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May 2009
Gayle Caldwell
(February 20, 1941-April 14, 2009)
Her life, love, and music helped make the world a little easier to take.
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May 2009
Gayle Caldwell
(February 20, 1941-April 14, 2009)
Her life, love, and music helped make the world a little easier to take.
Click HERE for more.
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About the Webmaster
Actors/Actresses/Performers
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Well...things certainly never get boring in Polar Blair's Den. The month of April was marked with incredible highs and gut-wrenching lows. The highlight was my California vacation, from March 26 to April 8. I wanted to meet two long-time friends, musician Gayle Caldwell and actress Quinn O'Hara, in person. As close as we are, we had never before met face-to-face! Through the course of the vacation, I made several new friends in and out of show business. You'll learn more about this in the brand new feature California 2009, packed with pictures and information about my trip.
The low point was the tragic, unexpected death of my friend Gayle Caldwell on April 14. I'm stunned and saddened. It's hard to say just how badly this hurts.
This month I added four new Departments: About The Webmaster, Animals, Links, and Video Games. I still get surprised when people find me interesting. For your entertainment and approval, I'll fill you in my various "Blair-isms". Animals is back and truly "new and improved". Links is something I've been wanting to bring back for awhile, and feel terrible that I haven't done it sooner. This wasn't an oversight, I just wanted to bring them back in a nice way. I think I've done that. Video Games is a small Department right now, but will get much bigger in the next few months.
California 2009 is a huge feature and took a lot of work. I did, however, manage to bring some new things to other Departments. Give this month's newsletter a good look.
For Gayle Caldwell and All Who Love Her...
The one thing I never expected to do for this month's newsletter was make an announcement on the passing of my dear friend Gayle Caldwell. The "big news" I had for you this month was supposed to be about my California vacation, where I met Gayle for the first time face-to-face and had a nice visit. She was also my first "celebrity" friend. We first contacted each other in February of 2005. She died on April 14, 2009, only two weeks after my visit.
Gayle and I were working very hard on reviving her professional music career. I feel we were nearing very close to our goal. She even recorded and released a wonderful new CD just late last year, All is One. It's a work of which she and everyone concerned was very proud, and she thanked me on many occasions for being the one who got her to record again. It was a proud honor. I mean, how would YOU feel if you were told that you helped out someone you admired?
I talked Gayle into contacting former-fellow New Christy Minstrels Dolan Ellis and Jackie Miller-Davidson. She was going to ask them if they wanted to record some songs together. These songs would have been free downloads for visitors of Polar Blair's Den and Gayle's official website. Whether she got around to doing this or not, I do not know. She really loved Dolan and Jackie, and spoke very highly of them.
After much persuasion, I also talked Gayle into making her debut concert for the CD on September 14 of this year. I'm told she was working on the promos for the event at the time of her death.
Gayle Caldwell was one of the most wonderful people I'll ever know in this life or any other. She was a gentle person who wasn't out to hurt anyone. As a performer, she was brilliant and original. She loved her music and her fans.
I really don't know what I'm going to do with Gayle Caldwell's feature at this point. She'll always command a big presence in Polar Blair's Den, but there will have to be some changes made. I'll keep you updated. All my love goes out to Gayle's family, friends, and fans.
To you, Gayle, my sweet little songbird, may you rest in peace.
-"Polar" Blair Whipple, 2009
About The Webmaster:
VISIT
THIS
DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! I'm a fairly interesting guy. Find out more about me, "Polar" Blair Whipple and my adventures!
California 2009- NEW FEATURE! I took a wonderful vacation to the State of California and met two long-time friends for the first time, face-to-face, while making new ones...almost all of them in show business! This feature is packed with photos of my friends and the beautiful State of California.
Vernon Zmolek Benefit- NEW FEATURE! I was surprised and honored when I was asked to take part of this benefit. It was my very first benefit and I'd like to do more.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Actors/Actresses/Performers: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! I'm a fairly interesting guy. Find out more about me, "Polar" Blair Whipple and my adventures!
California 2009- NEW FEATURE! I took a wonderful vacation to the State of California and met two long-time friends for the first time, face-to-face, while making new ones...almost all of them in show business! This feature is packed with photos of my friends and the beautiful State of California.
Vernon Zmolek Benefit- NEW FEATURE! I was surprised and honored when I was asked to take part of this benefit. It was my very first benefit and I'd like to do more.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Actors/Actresses/Performers: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Ahna
Capri- NEW FEATURE! The stunning, statuesque blonde
actress who worked plenty, but is most famous for her role in Bruce
Lee's "Enter the Dragon". I also have rare, current photos from
my California vacation.
