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Main Discussion Area => In Memoriam, Happy Birthday => Topic started by: Wayback on January 03, 2011, 07:07:03 AM

Title: RIP Ann Francis, actress, 80
Post by: Wayback on January 03, 2011, 07:07:03 AM

Actress Ann Francis, was in 1956 sci-fi classic film "Forbidden Planet" with Leslie Nielsen, and starred in mid-60's TV series "Honey West" as a sexy female private detective with a pet ocelot. She was 80.
http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-anne-francis-20110103,0,2031697.story

Title: Re: RIP Ann Francis, actress, 80
Post by: RGMike on January 03, 2011, 08:03:53 AM

(http://epguides.com/honeywest/cast.jpg)

It only lasted one season but Honey West totally ruled.

Title: Re: RIP Ann Francis, actress, 80
Post by: RGMike on January 03, 2011, 07:36:09 PM

Quote from: RGMike on January 03, 2011, 08:03:53 AM

It only lasted one season but Honey West totally ruled.

The opening credits to Honey West -- note the similarity to the opening of the (black & white) Avengers, even tho' HW predates the Avs by a year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcLbPTT7o3w&feature=player_embedded