Memorial ID. I have the DVD series and as I watched and recalled the various episodes, recalling many, my two daughters would stop to watch it with me. Vivyan once complained to a columnist that being on CBS limited the guest spots he could accept for that network's own shows. He had no prior experience at riding a horse, and the necessity for a rider's left leg being the focal point for mounting and dismounting limited his ability to do so. WebJohn Vivyan AKA John C. Vivyan Born: 31-May - 1915 Birthplace: Chicago, IL Died: 20-Dec - 1983 Location of death: Santa Monica, CA [2] Cause of death: Heart Failure Remains: Interred, Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Mr. Lucky In July 1961, The New York Times reported that Official Films had acquired the rights to Mr. Lucky and several other shows including Peter Gunn and Yancy Derringer. A sort of lower caste substitute for the Riviera, appropriate to television [12]. Vivyan told a newspaper columnist that he had tried marriage once, but it did not work out. On April 11th, however, Broadcasting reported that Mr. Lucky was one of a more than a dozen shows CBS had cancelled [20]. Illinois to Serbian immigrant parents. Cormora (I dont remember if it was spelled with a C or K was a manager for Annette Funachello sp? Lucky and Andamo often found themselves facing mobsters, gangsters, smugglers, hit men and counterfeiters. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. No, of course I dont believe you. So finally in 2016 I bought the series as a present for my Husband, for Christmas. There was humor in the series as well. Thanks to all for this wonderful site! The last time I saw him was in Beverly Hills in 1981, during a spring-break trip from college. I understand how that could happen, but my reaction was quite the opposite. (CBS felt Brenner had potential and decided to keep the series in production. [21] He used his G.I. Lucky in 1959-60, has died of heart failure. The change took place during the February 6th, 1960 episode (the 16th overall). Some of my memories: I knew John from the 1950s to the 1980s through my uncle, Sanford Sandy Comora, and he was always Uncle John to all of us Comora kids. And the entry for the premiere in the television listings found in The Chicago Daily Tribune noted Theres a beautiful girl [Ziva Rodann], a minimum of talk, and nice background music. 
Im happy now. While John Vivyan was the star of the series, Ross Martin had plenty to do because Lucky and Andamo were partners. [40] Newspaper columnists offered several possible reasons, and for a while there was an effort by the producers to sell the show to other networks, but to no avail. John was a corporal[7] with Company E of the 2nd Battalion, which was thrown into the Battle for Mt Austen on January 2, 1943. He also found work in the new television industry, doing a couple of minor roles each year from 1949 thru 1954. The title character, played by John Vivyan, was an honest professional gambler who used his plush floating casino, the ship Fortuna, as his base of operations. It is a dive site attraction to this day, although not a good one as it is upside down. During the first three episodes alone, a man was stabbed to death, Lucky fought with two men (and won), a man was shot, Lucky and Andamo fought with three men (and won) and a woman was knocked out not once, not twice but three times by being slugged in the face. She called him her mentor. The following summer, they and their friend, Teddy Montague (who later became the long-time personal secretary for George Burns & Gracie Allen) went to the Barter Theatre in Virginia for a season. They eventually got the drop on the man and learned that he wanted to take over the Fortuna II so he could use it as a floating base to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. Id watch for it to show up again in the future. Birthday: May 31, 1915 Date of Death: December 20, 1983 Age at Death: 68 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States John Vivyan Thanks for the tid-bits of info. With gambling as the main angle, it meant Lucky was always involved with gangsters. In the second episode, Lucky and Andamo made their way to an unnamed American city. I LOVED that cat! Yvonne De Carlo and John Vivyan in Death Valley Days (1952) People Yvonne De Carlo, John Vivyan. WebDeath. At the time of his death, he was 68 years old. I dont intend to tell him that I bought it for him, though we have watched it together. John Vivyan Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 1983, John Vivyan died of non-communicable disease. Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. This remains one of my favorite shows of all time. 1959 Digital specialty network MeTV aired Mr. Lucky from January 2014 to August 2015. It originally aired before I was born, so this is my first viewing. Thank you Mr. Mancini for writing one of the best theme songs ever on television. 1970 He worked very infrequently after 1970; his last two appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the detective series Simon & Simon (1983). I also remember watching the reruns which aired during the daytime a few years later. See http://metvnetwork.com/about.php for more information. The cat became an op-art piece and one could find it in the early 60s as a lamp, decorative bottle or relief-silhouetted in a frame. Henry Mancini composed the theme song and other original music, as he had for Peter Gunn. Even though I own the DVD sets, I never miss watching Mr. Lucky on METV channel 42 on Dish TV in the NY/NJ Metro Area on Monday morning at 2:30AM immediately following Peter Gunn. Instead, all three were in trouble. Ratings for individual episodes are unknown. I have several similar cats as well, but I understand that there was some actual official merchandise related to the show. WebThe Lady Was an M.D. I would like to see the pics of your collection. Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He plays the percentages [7]. Lucky: Of course you heard nothing. late 1940's before taking film and television roles. Lucky LP. When Mr. Lucky started up, I loved the show, but always considered it to be kind of a sideways spinoff of Peter Gunn. and it was that Blake Edwards was pushing the creative edge for 1950s television with his new series. Great story..Would love to see that picture. The closing credits to the television series acknowledged the short story: Series Based on an Original Story Bundles for Freedom by Milton Holmes. After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Art under the GI Bill of Rights, he changed his last name to Vivyan, and he first appeared on stage in the late 1940's before taking film and television roles. His first screen role was in the 1949 episode Two Sharp Knives in the anthology Studio One. I dont care if he preferred men. Of his character, Vivyan explained Im the only modern gambler on TV. Personal life. After the opening credits I was OK until the mid-point bumper would come on and the smaller white kittens became the title Mr. His good friend Andamo helped him run the casino. Just the Mr. Lucky style cats. At the time of his death, he was 68 years old. My husband, whom I was only dating at the time, would talk about the show. Westwood Memorial Park. WebJohn Vivyan was born on May 31, 1915 and died on December 20, 1983. [44], According to newspapers, he owned a cabin cruiser which he used for deep sea fishing. I wasnt upset when we were cancelled. The battalion suffered heavy casualties during the fighting, one of whom was John, his left leg hit by gunfire. Are there actual Mr Lucky cats in your collection, or they just similar ones? John Vivyan Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 1983, John Vivyan died of non-communicable disease. I was 9 or 10 years old when Mr. Lucky first aired. He soon cast John Vivyan in the lead role with Ross Martin co-starring as Andamo, Luckys right-hand man [2]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I only have vague memories of this series (content) but recall [34] Vivyan's own comment to an interviewer was "Nobody said I looked like Grant before this series".[35]. Maggie: Where? [22] After graduating, however, he was unable to find any acting jobs. Although series ranked in the Top 25 for the season, CBS decided not to renew it. Eventually, Lucky and Andamo were caught and the man was shot. He was 68. Derringer, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Tombstone Territory, Bat Room of Prayer, at wall EE, #175. He also served as production supervisor. Plot. There must be a story to that. [42] He lived in a modest apartment on Sweetzer Avenue in West Hollywood during most of his peak popularity. I never missed an episode. WebJohn Vivyan of Trelowarren was exr. Thank the Lord for Henry Mancini. While it is Thanksgiving and there is much to be grateful for, these newly released episodes are not a blessing.
