James Fanson
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For those of us who grew up in the Great Lakes region in the 1970s, we will never forget the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago. This is one of the articles that inspired Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to compose his award-winning tribute “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
For those of us who grew up in the Great Lakes region in the 1970s, we will never forget the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago. This is one of the articles that inspired Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to compose his award-winning tribute “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
He was impressed with her 1933 performance in the scandalous film Baby Face, which I’ve seen. She is a modern actor in that film, ahead of her time, and head and shoulders above all the other performers.
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
He was impressed with her 1933 performance in the scandalous film Baby Face, which I’ve seen. She is a modern actor in that film, ahead of her time, and head and shoulders above all the other performers.
Ralph Senensky had a huge collection of golden age movie posters in an upstairs bedroom. Hundreds of them. Disappointed at how few of the classic movies I had seen, he rattled off a list of “must see” movies, which I scribbled down as fast as I could. Here is his list. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Ralph Senensky had a huge collection of golden age movie posters in an upstairs bedroom. Hundreds of them. Disappointed at how few of the classic movies I had seen, he rattled off a list of “must see” movies, which I scribbled down as fast as I could. Here is his list. #TOSSatNight
Same split second timing of the transporter during an explosion as Doomsday Machine. Have to think that some atoms are out of place when they finally materialize. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Same split second timing of the transporter during an explosion as Doomsday Machine. Have to think that some atoms are out of place when they finally materialize. #TOSSatNight
Always loved the idea of the “anti-gravs.” #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Always loved the idea of the “anti-gravs.” #TOSSatNight
Ralph described his working relationship with Jerry Finnerman as unspoken. He would stage the scenes and Jerry would light them. They harmonized without needing to speak to each other. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Ralph described his working relationship with Jerry Finnerman as unspoken. He would stage the scenes and Jerry would light them. They harmonized without needing to speak to each other. #TOSSatNight
Love the purple lighting in Kirk’s quarters, a calming color to contrast with his growing emotional state. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Love the purple lighting in Kirk’s quarters, a calming color to contrast with his growing emotional state. #TOSSatNight
Cinematographer Jerry Finnerman outdid himself with colored lighting on this episode. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Cinematographer Jerry Finnerman outdid himself with colored lighting on this episode. #TOSSatNight
Am crushed by the passing of Ralph Senensky. I was honored to know this great man, enjoying many hours of conversation at his home in Carmel. I loved his stories of working in Hollywood, including directing Star Trek. He was warm, witty, and fun. The world is a lesser place without him. #TOSSatNight
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Am crushed by the passing of Ralph Senensky. I was honored to know this great man, enjoying many hours of conversation at his home in Carmel. I loved his stories of working in Hollywood, including directing Star Trek. He was warm, witty, and fun. The world is a lesser place without him. #TOSSatNight
Ralph was very pleased with this gift from an admirer. He kept it on his dining room table where we had long conversations.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ralph was very pleased with this gift from an admirer. He kept it on his dining room table where we had long conversations.
Was in Carmel this week looking forward to another visit with Ralph, but was unable to reach him. When there was no response to a knock on his door, I feared the worst. A member of his family informed us he was recovering from a recent illness. Am crushed by the news of his passing. #TOSSatNight
November 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Was in Carmel this week looking forward to another visit with Ralph, but was unable to reach him. When there was no response to a knock on his door, I feared the worst. A member of his family informed us he was recovering from a recent illness. Am crushed by the news of his passing. #TOSSatNight
So very sad. I knocked on his door this weekend, and when there was no response I feared the worst. His memory will live in our hearts and his legacy on the screen. RIP my friend.
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
So very sad. I knocked on his door this weekend, and when there was no response I feared the worst. His memory will live in our hearts and his legacy on the screen. RIP my friend.
Just read that Ralph Senensky has died aged 102. I’ve had many hours of wonderful conversation with this great man. He was a joy. I could not reach him by phone this weekend, and when there was no answer at this door, I feared the worst. His great legacy will live in our hearts and on the screen.
November 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Just read that Ralph Senensky has died aged 102. I’ve had many hours of wonderful conversation with this great man. He was a joy. I could not reach him by phone this weekend, and when there was no answer at this door, I feared the worst. His great legacy will live in our hearts and on the screen.
Beautiful walk in the cypress grove today.
October 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful walk in the cypress grove today.
They were groundbreaking. I was pleased to have met them and thanked them for what they did.
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
They were groundbreaking. I was pleased to have met them and thanked them for what they did.
RIP June Lockhart. I met her several times. She was a wonderful human being.
October 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
RIP June Lockhart. I met her several times. She was a wonderful human being.
You can still buy them though. #TOSSatNight
October 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
You can still buy them though. #TOSSatNight
The melting of the temple always impressed me when I saw this as a kid. As an adult I really appreciate the interplay between the Apollo and Enterprise themes in Fred Steiner’s music score for this scene. #TOSSatNight
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The melting of the temple always impressed me when I saw this as a kid. As an adult I really appreciate the interplay between the Apollo and Enterprise themes in Fred Steiner’s music score for this scene. #TOSSatNight
What an actress and what a role. #TOSSatNight
October 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
What an actress and what a role. #TOSSatNight
What a costume by Bill Theiss! #TOSSatNight
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What a costume by Bill Theiss! #TOSSatNight
Leslie Parrish was a true bombshell from the 60s. Still with us at age 90. #TOSSatNight
October 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Leslie Parrish was a true bombshell from the 60s. Still with us at age 90. #TOSSatNight
Visited the Academy museum’s exhibition celebrating JAWs, which premiered 50 years ago. They’ve assembled a large collection of artifacts, including the buoy from the first shark attack, the fighting chair & rod, Joe Alves’ pre-production art, Brodie’s badge, and a mechanical shark you can control.
October 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Visited the Academy museum’s exhibition celebrating JAWs, which premiered 50 years ago. They’ve assembled a large collection of artifacts, including the buoy from the first shark attack, the fighting chair & rod, Joe Alves’ pre-production art, Brodie’s badge, and a mechanical shark you can control.