speaking of Muppets-or their genus-this show had 2 puppets (I don't think there were more), and their creator also invented the first artificial heart (though I don't think it was good enough to stick in somene's chest)
if no one gets this I'm going to have to reveal soon, as I'm tied up for a few days.
The main show was on in the 60's, though they were around for much longer. The human was a voice actor, comedian, inventor, instantly recognizable.
One of my favorite guest roles by him was on a Dick Van Dyke episode ,where he played a children's show host with a snail named Jellybean. I liked Jellybean more than his usual puppets.
I can think of a number of ventriloquists and puppet-show guys, but the artificial heart deal is really throwing me.
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hiway I know which Dick Van Dyke show you are talking about, lol. I've seen everyone of them 10 times. But I don't know the guy. (even though I see him in my mind) and like you, I"m going to be tied up for a couple of days too, I sense a brief holiday hiatus from GS for the weekend for people, lol.
ok-due to time constraints, I can't drag it out any longer.
It's Paul Winchell. the show was Winchell-Mahoney time. His puppets were Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff.
The artificial heart thing is a shocker, but 'Winch' was kind of a renaissance man as they say. He also became quite a curmudgeon in his old age, but I loved the guy in his prime.
Okay! Now the name rings a bell, lol. Happy memorial day to all. Doggie and me are leaving for a doggie activity day at the arboretum. I guess it's up for grabs as to who and when goes next? :)
John Lennon once notoriously insulted one of the stars of this show while sitting in on a concert. Lennon had much respect for one of the team,and clearly non for the other.This was 'during Lennon's 'lost weekend' in the 70's when he spent time drugged and drunk out in LA. It was way out of line, but deep down I kind of agreed with him,though not the public display. I always wanted this guy to be better on the show in question,and felt the partner brought all the talent and drive to the act. In retrospect,I appreciate them both more as time goes on,and realize they were both vital to their success. So what's the show?
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hiway29
I'm not clear what your point is then. I don't think I'm much older than anyone here. I thought the whole point of this game was to stir memories ,and realize-'oh yeah-I do remember that show !' I'm
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In the "Jump the Shark" episode of Batman B&B, they go through all of the ways to JTS listed on that website, including having Ted McGinley on! :lol: George
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C) The DC/Fawcett character must be Captain Marvel, now known as Shazam. I think the show is Beat Shazam George
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Oh no, hiway you are probably right, lol.
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It doesn't have to be, but I can't think of many shows that had so many guests.
Come to think of it, maybe it DOES have to be The Muppet Show.
In any event, it IS the Muppet Show.
The Brady thing wasn't around the yearS it would take to have so many guests.
The Muppet Show sequel was "Muppets Tonight." (1996-1998 plus syndication.)
There were many Muppet movies, and there's one in the theaters or getting ready
for them now.
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speaking of Muppets-or their genus-this show had 2 puppets (I don't think there were more), and their creator also invented the first artificial heart (though I don't think it was good enough to stick in somene's chest)
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and the human in the show was even more well known than the wooden characters. He was everywhere once upon a time,with or without a dummy.
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if no one gets this I'm going to have to reveal soon, as I'm tied up for a few days.
The main show was on in the 60's, though they were around for much longer. The human was a voice actor, comedian, inventor, instantly recognizable.
One of my favorite guest roles by him was on a Dick Van Dyke episode ,where he played a children's show host with a snail named Jellybean. I liked Jellybean more than his usual puppets.
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I can think of a number of ventriloquists and puppet-show guys, but the artificial heart deal is really throwing me.
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hiway I know which Dick Van Dyke show you are talking about, lol. I've seen everyone of them 10 times. But I don't know the guy. (even though I see him in my mind) and like you, I"m going to be tied up for a couple of days too, I sense a brief holiday hiatus from GS for the weekend for people, lol.
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ok-due to time constraints, I can't drag it out any longer.
It's Paul Winchell. the show was Winchell-Mahoney time. His puppets were Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff.
The artificial heart thing is a shocker, but 'Winch' was kind of a renaissance man as they say. He also became quite a curmudgeon in his old age, but I loved the guy in his prime.
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Okay! Now the name rings a bell, lol. Happy memorial day to all. Doggie and me are leaving for a doggie activity day at the arboretum. I guess it's up for grabs as to who and when goes next? :)
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I kept thinking Edgar Bergen, but I forgot about Winchell.
