Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens, 81, the actor who helped create a new genre of television detective heroes in the role of suave private eye "Peter Gunn," a series created by Blake Edwards. With its film noir style, deadpan humor and jazzy instrumental score by Henry Mancini, "Peter Gunn" featured one of the first of the coolly aggressive, lady-killer private detectives to be seen on television. Born Gail Shikles Jr. in Liberty, Mo.

With its sophisticated, snappy dialogue and film noir sensibility, "Peter Gunn" was something new for television when it premiered on NBC in 1958. Created and produced by Blake Edwards ("Pink Panther"), who also wrote and directed some episodes, "Peter Gunn" was one of the first detective series to feature a suave, womanizing private eye (Craig Stevens). Herschel Bernardi played his acerbic friend Lt. Jacoby; Hope Emerson (in the first season) and Minerva Urecal (the last two) owned the nightclub Mother's, where Gunn's girlfriend Edie (Lola Albright)

UCLA football: In Sunday's Sports section, an article on UCLA's upset victory over California said that the Bears' DeSean Jackson had scored both Cal touchdowns in the first half. Jackson, a receiver, scored one of the two. The first Cal touchdown was by Craig Stevens on a 21-yard reception from Nate Longshore.

UCLA football: In Sunday's Sports section, an article on UCLA's upset victory over California said that the Bears' DeSean Jackson had scored both Cal touchdowns in the first half. Jackson, a receiver, scored one of the two. The first Cal touchdown was by Craig Stevens on a 21-yard reception from Nate Longshore.

With its sophisticated, snappy dialogue and film noir sensibility, "Peter Gunn" was something new for television when it premiered on NBC in 1958. Created and produced by Blake Edwards ("Pink Panther"), who also wrote and directed some episodes, "Peter Gunn" was one of the first detective series to feature a suave, womanizing private eye (Craig Stevens). Herschel Bernardi played his acerbic friend Lt. Jacoby; Hope Emerson (in the first season) and Minerva Urecal (the last two) owned the nightclub Mother's, where Gunn's girlfriend Edie (Lola Albright)

Australian distance swimmer Craig Stevens stepped off the blocks, moving aside for his friend and teammate Ian Thorpe to compete in the 400-meter freestyle at the Summer Olympics in Athens. Although the decision had been expected, Stevens made his announcement on Australian national television Monday night. Apparently, altruism wasn't Stevens' only motive. Several media outlets reported that Stevens had received payment for his television interview and promises of other benefits.

Craig Stevens doesn't know what to say. It's the first day of practice for the Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula High football team, and somehow Stevens has been thrust into the spotlight for the Panthers. Stevens, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior tight end, doesn't know how that came about. Up to and including his freshman year, Stevens played soccer. The only football experience he had was in sandlot pickup games. "Not even Pop Warner," Stevens said. Even his experience with the Panthers is limited.

Craig Stevens was back where he wanted to be -- in the pool, racing, and, racing out of the spotlight. Well, sort of. The 23-year-old Australian went from a relatively low-profile life to a leading role in the Ian Thorpe 400-meter freestyle disqualification controversy in March. He eventually stepped aside for Thorpe, making way for the world-record holder to swim that race at the Olympics in Athens.

Lamont Bentley, a promising actor who appeared in more than a dozen films and television shows but was best known for his role on the comedy series "Moesha," died early Wednesday in a car crash in Ventura County. He was 31. Bentley was traveling alone on the 118 Freeway near Simi Valley shortly after midnight when he headed for the Rocky Peak Fire Road offramp at a high speed, witnesses told authorities.

Actor Rick Jason, who played the hard-boiled leader Lt. Gil Hanley on the 1960s television drama "Combat!," was found dead Monday in his house. He was 74. Jason died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was found by his wife about 5 a.m., said Ventura County Deputy Coroner Craig Stevens. He left no note, and authorities only said that he was despondent over personal matters. Funeral arrangements were pending.

Craig Stevens was back where he wanted to be -- in the pool, racing, and, racing out of the spotlight. Well, sort of. The 23-year-old Australian went from a relatively low-profile life to a leading role in the Ian Thorpe 400-meter freestyle disqualification controversy in March. He eventually stepped aside for Thorpe, making way for the world-record holder to swim that race at the Olympics in Athens.

Australian distance swimmer Craig Stevens stepped off the blocks, moving aside for his friend and teammate Ian Thorpe to compete in the 400-meter freestyle at the Summer Olympics in Athens. Although the decision had been expected, Stevens made his announcement on Australian national television Monday night. Apparently, altruism wasn't Stevens' only motive. Several media outlets reported that Stevens had received payment for his television interview and promises of other benefits.

Craig Stevens doesn't know what to say. It's the first day of practice for the Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula High football team, and somehow Stevens has been thrust into the spotlight for the Panthers. Stevens, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior tight end, doesn't know how that came about. Up to and including his freshman year, Stevens played soccer. The only football experience he had was in sandlot pickup games. "Not even Pop Warner," Stevens said. Even his experience with the Panthers is limited.

Craig Stevens, 81, the actor who helped create a new genre of television detective heroes in the role of suave private eye "Peter Gunn," a series created by Blake Edwards. With its film noir style, deadpan humor and jazzy instrumental score by Henry Mancini, "Peter Gunn" featured one of the first of the coolly aggressive, lady-killer private detectives to be seen on television. Born Gail Shikles Jr. in Liberty, Mo.

ON a bright afternoon, about two dozen people gathered on a bend overlooking the San Gabriel River. The idyllic sounds of birds and flowing water mixed with the low growl of gas-powered suction dredges. Clusters of men (and one or two women) crouched in the water with vacuum hoses, circular pans and sluice boards. Their goal -- in some cases, their obsession -- was the same. "The gold looks so good underwater," gushed Coel Schumacher, a 19-year-old junior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

As the real estate industry ponders ways to cater to an aging population, one company has come up with an unusual amenity for senior housing: a professional theater. In fact, developers of an apartment complex catering to seniors with an artistic bent that has opened in North Hollywood think it may be the region's first pairing of housing and live theater. The $32-million NoHo Senior Arts Colony is intended for residents age 62 and over with interests in such artistic pursuits as singing, acting, photography and writing.