…and Introducing…One and Dones!
Hello and welcome back to Cinema Wellman! I am your host David and today’s episode is the 3rd in our ongoing “...and Introducing” series where we take a look at actors and actresses (and goats) who have earned that very special “...and Introducing” screen credit over the years.
Our first “...and Introducing” episode was about Tilly Losch, and Episode One of Season Two was about movies that gave that prestigious credit to several people at once. We have another of those today, but today’s focus is on people who earned that celebrated credit and that film ended up being the ONLY credited film appearance of their career! We call them the “One and Dones.”
We have six people, an inflatable pilot, and a goat to discuss, so let’s get to the “One and Dones!”
Actually a few things before I get to that…
Now that I’ve cut the cord with the DVD side of Netflix (which I’m sure forced them to suspend the operation altogether) I only get my mail once every 10 days or so. No movies in the mail, why get the mail?
A recent Cinema Wellman episode was about “scoreless” movies. Since doing that episode, I’ve been super focused on the score of the movies I’m watching, kind of like how I now pay special attention to lighting after working on The Wound Wood.
While watching The Big Lebowski as part of Cinema Wellman’s 4/20 festivities, I noticed something amazing about the score.
There really isn’t one to speak of, and yet there’s wall to wall music. What the Coen Brothers did was patch together an unbelievable string of popular music that helped to tell their story.
Every time I think about the music in The Big Lebowski, I’m reminded of a funny story about the production of the film. The Coens wanted to use a particular song by a particular songwriter over the closing credits. They were in negotiations with the artist about using his song and they all sat together for a screening.
When the scene with Lebowski disparaging The Eagles played, the songwriter laughed and asked, “Is that going to be in the movie?” When the Coens answered, “Yes,” his reply was, “You can have my song for free!” I guess he also hated the Eagles.
And one more thing before we get to the “One and Dones.”
Next time you watch an old movie from the 40s or 50s, pay attention to how drivers exit their car. It seems like EVERYONE slid across the bench seat on the inside of the car and exited from the passenger side!
There are three possible reasons for this that I came up with:
People were more safety conscious back then and when parking in cities didn’t want to get out of the car and step into traffic.
It’s solely for the setup of the shot. The director and cinematographer didn’t want to block the shot to include the driver’s side and what was next to it. The action is going to follow the people somewhere, and the driver slides across to join in.
It’s just the way people used to get out of cars then, and when bucket seats came along, they could no longer do it that way.
If anyone knows the answer to that, please let me know.
And now, finally, the “One and Dones!”
To re-cap, when I mention “credited roles,” I’m referring to just that. I do not count any appearances in movies that were uncredited appearances. I also do not count appearances in “Made for Television” movies or television shows.
Four of our “One and Dones” were previously mentioned in S2:E1 when I discussed movies that introduced more than one person. Since some of those individuals also fit here, I’ll discuss them again. Just like I’ll talk about Kate Winslet again in a future “...and Introducing…” episode about people given the “...and Introducing…” credit who went on to be nominated for, or win, an Oscar. Definitely not any One and Dones on that list!
Here we go:
G.T. Taylor as “Connie” in Evils of the Night (1985)
Evils of the Night was total junk that felt the need to introduce several young actors and actresses at the same time, many of whom went on to do absolutely nothing in film after that. G.T. Taylor was one of those people.
I’m assuming “Connie” was a bigger part than “Girl Applying Lotion,” “Girl Applying Lotion #2,” or “First Girl Having Sex.” All of which were actual credits in this movie.
There’s not much out there about Ms. Taylor other than that her first name is Gwen. Not sure why she never made another movie, but if you watch Evils of the Night, you may get a pretty good idea.
David Hawk as “Brian” in Evils of the Night (1985)
The same can be said of David Hawk. Watch his performance and you can understand why he didn’t pursue the craft. Better than I could have done, but not very good. Mr. Hawk also did one episode of the 70s soap opera Ryan’s Hope, so he’s one up on his co-star in that department.
David was also a contestant on “The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour,” which was an absolutely dreadful game show back in the day! He was a contestant and not a celebrity guest in a game that featured too many celebrity guests. That should tell you something
There is a David Hawk currently involved in professional wrestling, but I’m not sure it’s “our” David Hawk.
Honlenny Huffington as “Corn” in Bad Lucky Goat (2017)
2017’s sweet Colombian film Bad Lucky Goat was discussed in this season’s first episode because, like Evils of the Night, it introduced several people at once.
This delightful movie was Honlenny’s one and ONLY acting credit. Aside from his appearance in this film, I couldn’t find ANYTHING more about him. I was even directed to his Instagram and there was nothing close to acting related. I’m presuming he’s retired from acting, and I hope he’s doing well.
Vincent the Goat in Bad Lucky Goat (2017)
As I mentioned in that earlier episode, I couldn’t find out anything more about where Vincent went. I added that I hoped he didn’t end up in the catering tent.
Since your average goat lives 15-18 years, there’s a chance he’s still with us. Wishing him fields of weeds and trash to feast on.
Otto as “Himself” in Airplane! (1980)
When I started keeping track of this prestigious credit a few years ago, little did I know that I’d be adding an inflatable pilot to the list, but that’s who Otto is. I double checked to see if he also appeared in Airplane II: The Sequel, and he did not. Pat Sajak, Art Fleming, William Shatner, Sonny Bono, and Herve Villechaize are in that film, but not Otto.
So he qualifies for our “One & Done Club.” And he’s the only inflatable one on the list.
Jo Ann Wade as “Treleaven’s Babysitter” in Zero Hour! (1957)
In retrospect, Zero Hour! should have been mentioned in episode one this season since it introduces a total of SEVEN PEOPLE! I hadn’t seen it yet, which explains its omission.
The only one who qualifies for this list from that movie is Jo Ann Wade. The only other thing I can tell you about Ms. Wade is that she also appeared in one episode of “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon,” and one episode of “Steve Canyon.” All three were done in two years, and that was it.
According to IMDb, she’s still with us, and it’s kind of scary how they keep up with things of that matter, so I’ll take their word for it.
Marya Zimmet as “Rosalie” in The Rain People (1969)
Like Jo Ann Wade, Marya Zimmet also has two television appearances to her credit. She was in one episode of “Hawk” in 1966 and one episode of “Confidential for Women” also in 1966.
With The Rain People in 1969, Ms. Zimmet made one movie and two television episodes. She got to work with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Burt Reynolds, and Jane Wyatt. Not bad for a short acting career.
Her 66th birthday is later this month. I doubt Duvall sends her a card.
And the final member of our new club is…
Patrick Wolfe as “Cliff” in Beach Red (1967)
Patrick Wolfe was born Pascal Franchot Tone on July 29, 1943 in Beverly Hills, California. He has been married to the same woman since 1968 and they have two children.
His one and ONLY credited appearance is in Beach Red which makes him a true one and done!
Patrick’s father is Oscar nominated actor Franchot Tone, which explains his birth name. Dad appeared in over 100 films and received his Oscar nomination for Best Actor in the 1936 version of Mutiny on the Bounty. He made 42 films before Patrick’s birth, and his son was a “One & Done.” It probably happens more than you think.
Well that’s a wrap for this week’s episode of Cinema Wellman! We hope you join us again next week for our episode about gambling movies!
Is that finally going to happen? Well, Draft Kings has it at -155 while Fan Duel has it at -120. Only time will tell.
Until next time, take care.
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