Celebrity Deaths
December 3rd, 2021 at 11:23:41 AM
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Quote: billryanQuote: AZDuffmanQuote: WizardQuote: AZDuffmanIn LA he delivered singing telegrams....
It was way near the end. Not sure if it was the penultimate episode but it might have been. IIRC they thought of pushing on with just Laverne but decided to just wrap it up and thus the whole ending of the series had a thrown together feel to it. But in it Carmine went to some big auditions that nothing came of. The one thing I do remember is the director said "Singers who can dance over here, dancers who can sing over there" and Carmine did not know which to go to.
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I bow to your superior knowledge of L&S trivia. It's not often I say that. However, should we ever meet, I will challenge you to a L&S trivia smack-down. Happy Days too.
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Thanks for the respect, but you will blow me away as this is kind of the limit of what I know. My dad didn't care for the show which means I did not see much of it. I just have one of those minds that fixates on little details.
Here is some trivia you might not know, Lenny and Squiggy went to the same college as Angela Bower and Sam Malone. And this is the same college where the ":-)" was invented.
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As I recall it, Sam was a HS drop out.
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Maybe he means Ed Danson and not Sam Malone. I think you are right there was an episode where Sam had to take a history class to get his High School diploma. Ed Danson went to Carnegie Mellon.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 3rd, 2021 at 11:28:32 AM
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Quote: DRichQuote: billryanQuote: AZDuffmanQuote: WizardQuote: AZDuffmanIn LA he delivered singing telegrams....
It was way near the end. Not sure if it was the penultimate episode but it might have been. IIRC they thought of pushing on with just Laverne but decided to just wrap it up and thus the whole ending of the series had a thrown together feel to it. But in it Carmine went to some big auditions that nothing came of. The one thing I do remember is the director said "Singers who can dance over here, dancers who can sing over there" and Carmine did not know which to go to.
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I bow to your superior knowledge of L&S trivia. It's not often I say that. However, should we ever meet, I will challenge you to a L&S trivia smack-down. Happy Days too.
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Thanks for the respect, but you will blow me away as this is kind of the limit of what I know. My dad didn't care for the show which means I did not see much of it. I just have one of those minds that fixates on little details.
Here is some trivia you might not know, Lenny and Squiggy went to the same college as Angela Bower and Sam Malone. And this is the same college where the ":-)" was invented.
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As I recall it, Sam was a HS drop out.
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Maybe he means Ed Danson and not Sam Malone. I think you are right there was an episode where Sam had to take a history class to get his High School diploma. Ed Danson went to Carnegie Mellon.
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Correct. Ted Danson, Judith Light, and others just seemed fun to say the characters. Correct CMU. Known for drama and tech. How it got that combination is anyone's guess.
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December 3rd, 2021 at 3:58:41 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanHere is some trivia you might not know, Lenny and Squiggy went to the same college as Angela Bower and Sam Malone. And this is the same college where the ":-)" was invented.
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Hmmm. Lenny and Squiggy don't strike me as being very well educated. My guess would some kind of phony college, like a clown college, but I just don't know.
“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” -- Carl Sagan
December 4th, 2021 at 12:31:02 PM
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Correct. Ted Danson, Judith Light, and others just seemed fun to say the characters. Correct CMU. Known for drama and tech. How it got that combination is anyone's guess.
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Incorrect! Ted Danson did not got to Carnegie Mellon, Ed Danson did.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 4th, 2021 at 12:31:02 PM
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Quote: AZDuffman
Correct. Ted Danson, Judith Light, and others just seemed fun to say the characters. Correct CMU. Known for drama and tech. How it got that combination is anyone's guess.
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Incorrect! Ted Danson did not got to Carnegie Mellon, Ed Danson did.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
December 5th, 2021 at 3:56:04 AM
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Quote: DRichQuote: AZDuffman
Correct. Ted Danson, Judith Light, and others just seemed fun to say the characters. Correct CMU. Known for drama and tech. How it got that combination is anyone's guess.
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Incorrect! Ted Danson did not got to Carnegie Mellon, Ed Danson did.
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Still Sam Malone.
And still the same school that invented the ":-)" as well as one of the first search engines turned out the Lenny and Squiggy act. Not that is a rounded place.
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December 12th, 2021 at 12:46:31 PM
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Gothic novelist Anne Rice died on Saturday at her home in New Orleans. She was 80. Cause of Death was complications from a stroke.
Rice was the author of the 1976 novel “Interview with the Vampire,” which was later adapted into a hit movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in 1994. The book brought on the modern take where vampires are now more romantic fiction characters as opposed to merely the blood sucking monsters of earlier horror. Rice will be be interred in her family's mausoleum in New Orleans.
