Since that piece, we have lost two more members of The Andy Griffith Show cast, including the beloved actor Andy Griffith. Here is a tribute to all the wonderful character actors who -- through the magic of television -- lived, and have now died in our arms.
Q: Why were they called âThe Rat Packâ? A: Who hasnât heard of the Rat Pack? Everybody knows who they were: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, best known for chasing women, filming âOceans Elevenâ in Las Vegas, and performing together in âthe Summit at the Sandsâ while filming early in 1960.
Marlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich established her career long before her run with the Rat Pack. Another of Frank Sinatra's many flames; Dietrich's fame was launched after her performance in 1930's The Blue Angel.. She also appeared in the well-received Around the World in 80 Days..