Peter Eastman obit

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Peter Eastman (21 September 1919 – 28 July 2013; age 93) was an actor who appeared as a Hotel Royale staffer in the Star Trek: The Next Generation second season episode "The Royale".

Eastman was born in London, England to American parents who were theatrical performers; they returned to the US with him in 1923, where after, he grew up in Springfield, Illinois. Eastman was married to his wife Barbara until her death in 1999. Between 1987 and 1992, he was president of the Screen Extras Guild (SEG).

Eastman worked as background actor from the 1960s until 1995. Among the countless television series he worked on are episodes of Petticoat Junction (1967), The Invaders (1968, with Barry Atwater, Troy Melton, and Mark Russell), Mayberry R.F.D. (1968, with Lou Wagner and Byron Morrow), It Takes a Thief (1968-1969, with Malachi Throne, William Smithers, Anthony Caruso, Benjie Bancroft, and Arthur Tovey), Hogan's Heroes (1970), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1971, with John Fiedler), The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970-1971, with Sharon Acker, Peter Brocco, Bill Zuckert, Benjie Bancroft, Arthur Tovey, Kermit Murdock, Bill Quinn, Shep Houghton, Louise Sorel, Paul Sorensen, and Monty O'Grady), My Three Sons (1970-1972, with Walter Smith and Shep Houghton), Nichols (1972, with John Beck and Benjie Bancroft), The Magician (1973, with Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Robert Mandan, Bill Quinn, Johnny Haymer, Bob Harks, Monty O'Grady, Frieda Rentie, and Arthur Tovey), The Rookies (1973), Ironside (1972-1974, with William Windom, Ian Wolfe, Bob Harks, Shep Houghton, Gene Lyons, Louise Sorel, Charles Macaulay, and Peter Brocco), Rhoda (1974), Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974, with Paul Baxley, Bob Harks, Troy Melton, Abraham Sofaer, and Barry Gordon), Kojak (1973-1975), Ellery Queen (1975, with Tim O'Connor, Nancy Kovack, Monte Markham, Gail Strickland, Benjie Bancroft, Dick Cherney, Bob Harks, Dean Stockwell, Keene Curtis, Clyde Kusatsu, and Arthur Tovey), McCloud (1970-1976, with Peter Mark Richman, Diana Muldaur, Julie Newmar, Gregory Sierra, Benjie Bancroft, Shep Houghton, Monty O'Grady, Mark Russell, Arthur Tovey, Victor Tayback, George Murdock, Bob Harks, Dean Stockwell, Robert Ellenstein, and Michael Pataki), Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977), Columbo (1973 and 1977, with Arlene Martel, Mariette Hartley, and Frieda Rentie), The Love Boat (1978), and Quincy, M.E. (1978, with Garry Walberg, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito, John Colicos, and Arthur Tovey).

Film work include The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968, with Joan Marshall and Shep Houghton), The Love God? (1969, with Benjie Bancroft, Barbara Bosson, Dick Cherney, Al Cavens, Shep Houghton, Angelique Pettyjohn, Christopher Shea, and Arthur Tovey), The Comic (1969, with Peter Brocco, Billy Curtis, Mark Russell, and Bill Zuckert), The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969, with William Schallert, Ed Begley, Jr., Frank Welker, Gail Bonney, Shep Houghton, Byron Morrow, Mark Russell, and Arthur Tovey), The Great White Hope (1970), The Barefoot Executive (1971, with Morgan Farley, Hal Baylor, Benjie Bancroft, and Arthur Tovey), What's Up, Doc? (1972, with Stefan Gierasch, Graham Jarvis, Carl Saxe, Jack Perkins, Gil Perkins, Jerry Summers, Sean Morgan, Shep Houghton, Monty O'Grady, and Arthur Tovey), The Carey Treatment (1972, with Jennifer Edwards, Robert Mandan and Dick Crockett), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972), Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972), The World's Greatest Athlete (1973, with David Armstrong and Bob Harks), Superdad (1973, with Ed McCready, Ed Begley, Jr., and John Fiedler), The Sting (1973, with Ray Walston, James Sloyan, Charles Dierkop, and Ed Bakey), Mame (1974), The Towering Inferno (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974, with Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Ian Abercrombie, Benjie Bancroft, Bob Harks, John Hugh McKnight, Arthur Tovey, and Clement von Franckenstein), Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976), Treasure of Matecumbe (1976, with Robert Foxworth, Jane Wyatt, Robert DoQui, Rex Holman, Lou Elias, and Jimmie Booth), Gus (1976), Two-Minute Warning (1976), The Last Tycoon (1976), Fun with Dick and Jane (1977, with Allan Miller, Thalmus Rasulala, Bob Harks, and Monty O'Grady), Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977), Movie Movie (1978), and The China Syndrome (1979).

