Carl Anthony
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Carl Anthony is a pilot who flew airplanes thoroughly blindfolded in 1955. These stunts were performed twice in a seaplane over Biscayne Bay
, Florida, which was televised on national news, and once over land for the “You Asked for It” television show. For the promotion of this stunt, he proclaimed he had ESP, and used the stage name Count Alessandro di Cagliostro.
After appearing on the You Asked for It show, Anthony remained in Hollywood to pursue an acting career, while simultaneously training to become a commercial airline pilot. As an actor, the best film roles Anthony could land were in Ed Wood films: Plan 9 from Outer Space
, as Patrolman Larry and The Sinister Urge
, as Johnny Ryde.
Anthony decided to leave Hollywood, and successfully became a commercial airline pilot. Anthony traveled to approximately 64 countries and most recently resides in the Philippines, where he was hired to help with flight details for a mining company in pursuit of the hidden gold and treasures looted by General Tomoyuki Yamashita
during World War II.
Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay is a lagoon that is approximately 35 miles long and up to 8 miles wide located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida, United States. It is usually divided for purposes of discussion and analysis into three parts: North Bay, Central Bay, and South Bay. Its area is...
, Florida, which was televised on national news, and once over land for the “You Asked for It” television show. For the promotion of this stunt, he proclaimed he had ESP, and used the stage name Count Alessandro di Cagliostro.
After appearing on the You Asked for It show, Anthony remained in Hollywood to pursue an acting career, while simultaneously training to become a commercial airline pilot. As an actor, the best film roles Anthony could land were in Ed Wood films: Plan 9 from Outer Space
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Plan 9 from Outer Space is a 1959 science fiction film written and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. The film features Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson and Maila "Vampira" Nurmi...
, as Patrolman Larry and The Sinister Urge
The Sinister Urge (film)
The Sinister Urge is a 1961 crime drama film that was written and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. The film was featured in episode 613 of the cult television show, Mystery Science Theater 3000.- Synopsis :...
, as Johnny Ryde.
Anthony decided to leave Hollywood, and successfully became a commercial airline pilot. Anthony traveled to approximately 64 countries and most recently resides in the Philippines, where he was hired to help with flight details for a mining company in pursuit of the hidden gold and treasures looted by General Tomoyuki Yamashita
Tomoyuki Yamashita
General was a general of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. He was most famous for conquering the British colonies of Malaya and Singapore, earning the nickname "The Tiger of Malaya".- Biography :...
during World War II.