A few years back, I was under the impression he had died and was surprised to see him listed as still living.  I could swear I heard it announced on a reputable news broadcast.  Looking at dates, it might have been around the time of Hal David's death and maybe I misheard Burt being mention, as his collaborator.

I had forgotten about Bacharach's cameo appearances in the Austin Powers movies.  So here we go. 

Also passing away was psychologist and therapist Charles Silverstein, who in 1973, gave a presentation, challenging the American Psychological Associations inclusion of homosexuality in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders, classifying it as a mental illness. He was a key figure in its removal and the change of focus in treating homosexual clients to be able to live without shame for who they were. He was also a key challenger of Conversion Therapy. Silverstein was a gay man and had been involved in the anti-war movement and then the Gay Activists Alliance. He wrote a satire of various "disorders that had previously (and wrongly) included in past versions of the DSM, including "syphilophobia," defined as a fear of syphilis, which would be a rational fear. he finished by saying those were mistakes made in the past that were corrected and that the same mistake had been made with homosexuality. 10 months later, it was delisted from the DSM.

He wrote guides to helps parents of LGBTQ children and clinical guides for therapists treating gay clients, as well as The Joy of Gay Sex, which proved somewhat controversial , due to graphic images and frank language.

It took great courage, in 1973, to be openly gay and challenge the entire profession's outlook on homosexuality and help usher in positive change. A lot of people have lived happier lives because he was willing to be a voice in the wilderness.

This is the big one.

Wow.

Can't believe I forgot about Kansas City Bomber! I was obsessed with women's roller derby in my teens.

Cei-U!
I summon the fond, albeit bruised, memories!

I was about to mention these (and the Lester Musketeer films are a given)>  For someone who was sold on the physical, she had some acting chops and could surprise you, especially in a comedy.

Welch is also the inspiration behind the Salkind Clause in movie contracts.  The Salkind's produced the Lester Musketter films, but the project was originated as one big road Show movie.  Everyone was paid accordingly.  then, they decided to split it into two films, to better sell it and stiff everyone on the second part.  Welch grabbed her attorney and sued the Salkinds into oblivion, with the rest of the cast following.  Frank Finlay praised her for being smart enough and tough enough to go after them for their shenanigans.  They were a pair of weasels, as Richard Donner would have attested.  She was a tough lady and didn't take crap from Hollywood execs, including suing MGM, when they fired her and claimed breach of contract, on Cannery Row and she proved that they were using her as a scapegoat for budget over-runs.