Chevy Chase- NEW FEATURE!
Sean Connery- NEW FEATURE!
Clint Eastwood- NEW FEATURE!
Michael J. Fox- NEW FEATURE!
Mel Gibson- NEW FEATURE!
Rutger Hauer- NEW FEATURE!
Aron Kincaid- NEW FEATURE! The extremely popular beach movie star. This talented actor/voice actor/artist was a blast to visit with during my California vacation. I have current photos.
Dolph Lundgren- NEW FEATURE!
Eddie Murphy- NEW FEATURE!
Quinn O'Hara- New entry on Quinn's sexy appearance in "Dragnet 1968"! In addition, there are many new photos of Quinn from my recent California vacation. While you're at it, go to www.facebook.com and join the Quinn O'Hara Official Fan Club. It's free, and fun!
Richard Pryor- NEW FEATURE!
Burt Reynolds- NEW FEATURE!
Arnold Schwarzenegger- NEW FEATURE!
Charlie Sheen- NEW FEATURE!
Pauly Shore- NEW FEATURE!
Martin Short- New VHS covers added for films "Innerspace" and "Pure Luck".
Sylvester Stallone- NEW FEATURE!
Jean-Claude Van Damme- NEW FEATURE!
William Wellman, Jr.- NEW FEATURE! The prolific star of television and film, and son of legendary William Wellman, Sr. I also have rare, current photos from my California vacation.
Lori Williams- NEW FEATURE! The sexy blonde actress/dancer who appeared in a score of beach party and Elvis movies. Her most popular feature, however, is the cult hit "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" as one of the three leading ladies. I also have rare, current photos of the ageless Lori from my California vacation.
Bruce Willis- NEW FEATURE!
Francine York- Publicity photos section created.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Animals: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! The Animals Department is back, bigger and better than ever before! And I'm not done, yet. Keep checking back for major updates!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Cars: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Comics: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Links: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! I finally brought back my links to other websites! Many of these websites belong to my friends. Others I found in my "surfing" and thought were really cool to share with you. All of them are worth browsing at least once. Tell them Polar Blair sent you!
If you have a link to a really great website, CONTACT ME and I will consider placing it in this Department. No guarantees.
Movies: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Music: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Television: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
What's Next?:
Chevy Chase- NEW FEATURE!
Sean Connery- NEW FEATURE!
Clint Eastwood- NEW FEATURE!
Michael J. Fox- NEW FEATURE!
Mel Gibson- NEW FEATURE!
Rutger Hauer- NEW FEATURE!
Aron Kincaid- NEW FEATURE! The extremely popular beach movie star. This talented actor/voice actor/artist was a blast to visit with during my California vacation. I have current photos.
Dolph Lundgren- NEW FEATURE!
Eddie Murphy- NEW FEATURE!
Quinn O'Hara- New entry on Quinn's sexy appearance in "Dragnet 1968"! In addition, there are many new photos of Quinn from my recent California vacation. While you're at it, go to www.facebook.com and join the Quinn O'Hara Official Fan Club. It's free, and fun!
Richard Pryor- NEW FEATURE!
Burt Reynolds- NEW FEATURE!
Arnold Schwarzenegger- NEW FEATURE!
Charlie Sheen- NEW FEATURE!
Pauly Shore- NEW FEATURE!
Martin Short- New VHS covers added for films "Innerspace" and "Pure Luck".
Sylvester Stallone- NEW FEATURE!
Jean-Claude Van Damme- NEW FEATURE!
William Wellman, Jr.- NEW FEATURE! The prolific star of television and film, and son of legendary William Wellman, Sr. I also have rare, current photos from my California vacation.
Lori Williams- NEW FEATURE! The sexy blonde actress/dancer who appeared in a score of beach party and Elvis movies. Her most popular feature, however, is the cult hit "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" as one of the three leading ladies. I also have rare, current photos of the ageless Lori from my California vacation.
Bruce Willis- NEW FEATURE!
Francine York- Publicity photos section created.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Animals: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! The Animals Department is back, bigger and better than ever before! And I'm not done, yet. Keep checking back for major updates!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Cars: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Check out what's already
here!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Comics: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
DC
Comics: Tangent Comics Green Lantern- NEW FEATURE! DC's
alternate version of Green Lantern. This GL is a sexy
Asian-American mystic who has the power to bring back the dead for one
final mission to make the wrong right.
