1.  Casey Adams   (aka  Max Showalter)              b.  Caldwell, KS born Max Showalter. Max Showalter has made more than 46 films. Among  his credits, he played in Niagara and Bus Stop with Marilyn Monroe. He was the first Ward Cleaver ( in the pilot only) in Leave It to Beaver. For 3000 performances on Broadway,  he played Horace VanderGelder in "Hello Dolly".  During that time the female leads were Carol Channing, Betty Grable, and Ginger Rogers.                                                          Back to Index
	2.  Kirstie Alley                                   b.  Wichita, KS Though a veteran of two dozen movies, she is best known for her role as Rebecca Howe  in the TV sitcom Cheers. Kirstie is a two time Emmy winner.                                                          Back to Index
	3.  Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle                     b.  Smith Center, KS Fatty was a popular silent film comedian, director, and screenwriter. He is credited with launching the careers of Buster Keaton, Bob Hope, and Chaplin’s trousers.                                                          Back to Index
	4.  Ed Asner                                   b.  Kansas City, MO,  raised in Kansas City, KS Though Ed’s acting credits include a couple dozen films, he is primarily a TV actor. He owns more Emmy Awards than any other male actor. He is best probably best known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.                                                          Back to Index