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This suspense-drama revealed the killer....who was incorporated into the story
solely to explain how the incompetent SET DECORATOR ended up tangentially in-shot
in a mirror reflection in a supposedly empty room. Rather than fire him, the
director made him a recurring character.
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This suspense-drama revealed the killer....who was incorporated into the story
solely to explain how the incompetent SET DECORATOR ended up tangentially in-shot
in a mirror reflection in a supposedly empty room. Rather than fire him, the
director made him a recurring character.
The director hired a trainer to help one actor speak backwards for his role,
only to find out the actor already knew how! (He'd done it with his friends
in junior high school!) So the director cancelled the trainer and added more
complicated lines for the character.
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This suspense-drama revealed the killer....who was incorporated into the story
solely to explain how the incompetent SET DECORATOR ended up tangentially in-shot
in a mirror reflection in a supposedly empty room. Rather than fire him, the
director made him a recurring character.
The director hired a trainer to help one actor speak backwards for his role,
only to find out the actor already knew how! (He'd done it with his friends
in junior high school!) So the director cancelled the trainer and added more
complicated lines for the character.
This show introduced the Douglas Fir to the Us viewing audiences.
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No idea (so far).
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Sit back, and, if you have a chance,
have a d* fine cup of coffee while I do stuff and come back later
with some more clues.
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I suspect that that was also a clue, but it's not ringing any bells.
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This 1990s suspense-drama revealed the killer....who was incorporated into the story
solely to explain how the incompetent SET DECORATOR ended up tangentially in-shot
in a mirror reflection in a supposedly empty room. Rather than fire him, the
director made him a recurring character.
The director hired a trainer to help one actor speak backwards for his role,
only to find out the actor already knew how! (He'd done it with his friends
in junior high school!) So the director cancelled the trainer and added more
complicated lines for the character.
This show introduced the Douglas Fir to the US viewing audiences.
The main plotline was to find out who killed Laura Palmer while dealing with
a weird, small town. Once that was resolved, the show got a lot weirder..
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Was that "Twin Peaks"?
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It was.
This 1990s suspense-drama revealed the killer....who was incorporated into the story
solely to explain how the incompetent SET DECORATOR ended up tangentially in-shot
in a mirror reflection in a supposedly empty room. Rather than fire him, the
director made him a recurring character.
That's how we got "BOB".
The director hired a trainer to help one actor speak backwards for his role,
only to find out the actor already knew how! (He'd done it with his friends
in junior high school!) So the director cancelled the trainer and added more
complicated lines for the character.
The little guy who showed up in Agent Cooper's dreams with clues.
The Simpsons spoofed that in their "Who Shot Mr Burns" 2-parter.
This show introduced the Douglas Fir to the US viewing audiences.
Agent Cooper was obsessed with those trees all around, as well as the
really fantastic ("d* fine") coffee they served with the pie locally.
The main plotline was to find out who killed Laura Palmer while dealing with
a weird, small town. Once that was resolved, the show got a lot weirder..
Agent Cooper was there primarily to investigate the killing of Laura Palmer.
Me,
I liked the Judge Dredd spoof, "Twin Blocks", when Dredd tried to find out
who killed Lola Palmer? With his own style, he cut a swath through the
suspects, including "the mop lady." (Instead of questioning her, he cuffed
her and took her into custody and snapped the broom.)
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I didn't watch the show, but the "Laura Palmer" clue rang a bell.
"Eddie, kiss me goodnight!"
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Topo Gigio-the Ed Sullivan Show
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Of course. :)
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John Lennon once notoriously insulted one of the stars of this show while sitting in on a concert. Lennon had much respect for one of the team,and clearly non for the other.This was 'during Lennon's 'lost weekend' in the 70's when he spent time drugged and drunk out in LA. It was way out of line, but deep down I kind of agreed with him,though not the public display. I always wanted this guy to be better on the show in question,and felt the partner brought all the talent and drive to the act. In retrospect,I appreciate them both more as time goes on,and realize they were both vital to their success. So what's the show?
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I don't think Simon and Garfunkel had a TV show, so I'm going to guess
"The Smothers Brothers"
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