Spoiler : Some fans may remember Preston for his roles in Western films, while others know him best for his portrayal of Harold Hill in the The Music Man (written by Burns & Allen bandleader Meredith Willson)

Spoiler : Absolutely loved him in Victor/Victoria!

Spoiler : He made an exercise record that we used to do in gym class on rainy days. It was called Chicken Fat. Was great fun!!!

Spoiler : Preston, Robert (Robert Preston Meservey) Born in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 6/8/1918; died 3/21/1987 of lung cancer in Montecito, California. Married to actress Kay Feltus (aka Cathe- rine Craige) (1940-1987 his death). Preston signed a Paramount Pictures contract at age nineteen, making his screen debut in Union Pacific (1938). Pat Barnett (brother of Mike Barnett) as a substitute for vacationing Ralph Bellamy on Man Against Crime for CBS-TV (6/29/51-8/3/51). Hadley Chisholm on the CBS-TV miniseries The Chisholms (1979).

Spoiler : Happy birthday, Robert Preston! Fans may remember Preston for his roles in Western films, while others know him best for his portrayal of Harold Hill in the The Music Man (written by Burns & Allen bandleader Meredith Willson).