A consummate actor who epitomized the words, tall, dark and handsome, Rock Hudson endured a successful career in motion pictures, and is best remembered today for his romantic on-screen partnership with Doris Day.
Rock Hudson was one of cinemas most acclaimed stars. In a career that spanned forty-two years, Hudson showcased his acting abilities in a diverse range of genres and particularly excelled at comedy, a field in which he was initially reluctant to explore.
Away from the camera, Rock Hudson led a rather storied life. He had forged memorable friendships with Doris Day and Elizabeth Taylor, who both supported him immensely during his final years. Sadly, Hudson passed away on October 2nd, 1985, from AIDS related complications. He was less than two months shy of his 60th birthday.
Rock Hudson made his star-studded debut into this world on November 17th, 1925. To honor this tremendous actor on what would have been his 93rd birthday, Michaela from Love Letters To Old Hollywood, and myself from In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood, are hosting a blogathon dedicated to Rock Hudson and his unparalleled talents.
1. Bloggers are welcome to write about anything relating to Rock Hudson, from his films, his television appearances, his friendship and collaborations with Doris Day to his personal life. We only ask that all posts must be respectable. We will not accept any article that raises the subject of his homosexuality.
2. Rock Hudson has an extensive resume of films that consists of 74 acting credits, but to give everyone the chance to participate, we are allowing no more than two duplicates. Please check the roster to see if your choice of topic has been claimed twice.
3. When it comes to Rock Hudson, there are so many different avenues to explore, so if you want to write more than one entry that’s fine. However, we are allowing a limit of no more than three entries per person.
4. The blogathon will take place on the dates, November 17th – 19th, so please have your articles ready by then. We also accept early entries.
6. To express your interest in participating in the blogathon, leave a comment on my blog or on Michaela’s blog along with the name and URL of your blog, and the subject you wish to cover, or you can always register by email at: carolelombardforever@yahoo.com or by contacting Michaela. For those of you who wish to register by email, please be sure to include the name and URL of your blog, and the topic you wish to cover. Once you get confirmation, please spread the word about this blogathon by advertising the event on your blog. Below are a few banners made my Michaela, so grab yourself one of the gorgeous banners, and we’ll see you in November to celebrate all things Rock Hudson.
Rock is awesome. November is a good time for me, so please put me down for a post on Magnificent Obsession. Hope all good with you.
ROCK! I love him so much, but I need to see more of his films. Please put me down for Seconds (1966). Thank you for the opportunity to check it out, and I’ll be announcing my next blogathon very soon too!
Hey Samantha. That sounds like a great choice. I’ve never seen it, but now I must check it out. I’m really impatient for the announcement of your next blogathon.
Hi, Crystal! Here it goes an interesting topic: I want to write about the times Rock Hudson played an Indian – and why it wasn’t somethng nice to do. How about?
Well, this is long overdue, I’m looking forward to reading everyone’s entries. I would like to write about Tarnished Angels.
I feel like Rock’s 1963 “A Gathering of Eagles” is Rod Taylor-made for an episode of “Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies”
Hello. Great idea to focus on Rock. I’d like to contribute a piece on Man’s Favorite Sport if ok with you. Please and thanks.
Definitely. I watched that film a long time ago. I think its time to revisit it. Thanks for joining.
Crystal! Can I please write about 1969’s The Undefeated? Would love to finally watch it- been sitting on my shelf!
Hi Emily. I’m really sorry for the late reply. I’ve been sick in hospital. Thanks for joining. I will put you down for “The Undefeated”.
Hullo 🙂 This is so wonderful. May I partake and write about his performance in Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d?
I thought that I said I would like to join this blogathon, but I see now that I did not. If I may, I would like to write about “Has Anybody Seen My Gal?” from 1952 if I may. This is a great topic for a blogathon. I also just saw the announcement for the Disability in Film Blogathon. I would like to join that one, too. My topic of choice is “The River” from 1951. This film by Jean Renoir is about a young American who goes to India to visit his cousin’s family, having lost his leg in military service. This situation is very deep because the actor, Thomas Breen, Joseph I. Breen youngest son, had actually lost his right leg in World War II.
As for your current blogathons, I’ll head over to your site to check them out. Thank you for inviting me.
Thank you! I look forward to writing these articles. As to the Claude Rains Blogathon, we received your comment! That is a wonderful topic! We will put you on the roster. By the way, I know that it is coming up very soon, but do you think you might want to participate in “The Second Great Breening Blogathon?” We could really use your talent!
Thanks Tiffany. Don’t forget to add me to the roster. I will join the Great Breening Blogathon. Sadly, I had to miss it last year due to unforeseen circumstances. This year I’m definitely in though, and for the occasion, I think I will write about “Three On A Match” ( 1932 ). Thanks.
Hi there, sorry to be a pain but cant get hold of a copy of pretty maids all in a row.. can I review Rock Hudson in an episode of McMillan and wife with Larry Hagman called Affair of the Heart thanks Gillx
Thanks – really frustrated about this, but hey ho a youngish Rock Hudson and Larry Hagman await… all good here!!