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Contact Polar Blair Whipple: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Emmy Lou Candles: VISIT EMMY LOU CANDLES OFFICIAL
WEBSITE!CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Contact Polar Blair Whipple: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Check out what's already here!
Check out what's already here!
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Links: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
NEW DEPARTMENT! I finally brought back my links to other websites! Many of these websites belong to my friends. Others I found in my "surfing" and thought were really cool to share with you. All of them are worth browsing at least once. Tell them Polar Blair sent you!
If you have a link to a really great website, CONTACT ME and I will consider placing it in this Department. No guarantees.
Movies: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
ANCIENT
EGYPT MOVIES- NEW FEATURE! A great directory of films
set in Ancient Egypt.
ASIAN MOVIES- New entry on "Tattoo Connection" (1978) starring black martial arts superstar Jim Kelly, and "Black Dragon" (1974) starring another black martial artist Ron Van Clief. Also, new entry on "Fists of Bruce Lee" (1978).
Batman (1989)- New VHS cover added.
Batman Forever (1995)- New VHS cover added.
Cleopatra's Daughter (1960)- NEW FEATURE! An exciting film that tells the story of Cleopatra's daughter, Shila. Starring popular 1950s actress Debra Paget and Italian movie icon Ettore Manni.
Hercules Against the Moon Men (1964)- Classic VHS cover added to main page.
SEXPLOITATION MOVIES- NEW FEATURE! A run-through of the sex-sational movies of the 1970s that dared to bare it all! Also discusses some of the sexy movies that preceded this era.
War Goddess (1973)- NEW FEATURE! A sexploitation movie that disguises itself as a sword-and-sandal film. A surprisingly great story and witty dialogue. It's Amazons versus Greeks in a sexy battle of the sexes!
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
ASIAN MOVIES- New entry on "Tattoo Connection" (1978) starring black martial arts superstar Jim Kelly, and "Black Dragon" (1974) starring another black martial artist Ron Van Clief. Also, new entry on "Fists of Bruce Lee" (1978).
Batman (1989)- New VHS cover added.
Batman Forever (1995)- New VHS cover added.
Cleopatra's Daughter (1960)- NEW FEATURE! An exciting film that tells the story of Cleopatra's daughter, Shila. Starring popular 1950s actress Debra Paget and Italian movie icon Ettore Manni.
Hercules Against the Moon Men (1964)- Classic VHS cover added to main page.
SEXPLOITATION MOVIES- NEW FEATURE! A run-through of the sex-sational movies of the 1970s that dared to bare it all! Also discusses some of the sexy movies that preceded this era.
War Goddess (1973)- NEW FEATURE! A sexploitation movie that disguises itself as a sword-and-sandal film. A surprisingly great story and witty dialogue. It's Amazons versus Greeks in a sexy battle of the sexes!
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Music: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
KISS-
I reworked this feature, giving new pages to their album discography
and videography. I added a review about the DVD release "Live in
Las Vegas".
Stevie Nicks- NEW FEATURE! Information about her outstanding DVD "Live in Chicago" (2008).
Pointer Sisters- NEW FEATURE! Information about the exciting DVD "Live in Africa" (1998), actually filmed in 1974. The classic Pointer Sisters era!
Pussycat Dolls- NEW FEATURE! I don't dig today's "music", as a general rule, but I find this girl group an amusing novelty. They're more of a brand than a band, but they have a cool act, and they're fun!
ZZ Top- NEW FEATURE! Information about the super-cool DVD "Live From Texas" (2008) with the beginnings of a biography.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Stores: VISIT THIS
DEPARTMENT!Stevie Nicks- NEW FEATURE! Information about her outstanding DVD "Live in Chicago" (2008).
Pointer Sisters- NEW FEATURE! Information about the exciting DVD "Live in Africa" (1998), actually filmed in 1974. The classic Pointer Sisters era!
Pussycat Dolls- NEW FEATURE! I don't dig today's "music", as a general rule, but I find this girl group an amusing novelty. They're more of a brand than a band, but they have a cool act, and they're fun!
ZZ Top- NEW FEATURE! Information about the super-cool DVD "Live From Texas" (2008) with the beginnings of a biography.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Angels
From The
Attic Store- Adorable stuffed animals with angel wings! Also,
Coloring/Activity Books!
Quinn O'Hara
Store- Rare photos of the steamy, redheaded actress from the
1960s-70s. Autographed or Unsigned.