In the 1980s, Eastman appeared in episodes of Days of Our Lives (1980), Falcon Crest (1983-1988, with Robert Foxworth and Jonathan Frakes), V: The Final Battle (1984, with Michael Durrell, Andrew Prine, Mark L. Taylor, Dick Miller, and Bob Harks), Dynasty (1981-1988, with Joan Collins, Peter White, Don Eitner, John McLiam, Bert Remsen, and Jimmie Booth), The Colbys (1985, with Stephanie Beacham, Tracy Scoggins, Ricardo Montalban, Joseph Campanella, Buzz Barbee, Tim McCormack, and Roger Trantham), Murder, She Wrote (1986, with Judy Geeson, Richard Herd, and Arthur Tovey), and St. Elsewhere (1986, with Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley, Jr., Christina Pickles, Chad Allen, and Dakin Matthews), in S.O.B. (1981, with Jennifer Edwards, Hamilton Camp, Corbin Bernsen, Shelby Leverington, and Karen Austin), Mommie Dearest (1981, with Phillip Richard Allen, Matthew Faison, Robert Harper, Warren Munson, and Danny Nero), and My Favorite Year (1982, with Denver Mattson, Nick Dimitri, Phil Adams, Richard E. Butler, Dave Armstrong, and David LeBell).

Among his last known appearances are Dynasty: The Reunion (1991, with Joan Collins, Robin Sachs, Tony Jay, Keone Young, Wendie Malick, Evelyn Guerrero, Jeff O'Haco, Ray Reinhardt, Renna Bogdanowicz, Phil Culotta, Bruce Dobos, Bill Blair, Michael Echols, Melanie Hathorn, Steve Hershon, Debra Dilley, and Curt Truman), Body of Evidence (1992, with Charles Hallahan, Mark Rolston, Richard Riehle, and Frank Langella), and Casino (1995, with Richard Riehle, Carl Ciarfalio, Jack R. Orend, Brian Reddy, and Steven R. Schirripa).

Actor

Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci in Casino (1995)

Casino

8.2

Guest (uncredited)

1995

 

Madonna and Willem Dafoe in Body of Evidence (1992)

Body of Evidence

4.6

Jury Foreman (as Peter Paul Eastman)

1992

 

Eddie Murphy in The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

The Distinguished Gentleman

5.9

Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

1992

 

Heather Locklear, John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, and Emma Samms in Dynasty: The Reunion (1991)

Dynasty: The Reunion

6.2

TV Mini Series

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1991

1 episode

 

Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

6.9

Gala Guest (uncredited)

1991

 

Whoopi Goldberg, Teri Hatcher, Kevin Kline, Elisabeth Shue, Robert Downey Jr., and Sally Field in Soapdish (1991)

Soapdish

6.6

All My Trials Businessman Actor (uncredited)

1991

 

Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)

Cheers

8.0

TV Series

Wedding Guest

Prisoner

Restaurant Patron (uncredited) ...

1986–1991

6 episodes

 

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990)

Pretty Woman

7.1

Polo Game Spectator (uncredited)

1990

 

Falcon Crest (1981)

Falcon Crest

6.2

TV Series

Restaurant Patron

Party Guest

Murdy & Sampson Partner (uncredited) ...