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Musician Michael Nesmith died on Friday from what's being described as natural causes. He was 78.
Nesmith came from a rich family. His businesswoman mother, who he never got along with, was the inventor of Liquid Paper. He would become one of the original members and guitarist for The Monkees in 1966. The band occupied a bizarre realm somewhere between parody and reality. The Monkees had a TV show, a movie, and several hit songs and records.
After the original band breakup, Nesmith would stay in the music business and become one of the creators of MTV including the idea of having video jockeys, or VJs introduce the songs. He was offered the role of production head at MTV, but he turned it down to pursue other endeavors.
Drummer Micky Dolenz is now the only surviving member of the original Monkees. Nesmith and Dolenz, 76, performed in Chicago on their farewell tour just last month, with Nesmith saying the group’s impact was “more than I ever imagined.”
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Racing legend Al Unser died last Thursday from what's being described as a long illness. He was 82.
Unser is one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times. In addition to being the oldest driver to win at Indy, he's also the only person to have both a sibling and a child win it. Al’s oldest brother, Jerry, became the first Unser to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1958; he was killed in a crash during practice the following year. Unser began racing himself in 1957 when he was 18, but competed mostly in sprint cars. He made it to Indy in 1965 and was part of the rookie class with future Indy 500 winners Mario Andretti and Gordon Johncock.
2021 has been a miserable year for the Unser clan. Both Bobby Unser Sr and Bobby Unser Jr died earlier this year.
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Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 12th, 2021 at 1:29:12 PM
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Quote: GialmereThe band occupied a bizarre realm somewhere between parody and reality. The Monkees had a TV show, a movie, and several hit songs and records.
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I always took them to be a parody of the Beatles, but they were actually quite good and people liked them for their own merits. Same with Spinal Tap.
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December 12th, 2021 at 1:29:15 PM
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I noticed earlier this year that the two surviving Monkees scheduled a "Farewell Tour" that concluded in November. A poetic way to end a career and life.
I've always loved the Liquid Paper trivia. I never took the Monkees seriously, but did like their hit songs, and was especially pleased by the use of "Daydream Believer" in a key "WandaVision" episode.
I've always loved the Liquid Paper trivia. I never took the Monkees seriously, but did like their hit songs, and was especially pleased by the use of "Daydream Believer" in a key "WandaVision" episode.
December 13th, 2021 at 1:05:52 AM
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Mike does not move. Is he alive?
The Monkees - Daily Nightly (2020 New Stereo Mix) - YouTube
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The Monkees - Daily Nightly (2020 New Stereo Mix) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhWttHTUAUU
December 28th, 2021 at 5:46:26 PM
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NFL coaching and broadcasting legend John Madden died this morning. He was 85. No cause of death has been announced yet but the league has called the death "unexpected".
Madden is one of the most iconic figures in NFL history -- he dominated as a head coach of the Oakland Raiders, winning Super Bowl XI and finishing his career with a 103-32-7 record. He then went on to become one of pro football's greatest color commentators, most notably teamed with Pat Summerall. He was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Madden also gained fame in his career for his role as a pitchman -- he hawked products like Miller Lite and Tinactin, and appeared in notable commercials regularly. He is, however, perhaps most known for his association with the insanely popular "Madden" football video game.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 28th, 2021 at 6:43:02 PM
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NFL coaching and broadcasting legend John Madden died this morning. He was 85. No cause of death has been announced yet but the league has called the death "unexpected".
Madden is one of the most iconic figures in NFL history -- he dominated as a head coach of the Oakland Raiders, winning Super Bowl XI and finishing his career with a 103-32-7 record. He then went on to become one of pro football's greatest color commentators, most notably teamed with Pat Summerall. He was eventually inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Madden also gained fame in his career for his role as a pitchman -- he hawked products like Miller Lite and Tinactin, and appeared in notable commercials regularly. He is, however, perhaps most known for his association with the insanely popular "Madden" football video game.
I doubt we will ever see another NFL like Madden's Raiders.
RIP, and thanks for making football fun.
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The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
December 28th, 2021 at 7:39:50 PM
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Controversial Nevada politician (is there any other kind?) Harry Reid passes from pancreatic cancer at 82.
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December 28th, 2021 at 8:11:06 PM
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I doubt we will ever see another NFL like Madden's Raiders.
RIP, and thanks for making football fun.
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Indeed. Even if I didn't have a local rooting interest in the Raiders, I always felt he made football fun for all with his commercials, commentary, and video games.
