Jerry Maren, the last surviving Munchkin from the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and the one who memorably welcomed Dorothy to Munchkinland, died May 24 at a San Diego nursing home. He was 98.
His niece Stacy Michelle Barrington confirmed the death but did not provide a cause.
In an entertainment career that spanned more than 70 years, he portrayed the Hamburglar and Mayor McCheese in McDonald’s commercials, appeared in scores of films and TV shows, and made personal appearances as Little Oscar for Oscar Mayer hot dogs. Read More...
TitleYearStatusCharacterScratch2001Documentary performer: "Summer Madness"Little Nicky2000performer: "Ladies Night" - as Kool & the GangThe West Wing2000TV Series performer - 1 episodeThe '70s2000TV Movie performer: "Celebration" - uncreditedReady to Rumble2000performer: "Jungle Boogie"The Wonderful World of Disney2000TV Series writer - 1 episodeThe Hurricane1999performer: "Get Down on It"The Match1999performer: "Celebration"Buffy the Vampire Slayer1999TV Series performer - 1 episode200 Cigarettes1999performer: "Ladies Night", "Get Down on It"That '70s ShowTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1999 writer - 1 episode, 1999Ivory Tower1998performer: " Read More...
living in space
Recreation and Sleeping
Just as on Earth, recreation and sleep are important to good health when working in space. Astronauts perform a scientifically planned exercise program, largely to counter the atrophy some muscles experience in a weightless environment. Cards and other games, books and taped music can be taken onboard. Tape recorders are available.
Sleeping accommodations aboard the Shuttle vary, depending on the requirements of the particular mission. Read More...