It seems in some scenes he almost touches the doorway .My goodness he must have been over 6 feet tall. The others were Tightrope on CBS and The Alaskans on ABC. WebJohn Vivyan of Trelowarren was exr. The series didnt shy away from violence against women. Joan Blondell was the star of a multi-city tour for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, with Vivyan playing her romantic interest. My parents and grandparents were quite enamored with it, especially my Grandmother, who was quite a skilled gambler herself. I still have it. I am curious to know how tall was John? Repeats of the series were aired through September 3rd, 1960. My mother was best friends with a Croatian lady from Chicago, who actually knew John Vivyans family, as well as John. I cant explain why, but back then my little boy self had a genuine fascination with Mr. Lucky and his adventures. I finally found the theme song. My mothers aunt gave me a few of Mancinis LPs that we didnt yet own, back in the mid 70s, and one of them was the Mr. Lucky soundtrack. WebActor (1915-1983) John Vivyan was born in Chicago (city and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on May 31st, 1915 and died in Santa Monica (beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on December 20th, 1983 at the age of 68. However, the series ranked 15th in The Pulse ratings for the period covering May 15th through June 15th [25]. Lucky, but wasnt because its network C.B.S. WebVivyan died on December 20, 1983 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 68. From an unidentified source: ELIZABETH WAS DAUGHTER AND ONE OF THE HEIRESS OF THOMAS TRETHERFF, VIDE PERD. Since my parents made me go to bed at 7:30 every night back then, I never could watch Mr Lucky. Although they preferred to stay out of dangerous situations the two were more than willing and able to take care of business and defend themselves. During the first three episodes alone, a man was stabbed to death, Lucky fought with two men (and won), a man was shot, Lucky and Andamo fought with three men (and won) and a woman was knocked out not once, not twice but three times by being slugged in the face. He was born to be Mr Lucky. Yvonne DeCarlo plays a doctor struggling to begin a practice in the 1890s. I looked him up on Wikipedia, and it was good to read about him, but it said nothing at all about a wife and/or children, and none of you here have written about a family he may have had. That melody, when it starts the show, always magically brings me back 63 years ago in an instant to 1959 and my young dad as a struggling musian and my mother as a devoted home maker. Thanks. John Henry Vivian (17851855), Welsh industrialist and politician of Cornish extraction. appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the Talk about bringing back great memories. What does it mean? Publicity Listings I remember seeing him as one of the Penguins henchmen in a Batman two-parter during the Sixties. in the 1970's. San Antonio Express-News April 3, 1960, p. 106. Last Updated April 22nd, 2018. The movie, in turn, was based on a short story called Bundles For Freedom written by Milton Holmes, who also wrote the screenplay for the movie. [3] He attended the Serbian Orthodox Church on Schiller Street as a boy, where he sang in the choir. Lucky fans meet at andamoinmrlucky.proboards.com to discuss all things Lucky and Andamo-ish, plus news articles and fanfic. Brown appeared in 21 episodes. Most Internet sites, including findagrave.com, give his year of birth as 1916. He was quite a bit older than her. However, Cole refused to perform on the Mr. Somewhere I have a picture of Henry Mancini and John Vivyan together that belonged to my mother. But I do remember one time, during the only season it aired, I saw the intro, and part of an episode. 1970 He worked very infrequently after 1970; his last two appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the detective series Simon & Simon (1983). The cards are stacked for him [10]. Any idea what happened to the boat (Fortuna)? John Charles Vivian (18871964), United States attorney, journalist, Governor of Colorado. Vivyan died in Santa Monica, California, at the age of sixty-eight and is interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Maggie: Now come on, Lucky. [1] References 1.0 1.1 John Vivyan. Personal life. great show, so much better than the new stuff, the old shows had more creative writing, used lotsa on location filming, and had the big advantage of low production costs. Davidson, drawing good reviews in several cities. Mancini would release a pair of records through RCA with music from the series: Mr. Lucky 1960 and Mr. Lucky Goes Latin in 1961. Vance Vivyan and Ross Martin as well as the Theme Music. The man he made the bet with, worried hell lose and unable to pay, tried to convince Lucky to call it off. He was so sophisticated and cool on the series. Your email address will not be published. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 John Vivyan. Lucky was occasionally seen romancing other women. My Dad was actually working on the Twilight Zone back in 1959, Ill try to get him to add a little more Mr. Lucky back story. WebJohn Vivyan AKA John C. Vivyan Born: 31-May - 1915 Birthplace: Chicago, IL Died: 20-Dec - 1983 Location of death: Santa Monica, CA [2] Cause of death: Heart Failure Remains: Interred, Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Mr. Lucky
