whitefang Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Identify as many people on the list you can. Some might be easy, heck they might ALL be easy for some. Just a little fun... Jimmy Hatlo Elijah McCoy Gregg Tolan WeeGee Dorothy Parker John D. Loudermilk Charles Asnevior Cliff Richards Percy Hilton Robert Crumb Jay Ward Heywood Brown Antal Dorati Madcat Ruth Ishkabibble Marion Lorne Brandon Cruz Josh White Leon Ames Guy Kibbee Mae Busch Charlie Chase Lee Harper Not a long list, but I'm out of time. Feel free to add to it, as well! Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Originally posted by whitefang: Identify as many people on the list you can. Some might be easy, heck they might ALL be easy for some. Just a little fun... Jimmy Hatlo Elijah McCoy Gregg Tolan WeeGee Dorothy Parker-author and socialite-can`t recall titles... John D. Loudermilk Charles Asnevior-think that last name is misspelled-anyway, actor and singer Cliff Richards-`I went to a garden party...` Percy Hilton Robert Crumb-Fritz the Cat, Zap Comics and plays a mean accordion too. Jay Ward-The Beev Heywood Brown Antal Dorati Madcat Ruth Ishkabibble-A Red Skelton character I think? Marion Lorne Brandon Cruz Josh White Leon Ames Guy Kibbee Mae Busch Charlie Chase Lee Harper Not a long list, but I'm out of time. Feel free to add to it, as well! Whitefang Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Jimmy Hatlo Elijah McCoy Gregg Tolan WeeGee Dorothy Parker John D. Loudermilk - Country songwriter, co-wrote Abilene, cousin of the Louvin Bros. (Opry Stars) Charles Asnevior Cliff Richards Percy Hilton Robert Crumb Jay Ward - Creator of Bulwinkle, Underdog, Fractured Fairytales and Tennessee Tuxedo, among other cartoons. Heywood Brown Antal Dorati Madcat Ruth Ishkabibble Marion Lorne Brandon Cruz - Eddie on The Courtship Of Eddie's Father Josh White Leon Ames Guy Kibbee Mae Busch Charlie Chase - Country Talk Show Host Lee Harper Well... that didn't take long I suppose I could Google a few... It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennyf Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Originally posted by whitefang: Cliff Richards-`I went to a garden party...` You're thinking of Ricky Nelson. However, Cliff Richards is a British pop star who had a couple hits here years ago. Just saw a story on Reuters news about him. Jay Ward-The Beev Nope, that'd be Jerry Mathers. Jay Ward was the creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle, Underdog, Tennessee Tuxedo, etc. etc. Heywood Brown Is this supposed to be Heywood Broune, as in Heywood Hale Broune? CBS news reporter back in the 60's , and author of some small note. Otherwise, I didn't recognize any other names. band link: bluepearlband.com music, lessons, gig schedules at dennyf.com STURGEON'S LAW --98% of everything is bullshit. My Unitarian Jihad Name is: The Jackhammer of Love and Mercy. Get yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I knew Jay Ward but somehow missed his name on the list. I'm a huge Rocky & Bulwinkle/Fractured Fairytales/Mr. Peabody and his boy Sherman fan! It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Originally posted by Dennyf: Originally posted by whitefang: Cliff Richards-`I went to a garden party...` You're thinking of Ricky Nelson. However, Cliff Richards is a British pop star who had a couple hits here years ago. Just saw a story on Reuters news about him. Oh yeah, yer right. Maybe Cliff was the one who had that song `She`s just a devil woman` or something like that, yes? Jay Ward-The Beev Nope, that'd be Jerry Mathers. Jay Ward was the creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle, Underdog, Tennessee Tuxedo, etc. etc. Heywood Brown Is this supposed to be Heywood Broune, as in Heywood Hale Broune? CBS news reporter back in the 60's , and author of some small note. Otherwise, I didn't recognize any other names. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I took care of one.... Elijah McCoy. As in "The real McCoy. Inventor and engineer He began experimenting with a cup that would regulate the flow of oil onto moving parts of industrial machines. Also invented the ironing board and the lawn sprinkler. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Wasn't Elijah McCoy the patriarch of the McCoys of the Hatfield / McCoy feud? BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 You're all doing OK. Asnevior is no doubt spelled wrong, but it was a right answer. And yes, thank you, it IS heywood BROUN. Anyway, I'm listing more names I wanted to in the beginning. They are... Celeste Holm-Harvey Keene-Franklin Ajay-Tommy Ivo-Bob Dobbalina-Phil Proctor-Sheldon Leonard-Jack E. Leonard-Danny Cedrone-Dagmar-Josephine Baker-Sally Rand-Candy Barr-Neville Brand-Rusty Warren-Rusty Hamer-Woody Woodbury-Duncan Renaldo-Thelma Ritter-Bruno Hauptmann-Parley Baer-Elijah Cook Jr.