Dick Wesson (February 20, 1919 - January 27, 1979) was an American movie and television announcer. He is best known as the announcer for The Wonderful World of Disney from 1954-1979, and many Quinn Martin series.
Biography
Dick Wesson was born in Boise, Idaho on February 20, 1919.
Career
Wesson started in radio and worked as an announcer on early television shows, among them Space Patrol. On the live television special covering the opening of Disneyland, Wesson appeared as the captain of the Rocket To The Moon ride and was interviewed by Art Linkletter and Danny Thomas. He occasionally did some acting, including appearances in the Golden Horseshoe Revue show at Disneyland.
Wesson did the narration for many movie trailers, Disney and non-Disney, as well as the opening announcements for such television series as Hawaiian Eye, The Fugitive, and The Invaders.
Death and afterward
Dick Wesson committed suicide on January 27, 1979, aged 59. He had been battling cancer.
Richard Lewis "Dick" Wesson (November 19, 1922 - April 25, 1996) was a prolific character actor, comedian, comedy writer, and producer. The dark haired man with a flat top haircut was frequently confused with announcer Dick Wesson.
Biography
Wesson was born Richard Lewis Wesson on November 19, 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts. A comedian, impressionist and singer, Wesson appeared with his brother Gene (1921-1975) in a comedy act appropriately called "The Wesson Brothers". They had some hit records such as "Oodles of Boodle" and "All Right Louie, Drop the Gun". In 1949, Wesson became a television series regular with Jim Backus in Hollywood House.
Dick Wesson - Hive Full of Honey (Calamity Jane, 1953)
published: 24 Sep 2018
Hive Full of Honey - Dick Wesson
The song Francis was forced to sing after the owner of The Golden Garter got the gender confused because of his name. He thought he was going to be lynched pretty much if he didn't put a "woman" on the stage.
published: 22 Jul 2017
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer Dick Wesson Lew Bedell Novelty Surf
http://www.coolhand-records.com/surfin-nuggets1-18.html
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer
(7: Dore 683) 1963
AKA Dick Wesson & B. J. Hunter.
B. J. Hunter = Lew Bedell.
Dick Wesson (Richard Lewis Wesson) was a prolific character actor,
comedian, comedy writer, and producer.
Lou (or Lew) Bedell was the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records.
Novelty surfin pop in spoken style with female backup group.
Written by J. Styner-G. Hemric-D. Jay
(Jerry Styner-Guy Hemric-Dore Jay = Lew Bedell)
Late 1950's group that started as an instrumental combo
which included Lew Bedell (the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records).
Their repertoire included a lot of semi-instrumentals with
a comedy slant, such as "The Blob" on Doré 509,
or "Frustration" on Doré 632.
The later m...
published: 08 Apr 2023
Dick Wesson 1940 Earle Theatre Philadelphia, PA
Dick & Gene Wesson
published: 16 Nov 2017
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Official Content From Warner Home Video
Chronicles the life of the famed Native American athlete who gained worldwide recognition for his achievements in many sports on an Olympic and professional level.
Movie, Jim Thorpe: All American Movie,Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer,Jim Thorpe: All American 1951, Michael Curtiz,Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
published: 04 Nov 2014
James Cagney's Cameo in 'Starlift'
James Cagney interrupts Dick Wesson's impression of his "White Heat" performance in "Starlift."
published: 06 Aug 2014
Petticoat Junction HERBIE GETS DRAFTED
Follow the comical misadventures at a family run Hotel as the proprietor keeps a watchful eye on the love lives of her three beautiful daughters and the endless get-rich-quick schemes of her brother, Uncle Joe.
HERBIE GETS DRAFTED: Herby Bates, who is sweet on Billie Jo, won't be seeing much more of her--he's just been drafted.
published: 23 Jun 2013
CALAMITY JANE (1953) Clip - "Hive Full of Honey" [CC Lyrics]
Read Ken Anderson's review of the Doris Day musical western "Calamity Jane" here:
https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/02/calamity-jane-1953.html
Clip - Character actor Dick Wesson as showman Francis Fryer is mistakenly booked into the Golden Garter Saloon as a chanteuse. Ever the trouper, the drag show must go on!
The Doris Day vehicle "Calamity Jane" was Warner Bros. answer to MGM's "Annie Get Your Gun"(1950). This tuneful and colorful musical is a romance fashioned around the highly-fictionalized lives of real-life Old West figures Calamity Jane (Day) and Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel).
