September 8 is Star Trek Day. Among NBC’s complaints when they rejected “The Cage”, the show's original pilot, the network told series creator Gene Roddenberry to “Get rid of the guy with the pointy ears.” (Mister Spock)
TRIVIA TIME⌚
Two members of the Star Trek: Voyager cast had cameos in the Star Trek (The Next Generation) movie First Contact. Who were they?
NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many eggs🥚🥚🥚 do you need to fill an empty egg container?
We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the August 31, 2024 Puzzle Corner.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?
Team up between the Dark Knight and Mork.
Batman and Robin Williams.
AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
Rupert Holmes’ ♫Escape♫ became better known under what title?
COMMON BONDS
The items within each subset below have something in common.
Do you know what it is?
01. {Harry George Peter, the lie detector} = William Moulton Marston, who invented the lie detector and co-created Wonder Woman with artist Peter using the pen name Charles Moulton.
02. {Dom DeLuise, Roger Rees} and yes we know they are both actors.
Believe it or not, both were part of the original possibilities to play Mork from Ork before Robin Williams auditioned and got the role.
Despite what the weather is like in some parts of the world right now, it IS Spring.
That magical season when a young man's mind turns to thoughts of love, and baseball. Why they won't let me out on the field when they're playing is beyond me. It may be a little wet and
chewy afterwards, but I do promise to give them the baseball back afterwards.
In any event, since I have yet to post any celebrity quotes for April, let's look at how other people feel about Spring.
As usual, my comments appear afterward.
Mahler, circa 1907
"Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again."
Gustav Mahler—Famous composer (1860-1911) I know what you mean Sir. I want to go out and about too, but I can't leave the house without somebody being at the other end of my leash.
Emerson, 1857
"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson—Famous writer (1803-1882) I would love to travel Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken". Unfortunately, he never left a map of the trail behind.
Williams, circa 2007
"Spring is nature's way of saying: Let's Party!"
Robin Williams—Entertainer (1951-2014) That might be true. Unfortunately, Spring is late weather wise this year, and it always forgets to bring the dog treats!
Henry Van Dyke
"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month!"
Henry Van Dyke—Author (1852-1933) Can't it book an earlier flight? Or at least get here on time for once?
"Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush."
Doug Larson—Famous columnist (born in 1926)
Well, I obviously don't wear shoes, but I do hate getting mud between my toes and in my fur, especially when it isn't even the warm stuff they use at the spa.
Well folks, that's all the time we have for now. I hope everyone has a great week, the weather improves soon, and that you'll be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—AtP.
Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here.
Now, Valentine's Day is this Saturday, February 14th; so between that and the fact it's time to do my monthly celebrity spotlight post...
circa 1936
"If you can believe it, Hollywood wanted to change my birth date. I was born February 15th, and they thought a Latin lover should be born on Valentine's Day. Naturally, I said no."
Actor Cesar Romero (1907-1994) I understand where you're coming from Mister Romero. I thought about posting this column next Sunday, but that would be the day after Valentine's Day. Besides, honesty is the best policy.
"Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine,
Love, thou art every day my Valentine!"
Poet Thomas Hood (1799-1845) Talk like that would make any lady's heart swoon, sir.
"Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year round, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for Valentine's Day."
Author Aberjhani I agree. What's so significant about one specific day when you love someone with all your heart and soul 24/7 every day of the year? Of course, you've got to remember to tell your significant other you love them on a regular basis too.
A comment on winter
"What I find most disturbing about Valentine's Day is that, I get you have to have a holiday for love. After all, there's a day for just about everything else. But in the height of flu season? That makes no sense."
Comedian Lewis Black Well, I'll concede the weather could be nicer. We're in the middle of a barrage of winter storms in my neck of the woods right now.
"What is love? It's a many splendored thing. It makes the world go 'round. It will keep us together. It's all you need. Love doesn't make sense. That's why Earthlings think it's so wonderful."
Mork (Robin Williams) trying to explain love to Orson, his superior; during the Mork and Mindy episode "Mork in Love" (season 1, episode 5)
In the end, no matter what one might think on the subject, the positive aspects of love (and life) need to be experienced to be fully enjoyed.
So I hope you and yours have a happy Valentine's Day, and the rest of the year together; and please be back here with us next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.—AtP.
Celebrity images courtesy of Wikipedia's public domain file sharing system. All other images are via generic clip art programs.
Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here. Yes, I've been using that tagline for quite a while now, but I'm still a puppy at heart.
