Richard Chamberlain has had a long, varied and successful career. His list of accomplishments range from the stage where he has played in latter versions of My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music. He played the title role of "Hamlet" with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, being the first American to do it since John Barrymore in 1929.
He has, and continues to act in films. His first being in 1960, and as recent as last year played roles in several movies. However, his fame for most of us has been on the television screen. From his role as intern Dr. Kildare in 1961, he has been a star on the tube. For folks my age he is best known for his role in the mini series', Centennial, Shogun, and especially The Thorn Birds. In the last several years he could have been seen on episodes of the Drew Carey Show, Will and Grace, Nip/Tuck, Desperate Housewives, and Chuck.
For our purposes here however, it was his pleasant voice that gave him an opportunity to record several singles from 1962-1964. He had three top 40 hits, with this one, the theme from Dr. Kildare, being his highest charting song from the summer of 1962. Happy Sunday Everyone!
He has, and continues to act in films. His first being in 1960, and as recent as last year played roles in several movies. However, his fame for most of us has been on the television screen. From his role as intern Dr. Kildare in 1961, he has been a star on the tube. For folks my age he is best known for his role in the mini series', Centennial, Shogun, and especially The Thorn Birds. In the last several years he could have been seen on episodes of the Drew Carey Show, Will and Grace, Nip/Tuck, Desperate Housewives, and Chuck.
For our purposes here however, it was his pleasant voice that gave him an opportunity to record several singles from 1962-1964. He had three top 40 hits, with this one, the theme from Dr. Kildare, being his highest charting song from the summer of 1962. Happy Sunday Everyone!
