tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post2655858117331214798..comments2024-01-27T02:33:23.675-08:00Comments on Beverly in Movieland: Woody Strode: Django Overlooked Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-77954774867142086172018-11-28T03:35:56.139-08:002018-11-28T03:35:56.139-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.latesttechnologyblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537914353624338231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-90358525574741405492014-12-01T18:37:06.346-08:002014-12-01T18:37:06.346-08:00Thanks for writing, Anonymous. I just now saw this...Thanks for writing, Anonymous. I just now saw this comment for the first time. The best source of information on Woody is his son, Kalai Strode, but I've just heard that he passed away. I'll see if I can come up with additional info for you.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-53805211923914698822014-09-24T13:30:36.990-07:002014-09-24T13:30:36.990-07:00I read excerpts of Goal Dust and would like to kno...I read excerpts of Goal Dust and would like to know more about Woody Strode's spaghetti western filmsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-64366395919634309632013-03-13T15:37:52.973-07:002013-03-13T15:37:52.973-07:00I'm sure Kalai is thrilled that so many fans r...I'm sure Kalai is thrilled that so many fans remember his dad so vividly.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-54245668206673997342013-03-12T18:14:27.262-07:002013-03-12T18:14:27.262-07:00I particularly enjoy any movie with Woody Strode i...I particularly enjoy any movie with Woody Strode in it. MANHUNT by Fernando Di Leo is arguably one the man's best roles where he played a hitman alongside Henry Silva. KEOMA (with Nero) and KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS (with Shatner) are also made better by his participation in them. venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-60501089322606819352013-03-03T00:29:12.986-08:002013-03-03T00:29:12.986-08:00For a reconstruction of the Halley Harding speech ...For a reconstruction of the Halley Harding speech given to the Coliseum Committee, follow this link:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfsypXi6oc.Kalaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939129811985532649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-16752337479746243072013-03-03T00:25:36.362-08:002013-03-03T00:25:36.362-08:00Thanks Craig for the nice comments about my father...Thanks Craig for the nice comments about my father. Yes, I am dedicated to keeping his memory alive. By keeping his memory alive, I also am keeping the memory of Kenny Washington alive too. Kenny was the first African American signed to the modern National Football League in March 1946. My dad was signed next, in May 1946. The ban of African Americans into the National Football League started in 1933 by George Preston Marshall. He became rich in the laundry business and bought the Red Skins football team. Radio broadcasting of football and the expansion of the NFL into southern markets were some of the reasons for the racial exclusion. But after World War II and the "Double V" movement (victory over racism abroad and at home) plus the desire of the Cleveland Rams to obtain the L.A. Coliseum venue were the forces which opened up the NFL to Kenny and my dad. The African American press led by Halley Harding and Herman Hill, and Harding's speech at the Coliseum Commission meeting in 1946 were the straws that broke the NFL's camel's back. Sadly, few people remember Kenny Washington and his legacy. It is my hope to present Kenny and Woody to the world.Kalaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939129811985532649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-73761712417786603482013-03-02T23:24:50.739-08:002013-03-02T23:24:50.739-08:00I will convey your feelings to Kalai, who was know...I will convey your feelings to Kalai, who was known when I first met him at (yes) Expo 70 in Osaka, as Woody Jr. He's very proud of his father's accomplishments. More later, I suspect. <br />Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-65860204623319491182013-03-02T20:27:57.465-08:002013-03-02T20:27:57.465-08:00This is a spectacular post. I have been a fan of M...This is a spectacular post. I have been a fan of Mr. Strode since seeing him battling Tarzan on the late show one night with my brother. He did have some terrific roles and brought amazing presence to the films you mentioned - and other films that were not as high quality - but which were elevated by his presence, like Jungle Warriors (1984) in which he played the villain's henchman - and was still an imposing physical menace at 70 years of age. While serving as the movie reviewer for a local entertainment guide - I got to point out his appearance in two westerns from the 90's - Posse, and The Quick and the Dead. I was very happy to see him up on the Big Screen - and saddened that these two films were his last. It's also very cool to see Kalai Strode keeping his father's memory alive. Thank you for that, Mr. Strode. Your father is a part of a lot of movies that I love. And thank you Ms. G - for shining the spotlight on a very talented man.Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-54563849807210624252013-03-02T15:09:31.495-08:002013-03-02T15:09:31.495-08:00Thanks so much, Kalai. I'm very grateful to yo...Thanks so much, Kalai. I'm very grateful to you for clarifying my information. How startling it is to look back in time and discover something as outrageous as a sudden ban on black professional football players. At least some things in our world have gotten much better! Looking forward to checking out that youtube video. Will it explain WHY that ban came into being?Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-3371259525537558172013-03-02T01:45:07.425-08:002013-03-02T01:45:07.425-08:00Woody Strode and Kenny Washington integrated the N...Woody Strode and Kenny Washington integrated the National Football League in 1946. This ended a 13 year ban on African Americans which started in 1933. Until 1933 African Americans played pro-football, the last black player being Ray Kemp. For further information, see my youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfsypXi6oc.Kalaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939129811985532649noreply@blogger.com