original Hollywood movie costumes worn by the stars!
This time the Show presented a number with Damon Kirsche wearing one of the costumes Richard Chamberlain wore in "Casanova", a movie from 1987. At a former Show Joshua Finkel had featured a costume Richard Chamberlain donned in "The Slipper and The Rose".
The Show took place August 18 at Greystone Mansion & Gardens in Beverly Hills from 5 to 8 pm, including an American buffet dinner.
Richard Chamberlain and Damon Kirsche who featured a costume worn by Richard Chamberlain in "Casanova"
Richard Chamberlain with actress Karen Morrow and Greystone Mansion board member Les Traub
L to R: Joshua Finkel, Elisa Surmont, Damon Kirsche, Greg Schreiner and Jill Burke
Richard Chamberlain was twice guest at the show What's My Line,
in 1962 teaming with Raymond Massey and alone in 1973.
To watch the 1962 video, click
"Nightmare Cinema"
"Nightmare Cinema" will be available on Blue Ray and DVD
from September 3, 2019.
(amazon.com)
"Nightmare Cinema" is an anthology horror film which tells five tales of terror under five different directors. In the segment "Mirari" Richard Chamberlain plays the part of an outwardly normal looking and charming doctor who turns women into monsters.
In 2018 "Nightmare Cinema" premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival, and also played at Sitges, Strasbourg, Toronto After Dark, and Monster Fest.
It was released June 21 in the United States. It is also available on VOD platforms.
The film's dedicated page
Crystal Symphony Cruise from Tokyo to San Francisco
Richard Chamberlain held a talk during the cruise sharing comments on his career as a film, TV and stage actor and entertaining show biz stories, as well as a Q & A session.
In keeping with the respect due to Richard Chamberlain in general and to his private life in particular, here're a couple of photos taken during the cruise from Tokyo to San Francisco.
After the talk a photo with Mark Biener and Barbara Miller
Alex C (retired architect), Michele Lee (actress) and Richard Chamberlain
A dinner of friends! (L to R) Alex C, Richard Chamberlain, Mark, Jeff and Martin Rabbett
Clean water and water resources have been Richard Chamberlain's longtime concern in California as well in Hawaii where he supported and participated in various initiatives.
Richard Chamberlain is the narrator of the award winning Documentary "Finite Water"created by Dianne Wennick who also co-directed it and wrote the script together with Martin Rabbett.
Martin Rabbett composed the theme music for which he won an award.
THE STORY BEHIND “FINITE WATER”
"The “Finite Water” documentary discusses global water concerns as seen through the eyes of an average person.
After attending the Global Water Summit in Paris as an academic participant, it inspired me to make a documentary without having any experience in filmmaking.
The film opens the discussion about water conservation, harvesting methods and adaptation to a new reality, where one could comprehend and develop awareness about global water concerns.
Several interviews and discussions are conducted concerning water management and our future’s outlook.
Our goal is to instill the idea that adaptation will take place in many places and developing new methods begins with observing what is happening around us. It all begins with one’s own thought process, fresh thinking and exponential changes.
We hope to draw attention to how water concerns will affect us and open the discussion about future adaptation to such a significant change.
The effects of water shortages are being seen all over the world in our lifetime. Adapting to a changed reality takes precedent in a world of over 7 billion people. Hear what others have to say about water conservation, technological trends and sharing ideas with the next generation. Is it possible to ensure a future with clean water for everyone?"
For a segment of the theme music click the first link below and listen to the podcast
or click the second link to watch Martin Rabbett at the piano.
and
There is no release date for the documentary.
A new video has been added to Richard Chamberlain's appearance at "The Red Skelton Comedy Hour".
The video features the sketch "It's a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud" as well as a witty talk between the host and the actor.
Click on he loudspeaker to activate sound
Watch Richard Chamberlain sing and dance at the show
(scroll down to "The Red Skelton Comedy Hour", 1967)
Portrait of a Lady
A gripping story with a brilliant cast!
The BBC production of Henry James's novel
Details on the dedicated page
Two pleasant surprises!
Don't miss them, surprises come and go...
(the embedded video clip below)
A long sought-after update!
Here’s a copy of a short skit featuring Richard Chamberlain in the Carol Burnett Show from November 13, 1967, courtesy of Cindy. The episode was broadcast by MeTV that is doing a rerun of the Carol Burnett Shows.
The skit is a parody of “Gone With The Wind” titled “Gone With The Breeze”, in which Richard Chamberlain plays Rhett Butler and Carol Burnett Scarlet O’Hara.
The skit is only an excerpt of Richard Chamberlain's appearance, the episode summary on Imdb reads:
"Highlights include: Carol and guest Richard Chamberlain attempt to make Lyle jealous; an airport interview with a "Mother of the Year"; musical numbers from Carol and the dancers ("Everybody's Gotta Be Someplace"), Richard with the dancers and singers ("Lazy Day"), and guest Gloria Loring ("A Taste of Honey" and "I've Gotta Be Me"); Carol and Vicki perform "Sisters Galore" sketch, and they and the dancers perform "Ballin' the Jack".Written by W.B."