1982–1990

22 episodes

 

Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, and Kathleen Turner in The War of the Roses (1989)

The War of the Roses

6.8

Lawyer in Waiting Area (uncredited)

1989

 

Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

8.7

TV Series

Hotel Royale Staffer (uncredited)

1989

1 episode

 

Leslie Nielsen, George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Jeannette Charles, Reggie Jackson, and Nancy Marchand in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

7.6

Reception Guest (uncredited)

1988

 

Andy Griffith in Matlock (1986)

Matlock

7.1

TV Series

Juror (uncredited)

1988

1 episode

 

Dynasty (1981)

Dynasty

6.4

TV Series

Ball Guest

Denver Carrington Staffer

Maitre'd (uncredited) ...

1981–1986

25 episodes

 

L.A. Law (1986)

L.A. Law

7.1

TV Series

Courtroom Spectator

Lawyer

Employee leaving Elevator (uncredited)

1986

4 episodes

 

Charlton Heston, Stephanie Beacham, Maxwell Caulfield, Katharine Ross, Tracy Scoggins, Barbara Stanwyck, John James, Emma Samms, and Claire Yarlett in The Colbys (1985)

The Colbys

6.1

TV Series

Gala Guest

Art Gallery Employee

Five Oaks Inn Patron (uncredited) ...

1985–1986

4 episodes

 

Denzel Washington, Ed Begley Jr., David Morse, Howie Mandel, Cynthia Sikes, Ellen Bry, William Daniels, and Ed Flanders in St. Elsewhere (1982)

St. Elsewhere

8.0

TV Series

Doctor

Man in Elevator (uncredited)

1986

2 episodes

 

Hal Linden and Harry Morgan in Blacke's Magic (1986)

Blacke's Magic

7.2

TV Series

Press Conference Attendee

Reception Guest

Party Guest (uncredited)

1986

3 episodes

 

Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)

Murder, She Wrote

7.2

TV Series

Mourner

Passenger (uncredited)

1984–1986

2 episodes

 

Joanna Cassidy, Angie Dickinson, Suzanne Somers, and Mary Crosby in Hollywood Wives (1985)

Hollywood Wives

6.4

TV Mini Series

Party Guest

Benefit Party Guest (uncredited)

1985

2 episodes

 

Jeff Conaway, Jonelle Allen, Laura Ashton, Claudia Christian, Art Hindle, Leslie Hope, Yvette Mimieux, Anita Morris, Ben Murphy, Robin Strand, Eddie Velez, and Sam Wanamaker in Berrenger's (1985)

Berrenger's

7.1

TV Series

Party Guest

Customer

Maitre'd (uncredited) ...

1985

4 episodes

 

Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Beverly Hills Cop

7.4

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1984

 

Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)

The Love Boat

6.3

TV Series

Passenger (uncredited)

1978–1984

3 episodes

 

V: The Final Battle (1984)

V: The Final Battle

7.7

TV Mini Series

Party Guest (uncredited)

1984

1 episode

 

Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)

Against All Odds

5.9

Party Guest (uncredited)

1984

 

Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

7.0

TV Series

Party Guest

Funeral Attendee

Drive-in Cinema Patron (uncredited) ...

1983–1984

3 episodes

 

Lee Horsley in Matt Houston (1982)

Matt Houston

6.5

TV Series

Lawyer (uncredited)

1983

1 episode

 

Hart to Hart (1979)

Hart to Hart

6.7

TV Series

Restaurant Patron

Party Guest

Resort Guest (uncredited)

1979–1983

4 episodes

 

Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)

Tales of the Gold Monkey

8.0

TV Series

Cocktail Party Guest

Monkey Bar Patron (uncredited)

1982–1983

2 episodes

 

Peter O'Toole and Mark Linn-Baker in My Favorite Year (1982)

My Favorite Year

7.3

Maitre D'

1982

 

Flamingo Road (1980)

Flamingo Road

6.5

TV Series

Wedding Guest

Maitre'd (uncredited)

1981–1982

2 episodes

 

Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, John Pleshette, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)

Knots Landing

6.9

TV Series

Man in Hospital

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1980–1981

3 episodes

 

Faye Dunaway in Mommie Dearest (1981)

Mommie Dearest

6.6

Doctor (as Peter Paul Eastman)

1981

 

S.O.B. (1981)

S.O.B.

