Were you a fan of the Our Gang series of shorts? How about the Little Rascals? If so, you probably remember the legendary and scene-stealing character of Spanky. He was played by the cherubic and charming young actor named George McFarland.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - How Spanky Got His Start 02:08 - His Time With the Rascals 03:35 - The Origin of the Nickname 04:22 - Spanky’s Bout With Whooping Cough 05:10 - Life Right After the Little Rascals 07:01 - George as an Adult 08:13 - Outro
Spanky didn’t like acting in the film series until it was well underway, and yet he instantly became the biggest star of them all. And yet, after a great of many shorts and several feature-length films, Spanky was never able to find footing in the entertainment business after coming of age. Like so many child stars before and since he struggled to find continued work as an actor. And yet, he never regretted his time as a Little Rascal. And unlike many child stars, he was able to find success in other fields, and avoid the dreaded plague of substance abuse. I
n this video, we’re taking a closer look at the life and career of George “Spanky” McFarland. We take a look at how he became a Little Rascal, where his nickname came from, and more. We also take a look at his time with Hal Roach Productions and the Our Gang series, as well as what happened to him after the series came to an end. For fans of the Little Rascals and of Spanky, this video is a chance to learn a lot more about this beloved character, and the man behind him.
We talk about the career paths that he went on after his time as an actor came to an end, and how he had a slight resurgence later in life. And we talk about his enthusiasm for the role and the series, and how he never badmouthed it or regretted being a child star who couldn’t find success as a star as an adult. So check out this video today, as Facts Verse presents, George "Spanky" McFarland was Never the Same After Our Gang Ended.
George Spanky McFarland Was Never the Same After Our Gang Ended
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