Upstate New York Notables: Bernard Stollman

Bernard Stollman (1929–), founder of the ESP-Disk record label, grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton County.

Upstate New York Notables: Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006), actress, born in Troy, Rensselaer County.

Upstate New York Notables: Bob Mould

Bob Mould (1960–), musician, born in Malone, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Orville Gibson

Orville Gibson (1856–1918), founder of the Gibson Guitar Corp., born in Chateaugay, Franklin County.

Upstate New York Notables: Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang (1951–), actress, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Vintage Signage 59

The Glen Drive-In, Queensbury, NY.

Upstate New York Notables: Spirogyra

Spirogyra (1974–), jazz group, formed in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Elmer Ambrose Sperry

Elmer Ambrose Sperry (1860–1930), inventor, born in Cincinnatus, Cortland County.

Upstate New York Notables: Kate Snow

Kate Snow (1969–), television anchor, born in Saratoga Springs, raised in Burnt Hills, both Saratoga County.

Upstate New York Notables: Harold "Hal" Smith

Harold "Hal" Smith (1916–1994), actor, raised in Massena, St. Lawrence County.

Upstate New York Notables: Robert E. Smith/"Buffalo Bob"

Robert E. Smith/"Buffalo Bob" (1917–1998), Howdy Doody co-creator and host, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Mickey Simpson

Mickey Simpson (1913–1985), actor, born in Rochester, Monroe County.

Upstate New York Notables: David Shire

David Shire (1937–), composer, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Billy Sheehan

Billy Sheehan (1953–), bassist: Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Robert Shayne

Robert Shayne/Robert Shaen Dawe (1900–1992), actor, born in Yonkers, Westchester County.

DAUGHTERS OF LOVE / FEMALE EMANCIPATION / WILD TRAIL

The Center Drive-In in Raleigh screened this naughty triple-feature back in January, 1974. All three are mystery titles... DAUGHTERS OF LOVE is possibly a retitling of 1968's DAUGHTERS OF LESBOS, but I have no clue what FEMALE EMANCIPATION and WILD TRAIL are. Anyone know?

PSYCH-OUT / WATERHOLE #3 / GLORY STOMPERS

This entertaining triple-bill roared into three area drive-ins back in April, 1968: The Mohawk on Route 5 (Central Ave./State St.), The Riverview, and the immortal Tri-City in Menands. PSYCH-OUT (1968) was of course Richard Rush's downbeat summer of love cash-in; WATERHOLE #3 was a 1967 comedy-western starring James Coburn; and THE GLORY STOMPERS (1968) was a cheesily-entertaining biker precursor to EASY RIDER that has yet to make it on DVD.

Upstate New York Notables: Dick Shawn

Dick Shawn/Richard Schulefand (1923–1987), actor/comedian, born in Buffalo, Erie County.

Upstate New York Notables: Rod Serling

Rod Serling (1924-1975), Twilight Zone creator, born in Syracuse (Onondaga County), raised in Binghamton (Broome County).

THE MINI-SKIRT MOB / THE ROAD HUSTLERS

The New Forest in Raleigh screened this January, 1969 double-feature of THE MINI-SKIRT MOB (1968) and THE ROAD HUSTLERS (1968), a rare bootlegger action flick with Scott Brady and Robert Dix that still hasn't surfaced.