ANTE, PAGE 497, A DESCENDENT FO THE KING OF ENGLAND, EDWARD THE 1ST, THROUGH COURTNEY, EARL OF DEVON. felt that the series promoted gambling, due to the quiz show scandals at the time), because he felt that Mancini had stolen his sound. Titles Death Valley Days, The Lady Was an M.D. I didnt hear or even know about Mr. Cant wait to see more of them! John Vivyan He served in the U.S. Army during the Guadalcanal campaign for the 132nd Infantry Regiment, Company "E" in World War II, where he wounded his leg. Official Sites. At least Peter Gunn made it onto video at some point, and I remember watching a few of the reruns in syndication back in the 1980s. Born May 31, 1915 Died December 20, 1983 (68) Add to list Photos 17 Known for The Lawless Years 7.4 TV Series Lepke Big Ziggy Adams Lepke Buchalter 19591961 8 eps Studio One 7.7 TV Series Bert Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Occupation Actor Years active 19491983 See something missing? Lucky and Andamo began putting the pieces together and soon found themselves being held at gunpoint. Lucky in 1959-60, has died of heart failure. Walter Hawver of The Knickerbocker News lamented that the wholly contrived Mr. Lucky was replacing the much more attractive and interesting Brenner; of the premiere he wrote the production is slick but, from this vantage point, it is also sterile. 20 Dec 1983 (aged 68) Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. US Social Security Applications and Claim Index 1936-2007, retrieved from, US, World War II Draft Cards for Young Men, 1940-1947 for John Vukayan, retrieved from, US, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, John R Vukayan, retrieved from, US, World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954, for John R Vukayan, retrieved from, US Dept of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File for John Vivyan, 1950-2010, retrieved from, Los Angeles County Voters Registration for 1958, retrieved from, Los Angeles County Voters Registration for 1960, retrieved from, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Vivyan&oldid=1144896467, United States Army personnel of World War II, United States Army non-commissioned officers, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox military person with embed, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, His first credited performance; a reviewer placed him in a different role, that of "David Kingsley", Both John Vivyan and Karl Lukas doubled up on parts in this staging, Written by the Chapel Playhouse's director, Charlotte Buchwald, John Vivyan's grueling summer ended with his seventh major role, Following a two-month tour, Vivyan did this week-long engagement, This was John's second time playing this role, That he did three episodes is known only from later interviews, He was uncredited in this New York based anthology series, Vivyan's character was killed by mobsters, His character is gunned down by Russian soldiers, His first known West Coast TV work had him play a drunk, An uncredited role in this installment of Disney's, Weekly on Saturday evenings from Oct 24, 1959 thru June 18, 1960, An uncredited role that marks how quickly fame fades, A few months after this episode aired John Vivyan had open heart surgery, Broadcast on December 8, 1983, two weeks before John Vivyan's death, This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 05:03.
Im happy now. While John Vivyan was the star of the series, Ross Martin had plenty to do because Lucky and Andamo were partners. [40] Newspaper columnists offered several possible reasons, and for a while there was an effort by the producers to sell the show to other networks, but to no avail. John was a corporal[7] with Company E of the 2nd Battalion, which was thrown into the Battle for Mt Austen on January 2, 1943. He also found work in the new television industry, doing a couple of minor roles each year from 1949 thru 1954. The title character, played by John Vivyan, was an honest professional gambler who used his plush floating casino, the ship Fortuna, as his base of operations. It is a dive site attraction to this day, although not a good one as it is upside down. During the first three episodes alone, a man was stabbed to death, Lucky fought with two men (and won), a man was shot, Lucky and Andamo fought with three men (and won) and a woman was knocked out not once, not twice but three times by being slugged in the face. She called him her mentor. The following summer, they and their friend, Teddy Montague (who later became the long-time personal secretary for George Burns & Gracie