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Sam Theard is a Actor American born on 10 october 1904 at New Orleans (USA)
Samuel Allen Theard (New Orleans, 10 October 1904 - 7 December 1982, Los Angeles), was a singer, song-writer, actor and comedian. He also performed as Lovin' Sam Theard and a variety of other names.
His first recordings, as Lovin' Sam from Down in 'Bam, accompanied by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport, date from 1929, when he recorded one of his best-known songs, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You", for Brunswick Records in 1929 with Cow Cow Davenport, and which was covered by several artists.
He recorded for Brunswick from 1929 to 1931.
In 1930, he also recorded for the Gennett label as Sam Tarpley, and for Decca in 1934 (backed by pianist Albert Ammons). In 1936, again for Decca, he recorded "New Rubbing On That Darned Old Thing", which would later be recorded by Grateful Dead as "The Rub". In 1937, he recorded "Spo-Dee-O-Dee" for Vocalion, and a watered-down version for Decca in 1940.
His last recording as Lovin’ Sam was for the Bluebird label in 1938.
Using the name Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Theard performed as a comedian at the Apollo Theater in Harlem during the 1930s and '40s, and also recorded under that name in 1941. Another well-known song, co-written with Louis Jordan, but credited to his wife, Fleecie Moore, was "Let the Good Times Roll", written in 1942, which became a hit a few years later when Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five recorded it in 1946, one of many Theard compositions recorded by Jordan. Theard would later appear in Jordan's film Caldonia.
With Rudy Toombs he co-wrote “Hard Ridin’ Mama”, which was recorded by Wynonie Harris in 1947.
He also sang on records recorded by Tiny Parham and trumpeter Hot Lips Page, possibly on Page’s “The Egg or the Hen” (1949), a song Theard may also have co-written.
In 1950, he co-wrote, and recorded for Mercury Records, "Rock around the clock" with Hal Singer.
Theard co-wrote several other songs, including "I've Been Around" with Henry Glover, and with the pianist Teddy Brannon, "If you see my baby", recorded by Count Basie in 1950.
“Stormy Night Blues”, co-written with Henry Glover and Teddy Brannon was recorded by Wynonie Harris in 1950, and the following year, Eddie “Cleanhead" Vinson recorded “Home Boy”, co-written with Brannon and Roy Eldridge recorded another Heard-Brannon composition, “Baby, What’s the matter with You?”
In the last decade of his life he played in a few Hollywood television productions.
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Nationality USA
Birth 10 october 1904 at New Orleans (USA)
Death 7 december 1982 (at 78 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Birth 10 october 1904 at New Orleans (USA)
Death 7 december 1982 (at 78 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
His first recordings, as Lovin' Sam from Down in 'Bam, accompanied by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport, date from 1929, when he recorded one of his best-known songs, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You", for Brunswick Records in 1929 with Cow Cow Davenport, and which was covered by several artists.
He recorded for Brunswick from 1929 to 1931.
In 1930, he also recorded for the Gennett label as Sam Tarpley, and for Decca in 1934 (backed by pianist Albert Ammons). In 1936, again for Decca, he recorded "New Rubbing On That Darned Old Thing", which would later be recorded by Grateful Dead as "The Rub". In 1937, he recorded "Spo-Dee-O-Dee" for Vocalion, and a watered-down version for Decca in 1940.
His last recording as Lovin’ Sam was for the Bluebird label in 1938.
Using the name Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Theard performed as a comedian at the Apollo Theater in Harlem during the 1930s and '40s, and also recorded under that name in 1941. Another well-known song, co-written with Louis Jordan, but credited to his wife, Fleecie Moore, was "Let the Good Times Roll", written in 1942, which became a hit a few years later when Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five recorded it in 1946, one of many Theard compositions recorded by Jordan. Theard would later appear in Jordan's film Caldonia.
With Rudy Toombs he co-wrote “Hard Ridin’ Mama”, which was recorded by Wynonie Harris in 1947.
He also sang on records recorded by Tiny Parham and trumpeter Hot Lips Page, possibly on Page’s “The Egg or the Hen” (1949), a song Theard may also have co-written.
In 1950, he co-wrote, and recorded for Mercury Records, "Rock around the clock" with Hal Singer.
Theard co-wrote several other songs, including "I've Been Around" with Henry Glover, and with the pianist Teddy Brannon, "If you see my baby", recorded by Count Basie in 1950.
“Stormy Night Blues”, co-written with Henry Glover and Teddy Brannon was recorded by Wynonie Harris in 1950, and the following year, Eddie “Cleanhead" Vinson recorded “Home Boy”, co-written with Brannon and Roy Eldridge recorded another Heard-Brannon composition, “Baby, What’s the matter with You?”
In the last decade of his life he played in a few Hollywood television productions.
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The Sting II (1983)
, 1h42Directed by Jeremy Kagan
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Crime
Themes Escroquerie
Actors Jackie Gleason, Teri Garr, Karl Malden, Oliver Reed, Mac Davis, Larry Bishop
Roles Old Second
Rating49%
The Great Depression is over. King of the con men Fargo Gondorff is released from prison and reassembles his cronies for another con, out to avenge the murder of his lifelong pal Kid Colors.
, 1h29Directed by Bob Giraldi, Henry Jaglom
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Peter Riegert, Diane Lane, Ann Dusenberry, Robert Culp, Candy Clark, Robby Benson
Roles Preacher ("Municipalians")
Rating32%
Cindy (1978)
, 1h38Directed by William A. Graham
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical
Themes Films about children, Children's films
Actors Charlayne Woodard, Mae Mercer, Nell Carter, Alaina Reed Hall, Scoey Mitchell, Clifton Davis
Roles Wino
Rating71%
After World War II, Cindy (Woodard) has moved from the south to live in Harlem with her newly blended family. She finds herself constantly abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her father (Mitchell) provides some comfort but cannot prevent the abuse entirely. One night, she meets Captain Joe Prince (Davis) and is swept off her feet. Soon after, a romance ensues.
Scott Joplin (1977)
, 1h36Directed by Jeremy Kagan
Origin USA
Genres Historical, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Seymour Cassel, Godfrey Cambridge, Art Carney
Roles Left Hand of God
Rating64%
In the late 19th century, Scott Joplin, a young African-American musician, moves to Missouri and to make ends meet finds a job as a piano teacher. He befriends Louis Chauvin, who plays piano in a brothel.
Which Way Is Up? (1977)
, 1h34Directed by Michael Schultz
Genres Comedy
Actors Lonette McKee, Richard Pryor, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward, Tim Thomerson, Daniel Valdez
Rating61%
When he falls into a union action by mistake, Leroy Jones is laid off from his job picking oranges. The only option given to find work to provide for his wife Annie Mae, their kids and his father Rufus is to leave them behind and go to Los Angeles, where more jobs are available. While he is away, Leroy becomes smitten with Vanetta, a beautiful labor activist. When he returns home, he has to juggle his wife, his new romance with Vanetta and his new job, meanwhile, the Rev. Lenox Thomas is not only watching out for Leroy's wife, nope