Directed by David Butler, with songs (including Best Song Oscar Winner "Secret Love") by Sammy Fain & Paul Frances Webster. The film co-stars Allyn McLerie, Philip Carey, and in this clip ...
published: 28 Dec 2022
Fresh From Paris 1955 Forrest Tucker, Margaret Whiting, Dick Wesson
Poor gardener poses as the wealthy financial backer of a new music revue at the Moulin Rouge. Songs include “Can This Be Love?”, “I Love a Circus”, “I’m All Aglow Again” & more. Dir. Leslie Goodwins
The song Francis was forced to sing after the owner of The Golden Garter got the gender confused because of his name. He thought he was going to be lynched pret...
The song Francis was forced to sing after the owner of The Golden Garter got the gender confused because of his name. He thought he was going to be lynched pretty much if he didn't put a "woman" on the stage.
The song Francis was forced to sing after the owner of The Golden Garter got the gender confused because of his name. He thought he was going to be lynched pretty much if he didn't put a "woman" on the stage.
http://www.coolhand-records.com/surfin-nuggets1-18.html
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer
(7: Dore 683) 1963
AKA Dick Wesson & B. J. Hunter.
B. J. Hunter = Lew Bede...
http://www.coolhand-records.com/surfin-nuggets1-18.html
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer
(7: Dore 683) 1963
AKA Dick Wesson & B. J. Hunter.
B. J. Hunter = Lew Bedell.
Dick Wesson (Richard Lewis Wesson) was a prolific character actor,
comedian, comedy writer, and producer.
Lou (or Lew) Bedell was the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records.
Novelty surfin pop in spoken style with female backup group.
Written by J. Styner-G. Hemric-D. Jay
(Jerry Styner-Guy Hemric-Dore Jay = Lew Bedell)
Late 1950's group that started as an instrumental combo
which included Lew Bedell (the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records).
Their repertoire included a lot of semi-instrumentals with
a comedy slant, such as "The Blob" on Doré 509,
or "Frustration" on Doré 632.
The later moved to a more novelty style.
http://www.coolhand-records.com/surfin-nuggets1-18.html
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer
(7: Dore 683) 1963
AKA Dick Wesson & B. J. Hunter.
B. J. Hunter = Lew Bedell.
Dick Wesson (Richard Lewis Wesson) was a prolific character actor,
comedian, comedy writer, and producer.
Lou (or Lew) Bedell was the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records.
Novelty surfin pop in spoken style with female backup group.
Written by J. Styner-G. Hemric-D. Jay
(Jerry Styner-Guy Hemric-Dore Jay = Lew Bedell)
Late 1950's group that started as an instrumental combo
which included Lew Bedell (the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records).
Their repertoire included a lot of semi-instrumentals with
a comedy slant, such as "The Blob" on Doré 509,
or "Frustration" on Doré 632.
The later moved to a more novelty style.
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Ch...
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Official Content From Warner Home Video
Chronicles the life of the famed Native American athlete who gained worldwide recognition for his achievements in many sports on an Olympic and professional level.
Movie, Jim Thorpe: All American Movie,Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer,Jim Thorpe: All American 1951, Michael Curtiz,Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Official Content From Warner Home Video
Chronicles the life of the famed Native American athlete who gained worldwide recognition for his achievements in many sports on an Olympic and professional level.
Movie, Jim Thorpe: All American Movie,Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer,Jim Thorpe: All American 1951, Michael Curtiz,Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Follow the comical misadventures at a family run Hotel as the proprietor keeps a watchful eye on the love lives of her three beautiful daughters and the endless...
Follow the comical misadventures at a family run Hotel as the proprietor keeps a watchful eye on the love lives of her three beautiful daughters and the endless get-rich-quick schemes of her brother, Uncle Joe.
HERBIE GETS DRAFTED: Herby Bates, who is sweet on Billie Jo, won't be seeing much more of her--he's just been drafted.
Follow the comical misadventures at a family run Hotel as the proprietor keeps a watchful eye on the love lives of her three beautiful daughters and the endless get-rich-quick schemes of her brother, Uncle Joe.
HERBIE GETS DRAFTED: Herby Bates, who is sweet on Billie Jo, won't be seeing much more of her--he's just been drafted.
Read Ken Anderson's review of the Doris Day musical western "Calamity Jane" here:
https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/02/calamity-jane-1953.html
Clip - Cha...
Read Ken Anderson's review of the Doris Day musical western "Calamity Jane" here:
https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/02/calamity-jane-1953.html
Clip - Character actor Dick Wesson as showman Francis Fryer is mistakenly booked into the Golden Garter Saloon as a chanteuse. Ever the trouper, the drag show must go on!