Anyway, amongst the people we have lost so far this year, there's been a lot of celebrities. So I thought it would be a neat idea for this edition of Celebrity Quotes (which, thanks to your continued interest, will now be a regular Sunday Funnies bit for me!) where the stars talk about those we lost. Ready?
Hoskins, circa 2007
"Most dictators were short, fat, middle aged, and hairless. Other than Danny DeVito, there's only me to play them."
Bob Hoskins He played a lot more than the villains. I shall always remember him in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and deeply regret Hoskins never got to star in a sequel.
Gwynn, circa 2011
"The objective is to be the best player you can be. Remember: play hard and have fun."
Baseball great Tony Gwynn The man was certainly a legend on the baseball field, and it's a shame he left us way too soon.
Williams, 2011
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. Just enough so you don't become stupid. Just a little touch of madness will keep you alive, because no one in the world knows how to tax that. People are kind of like flowers, and it's been a privilege walking in the garden."
Robin Williams, from his debut comedy album Reality, What A Concept His genius was unsurpassed. His loss to us is even greater.
Garner, circa 1959
"James Garner falls under the heading of 'They don't make them like they used to.' Rest In Peace my friend."
John Stamos
Joan Rivers
His time as Bret Maverick or Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files alone proves that. The rest is just icing on a very big cake.
"My last words? They might be 'But it was a joke.' I'm a comedienne. I was supposed to make people laugh, and I hope I succeeded."
Joan Rivers She certainly did.
Kasem, circa 1989
"The world will miss Casey Kasem. An incredible talent and humanitarian. We will miss our dad."
Kerri, Mike, and Julie Kasem
"Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars."
Casey Kasem
Truer words were never spoken. We must all strive for our hopes and dreams, but never lose touch with reality.
And on that note, have a great week everybody and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!--AtP.
THE LETTER SHUFFLE
The answers to our very long quiz all share 2 letters, but differ in the rest. Based upon the clues below, do you know what the words are?
HINT: ALL the answers are the same length.
01. To utter a hesitation
02. Previously owned
03. Owns now
04. (In)Famous Sci-Fi system
05. A Crone?
06. A laugh
07. Mister Solo?
08. A meat
09. Head wear
10. Animal food
We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from our August 16th Puzzle Corner and our extended TRIVIA TIME that covered multiple recent events.
Ebsen in Tin Man costume
Peace in music
THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIZARD OF OZ Which actor was originally supposed to be the Tin Woodsman? Buddy Ebsen! But he was allergic to the original silver makeup used and had to be hospitalized, which caused the MGM Studios to recast the role and reconfigure the makeup.
THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL Who was the opening act for the three day event? Richie Havens.
Williams, circa 2011
IN MEMORY OF ROBIN WILLIAMS (1951-2014) What was the title of his very first comedy album?
Martel with Bob Crane
Reality, What A Concept! The vinyl record was released in 1978 and sadly, has yet to make it in CD or MP3 formats even after all these years.
IN MEMORY OF ARLENE MARTEL (1936-2014) While many remember her as T'Pring in the classic Star Trek episode "Amok Time", as who in what series did she most often guest star?
Bacall, circa 1950s
She played French resistance fighter "Tiger" in five different episodes of Hogan's Heroes. IN MEMORY OF LAUREN BACALL (1924-2014) Why did actor Humphrey Bogart call her "Baby"? Because of the age difference between them. He was 45 and she 20 when they wed, but were happily married until Bogart's untimely death at age 57.
Images courtesy of Wikipedia, Clip Art, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Waxy Dragon's post originally scheduled for today will appear next weekend, as The Sunday Funnies pauses to remember a man we tragically lost last week. While a mere transcript cannot do his comic genius justice, ladies and gentlemen: Mister Robin Williams!
FROM THE 1986 CD A NIGHT AT THE MET...
Isn't it strange to think that in Georgia, if you commit sodomy they're going to put you in a cell with another man who's going to sodomize you.
That's Southern logic.
It says in the Constitution you have the right to bare arms or the right to arm bears, not the right to bare artillery. The National Rifle Association says you have the right to armor piercing bullets if you're a hunter.
WHY? How many deer wear a bulletproof vest?
(After a routine about a man's "extra" part)
That's why there should be a woman President. There would never be any wars. Never ever. You know this. It's the truth. There would never be any war, just severe negotiations every 28 days.
They call him Colonel Khadafi. That name sounds like he should have a chain of terrorist chicken stores. "Come on down to Colonel Khadafi's Bomb in a Bucket!"
The whole Middle East is like an old Marx Brothers' routine.