6.4

Mourner (uncredited)

1981

 

Bill Cosby and Elliott Gould in The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)

The Devil and Max Devlin

5.0

Flight Passenger (uncredited)

1981

 

Galactica 1980 (1980)

Galactica 1980

5.4

TV Series

Audience Member (uncredited)

1980

1 episode

 

Days of Our Lives (1965)

Days of Our Lives

5.2

TV Series

Judge Tamberg

Lt. Governor

1978–1980

2 episodes

 

The China Syndrome (1979)

The China Syndrome

7.4

Reporter (uncredited)

1979

 

Movie Movie (1978)

Movie Movie

6.4

Jury Member (uncredited)

1978

 

The Driver (1978)

The Driver

7.1

Train Passenger (uncredited)

1978

 

Jack Klugman in Quincy, M.E. (1976)

Quincy, M.E.

7.3

TV Series

Executive (uncredited)

1978

1 episode

 

Peter Falk in Columbo (1971)

Columbo

8.3

TV Series

Luncheon Guest

Executive

Mourner (uncredited)

1972–1977

3 episodes

 

Jason Robards, Robert Vaughn, Stefanie Powers, and Cliff Robertson in Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977)

Washington: Behind Closed Doors

8.0

TV Mini Series

Man at Dinner (uncredited)

1977

1 episode

 

Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977)

Billy Jack Goes to Washington

4.4

Senator (uncredited)

1977

 

Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James in McMillan & Wife (1971)

McMillan & Wife

7.2

TV Series

Flight Passenger

Navy Officer

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) ...

1971–1977

6 episodes

 

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

Fun with Dick and Jane

6.4

Party Guest (uncredited)

1977

 

Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)

McCloud

6.9

TV Series

Hospital Orderly

Journalist at Party

Party Guest (uncredited) ...

1970–1976

5 episodes

 

Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (1976)

Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers

7.0

TV Mini Series

Chauffeur (uncredited)

1976

2 episodes

 

The Last Tycoon (1976)

The Last Tycoon

6.2

Man at Premiere (uncredited)

1976

 

Two-Minute Warning (1976)

Two-Minute Warning

6.2

Man at Airport (uncredited)

1976

 

Edward Asner, Tim Conway, Gary Grimes, Don Knotts, Ronnie Schell, Dick Van Patten, and Louise Williams in Gus (1976)

Gus

5.7

Man in Airport (uncredited)

1976

 

Peter Ustinov, Johnny Doran, Robert Foxworth, Joan Hackett, and Vic Morrow in Treasure of Matecumbe (1976)

Treasure of Matecumbe

6.1

Riverboat Passenger (uncredited)

1976

 

Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976)

Harry and Walter Go to New York

5.4

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1976

 

Bruce Dern, Madeline Kahn, Art Carney, and Augustus von Schumacher in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

4.8

Man Passing Out Review Cards (uncredited)

1976

 

Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)

Ironside

6.9

TV Series

Juror

Reunion Attendee

Night Club Patron (uncredited) ...

1972–1975

5 episodes

 

Ellery Queen (1975)

Ellery Queen

8.3

TV Series

Fingerprint Man

Rossi

Reporter (uncredited)

1975

2 episodes

 

Kojak (1973)

Kojak

7.1

TV Series

Gambler

Police Officer

Detective (uncredited) ...

