Announcing the Fourth Annual Van Johnson Blogathon!


It's time to announce the return of one of my favorite events: my Van Johnson blogathon! MGM's Golden Boy, America's Sweetheart, and the bobbysoxers' dream man, Van is one of classic Hollywood's most underrated talents, which makes me all too glad to host this annual three-day tribute to him.

The rules are simple: talk about Van. You can discuss his films, his TV appearances, his stage work, or his personal life -- just remember to be kind! I also ask that there are no duplicates. I would love for this to be a diverse celebration of Van because he more than deserves it.

To join, please leave me a comment, select a banner below, and I'll see you in August!

List of Participants:
Love Letters to Old Hollywood | Two Girls and a Sailor (1944)
In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood | State of the Union (1949)
Caftan Woman | 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956)
Champagne for Lunch | Easy to Wed (1946) and In the Good Old Summertime (1949)
Realweegiemidget Reviews | Van's episode of MacMillan and Wife
Dubsism | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)
Pure Entertainment Preservation Society | Weekend at the Waldorf (1945) and Duchess of Idaho (1950)
Movies Meet Their Match | Three Guys Named Mike (1951)
18 Cinema Lane | Van's episodes of Murder, She Wrote
Silver Screenings | The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957)
The Wonderful World of Cinema | Divorce American Style (1967)
KN Winiarski Writes | Brigadoon (1954)
Taking Up Room | Van's episodes of Batman
Poppity Talks Classic Film | Wives and Lovers (1963)
Musings of an Introvert | The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)





Comments

  1. Crystal KalyanaJuly 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Michaela. I just seen the announcement for the Van Johnson Blogathon. I want to dive in fast and claim "State Of The Union" if that's okay?

    I also sent you the same message on Facebook.

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  2. Caftan WomanJuly 2, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    I'd like to have a go at 23 Paces to Baker Street, if you please.
    https://www.caftanwoman.com/

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    1. MichaelaJuly 2, 2020 at 10:41 PM

      Good choice! I saw that for the first time last year and really liked it.

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  3. SimoaJuly 2, 2020 at 9:58 PM

    yessssssss :D can I be greedy and write about Easy to Love & In the Good Old Summertime?

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    1. MichaelaJuly 2, 2020 at 10:45 PM

      I would LOVE that! Glad to have you join, Simoa. :)

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    2. SimoaJuly 9, 2020 at 4:52 PM

      hiiii again. I actually meant to ask for Easy to Wed. can I still take that one? (also, sorry if this has been posted already, I was having trouble with logging in and wasn't sure if they went through)

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    3. MichaelaJuly 9, 2020 at 6:31 PM

      Sure thing! Easy to Wed is so much fun. Excited to hear your thoughts on it!

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  4. Realweegiemidget ReviewsJuly 3, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Michaela, This year I'd like to review him in his episode of McMillan and wife... if thats ok with you. from Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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    1. MichaelaJuly 4, 2020 at 3:46 PM

      Sounds wonderful! That's a show that's been on my watchlist for a while now.

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  5. J-DubJuly 4, 2020 at 7:30 AM

    For my 3rd Van Johnson film, I think it's time for "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" :)

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    1. MichaelaJuly 4, 2020 at 3:47 PM

      You got it! I just recorded that on my DVR the other day, so I'll have to make sure to watch it before the blogathon starts.

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  6. Tiffany BrannanJuly 6, 2020 at 5:31 PM

    Dear Michaela,

    I'm glad to hear that you are hosting this blogathon again! I would love to participate. May I write about "Weekend at the Waldorf" and "Duchess of Idaho?" Thank you!

    Yours Hopefully,

    Tiffany Brannan

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    1. MichaelaJuly 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM

      Great choices! Thanks for joining, Tiffany!

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  7. Chloe the MovieCriticJuly 8, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Ah, there are so many good choices, I can't decide yet. But, I'll be participating!

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    1. MichaelaJuly 8, 2020 at 4:56 PM

      Great! I'll put you down as TBD.