Khadafi?
God Bless You.
Hassad?
No body.
Hussein?
No body. You're out of here!
FROM THE 2002 CD LIVE...
These are troubled times my friend.
Hard core security in New York? Yes.
Washington? Yes.
San Francisco? Not so hard core.
You can see a Hummer with two National Guardsmen at each end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The problem is, the Hummers and the National Guardsmen are in jungle camouflage.
The bridge... is bright orange.
So you feel like going (in an Elmer Fudd voice) "Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm looking for tewwowists."
And golf is such an exciting sport. Pure athleticism.
Whack the ball, get in the cart.
Whack the ball, get in the cart.
And the commentary is electrifying.
(In a monotone voice:) "We're on the third hole now. Could the crowd be quieter please. I'd like to hear the grass grow."
Just once, I want the guy who does Mexican soccer to do golf one time.
(In a Hispanic accent:) "The ball is rolling. The ball is going to the hole. (pause, then an elongated shout of) H-H-H-H-O-O-O-O-L-L-L-L-E-E-E-E!"
AND FROM HIS 1979 DEBUT RECORD, REALITY, WHAT A CONCEPT...
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. Just enough so you don't become stupid. Just a little touch of madness will keep you alive, because no one in the world knows how to tax that. People are kind of like flowers, and it's been a privilege walking in the garden.
All material (c) Robin Williams and/or his estate. Rest in Peace, sir.
No "Fun Fact" in this installment folks, because a lot has happened over the past week and we have a lot of ground to cover in this special presentation of TRIVIA TIME.
Woodstock
THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WIZARD OF OZ
Which actor was originally supposed to be the Tin Woodsman?
Hint: Photographic proof exists, but posting it now would give away the answer.
THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Who was the opening act for the three day event?
Williams, circa 2011
IN MEMORY OF ROBIN WILLIAMS (1951-2014)
What was the title of his very first comedy album?
IN MEMORY OF ARLENE MARTEL (1936-2014)
While many remember her as T'Pring in the classic Star Trek episode "Amok Time", as who in what series did she most often guest star?
Bacall, circa 1950s
IN MEMORY OF LAUREN BACALL (1924-2014)
Why did actor Humphrey Bogart call her "Baby"?
We'll reveal all next weekend.
But for now, let's open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the August 9, 2014 Puzzle Corner. NEXT?
Given the sequence below, can you figure out what the next item should be?
8 = 56
7 =42
6 = 30
5 = 20
3 = 6 because the given number and its missing multiplier keep decreasing by 1 as the sequence progresses.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Two separate things share at least one word in common and can be combined to make something new.
Based upon the given clue "A C. S. Lewis novel about an infamous Super Bowl event", the answer is The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Malfunction.
The Sunday Funnies originally scheduled for today has been postponed so that we may present the following...
Jonathan Winters, circa 1960s
What can you say about a man that not only made so many people laugh, but inspired others to do the same?
This past Thursday, the world lost a great comedian when we lost Jonathan Winters.
Winters first worked in radio as a disc jockey, before spreading out into television and films. He made regular appearances on The Tonight Show, between hosts Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, and Jay Leno. He even dabbled with straight dramatic roles, starting with the deceased pool champion Fats Brown in The Twilight Zone classic episode "A Game of Pool". And of course, who could forget his break out role in the movie, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World? Classic Winters scene from the movie below.
In time, he also did voice acting amongst numerous animated programs while recording his own comedy albums, and found steady work in commercials.
In 1999, Jonathan Winters won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and has been cited as inspiration by Steve Martin, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Carrey, and of course: Robin Williams.
The two comedians worked together during what became the final season of Mork and Mindy, with Winters portraying Mork's son (long story for those who don't remember the series). It is said that between rehearsals and actual filming, the two would go off on tangents that would leave their fellow actors, crew, and the studio audiences in stitches.
I remember episodes of The Tonight Show where Johnny Carson, and later Jay Leno, would book Winters and Williams together. Because of this, the host would skip the post monologue routine of the evening in favor of bringing Winters out early. Then after the next commercial break, out would come Williams and it was off to the races between Robin and Jonathan.
I bet Winters and Williams were non-stop from the word go, even when the show had to pause for commercial breaks, which makes one wonder when these two great comics ever paused to catch a breath, let alone why they never toured together? Maybe they were afraid of having too many people collapsing from laughter and lack of oxygen.
In short, Jonathan Winters may not have invented improvisational comedy, but he was amongst the first, and the best, in that genre and his talents will be sorely missed.
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