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Lana Turner born February 8, 1921 in Wallace, Idaho

🎞 American actress with a career spanning nearly five decades. She achieved fame as both a pin-up model and a film actress, as well as for her highly publicized personal life.

In the mid-1940s, she was one of the highest-paid American actresses, and one of MGM's biggest stars, with her films earning approximately one billion dollars in 2024 currency for the studio during her 18-year contract with them.

Lana's career-defining role was as the femme fatale Cora Smith in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), which established her as a serious dramatic actress. Other major hits included her Oscar-nominated performance in Peyton Place (1957) and the massive commercial success Imitation of Life (1959). 

Leslie Nielsen and Mariette Hartley for the ABC TV series 'Peyton Place' in 1965.

Stamford Castle is a historic stone landmark in Stamford, Connecticut, known for its castle-like architecture and cultural charm. Address: 15 Warrenne Keep, Stamford, CT 06902, USA.

Tucked away in the scenic neighborhoods of Stamford, Stamford Castle is a unique architectural gem that evokes the spirit of medieval Europe. Though not a traditional fortress, this building features Romanesque Revival design, with crenellated towers, arched windows, and stone masonry that give it the appearance of a small castle nestled in an American city.

🏰 Architectural Highlights

The structure includes a central tower with battlements, a rounded turret, and a grand arched entrance framed by carved stone.

Its facade is built from rough-hewn gray and brown stone blocks, offering a textured, historic look.

The building is often used for community functions and admired for its photogenic qualities, especially during golden hour.

🌳 Surroundings & Atmosphere

The castle is surrounded by manicured lawns, flower beds, and tree-lined paths, making it a peaceful spot for a stroll or photography.

It sits within a quiet residential area, offering a contrast between old-world charm and modern suburban life.

🧭 Visitor Information

Address: 15 Warrenne Keep, Stamford, CT 06902

Coordinates: 41.053°N, 73.538°W

Access: Easily reachable via I-95, exit at Washington Blvd, then head west toward Warrenne Keep.

Nearby Landmarks: Close to Fort Stamford Park and downtown Stamford, with restaurants, shops, and cultural venues within a short drive.

TV Guide - February 12 - 18, 1966

Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal (April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023) Film and television actor. Born in Los Angeles, he trained as an amateur boxer before beginning a career in acting in 1960.

In 1964, he landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ABC nighttime soap opera Peyton Place. It was an instant hit and boosted O'Neal's career. He later found success in films.

From 2006 to 2017, he had a recurring role in the Fox television series Bones as Max, the father of the show's eponymous protagonist.

In Germany, O'Neal was struggling at school, so his mother pulled some favors and got him a job as a stand-in on a show being shot in the area, Tales of the Vikings. O'Neal worked on it as an extra and stuntman and became interested in acting. O'Neal returned to the U.S. and tried to make it as an actor. He made his first television appearance guest starring on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis episode "The Hunger Strike" in 1960. He followed this with guest slots on The Untouchables, General Electric Theater, The DuPont Show with June Allyson, Laramie, Two Faces West, Westinghouse Playhouse (several episodes), Bachelor Father, My Three Sons, Leave It to Beaver episode "Wally Goes Steady" in 1961, and The Virginian. He was under contract to Universal but they let it lapse. From 1962 to 1963, O'Neal was a regular on NBC's Empire, a modern-day western, where he played "Tal Garrett" in support of Richard Egan. It ran for 33 episodes. In 1963, the series was revived as Redigo, but O'Neal turned down the chance to reprise his role. When the series ended, O'Neal went back to guest-starring on shows such as Perry Mason and Wagon Train. (Wikipedia)

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Barbara Parkins (born May 22, 1942) Former actress, singer, dancer and photographer.

She made her film debut in 1961 and guest-starred in television series such as Leave It to Beaver, The Untouchables, Perry Mason and The Wide Country.

Parkins was involved in two of the most highly publicized projects of the 1960s, the ABC primetime serial Peyton Place, and the film adaptation of Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel, Valley of the Dolls.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Parkins appeared on American television in series that included Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill, Captains and the Kings and The Testimony of Two Men, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Hotel, and Vega$. She also appeared in television films, including To Catch a King, in which she portrayed the Duchess of Windsor, and opposite Sharon Stone in Calendar Girl Murders.

Parkins returned to the role of Betty Anderson in Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985), a one-shot sequel to the series.

In 1991, Parkins starred in Canadian mystery series Scene of the Crime. She appeared in two Susann-inspired projects, the biography Scandalous Me and a segment of the Lifetime series Intimate Portrait.

Actress Terry Moore born Helen Luella Koford 97th Birthday.