Actor political activist Will Geer's birthday (in case you missed this he was blacklisted)

[Omaha Steve]

March 9, 1902 - Actor Will Geer was born. Best known for his role as Grandpa Walton in the TV series, “The Waltons,” Geer appeared in the groundbreaking film “Salt of the Earth” and was blacklisted for his activism on labor and political issues.

[slampoet]

1. I still quote Grampa Walton. "That would be like putting a Stained Glass window in an Outhouse."

The real quote uses the term privy instead of outhouse but nobody knows that word anymore.

[cali]

6. Nothing wrong with putting a stained glass window in an outhouse

I've been in a couple that had them.

[mitchum]

2. He turns up in Woody Guthrie's Bound For Glory

[no_hypocrisy]

3. Will Geer originated the role of Mr. Mister in "The Cradle Will Rock" in 1937.

The Cradle Will Rock
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cradle_Will_Rock#Original_production


Will Geer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Geer

[CTyankee]

4. I knew his daughter many years ago in summer stock theatre in Delaware.

He was a real American Liberal or Progressive, whatever you would like to call him today. He truly believed in progressivism and was a passionate spokesperson for his cause.

I speak up for Will Gere...

[Lint Head]

5. "Good night John Boy." (violin swell) my kids start to cry.