Allen) went to the Barter Theatre in Virginia for a season. They eventually got the drop on the man and learned that he wanted to take over the Fortuna II so he could use it as a floating base to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country. Id watch for it to show up again in the future. Birthday: May 31, 1915 Date of Death: December 20, 1983 Age at Death: 68 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States John Vivyan Thanks for the tid-bits of info. With gambling as the main angle, it meant Lucky was always involved with gangsters. In the second episode, Lucky and Andamo made their way to an unnamed American city. I LOVED that cat! Yvonne De Carlo and John Vivyan in Death Valley Days (1952) People Yvonne De Carlo, John Vivyan. WebDeath. At the time of his death, he was 68 years old. I dont intend to tell him that I bought it for him, though we have watched it together. John Vivyan Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 1983, John Vivyan died of non-communicable disease. Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. This remains one of my favorite shows of all time. 1959 Digital specialty network MeTV aired Mr. Lucky from January 2014 to August 2015. It originally aired before I was born, so this is my first viewing. Thank you Mr. Mancini for writing one of the best theme songs ever on television. 1970 He worked very infrequently after 1970; his last two appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the detective series Simon & Simon (1983). I also remember watching the reruns which aired during the daytime a few years later. See http://metvnetwork.com/about.php for more information. The cat became an op-art piece and one could find it in the early 60s as a lamp, decorative bottle or relief-silhouetted in a frame. Henry Mancini composed the theme song and other original music, as he had for Peter Gunn. Even though I own the DVD sets, I never miss watching Mr. Lucky on METV channel 42 on Dish TV in the NY/NJ Metro Area on Monday morning at 2:30AM immediately following Peter Gunn. Instead, all three were in trouble. Ratings for individual episodes are unknown. I have several similar cats as well, but I understand that there was some actual official merchandise related to the show. WebThe Lady Was an M.D. I would like to see the pics of your collection. Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He plays the percentages [7]. Lucky: Of course you heard nothing. late 1940's before taking film and television roles. Lucky LP. When Mr. Lucky started up, I loved the show, but always considered it to be kind of a sideways spinoff of Peter Gunn. and it was that Blake Edwards was pushing the creative edge for 1950s television with his new series. Great story..Would love to see that picture. The closing credits to the television series acknowledged the short story: Series Based on an Original Story Bundles for Freedom by Milton Holmes. After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Art under the GI Bill of Rights, he changed his last name to Vivyan, and he first appeared on stage in the late 1940's before taking film and television roles. His first screen role was in the 1949 episode Two Sharp Knives in the anthology Studio One. I dont care if he preferred men. Of his character, Vivyan explained Im the only modern gambler on TV. Personal life. After the opening credits I was OK until the mid-point bumper would come on and the smaller white kittens became the title Mr. His good friend Andamo helped him run the casino. Just the Mr. Lucky style cats. At the time of his death, he was 68 years old. My husband, whom I was only dating at the time, would talk about the show. Westwood Memorial Park. WebJohn Vivyan was born on May 31, 1915 and died on December 20, 1983. [44], According to newspapers, he owned a cabin cruiser which he used for deep sea fishing. I wasnt upset when we were cancelled. The battalion suffered heavy casualties during the fighting, one of whom was John, his left leg hit by gunfire. Are there actual Mr Lucky cats in your collection, or they just similar ones? John Vivyan Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 1983, John Vivyan died of non-communicable disease. I was 9 or 10 years old when Mr. Lucky first aired. He soon cast John Vivyan in the lead role with Ross Martin co-starring as Andamo, Luckys right-hand man [2]. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I only have vague memories of this series (content) but recall [34] Vivyan's own comment to an interviewer was "Nobody said I looked like Grant before this series".