-James Ingram-Robert Benchley-Oscar Levant. John D. Loudermilk was an all around composer, having also penned Bobby Vee's hit "Stayin' In". he also released several recordings himself, getting to the top 40 with "Language of love" and "Road Hog" in the late '50's. I'll give the answers at a later date, but most of the answers so far are on the mark. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Originally posted by whitefang: You're all doing OK. Asnevior is no doubt spelled wrong, but it was a right answer. And yes, thank you, it IS heywood BROUN. Anyway, I'm listing more names I wanted to in the beginning. They are... Celeste Holm-Harvey Keene-Franklin Ajay-Tommy Ivo-Bob Dobbalina-Phil Proctor-Sheldon Leonard-Jack E. Leonard-Danny Cedrone-Dagmar-Josephine Baker-Sally Rand-Candy Barr-Neville Brand-Rusty Warren-Rusty Hamer-Woody Woodbury-Duncan Renaldo-Thelma Ritter-Bruno Hauptmann-Parley Baer-Elijah Cook Jr.-James Ingram-Robert Benchley-Oscar Levant. John D. Loudermilk was an all around composer, having also penned Bobby Vee's hit "Stayin' In". he also released several recordings himself, getting to the top 40 with "Language of love" and "Road Hog" in the late '50's. I'll give the answers at a later date, but most of the answers so far are on the mark. WhitefangI`ll grab one or two- Franklin Ajaye-comedian and freakin funny too Josephine Baker-singer, actress and total knockout chantuese, from the 1930`s Candy Barr-I can pretty much guess. Can you say, `eat me baby...faster...that`s it...` Thelma Ritter and Harvey Keene-I should know these two, heard the names-guessing Ms. Ritter is an actress Tommy Ivo-think he has something to do with cars Elisha Cook jr.-character actor, was in the original `Night Stalker`, among many other films. Robert Benchley-author of `Jaws` Bruno Hauptman-kidnapper of Lindburgh baby, executed for the crime James Ingram-singer whose songs I wish I could cover-forget it, for the most part. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 8 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Originally posted by skipclone 1: [QB Robert Benchley-author of `Jaws` [/QB]Nope. That was Peter Benchley. I recognize some of the names, but apparently I don't recognize 'em much....'cause I don't really know who they are. I know some of them are singers -Like, James Ingram. But I couldn't tell you what he sang. This is why I hate gameshows, and Trivial Pursuit! I SUCK at this stuff!!!! I always draw a blank, even at people I might otherwise know!!! Super 8 Hear my stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrix Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 So what does it say about me that the one i immediately recognized without having to cogitate was R. Crumb. ZAP comix rule. It brings to mind the cover of Janis's Cheap Thrills album. Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Without perusing previous responses.... Originally posted by whitefang: Celeste Holm - Oscar winning actress for The Best Years Of Our Lives in 1946. Also starred with Bette Davis in all about Eve. After voluntarily leaving movies for broadway, she played Aunt Polly opposite Jodie Foster and the kid who played Jody on Family Affair (as Tom) in the 1970's movie version of Tom Sawyer. She was Ted Danson's mom in Three Men And A Baby, as well. Harvey Keene Franklin Ajay Tommy Ivo Bob Dobbalina Phil Proctor Sheldon Leonard - writer Jack E. Leonard Danny Cedrone Dagmar Josephine Baker - Black jazz diva who had considerably more fame and success with her sexually explicit performances in Paris, France than in America Sally Rand Candy Barr Neville Brand Rusty Warren Rusty Hamer Woody Woodbury Duncan Renaldo - Thelma Ritter Bruno Hauptmann - Convicted Lindbergh-baby kidnapper. Parley Baer Elijah Cook Jr. James Ingram - Do you mean the 1980's R&B singer of "What About Me?" Robert Benchley - Writer or Uncle Tom's Cabin and began Les Miserables which was finished by Victor Hugo Oscar Levant - 20th century pianist and composer known for his wit as much as his music. As a pianist he was known as a keen interpreter of Gershwin. John D. Loudermilk was an all around composer, having also penned Bobby Vee's hit "Stayin' In". he also released several recordings himself, getting to the top 40 with "Language of love" and "Road Hog" in the late '50's. I'll give the answers at a later date, but most of the answers so far are on the mark. WhitefangInteresting, Fang, but besides the bulk of his songs being recorded by country artists, John was signed to Acuff-Rose. He did have quite a few early rockers recording his music, though. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Jimmy Hatlo (cartoonist) Elijah McCoy Gregg Tolan (cinematographer) WeeGee Dorothy Parker (author/poet) John D. Loudermilk Charles Asnevior Cliff Richards (musician/songwriter) Percy Hilton Robert Crumb (cartoonist) Jay Ward (animator) Heywood Brown Antal Dorati Madcat Ruth Ishkabibble (musician in the College of Musical Knowledge) Marion Lorne Brandon Cruz (actor) Josh White Leon Ames Guy Kibbee (actor) Mae Busch (actress-silent & Laurel and Hardy/Hal Roach) Charlie Chase (silent screen actor) Lee Harper (are you sure you eon't mean Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird?) Good game! -Tim from Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Celeste Holm-actress Harvey Keene- Franklin Ajay-actor Tommy Ivo- Bob Dobbalina- Phil Proctor-comedian-Firesign Theater Sheldon Leonard-actor/director/producer (I Spy, etc) Jack E. Leonard- Danny Cedrone- Dagmar- Josephine Baker-nightclub singer Sally Rand-'fan dancer' Candy Barr-over-exposed actress Neville Brand-gruff actor Rusty Warren-comedian Rusty Hamer- Woody Woodbury- Duncan Renaldo-The Cisco Kid Thelma Ritter-actress Bruno Hauptmann-Lindbergh baby kidnapper Parley Baer-actor Elijah Cook Jr.-actor James Ingram-singer Robert Benchley-humor author Oscar Levant-actor/pianist/conductor Keep 'em coming! Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Originally posted by Super 8: Originally posted by skipclone 1: [QB Robert Benchley-author of `Jaws` Nope. That was Peter Benchley. [/QB]that occurred to me as I was taking a pee yesterday. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 Thanks to Flemtone for pointing out my goof--Harper Lee it was! I don't believe Celeste Holm was in "The Best Years of Our Lives", will have to dig out my tape. Robert Benchley writing "Les Miserables"? How old do you think that makes his son, Peter? Robert was also a writer and member of the Algonquin Round Table, along with other listee Dorothy Parker. I knew James Ingram would be tricky; there is a singer with the name. But, I was referring to James Ingram the African-American actor from the '30's and beyond. It's the same problem with the name Hank Ballard, which is the name of a popular country singer of the past. But it is also the name of the black R&B singer who originated the "Twist" before Chubby Checker ever saw an audience. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Originally posted by whitefang: I don't believe Celeste Holm was in "The Best Years of Our Lives", will have to dig out my tape.From www.reelclassics.com : ...THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946) about post-war readjustment to civilian life). Holm's performance as the sophisticated and witty spinster fashion editor almost single-handedly rescued the film from collapsing under its heavy social message. As a result, Holm took home the Oscar for the year's Best Supporting Actress. "I had thought, before tonight, that I had already received the greatest award that an actress can have, which is to play a part in a picture in which one so whole-heartedly believes as GENTLEMAN'S AGREEMENT. Thank you everybody for making this happen."-- Celeste Holm's acceptance speech, 20th Annual Academy Awards 20 March 1948, Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California BTW - I completely forgot to mention her role as the grandmother on the 1990's "Touched By An Angel" spinoff-of-sorts, "Promised Land" Robert Benchley writing "Les Miserables"? How old do you think that makes his son, Peter? Robert was also a writer and member of the Algonquin Round Table, along with other listee Dorothy Parker. Autobiography by Robert Benchley, c. 1930 Born Isle of Wight, September 15, 1807. Shipped as cabin boy on the Florence J. Marble, 1815. Arrested for bigamy and murder in Port Said, 1817. Released, 1820. Wrote A Tale of Two Cities. Married Princess Anastacia of Portugal, 1831. Children: Prince Rupprecht and several little girls. Wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1850. Editor of Godey's Lady's Book, 1851-56. Began Les Miserables, 1870, finished by Victor Hugo. Died 1871. Buried in Westminster Abbey.I remembered seeing Benchley's fictitious autobiography and just had to post it in the list. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 OOPS! Hit "URL" by mistake halfway though. Complete list follows. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 I see this thread sank to the bottom of the page, and decided to put up the answers. several of you did well, but there are no winners, because it wasn't a contest. Just some semi-fun to pass the time. Jimmy Hatlo . Cartoonist/creator of "They'll Do It Every Time" and "Little Iodine" Elijah McCoy Inventor of railcar lube system that was so reliable, it was asked for by name. Immitators were so bad, the prase "the real McCoy" was dubbed. Gregg Toland Cinematographer WeeGee Back in the late '30's became the first "street photographer". Dorothy Parker Writer/poet/Algonquin member noted for quick wit and sharp tounge. My favorite quote comes from when she and another lady reached an exit at the same time. The other lady gestured to the door and said, "Age before beauty." Parker walked through replying, "Pearls before swine!" John D. Loudermilk Singer/songwriter Charles Asnevior Still misspelled, but singer/actor from France Cliff Richards Pre-Beatles English pop star. Still touring, but last "hit" in US was in early '80's, "We Don't Talk Anymore" Percy Helton Short, bald and chubby character actor with distinctive voice. Was the one who pointed up to Butch and Sundance's hotel window, and was also the drunken Santa in original "Miracle on 34th Street". Robert Crumb Cartoonist and creator of "Mr. Natural" and yes, the "Cheap Thrills" cover. Jay Ward Creator of "Rocky & Bullwinkle" and others. Heywood Broun Didn't know he reported news. Knew about his sportswriting and the quote, "Sports don't build character, they reveal it." Antal Dorati Long time music director of the Minnesota Philharmonic and Detroit symphony, and was a long time friend of composer Bela Bartok Madcat Ruth Blues harpist supreme. Ish Kabibble Goofy comic foil of Kaye Kyser's "College of Musical Knowledge". Marion Lorne Comic actress from the "Gary Moore Show" and Aunt Clara from "Bewitched". Brandon Cruz Yep. Eddie from "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", TV version. (Ron Howard did the movie.) Josh White Bluesman of old. Son JR. does blues/folk type stuff. Leon Ames Character actor. Among many roles was Judy Garland's Dad in "Meet Me In St. Louis". Guy Kibee Another bald, chubby character actor, but in the '30's. Mae Busch Actress did indeed play Oliver Hardy's wife in many of the shorts. Charlie Chase Silents AND talkies comic actor. Harper Lee Got it right, this time. Penned "To Kill A Mockingbird". Celeste Holm I'll insist you're thinking of Myrna Loy in "Best Years", but DID win Oscar for "Gentleman's Agreement". Harvey Keene Might be misspelled, but played for the Detroit Tigers in mid '50's. Don't know for who after that. Franklin Ajay Black actor and comic. Yeah, he WAS funny! Tommy Ivo Drag racer and sometimes TV actor. In fact, was nicknamed "TV" Tommy Ivo. Bob Dobbalina Ficticious name kicking off the old Monkee's tune "Zilch". Phil Proctor Comedian from The Firesign Theater. Man, those guys are great! Sheldon Leonard Tough guy actor from the '40's, Nick from "Wonderful Life", and later TV producer winding up with more money than God. Jack E. Leonard Insult comic who preceded, and in my opinion, SUPERCEDED Don Rickles. Danny Cerdrone It disappoints me deeply that none of you who visit the Guitar Forum didn't get this one. Cedrone was the guitarist of Bill Haley's Comets who gave us that legendary solo on "Rock Around The Clock". And died WAY too young. SHAME on you!! Dagmar Blonde "B" movie actress from the '50's known more for her "rack" than her talent. Josephine Baker African American dancer/singer from late '20's and through '30's. Her dance style was considered too "suggestive" for white audiences of the day, but she became the toast of Paris. And, she was a good example to explain the phrase "Black is Beautiful." Sally Rand Exotic dancer known for her peek-a-boo dance with big fans of white feathers. Candy Barr 1940's stripper who was reduced to "starring" in porno smokers in the '50's. Neville Brand Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier in WWII and became an actor. Brand was the SECOND most decorated soldier, and became an even better actor. Well respected in character roles. Rusty Warren Ribald comedienne famous for urging the ladies in the audience to, "Bounce your BOOBIES!" Rusty Hamer Ill fated actor who played Dany Thomas' son on "Make Room For Daddy". Woody Woodbury '50's and '60's comic who did routine from a piano. Duncan Renaldo TV's "Cisco Kid". Thelma Ritter Tiny but tough talking character actress. Was Jimmy Stewart's masseuse(?) in "Rear Window". Bruno Hauptmann Convicted in the "Baby Lindberg" case, and executed. Parley Baer Character actor was Mayor on "The Andy Griffith Show". Elijah Cook Jr. Short charactor actor usually played would-be tough guys. Was in "The Big Sleep", "The Maltese Falcon" and was gunned down by Jack Palance in "Shane". James Ingram Already mentioned. Can't be sure, but I think he played Uncle Reemus in Disney's "Song of The South". Robert Benchley Mentioned also. Writer of New Yorker articles and essays. also did some acting. Oscar Levant As witty as he was at playing piano, Levant did acting, talk show hosting and WAY to many perscription drugs. Kudos to those who nailed as many as possible, and even those who answered wrong get thanks for trying. I know I'd probably miss a lot of names in a list some of YOU might put up, so no judgements here. Hope y'all enjoyed it somewhat. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Now THAT'S a great idea, Whitefang.... Roy Kinnear Marcia Wallace Jeffrey Jones Piers Anthony Antoine de Saint - Exupery Antonio de Torres Jurado Hedwig Eva Marie Kiesler John Hanson Richard Haydn Sandman Sims It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harq Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Off the top of my head: 2. Marcia Wallace: I'm thinking she's an actor who appeared on Newhart. 5. Antoine de Saint-Exupery: Author of "The Little Prince" and at least one other book. I believe he was the illustrator as well. 10. Sandman Sims: A dancer of some renown who, in later days, "escorted" rejected contestants off the stage on "Showtime at the Apollo." 4. Piers Anthony: I think I know this one! I do! I just don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Marcia Wallace - receptionist on the Bob Newhart show, and the voice of Ms Crabapple (Bart's teacher) in The Simpsons Jeffrey Jones - Principal Ed Rooney in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off (and myriad other films, including Amadeus) Piers Anthony - Fantasy author, noted for the Xanth series Antonio de Torres Jurado - Guitar innovator of the mid-1800s. Richard Haydn - Actor - appears in dozens of movies - remember the Transylvanian local who delivers The Box to Gene Wilder(as Fredrick Frankensteen, not Froedrick Frankenstein) in Wilder's introductory scene of Young Frankenstein. Sandman Sims - Not sure about this one - didn't he start the practice of sprinkling sand on a surface and 'soft-shoe' dancing on it? I'm done - stick a fork in me... -Tim from Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Good answers, thus far. An extra point to Flemtone for mentioning Marcia Wallaces current career, voicing characters on The Simpsons as well as her Bob Newhart character. Sandman Sims is one of the most famous hoofer's after Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. He did, indeed, put sand on his dance floor to enhance slides in his tap. Jeffrey Jones came to mind because Lilly's been watching Beetlejuice over and over. (He plays Winona Ryder's father. Richard Haydn did play Herr Faulkstein in Young Frankenstein as well as Uncle Max in The Sound Of Music, among other roles. Believe it or not, Flem, I didn't think of Xanth when listing Piers Anthony. He came to mind from the Incarnations of Immortality series. Torres is THE man in modern classical guitar construction. He's credited with popularizing and improving the 6 string, 19 fret design and scale length of the guitar. Good job, guys! Next up! It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Yo, Neil... Arrgh! I didn't remember the name Herr Faulkstein (but it's such a great movie, I thought I had the damn thing memorized!) And, regarding Piers Anthony, I read a bunch of the Xanth books, then started considering them 'books by the pound' when the writing just got a little too cutesy for me. I've read a couple of other series' by Anthony, but not the Incarnations of Immortality series. Do you recommend it? I'll try it (or pass it by) depending on your recommendation. Thanks, my brother. -Tim from Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Incarnations of Imortality is an interesting combination of philosophy and sci-fi/fantasy. Piers Anthony couldn't get straight philosophy books published. The publishers only wanted more Xanth books. So he combined the two. The first book, On A Pale Horse, deals with various concepts of death. It's an excellent story and a wonderful read. Haven't read it in 2 decades... It's about time to re-read it, I think. I read one or two others. The one about time was interesting, however, the friend that turned me on to On A Pale Horse, when it was one of two that had been released, indicated the series faltered more with each new release. I've seen this criticism from others as well. I think I'll finally read the entire series now and decide for myself. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Candy Barr 1940's stripper who was reduced to "starring" in porno smokers in the '50's. ......And she hung around Jack Ruby's Carousel Club (apparantly intimate with Jack) FWIW Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harq Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 My bad about the Piers Anthony! *sigh* As I wrote that I knew it, and forgot it, there were two books ("orn" and "ox") on a bookshelf less than an arm's reach from where i sat. But I haven't read them; they belong to my girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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