Raquel Welch, movie star from the mid 1960’s to the late 1970’s died February 15, 2023 of undisclosed causes.  She was 82.

Following the death of Marilyn Monroe, the blonde bombshell of the 50’s, Welch injected a new sexual dynamic into the cinema.  She was capable of anything.  Her phenomenal figure (37-24-36) brought fame.

Early films include “A Swingin” Summer” (1965), “Shoot Loud, Louder, I Don’t Understand” (1966) and “One Million Years, B.C.” (1966.)

She co-starred in “Fantastic Voyage” (1966) Oscar winner for Best Special Effects, but she was the best special effect.

“Fathom” (1967), “Lady in Cement” (1968) and “Flare-Up” (1969.)

Welch’s early roles in the 1970’s began receiving good reviews.  “Hannie Caulder” (1971) a revenge western drama co-starring Robert Culp.

“Bluebeard” (1972) along side Richard Burton.

The cult-classic “Kansas City Bomber” (1972.)

An all-star cast appeared in the who-done-it titled “The Last of Sheila” (1973.)

A Golden Globe for “The Three Musketeers” (1973.)

The sequel “The Four Musketeers” (1974.)

“The Wild Party” (1975) based on the Fatty Arbuckle-Virginia Rappe case was reportedly ruined in editing.

“Mother, Jugs & Speed” (1976), a frantic would-be MASH-like comedy.

“Crossed Swords” (1977.)

Raquel Welch 1979

Big trouble began with the new decade:  1980.  In “Cannery Row”, she would be famously replaced by newcomer Debra Winger for being “too old”.  Welch sued MGM Studios and won, but was blacklisted for over twenty years.  She would return later in guest spots and cameo roles in feature films.

In that bleak career time, it was a return to television, starring in two TV-movies:  “The Legend of Walks Far Woman” (1982) and “Right to Die” (1987.)  Miss Welch also appeared on stage in “Woman of the Year” (1981-1983.)

Raquel Welch’s Autobiography

Raquel Welch 1979

Big trouble began with the new decade:  1980.

In “Cannery Row”, she would be famously replaced by newcomer Debra Winger for being “too old”.  Welch sued MGM Studios and won, but was blacklisted for over twenty years.  She would return later in guest spots and cameo roles in feature films.

In that bleak career time, it was a return to television, starring in two TV-movies:  “The Legend of Walks Far Woman” (1982) and “Right to Die” (1987.)  Miss Welch also appeared on stage in “Woman of the Year” (1981-1983.)

In “Cannery Row”, she would be famously replaced by newcomer Debra Winger for being “too old”.  Welch sued MGM Studios and won, but was blacklisted for over twenty years.  She would return later in guest spots and cameo roles in feature films.

In that bleak career time, it was a return to television, starring in two TV-movies:  “The Legend of Walks Far Woman” (1982) and “Right to Die” (1987.)  Miss Welch also appeared on stage in “Woman of the Year” (1981-1983.)

Raquel Welch’s Autobiography

My opinion on the MSM’s reaction to her death.

Television, being the small-minded medium it is, said all the usual cliches, (esp. about “One Million Years B.C.), but they missed the point.  Feminism killed off stars like Raquel Welch.  There have been a few others to a lesser degree (Farrah Fawcett, Bo Derek.)  Current actresses Scarlett Johanssen and Gal Gadot are contaminated with wokeism.  I feel sorry for today’s beta-males who don’t know any better.  You really missed out on a time.

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The ill-fated “Cannery Row”