Charity baseball game

The charity baseball game held on September 15, 1952, at Gilmore Field Stadium in Los Angeles was a

significant event that brought together celebrities and athletes for a cause. Marilyn Monroe, known for her roles in the film industry, and Dale Robertson, a well-known television western actor, participated in this event. Monroe was in the midst of promoting her film "Niagara" at the time, while Robertson was recognized for his work in the 1950s and 60s television westerns. The game was organized as part of the "Out of this World Series baseball charity game," and it featured participants such as boxer Art Aragon and actors Mickey Rooney and Dale Robertson. The event not only provided entertainment but also raised funds for a good cause, showcasing the power of celebrity collaboration in charitable efforts.

Cosimo Fusco: Italian, American actor, producer, writer

Cosimo Fusco grew up in the ancient stonework and sun‑washed streets of Matera, a city whose dramatic

landscapes have inspired filmmakers for generations. Born on 23 September 1962, he was surrounded from childhood by a sense of history and spectacle—caves carved into cliffs, churches rising from rock, and a culture that valued storytelling. It was the kind of environment that quietly shapes an artist long before he knows he is one.

As a young man, Fusco left southern Italy to chase a wider world. He studied acting in Rome, Paris, and Los Angeles, absorbing different traditions and techniques with the curiosity of someone who understood that craft is built from many influences. Those years abroad gave him a cosmopolitan edge: he could move between languages, between cultures, between styles. It would become one of his greatest strengths.

Actor Alastair Mackenzie

 Alastair Mackenzie is a Scottish actor and writer who is probably best known for his role as Laird Archie

MacDonald in Monarch of the Glenn.  Alastair and his partner Scottish actress Susan Vidler have two children.  Alastair is the brother of Oscar nominated director, writer David Mackenzie.  They also have a sister.  The brothers founded Sigma Films of Glasgow, Scotland.

I found it interesting that Alastair was in the TV series "The Crown" and during the series there's a scene between the characters Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth discussing a tutor for Princess Diana.  They mentioned my cousin Sir Eric Anderson who actually did tutor Diana.  Sir Eric and Alastair are also cousins from the same Milroy side of our family.

Being a Star Wars fan I've recently enjoyed watching Alastair in the series "Andor" where he plays "Perrin Fertha".

Alastair and I are related through my maternal side and his paternal side of the Milroy family.  I have a double connection and he's both my 5th and 6th cousin.

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Superman 2025

Relative, Louisa Krause, recently posted on Instagram that she appears in the new Superman movie (2025). 

Louisa has appeared in many movies and television shows.  I try to watch any family related movies and tv shows when I can.  I've really enjoyed some of them.

In Superman she plays Sapphire Stagg girlfriend to Metamorpho and although she only makes a brief appearance my fingers are crossed that her character will be seen in any future movies.

To date the movie has made $600 million, about three times their budget so I think the chances are high for a sequel. 

Louisa and I are related through our maternal lines and we share Pennsylvania Welsh ancestry.  We're 5th cousins.

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Max Wall - British Comedian

Max Wall, the beloved British entertainer, was a man who brought laughter and joy to audiences around the world. With his iconic bowler hat, shabby suit, and distinctive comedic style, he enchanted generations with his unique blend of physical comedy and wit.

Born in 1908, Max Wall began his career as a dancer, performing in music halls and variety shows. His nimble footwork and exaggerated movements quickly caught the attention of audiences, earning him a reputation as a master of physical comedy.

As his popularity grew, Max Wall ventured into other forms of entertainment, including acting and clowning. His ability to transform himself into eccentric characters with exaggerated facial expressions and hilarious mannerisms made him a hit with audiences and critics alike.

Searching for the Binney girls

Probably back in my early 20’s I recall asking my dad what he knew about our family history.

Unfortunately, he knew very little about the family prior to their arrival in Canada from England in 1912. He did know of a few family stories though. One such story was that we were related to a New York music publisher named Gray and that he had two daughters that were movie stars. My dad had gone down to New York in the 1950’s and was met by one of the family.

Frank McCarroll: Cowboy, Actor, Stuntman

1. Introduction: From the Farm to the Silver Screen

Behind the flickering lights of the local cinema and the polished glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age lies

a foundation built by men who came from the soil. Frank Leo McCarroll was one such man—a titan of the sawdust and the stadium whose life story reads like the ultimate Americana epic. Born on a family farm, McCarroll’s journey from the quiet labor of rural life to the adrenaline-soaked world of the rodeo circuit, and eventually to the high-stakes brawls of the celluloid West, represents a quintessentially American trajectory.

While history books often obsess over the leading men whose names topped the marquee, the Western genre was truly forged by “utility players.” These were the rugged individuals who performed the bone-breaking falls, played the nameless outlaws, and brought an authentic grit to the screen that no acting school could ever hope to replicate. Frank McCarroll was the gold standard for these unsung professionals, a man who conquered two brutal arenas of physical sport before he ever stepped in front of a motion picture camera.