Today's theme is celebrities in the tub, and we start the show with baseball star Jerry Reuss
sharing a whirlpool bath with LA Dodgers manager Tommy Lasords.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Sean Connery
That's Sammy Davis, Jr. on the cover of the magazine Sean Connery
is reading in the tub in this scene from Diamonds Are Forever.
Alan Hale, Jr.
Better known as the Skipper on Gilligan's Island, Alan Hale, Jr.
appears here in a bathtub scene from much earlier in his career.
Rock Hudson
In this scene from Pillow Talk, Rock Hudson was chatting with Doris Day on the phone while in the tub. She was in her own tub, and the director used a split screen to show the conversation.
Henry Fonda
The Best Man was a political drama from 1964 that starred Henry Fonda.
The guy on the toilet is actor John Henry Faulk.
Dan Blocker
Dan Blocker (1928-1972) has been called a gentle giant, a teddy bear, and one of the most decent men to ever grace a TV screen. When asked how he managed to cry on demand for film and TV roles, his co-star Michael Landon said, "I just think of Dan Blocker dying so young and the tears come." Mr. Blocker was a decorated Korean War veteran, held a master's degree in dramatic arts, and was a devoted husband and father of four. Here are two GIFs from Bonanza.
Alan Bates
I don't know why Alan Bates is sniffing his armpit. He is getting a bath, after all.
The inset at upper right shows him from another angle.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck is in an athletic type whirlpool bath. His legs look skinny to me,
but it may the angle and/or the water making them look that way.
Rod Stewart and Friend
Finishing the celebs in tubs set with Rod Stewart.
That's Elton John in the other tub.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Francesco Scavullo
Best known for his excellent and sometimes quirky photos of celebrities, Francesco Scavullo
(1921-2004) dabbled in male nudes in the mid to late 1970s. Today we will look at a mix
of nude models and celebrities, with one notorious guy who was both. The model in the
promotional piece above and below is Sterling St. Jacques from 1978
Arnold
We get just a hint of bush in the Francesco Scavullo photo of Arnold Schwarenegger from 1976.
Bruce Jenner
This is Bruce Jenner. He's gone through some changes
since Francesco Scavullo took this photo in 1977.
Little Joe . . . again and again and again
Was there a photographer active in the late 60s and early 70s who didn't photograph
Joe Dallesandro nude? I doubt it. This is Francesco Scavullo's version.
"Little Joe never once gave it away
Everybody had to pay and pay."
Jay and Jed Johnson
These two are twins Jay and Jed Johnson. In 1968 they got on a train from California to Montreal, but were thrown off in Buffalo because the conductor thought they were draft dodgers fleeing to Canada. They went to New York instead where they became messengers for Western Union. Jed dropped off a telegram at Andy Warhol's studio, and was hired as a janitor on the spot. Before long, the two were part of Warhol's entourage, many of whom were photographed by Scavullo.
Sting
This is Sting from 1984, and yes, it was meant to be cropped this way. Francesco Scavullo
took a literal crucfixion photo in the same session, but I like this one much more.
Dick Cavett
Our last Francesco Scavullo photo is Dick Cavett in 1977 reading a book in his socks and BVDs
while standing on a towel. I had no idea Mr. Cavett looked so good without his suit.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
John Barrington Day
Today we look at the very technically uneven work of John Barrington. Although he used very good models and usually posed them nicely, his photo developing and printing could sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Other times, however, he could be quite good technically, so expect some uneven quality. We start with the first of two unknowns in today's set.
Pierre
Frequent contributor and commentator Cambria posted this Barrington photo on an online board. The model is known only as Pierre and the year was 1958. Thank you, Cambria! From what I've seen, Barrington's work on the French Riviera produced better prints than most of his work at home in London. Perhaps he farmed out the developing and printing in France?
Marcel James
This photo of Marcel James sitting against a wall is quite good.
When he put effort into it, Barrington could turn out quality prints.
Roy and Vic
Roy Scammell and Vic Haywood did some memorable work together for John Barrington.
The photographer's photo finishing here was also memorable, but not in a good way.
Ricky Alboni
In addition to the usual Barrington developing issues, this photo
of Ricky Alboni managed to get creased after it was printed.
Mystery
This last photo is one that I picked up in the last days of tumblr labeled only "Barrington."
If it is by him, the technical quality is a bit above the usual.
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