To know what Richard Chamberlain says about the musical "Unlikely Allies"
Richard Chamberlain, guest of "Hollywood Revisited", in Palm Springs
Photo courtesy Joshua Finkel
Greg Schreiner, Elisa Surmont, Richard Chamberlain, Jill Marie Burke and Joshua Finkel
Though he spoke briefly Richard Chamberlain displayed his fine sense of humor
Once againRichard Chamberlain was guest of "Hollywood Revisited" February 20, 2019, Palm Springs, Annenberg Theatre, 6:00 pm.
As already indicated on this site, "Hollywood Revisited" is a musical revue featuring Broadway and Hollywood performers mainly wearing original Hollywood movie costumes worn by the stars.
The costumes come from Greg Schreiner's stunning collection of over 500 movie costumes. During the show stills of original film scenes are projected on a screen behind the performers and, in between, Schreiner who is also the show's pianist, delivers anecdotes about the films, the scenes, the clothing designers, and the costumes - and the memorable stars who originally wore them.
Joshua Finkel is the director and choreographer of the show as well as a perfomer. In Richard Chamberlain's honor he introduced in 2018 in Palm Springs a new song and costume from "The Slipper and The Rose".
Richard Chamberlain
Most recent Radio interview, January 14, 2019,
by Judge Herb Dodell on KCAATV - KCAARADIO.COM
The interview starts at 31 min.
"Unlikely Allies"
Twenty downloads from the musical's stage reading are now available on youtube (audio)
Listen to Richard Chamberlain in 'The Poitevin' and to 19 more songs by other members of the cast.
(click the youtube icon bottom right for full screen) (The list of the other 19 songs is featured on the right of the screen on the youtube page)
Richard Chamberlain Richard Chamberlain recently took part in the stage reading of Martin Rabbett's and Joel Richard Paul's new musical in development, "Unlikely Allies".
The reading took place November 30 and December 1, 2018 at the Pearl Studio in New York and the performance was dedicated to Jan Maxwell.
The stage reading
Alessandro Gian Viviano, Richard Chamberlain and Sal Viviano
Valerie diLorenzo and Richard Chamberlain
For more details about the musical and the fundraising
A rare opportunity to watch or re-watch this movie with a magnificent Richard Chamberlain and a wonderful cast!
Richard Chamberlain
attended the 50th Screening Anniversary of Petulia September 20, at the Royal Laemmle Theatre, West Los Angeles, and participated in a Q & A together with Shirley Knight (Polo in Petulia).
at the 48th Annual USA Film Festival, Dallas, Texas
took place
Saturday, April 28, 7:00pm
After the screening of “The Last Wave” an on-stage conversation, moderated by Foster Hirsch, took place with Richard Chamberlain who also signed copies of his book Shattered Love.
Richard Chamberlain with friend Jacque Rohan at the screening
Five days after Geraldine Page passed away from a heart attack while playing in "Blithe Spirit" a memorial was held on the set of the play at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York.
(June 17, 1987)
Listen to the podcast of the memorial with tributes from her husband Rip Torn, her children and many actors, including Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain and Jaclyn Smith were the hosts of the 1986 Kraft All-Star Salute to Ford's Theatre attended by President Reagan and Mrs. Nancy Reagan. This video shortly displays Richard Chamberlain on stage.
Richard Chamberlain is featured at 10:18 min., he is seen on and off standing behind President Reagan and Mrs. Nancy Reagan at 13:58 min. and after, and he is greeted by President Reagan at 17:41 min. and by Mrs Nancy Reagan at 17:52 min.
On September 7, 2011, Richard Chamberlain granted an exclusive interview to this site, "Richard Chamberlain, Actor And Beyond". He talked about his career, his singing, his artwork and his writing, and peppered his comments with several anecdotes, some hitherto unpublished.
1. Richard Chamberlain talks about his two recent high tech and science fiction projects, 'Chuck' and 'Leverage'!
2. He underlines the importance of all kinds of 'masks' for an actor: in the 'Man in the Iron Mask' the iron mask was totally terrifying!
3. Shogun was a wonderful experience, I was not about to screw it up despite cultural clashes between the Japanese and American crew!
4. Richard Chamberlain on 'The Thorn Birds': chemistry is impossible to define!
5. Richard Chamberlain commends the series Brothers & Sisters' for treating gay characters just like people!
6. In all my projects I learn about myself, in comedy I learn a little more.
7. Sometimes my paintings have a certain meaning like 'Celestial Ardor' that expresses total commitment of oneself to life. For a man total commitment to life is in part phallic.
