Thursday Night Music : Dedicated to Paul Newman....

Paul Newman riding the bike in "Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid" the great BJ Thomas Song, " Raindrops Keep falling on my Head"..... Watch him as he does tricks for "Etta"...Really Beautiful song and Video.


The Famous "JUMP" Scene from Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid....2 minutes of pure magic...If you don't remember this scene....you must watch....it will make you smile....


When I was growing up my favorite summer memories are going to the movies with my Grandmother Flo.....I have written about her before, she was beautiful....Soft Auburn wavy hair, very gentle and classy with blue eyes....In the summer the lingering Lemon Lavendar Estee Lauder would waft behind her on the summer breeze....She loved the romantic movies, and the great mysteries. There was nothing better than sitting in the Cool Dark theater and drink tall Fountain Soda Cokes, and dig through her bag of goodies. She would pack NonPariels and Almonds and Silbers Cookies in her purse...and lots of tissue. She took me to my first Bond and First Redford and Newman Movies.She took me when I was eight to see Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid....twice.

Paul Newman totally won my heart that summer. This movie led me to all of his movies, and I was awestruck. There are many great movies. If you have not seen the "Long Hot Summer", you must rent it. In thise beautiful Steamy movie, it is obvious that he and Joanne Woodward were passionately in love, and they have been together ever since. Fifty years in Hollywood Marriage standards is quiet remarkable.

He has not only made so many wonderful movies, he has put his money where his heart is. He set up Newmans Own, a company where all the profits go to so many good charities. Atleast 200 Million have been given to so many good causes and charities. The Company makes healthy foods, salad dressing, coffee, salsa,Chips, popcorn,Amazing Spaghetti Sauce and even chocolates...Some of the money goes to The Hole In the Wall Gang, which is his organization that helps thousands of children go to camp every summer.He is very political in a quiet way, he supported Eugene McCarthy back in 1968, and earned a spot on Nixon's Enemies' List. He also supported Ned Lamonts run and Chris Dodd presidential bid. He lives in Connecticutt quietly with his wife of 50 years Joanne Woodward.He has children and grandchildren, and his private life has remained private, it is something he protects and relishes. Other than his Racing Career, he has been quietly living beneath the Hollywood radar.He was due to Direct "Mice and Men " this year, but due to health issues, that has been put in hold as of May 2008.

There have been many rumors and speculation about Paul Newman's Health in recent monthes. The one rumor is that he is battling Lung Cancer. I don't know what the Truth is, I do know he looks gaunt, and I really want to respect his privacy....but I lost my grandmother to Breast and Lung Cancer....if he is battling Lung Cancer...It is a hard Road. So maybe send some prayers and Light his way...

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