1973–1975

8 episodes

 

Angie Dickinson in Police Woman (1974)

Police Woman

6.6

TV Series

Fashion Design Executive (uncredited)

1975

1 episode

 

Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)

M*A*S*H

8.5

TV Series

Officer in Bar (uncredited)

1975

1 episode

 

Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

8.4

TV Series

Antique Shop Customer

Mr. Ludlow (uncredited)

1974

2 episodes

 

Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Peter Boyle in Young Frankenstein (1974)

Young Frankenstein

8.0

Theatre Goer (uncredited)

1974

 

Fred Astaire, William Holden, Paul Newman, Richard Chamberlain, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, O.J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, Robert Wagner, Susan Blakely, and Jennifer Jones in The Towering Inferno (1974)

The Towering Inferno

7.0

Party Guest (uncredited)

1974

 

Valerie Harper in Rhoda (1974)

Rhoda

6.8

TV Series

Bar Patron (uncredited)

1974

1 episode

 

Mame (1974)

Mame

5.9

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

1974

 

Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting (1973)

The Sting

8.3

Poker Player (uncredited)

1973

 

Superdad (1973)

Superdad

5.1

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1973

 

Kate Jackson, Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, and Michael Ontkean in The Rookies (1972)

The Rookies

6.8

TV Series

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

1973

1 episode

 

Bill Bixby in The Magician (1973)

The Magician

7.5

TV Series

Party Musician (uncredited)

1973

1 episode

 

The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)

The World's Greatest Athlete

5.6

Party Guest (uncredited)

1973

 

Bea Arthur in Maude (1972)

Maude

7.3

TV Series

Party Guest (uncredited)

1972

1 episode

 

Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

6.2

Awards Guest (uncredited)

1972

 

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

6.1

Auction Attendee (uncredited)

1972

 

James Coburn in The Carey Treatment (1972)

The Carey Treatment

6.1

Doctor (uncredited)

1972

 

What's Up, Doc? (1972)

What's Up, Doc?

7.7

Musicologist (as Peter Paul Eastman)

1972

 

Nichols (1971)

Nichols

7.7

TV Series

Townsman (uncredited)

1972

1 episode

 

My Three Sons (1960)

My Three Sons

7.1

TV Series

Club Patron

Audience Member (uncredited)

1970–1972

2 episodes

 

Kurt Russell, Heather North, and Raffles in The Barefoot Executive (1971)

The Barefoot Executive

5.9

TV Executive (uncredited)

1971

 

The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970)

The Bold Ones: The Senator

7.9

TV Series

Reporter

Man in Senate Meeting Room

Senator (uncredited)

1970–1971

3 episodes

 

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969)

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

7.3

TV Series

Party Guest (uncredited)

1971

1 episode

 

Rod Serling in Night Gallery (1969)

Night Gallery

7.9

TV Series

Photographer (The Nature of the Enemy) (uncredited)

1970

1 episode

 

Herschel Bernardi and Sue Ane Langdon in Arnie (1970)

Arnie

7.1

TV Series

Shopper (uncredited)

1970

1 episode

 

The Magical World of Disney (1954)

The Magical World of Disney

8.4

TV Series

Citizen (uncredited)

1970

1 episode

 

James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander in The Great White Hope (1970)

The Great White Hope

6.9

Trial Spectator (uncredited)

1970

 

John Banner, Robert Clary, Bob Crane, Richard Dawson, Ivan Dixon, Larry Hovis, and Werner Klemperer in Hogan's Heroes (1965)

Hogan's Heroes

7.8

TV Series

Man Running in Hallway (uncredited)

1970

1 episode

 

Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Alexander Clarke, Joe Flynn, Alan Hewitt, Debbie Paine, William Schallert, and Frank Welker in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

5.9

Party Guest (uncredited)

1969

 

The Comic (1969)

The Comic

6.4

Screening Room Executive (uncredited)

1969

 

Maureen Arthur, Nancy Bonniwell, Don Knotts, and Maggie Peterson in The Love God? (1969)

The Love God?

6.3

Newspaperman (uncredited)

1969

 

It Takes a Thief (1968)

It Takes a Thief

7.5

TV Series

Club Patron

Party Guest (uncredited)

1968–1969

2 episodes

 

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968)

The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit

6.3

Spectator (uncredited)

1968

 

Andy Griffith in Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)

Mayberry R.F.D.