The Doris Day vehicle "Calamity Jane" was Warner Bros. answer to MGM's "Annie Get Your Gun"(1950). This tuneful and colorful musical is a romance fashioned around the highly-fictionalized lives of real-life Old West figures Calamity Jane (Day) and Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel).
Directed by David Butler, with songs (including Best Song Oscar Winner "Secret Love") by Sammy Fain & Paul Frances Webster. The film co-stars Allyn McLerie, Philip Carey, and in this clip ...
Read Ken Anderson's review of the Doris Day musical western "Calamity Jane" here:
https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/02/calamity-jane-1953.html
Clip - Character actor Dick Wesson as showman Francis Fryer is mistakenly booked into the Golden Garter Saloon as a chanteuse. Ever the trouper, the drag show must go on!
The Doris Day vehicle "Calamity Jane" was Warner Bros. answer to MGM's "Annie Get Your Gun"(1950). This tuneful and colorful musical is a romance fashioned around the highly-fictionalized lives of real-life Old West figures Calamity Jane (Day) and Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel).
Directed by David Butler, with songs (including Best Song Oscar Winner "Secret Love") by Sammy Fain & Paul Frances Webster. The film co-stars Allyn McLerie, Philip Carey, and in this clip ...
Poor gardener poses as the wealthy financial backer of a new music revue at the Moulin Rouge. Songs include “Can This Be Love?”, “I Love a Circus”, “I’m All Agl...
Poor gardener poses as the wealthy financial backer of a new music revue at the Moulin Rouge. Songs include “Can This Be Love?”, “I Love a Circus”, “I’m All Aglow Again” & more. Dir. Leslie Goodwins
Poor gardener poses as the wealthy financial backer of a new music revue at the Moulin Rouge. Songs include “Can This Be Love?”, “I Love a Circus”, “I’m All Aglow Again” & more. Dir. Leslie Goodwins
The song Francis was forced to sing after the owner of The Golden Garter got the gender confused because of his name. He thought he was going to be lynched pretty much if he didn't put a "woman" on the stage.
http://www.coolhand-records.com/surfin-nuggets1-18.html
The Zanies - Chicken Surfer
(7: Dore 683) 1963
AKA Dick Wesson & B. J. Hunter.
B. J. Hunter = Lew Bedell.
Dick Wesson (Richard Lewis Wesson) was a prolific character actor,
comedian, comedy writer, and producer.
Lou (or Lew) Bedell was the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records.
Novelty surfin pop in spoken style with female backup group.
Written by J. Styner-G. Hemric-D. Jay
(Jerry Styner-Guy Hemric-Dore Jay = Lew Bedell)
Late 1950's group that started as an instrumental combo
which included Lew Bedell (the co-founder of ERA Records
and founder of Dore Records).
Their repertoire included a lot of semi-instrumentals with
a comedy slant, such as "The Blob" on Doré 509,
or "Frustration" on Doré 632.
The later moved to a more novelty style.
Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer 1951
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Official Content From Warner Home Video
Chronicles the life of the famed Native American athlete who gained worldwide recognition for his achievements in many sports on an Olympic and professional level.
Movie, Jim Thorpe: All American Movie,Jim Thorpe: All American Trailer,Jim Thorpe: All American 1951, Michael Curtiz,Burt Lancaster, Charles Bickford, Phyllis Thaxter, Steve Cochran, Dick Wesson, Sonny Chorre
Follow the comical misadventures at a family run Hotel as the proprietor keeps a watchful eye on the love lives of her three beautiful daughters and the endless get-rich-quick schemes of her brother, Uncle Joe.
HERBIE GETS DRAFTED: Herby Bates, who is sweet on Billie Jo, won't be seeing much more of her--he's just been drafted.
Read Ken Anderson's review of the Doris Day musical western "Calamity Jane" here:
https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/02/calamity-jane-1953.html
Clip - Character actor Dick Wesson as showman Francis Fryer is mistakenly booked into the Golden Garter Saloon as a chanteuse. Ever the trouper, the drag show must go on!
The Doris Day vehicle "Calamity Jane" was Warner Bros. answer to MGM's "Annie Get Your Gun"(1950). This tuneful and colorful musical is a romance fashioned around the highly-fictionalized lives of real-life Old West figures Calamity Jane (Day) and Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel).
Directed by David Butler, with songs (including Best Song Oscar Winner "Secret Love") by Sammy Fain & Paul Frances Webster. The film co-stars Allyn McLerie, Philip Carey, and in this clip ...
Poor gardener poses as the wealthy financial backer of a new music revue at the Moulin Rouge. Songs include “Can This Be Love?”, “I Love a Circus”, “I’m All Aglow Again” & more. Dir. Leslie Goodwins