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    2. Chloe the MovieCriticAugust 23, 2020 at 12:45 PM

      When I saw your post this morning I realized that I never told you my choice! Sorry about that! Can I have Three Guys Named Mike (1951)?

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    3. MichaelaAugust 23, 2020 at 1:54 PM

      No worries! And I love that choice!

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  8. Sally SilverscreenJuly 13, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Michaela! I'd like to join the blogathon by reviewing Van's episodes of 'Murder, She Wrote'!

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    1. MichaelaJuly 13, 2020 at 11:57 PM

      Love that topic! I was actually watching "Murder, She Wrote" when I saw your comment, haha.

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  9. Silver ScreeningsJuly 19, 2020 at 7:25 AM

    Hi! I'd love to do The Pied Piper of Hamelin, something I keep meaning to watch.

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    1. MichaelaJuly 19, 2020 at 12:12 PM

      It's yours, Ruth! I keep meaning to watch that one myself.

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  10. Virginie PronovostJuly 22, 2020 at 10:01 PM

    Hi Michaela! Could I write about Divorce American Style, please? :)
    Here's the link to my blog:
    https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/

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  11. knwiniarski.comJuly 23, 2020 at 2:19 PM

    Could I write about Brigadoon? :)

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  12. Rebecca DenistonJuly 25, 2020 at 3:27 AM

    Hi, Michaela! I'd like to review Van's episodes on Batman, please, if that's OK. So nice to see Mr. Johnson again. :-)

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    1. MichaelaJuly 25, 2020 at 2:17 PM

      That'd be wonderful! Glad to have you with us!

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  13. Erica D.July 30, 2020 at 3:47 PM

    Hi again, Michaela!

    Van, Van, Van!! :-S

    I would love to write about WIVES AND LOVERS (1963).

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  14. LêJuly 30, 2020 at 4:09 PM

    Hooray for Van!
    I'd liek to write about The Human Comedy (1943), please!
    Kisses,
    Le from Critica Retro

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    1. MichaelaJuly 30, 2020 at 5:48 PM

      Oh, interesting choice! Thanks for joining!

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  15. Carissa (Regency Woman)August 8, 2020 at 11:24 AM

    I would like to write for "The white Cliffs of Dover." Thanks so much! :)

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  16. Silver ScreeningsAugust 19, 2020 at 9:59 PM

    Hey Michaela, I uploaded my entry a little early: https://silverscreenings.org/2020/08/19/van-johnsons-red-yellow-legend/

    This blogathon is always so much fun! Thanks for hosting it again this year. :)

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  17. MovieRobAugust 22, 2020 at 2:36 PM

    hope its not too late. can I do The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), The Kidnapping of the President (1980) and Eagles Over London (1969)... but as you know, I might make a few tweaks along the way :)

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    1. MichaelaAugust 22, 2020 at 3:54 PM

      Not too late at all! Two of your picks have actually never been covered before, The Purple Rose of Cairo and Eagles Over London. Thanks for joining!

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    2. MovieRobAugust 25, 2020 at 5:50 PM

      Here are my posts.. thx again!

      https://movierob.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/the-fourth-annual-van-johnson-blogathon-the-kidnapping-of-the-president-1980/

      https://movierob.wordpress.com/2020/08/25/the-fourth-annual-van-johnson-blogathon-the-purple-rose-of-cairo-1985/

      https://movierob.wordpress.com/2020/08/25/the-fourth-annual-van-johnson-blogathon-eagles-over-london-1969/

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    3. MichaelaAugust 25, 2020 at 6:09 PM

      Great, thank you!

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  18. Realweegiemidget ReviewsAugust 23, 2020 at 6:13 AM

    Hi Michaela, hope all good with you here's Van in McMillan and wife (with the added bonus of Rock Hudson).. this is an episode I know you must see as two of your favourites...
    https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2020/08/22/tv-mcmillan-wife-1974-downshift-to-danger-s4-ep1/

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