5.9

TV Series

Racetrack Patron (uncredited)

1968

1 episode

 

The Invaders (1967)

The Invaders

8.0

TV Series

Alien (uncredited)

1968

1 episode

 

Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Frank Cady, Linda Henning, Jeannine Riley, Pat Woodell, and Higgins in Petticoat Junction (1963)

Petticoat Junction

7.0

TV Series

Man at Airport (uncredited)

1967

1 episode

William Scranton obit

Former Pa. governor, presidential candidate William Scranton dies

State flags lowered to half staff

 He was not on the list.

William Warren Scranton, a former Pennsylvania governor, presidential candidate and ambassador to the United Nations, has died. He was 96.

Scranton died of a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday night at a retirement community in Montecito, Calif., where he lived with his wife, a family spokesman said Monday.

Scranton, a progressive Republican from the northeastern Pennsylvania city named after his wealthy family, was elected to Congress in 1960.

He served one term before he was elected as Pennsylvania's 38th governor in 1962.

His foray into presidential politics occurred in 1964, during his one term as governor, when he emerged as a moderately liberal alternative to conservative Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater after New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller dropped out of the race.

Scranton, who committed to the race barely a month before the national convention in San Francisco, lost the Republican nomination to Goldwater by a 4-1 margin after a hoped-for endorsement from former President Dwight D. Eisenhower failed to materialize.

In the general election, Goldwater lost to President Lyndon B. Johnson by a landslide. "It is impossible to consider the short-lived Scranton campaign as a serious exercise in politics; but as an exercise in gallantry it may have saved the soul of the Republican Party," Theodore H. White wrote in his book, "The Making of the President, 1964."

A popular governor who was skilled in public relations, Scranton took advantage of a strong economy to reform the Pennsylvania Civil Service, double spending on education and increase the state sales tax from 4 percent to 5 percent.

State spending increased by 38 percent during his administration. Scranton, whose ancestors established vast holdings in iron, coal and railroads during the 19th century, was appointed ambassador to the United Nations in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. He served about 10 months in the post.

Although Scranton and his wife, Mary, spent much of their time in California in recent years, they also have a home in Waverly, in Lackawanna County., near Scranton.

They have four children. The oldest of their three sons, Bill Scranton, served as lieutenant governor under Gov. Dick Thornburgh for eight years.

The younger Scranton ran for governor in 1986 but lost to Democrat Robert P. Casey. He ran again in 2006 but dropped out of the primary race amid growing support for former Pittsburgh Steelers star Lynn Swann, who won the Republican nod but lost the general election to Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell.

Reactions to Scranton's death

-- U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) Monday released the following statement on the passing of former Pennsylvania Governor Bill Scranton: "Kris and I send our prayers to the family of former Governor Bill Scranton. From the time he left Yale Law School to enlist in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, to his service as Ambassador to the United Nations, his was a life dedicated to the service of our great commonwealth and our country."

-- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA): "Today we pause to remember the life of an extraordinary public servant, Governor William W. Scranton. Governor Scranton served his home area, our Commonwealth and our country with distinction and with honor. As a Congressman and as Governor, he prioritized education, economic development and job creation. When he left office after four years as Governor, Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was one of the lowest ever. Long after he left public office, he continued to devote his considerable skills and energy to helping and promoting Northeastern Pennsylvania and serving the nation in significant appointments that focused on difficult domestic and international issues, including service as UN Ambassador. On behalf of my wife Terese, my mother and the entire Casey family, I extend condolences to Mrs. Scranton, Lieutenant Governor Scranton, Susan, Peter and Joseph."

-- A. Carville "Peck" Foster, former York County Republican Committee chairman and former state lawmaker: "I was tremendously impressed with Bill Scranton. I consider him one of the finest statesmen that Pennsylvania has produced in my time," Foster said. "He was an excellent governor. And it was really a pleasure to be associated with him. He was truly a man of the people."

Foster, 80, of Springfield Township, recalled a York County Republican dinner where Scranton came. It would have been standard for a prominent person like him to walk through the hall, stop at tables and shake hands. Scranton took it a step further, Foster said.

"Bill Scranton and his wife went through the kitchens and greeted the people back there who were preparing the food," Foster said. "And I think everybody was impressed with that."