[35]. Maggie: Where? [22] After graduating, however, he was unable to find any acting jobs. Although series ranked in the Top 25 for the season, CBS decided not to renew it. Eventually, Lucky and Andamo were caught and the man was shot. He was 68. Derringer, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Tombstone Territory, Bat Room of Prayer, at wall EE, #175. He also served as production supervisor. Plot. There must be a story to that. [42] He lived in a modest apartment on Sweetzer Avenue in West Hollywood during most of his peak popularity. I never missed an episode. WebJohn Vivyan of Trelowarren was exr. Thank the Lord for Henry Mancini. While it is Thanksgiving and there is much to be grateful for, these newly released episodes are not a blessing. It seems in some scenes he almost touches the doorway .My goodness he must have been over 6 feet tall. The others were Tightrope on CBS and The Alaskans on ABC. WebJohn Vivyan of Trelowarren was exr. The series didnt shy away from violence against women. Joan Blondell was the star of a multi-city tour for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, with Vivyan playing her romantic interest. My parents and grandparents were quite enamored with it, especially my Grandmother, who was quite a skilled gambler herself. I still have it. I am curious to know how tall was John? Repeats of the series were aired through September 3rd, 1960. My mother was best friends with a Croatian lady from Chicago, who actually knew John Vivyans family, as well as John. I cant explain why, but back then my little boy self had a genuine fascination with Mr. Lucky and his adventures. I finally found the theme song. My mothers aunt gave me a few of Mancinis LPs that we didnt yet own, back in the mid 70s, and one of them was the Mr. Lucky soundtrack. WebActor (1915-1983) John Vivyan was born in Chicago (city and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on May 31st, 1915 and died in Santa Monica (beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on December 20th, 1983 at the age of 68. However, the series ranked 15th in The Pulse ratings for the period covering May 15th through June 15th [25]. Lucky, but wasnt because its network C.B.S. WebVivyan died on December 20, 1983 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 68. From an unidentified source: ELIZABETH WAS DAUGHTER AND ONE OF THE HEIRESS OF THOMAS TRETHERFF, VIDE PERD. Since my parents made me go to bed at 7:30 every night back then, I never could watch Mr Lucky. Although they preferred to stay out of dangerous situations the two were more than willing and able to take care of business and defend themselves. During the first three episodes alone, a man was stabbed to death, Lucky fought with two men (and won), a man was shot, Lucky and Andamo fought with three men (and won) and a woman was knocked out not once, not twice but three times by being slugged in the face. He was born to be Mr Lucky. Yvonne DeCarlo plays a doctor struggling to begin a practice in the 1890s. I looked him up on Wikipedia, and it was good to read about him, but it said nothing at all about a wife and/or children, and none of you here have written about a family he may have had. That melody, when it starts the show, always magically brings me back 63 years ago in an instant to 1959 and my young dad as a struggling musian and my mother as a devoted home maker. Thanks. John Henry Vivian (17851855), Welsh industrialist and politician of Cornish extraction. appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the Talk about bringing back great memories. What does it mean? Publicity Listings I remember seeing him as one of the Penguins henchmen in a Batman two-parter during the Sixties. in the 1970's. San Antonio Express-News April 3, 1960, p. 106. Last Updated April 22nd, 2018. The movie, in turn, was based on a short story called Bundles For Freedom written by Milton Holmes, who also wrote the screenplay for the movie. [3] He attended the Serbian Orthodox Church on Schiller Street as a boy, where he sang in the choir. Lucky fans meet at andamoinmrlucky.proboards.com to discuss all things Lucky and Andamo-ish, plus news articles and fanfic. Brown appeared in 21 episodes. Most Internet sites, including findagrave.com, give his year of birth as 1916. He was quite a bit older than her. However, Cole refused to perform on the Mr. Somewhere I have a picture of Henry Mancini and John Vivyan together that belonged to my mother. But I do remember one time, during the only season it aired, I saw the intro, and part of an episode. 