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Kay E. Kuter

Kay E. Kuter

5 films on Best Blurays3 in 4K2 in HD

Kay E. Kuter was an American actor best known for his character roles in film and television. He was born on April 25, 1925, in Los Angeles, California. Kuter had a career that spanned several decades, and he appeared in numerous popular movies and TV shows. Kuter's acting career began in the 1950s, and he made his film debut in the 1952 movie "Thunderbirds." Over the years, he appeared in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and westerns. Some of his notable film credits include "The Last Starfighter" (1984), "Warlock" (1989), "Six Days, Seven Nights" (1998), and "The Princess Diaries" (2001). In addition to his work in films, Kuter was also a familiar face on television. He appeared in numerous TV shows throughout his career, often portraying supporting or character roles. Some of the notable TV series he appeared in include "Gunsmoke," "The Twilight Zone," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "MAS*H," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He also lent his voice to animated shows such as "TaleSpin" and "Justice League Unlimited." One of Kuter's most memorable roles was that of the character "Reverend Buckshot" in the TV series "Green Acres" (1965-1971). His portrayal of the bumbling, absent-minded preacher became a fan favorite and remains one of his most iconic performances. Sadly, Kay E. Kuter passed away on November 12, 2003, at the age of 78, in Burbank, California. Despite his departure, his contributions to the entertainment industry and his memorable performances continue to be appreciated by fans of film and television.

Biography from TMDB

Supporting role · Director: Nick Castle

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Sources: Criterion Forum (opens in a new tab)

Small role · Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Warner Archive Blu-ray

Small role · Director: Billy Wilder

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray

Video Notes:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray is a fine release with no glaring encode issues, the new master is also fine but graded to look quite dim in HDR/DV. Unsure whether that's really respectful to the source

Best Audio:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray / Paramount EU Blu-ray

Audio Notes:

Old Warner Bros US release is inferior.

Small role · Director: Vincente Minnelli

Best English-Friendly & Video:

Warner Archive Blu-ray

Small role · Director: Chris Noonan

4K · Solid
Best English-Friendly & Video:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray

Sources: slow.pics (opens in a new tab)

Video Notes:

But it is not well-compressed see caps

Best Audio:

(The Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray 5.1 was not well-handled, contains inaudible artifacts but is largely the same with the last Universal Blu-ray)

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