Foster served in the state House after Scranton was governor. He said Scranton left the state in good financial shape.

"He was frugal in his spending," Foster said. "...He was very much interested in building a better business climate in Pennsylvania."

-- Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason: "Today, we mourn the loss of one of Pennsylvania's great leaders. Bill Scranton, a veteran, U.S. Congressman, Pennsylvania Governor, presidential candidate and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, was a dedicated public servant and a national figure in American politics. Following his retirement, Governor Scranton remained an important figure to the people of Pennsylvania and we cherish his contributions to our Commonwealth and country. We extend our deepest sympathies to Governor Scranton's family, and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with them."

-- The York County Republican Committee posted a statement on its Facebook page: "All of us at York County Republican Headquarters are saddened to learn of the passing of former Pennsylvania Governor Bill Scranton, Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Scranton family today."

Governor Tom Corbett Monday ordered all Pennsylvania flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Scranton.

"Governor Scranton was a world-class leader in government. He will be remembered as a man of humility, honesty, dignity and integrity,'' Corbett said.

"Susan and I mourn the passing of this distinguished man and offer our sincerest condolences to his wife, Mary, and his family. We will always be grateful for Governor Scranton's service and the legacy he left our great commonwealth,'' Corbett said.

Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Scranton's funeral. Service arrangements for the former governor are pending.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to join in this tribute.

Born into the prominent Scranton family, William W. Scranton graduated from Yale Law School and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war, he practiced law and became active in the Pennsylvania Republican Party. He won election to the United States House of Representatives in 1960 and gained a reputation as an outspoken moderate during his time in Congress. He won the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania's 1962 gubernatorial election, defeating Democrat Richardson Dilworth in the general election.

Rita Reys obit

RITA REYS, FIRST LADY OF EUROPEAN JAZZ

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Rita Reys, Dutch most acclaimed jazz vocalist, has deceased. She reached the age of 88 years. Reys died in the night from Saturday to Sunday in Breukelen. This was announced by her manager. The singer was more than 70 years active as a professional singer on stage. Saturday July 6 was Reys, after four months of absence due to a hip surgery, still on stage in a sold-out North Sea Jazz Club in Amsterdam. The evening ended, according to the website of Reys with a minute long standing ovation. Reys would be the first jazz singer ever to give a concert in pop templeParadiso on September 1. One week later she would be on stage in her hometown Rotterdam of theater Lantaren Venster. Europe's First Lady of Jazz Rita Reys carried the title ‘Europe's First Lady of Jazz’ since 1960, assigned to her by the international jazz festival of Juan Les Pins in France. Four decades she performed with her beloved husband Pim Jacobs at her side, who died in 1996. In recent years, she performed with pianist Peter Beets and her brother-in-law Ruud Jacobs on bass. She made dozens of albums during her long career. She also won many awards, including five Edison (and a special Edison for al her work), the American Songbook Award, three gold records and the prestigious international Bird Award. Her name was internationally established when she recorded the album The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys in New York in 1956, with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. She played with the greats such as Lester Young, Art Blakey, Stan Getz and Dizzy Gillespie. Reactions Henk Westbroek says on Twitter: 'Rita Reys was a magnificent singer, a sweet woman and I am very proud that she visited twice the same show of me. " Jon van Eerd twitters: "Europe's First Lady of Jazz, phenomenon in the Dutch music, is no more: Rita Reys. Sang until the last moment. Rest in peace. " Wilbert Mutsaers, station manager at 3FM and Radio 6 Soul & Jazz, wrote on Twitter that "an institution of Dutch jazz is gone." Also jazz pianist Louis van Dijk was shocked. "It is primarily a shock because I thought she had eternal life," he said Sunday in a reaction. Van Dijk has made three records with her and performed dozens of times with her. "She was an extraordinary, very present type. She went completely for what she wanted, and that was singing jazz."