1970 He worked very infrequently after 1970; his last two appearances being the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati (1982) and the detective series Simon & Simon (1983). The cards are stacked for him [10]. Any idea what happened to the boat (Fortuna)? John Charles Vivian (18871964), United States attorney, journalist, Governor of Colorado. Vivyan died in Santa Monica, California, at the age of sixty-eight and is interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Maggie: Now come on, Lucky. [1] References 1.0 1.1 John Vivyan. Personal life. great show, so much better than the new stuff, the old shows had more creative writing, used lotsa on location filming, and had the big advantage of low production costs. Davidson, drawing good reviews in several cities. Mancini would release a pair of records through RCA with music from the series: Mr. Lucky 1960 and Mr. Lucky Goes Latin in 1961. Vance Vivyan and Ross Martin as well as the Theme Music. The man he made the bet with, worried hell lose and unable to pay, tried to convince Lucky to call it off. He was so sophisticated and cool on the series. Your email address will not be published. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 John Vivyan. Lucky was occasionally seen romancing other women. My Dad was actually working on the Twilight Zone back in 1959, Ill try to get him to add a little more Mr. Lucky back story. WebJohn Vivyan AKA John C. Vivyan Born: 31-May - 1915 Birthplace: Chicago, IL Died: 20-Dec - 1983 Location of death: Santa Monica, CA [2] Cause of death: Heart Failure Remains: Interred, Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Mr. Lucky
ANTE, PAGE 497, A DESCENDENT FO THE KING OF ENGLAND, EDWARD THE 1ST, THROUGH COURTNEY, EARL OF DEVON. felt that the series promoted gambling, due to the quiz show scandals at the time), because he felt that Mancini had stolen his sound. Titles Death Valley Days, The Lady Was an M.D. I didnt hear or even know about Mr. Cant wait to see more of them! John Vivyan He served in the U.S. Army during the Guadalcanal campaign for the 132nd Infantry Regiment, Company "E" in World War II, where he wounded his leg. Official Sites. At least Peter Gunn made it onto video at some point, and I remember watching a few of the reruns in syndication back in the 1980s. Born May 31, 1915 Died December 20, 1983 (68) Add to list Photos 17 Known for The Lawless Years 7.4 TV Series Lepke Big Ziggy Adams Lepke Buchalter 19591961 8 eps Studio One 7.7 TV Series Bert Resting place Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Occupation Actor Years active 19491983 See something missing? Lucky and Andamo began putting the pieces together and soon found themselves being held at gunpoint. Lucky in 1959-60, has died of heart failure. Walter Hawver of The Knickerbocker News lamented that the wholly contrived Mr. Lucky was replacing the much more attractive and interesting Brenner; of the premiere he wrote the production is slick but, from this vantage point, it is also sterile. 20 Dec 1983 (aged 68) Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. US Social Security Applications and Claim Index 1936-2007, retrieved from, US, World War II Draft Cards for Young Men, 1940-1947 for John Vukayan, retrieved from, US, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, John R Vukayan, retrieved from, US, World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954, for John R Vukayan, retrieved from, US Dept of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File for John Vivyan, 1950-2010, retrieved from, Los Angeles County Voters Registration for 1958, retrieved from, Los Angeles County Voters Registration for 1960, retrieved from, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Vivyan&oldid=1144896467, United States Army personnel of World War II, United States Army non-commissioned officers, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox military person with embed, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, His first credited performance; a reviewer placed him in a different role, that of "David Kingsley", Both John Vivyan and Karl Lukas doubled up on parts in this staging, Written by the Chapel Playhouse's director, Charlotte Buchwald, John Vivyan's grueling summer ended with his seventh major role, Following a two-month tour, Vivyan did this week-long engagement, This was John's second time playing this role, That he did three episodes is known only from later interviews, He was uncredited in this New York based anthology series, Vivyan's character was killed by mobsters, His character is gunned down by Russian soldiers, His first known West Coast TV work had him play a drunk, An uncredited role in this installment of Disney's, Weekly on Saturday evenings from Oct 24, 1959 thru June 18, 1960, An uncredited role that marks how quickly fame fades, A few months after this episode aired John Vivyan had open heart surgery, Broadcast on December 8, 1983, two weeks before John Vivyan's death, This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 05:03.