Quinn O'Hara Store 2- An even larger selection of rare photos of the 60s cutie. Autographed or Unsigned.
"Easter Eggs" (1963).
Copper
Cookies Dog Treats Store- NEW STORE! Healthy, homemade dog
treats! Fun shapes! This product line started out of love
for my dog, Copper. As a concerned parent, I was shocked to find
that manufactured dog treats often contain harmful ingredients (and
things you can't pronounce!). Copper
Cookies Dog Treats contain only "real" ingredients. And how
cool is it to get dog treats in the shape of your favorite cartoon
character or other unique designs? Not only that, I know that my
dog likes these treats better than the store-bought ones I used to buy
for him. These treats satisfy, and you don't have to give as many.
Quinn O'Hara Store 2- An even larger selection of rare photos of the 60s cutie. Autographed or Unsigned.
"Easter Eggs" (1963).
Television: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Amazing
Spider-Man- I reworked this feature and added rare publicity
photos. This is the short-lived, live-action television series
from 1977-1979.
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl (1976)- NEW FEATURE! The silly, kiddy superhero show that starred Deidre Hall, later of "Days of Our Lives" fame.
Hart to Hart (1979-1984)- NEW FEATURE! The fun, lively mystery-adventure series starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as the wealthy married "detectives" Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Also starring Lionel Stander as grumpy butler Max and Freeway the dog! Currently, there is a strong focus on Season 1.
Nash Bridges (1996-2001)- NEW FEATURE! Don Johnson's second successful action series (the first being Miami Vice). Co-starring Cheech Marin.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Electra Woman & Dyna Girl (1976)- NEW FEATURE! The silly, kiddy superhero show that starred Deidre Hall, later of "Days of Our Lives" fame.
Hart to Hart (1979-1984)- NEW FEATURE! The fun, lively mystery-adventure series starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as the wealthy married "detectives" Jonathan and Jennifer Hart. Also starring Lionel Stander as grumpy butler Max and Freeway the dog! Currently, there is a strong focus on Season 1.
Nash Bridges (1996-2001)- NEW FEATURE! Don Johnson's second successful action series (the first being Miami Vice). Co-starring Cheech Marin.
CLICK PHOTO LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
Toys: VISIT THIS DEPARTMENT!
Check out what's
already here!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
CLICK PHOTO LINK BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE!
NEW DEPARTMENT! It's small right now, but will be a
whole lot bigger in the next few months. I currently discuss
Playstation 2 games, but will eventually cover all the major consoles
of the last 30 years. There will also be lots of other fun
surprises.
What's Next?:
I'm planning on adding more to the new
features in Actors/Actresses/Performers. Expect more items in
Stores. The "California 2009" feature from this month took a lot
of work, so I
really didn't have the time to give my pending Cartoons Department the
attention it deserved. The same goes for Music. I'll
concentrate on those two Departments more closely next month.
There WILL be more added to "California 2009". I didn't want to give you everything in one shot, but I think you'll agree that there is already plenty to see and read.
Also in the foreseeable future is the return of the American History Department. There's no history like American history. More happens within a short space of time in America than in any other country. In one century, the U.S. went from horses to cars to planes to space travel. I think we've done pretty well and I'd like to celebrate our country's successes.
The beauty of having so many Departments in Polar Blair's Den is that if there were only a few updates in each Department there would still be a lot of new things for people to see. In the months ahead, that is how it will be. I like to skip around, because diversity is the spice of life. A little bit here, a little bit there...that's what makes looking at a multi-subject website so much fun. I hope YOU have been having fun so far! Come to the 24/7 party called Polar Blair's Den anytime you need a fun fix!
THANKS FOR READING!
There WILL be more added to "California 2009". I didn't want to give you everything in one shot, but I think you'll agree that there is already plenty to see and read.
Also in the foreseeable future is the return of the American History Department. There's no history like American history. More happens within a short space of time in America than in any other country. In one century, the U.S. went from horses to cars to planes to space travel. I think we've done pretty well and I'd like to celebrate our country's successes.
The beauty of having so many Departments in Polar Blair's Den is that if there were only a few updates in each Department there would still be a lot of new things for people to see. In the months ahead, that is how it will be. I like to skip around, because diversity is the spice of life. A little bit here, a little bit there...that's what makes looking at a multi-subject website so much fun. I hope YOU have been having fun so far! Come to the 24/7 party called Polar Blair's Den anytime you need a fun fix!
THANKS FOR READING!