Suzanne Krull obit

Suzanne Krull Dead

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Suzanne Krull Death – Dead : A great lost was made known to InsideEko . As friend and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Suzanne Krull.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual are passing through pains,mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media post made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Suzanne Krull was an American Actress who died as a result of ruptured aortic aneurysm at the age of 47.

Filmography
Film
Film     Role     Year
Open Season     Mona     1995
The Tie That Binds     The Fox     1995
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag     Woman Waiting at Phone     1997
Trial and Error     Macrobiatic Customer (uncredited)     1997
MouseHunt     Waitress #1     1997
The Souler Opposite     Vanessa     1998
Go     Stringy Haired Woman     1999
The Next Best Thing     Annabel     2000
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas     Shopper     2000
Camouflage     Skinny Woman     2001
Jackpot     Sneezy Waitress     2001
Kids in America     Reporter #3     2005
Meet Market     Lima Lips     2008
Race to Witch Mountain     Gail Ross     2009
The Wrong Woman     Marla     2013
Rudderless     Bertie Dupree     2014

Television
Title     Role     Year
The Facts of Life     Melissa     1988
NYPD Blue     Trish McFarland/Junie     1994-1998
General Hospital     Suzanne / Gretchen     1994-2008
Sisters     Wife     1996
Night Stand with Dick Dietrick     Heidi     1997
Guns     Wife     1997
Nash Bridges     Betty Ann McCurry / Betty Ann / Lucy     1997-2001
Mike Hammer, Private Eye     Chloe     1998
The Simple Life     A.D.     1998
Arliss     Nurse     1998
Sabrina The Teenage Witch     Olga     1998
Buffy the Vampire Slayer     Clerk     1998
Martial Law     Mrs. Pimner     1998-1999
Two Guys and a Girl     Bates Balou     1999
The Practice     Louise Farcher     2002
Judging Amy     Lucinda Roane     2003
Phil of the Future     Miss Winston     2004-2005
Strong Medicine     Aileen     2005
That's So Raven     Judge     2005
Charmed     Imara     2005
Zoey 101     Miss Burvitch     2005-2008
ER     Mary Grant     2007
Lost     Lynn Karnoff     2007-2010
Nip/Tuck     Counter Lady     2009
Desperate Housewives     Sophie     2009
In Security     Ms. Loren     2010
Wright vs. Wrong     Donna     2010
Perfect Couples     Dr. Dahlquist     2010
Mr. Sunshine     Mindy     2011
Good Luck Charlie     Joyce     2011
Parenthood     Sharon     2011
Prime Suspect     Sheila     2011
Psych     Dot     2011
Glee     Eccentric Vogue Woman     2012
Criminal Minds     Dr. Sarah Glenn     2012
Jessie     Mildred Lumpky     2012-2013

Cosmo Allegretti obit

'Captain Kangaroo's' Cosmo Allegretti Dies at 86

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He voiced characters and designed puppets for the CBS kids show that ran for almost 30 years.

Cosmo Allegretti, a puppeteer and voice artist who created Dancing Bear and other characters for the Captain Kangaroo kids show, has died. He was 86. He also acted in known for Sorcerer (1977)  and Street Hunter (1990)

Allegretti died July 26 of emphysema in Phoenix.

With Bob Keeshan starring as the kindly title character, Captain Kangaroo aired on weekday mornings on CBS from October 1955 to December 1984.

Allegretti started on the show as a set painter. He designed his first puppet for Kangaroo after producers were unhappy with a first version.

He went on to voice characters including Mr. Moose, Grandfather Clock, Bunny Rabbit, Rollo the Hippopotamus, Miss Worm, Cornelius the Walrus and Dennis the Apprentice. He also was the artist behind the show's Magic Drawing Board.

Born in Manhattan, Allegretti also appeared in the films Prince of the City (1981), directed by Sidney Lumet, and Author! Author! (1982) and on Broadway as a boxing promoter opposite John Lithgow's "Mountain" McClintock in a 1985 production of Requiem for a Heavyweight.

Allegretti wed actress-singer Carol Lawrence in 1956, but their marriage was annulled. (She later married singer Robert Goulet.)