December 29th, 2021 at 3:05:17 AM
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Quote: mcallister3200Controversial Nevada politician (is there any other kind?) Harry Reid passes from pancreatic cancer at 82.
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For those that do not know, the state senator and gaming control board member in "Casino" was based on Reid.
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December 29th, 2021 at 6:58:11 AM
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Reminder that the 2022 DT dead pool is forming now.
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December 29th, 2021 at 9:16:24 AM
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Like him or hate him, Harry Reid came a long way from a kid living in Searchlight and brought billions of Federal spending to his state of Nevada.
I remember driving in the outer boondocks of Vegas one night about ten years ago and in the very middle of nowhere was a little sign saying future home of the Harry Reid Research park or words to that effect. It was several miles west of the strip in an area that wasn't developed at all but I suspect that is no longer the case.
I remember driving in the outer boondocks of Vegas one night about ten years ago and in the very middle of nowhere was a little sign saying future home of the Harry Reid Research park or words to that effect. It was several miles west of the strip in an area that wasn't developed at all but I suspect that is no longer the case.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
December 29th, 2021 at 7:59:42 PM
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Interesting ! I did not know that. He seemed like a nerdy straight-shooter to me, but that was just my impression from the few times I saw him on the TV news.Quote: AZDuffmanFor those that do not know, the state senator and gaming control board member in "Casino" was based on Reid
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 29th, 2021 at 11:34:51 PM
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Just looked up the reference to Harry Reid:
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/casino/
Was there really a Gaming Control Board investigation into Sam's attempt to get a gaming license?
Yes. The real Sam, Frank Rosenthal, did have a hearing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Furthermore, he argued with the chairman, the current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and was denied a gaming license. In 1988, he was officially put in the "Black Book" (List of Persons Excluded from Licensed Gaming Establishments in the State of Nevada). -Las Vegas Sun
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/casino/
Was there really a Gaming Control Board investigation into Sam's attempt to get a gaming license?
Yes. The real Sam, Frank Rosenthal, did have a hearing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Furthermore, he argued with the chairman, the current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and was denied a gaming license. In 1988, he was officially put in the "Black Book" (List of Persons Excluded from Licensed Gaming Establishments in the State of Nevada). -Las Vegas Sun
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 30th, 2021 at 4:26:26 AM
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Quote: JohnnyQJust looked up the reference to Harry Reid:
https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/casino/
Was there really a Gaming Control Board investigation into Sam's attempt to get a gaming license?
Yes. The real Sam, Frank Rosenthal, did have a hearing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Furthermore, he argued with the chairman, the current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and was denied a gaming license. In 1988, he was officially put in the "Black Book" (List of Persons Excluded from Licensed Gaming Establishments in the State of Nevada). -Las Vegas Sun
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Here is the actual footage of Reid and Rosenthal. It is very close to the movie. Note how Reid denies knowing Rosenthal same as the character in the movie.
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December 31st, 2021 at 11:44:29 AM
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Betty White? I am seeing reports from 2 sources in the last few minutes, vanity fair and TMZ.
If true she is just days shy of 100 and a big, televised celebration that was planned. I saw her talking about it last week and she seemed in good health and spry as she always seemed.
If true she is just days shy of 100 and a big, televised celebration that was planned. I saw her talking about it last week and she seemed in good health and spry as she always seemed.
December 31st, 2021 at 1:52:11 PM
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Yes, reports say that Betty White died at her home this morning. A life well lived.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
December 31st, 2021 at 5:17:15 PM
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Quote: kewljBetty White? I am seeing reports from 2 sources in the last few minutes, vanity fair and TMZ.
If true she is just days shy of 100 and a big, televised celebration that was planned. I saw her talking about it last week and she seemed in good health and spry as she always seemed.
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Too bad. Her birthday was Jan 17. So close to 100.
Maybe they'll do a quick edit to make it an in memoriam. Or maybe they already planned for that contingency.
Anyone from the original Match Game still alive?
December 31st, 2021 at 6:13:54 PM
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I predict some Golden Girls trivia coming soon.
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January 1st, 2022 at 5:49:58 AM
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Quote: smoothgrhAnyone from the original Match Game still alive?
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Do you mean the 70s Match Game? If so, Fannie Flagg, Bart Braverman, and Joyce Bulifant are among the regulars who are still around.
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January 1st, 2022 at 7:05:39 AM
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Quote: DeucekiesQuote: smoothgrhAnyone from the original Match Game still alive?
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Do you mean the 70s Match Game? If so, Fannie Flagg, Bart Braverman, and Joyce Bulifant are among the regulars who are still around.
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A tidbit on that show. They filmed for the week in one day. There was a break between the 3rd (wed) and 4th (thurs) show for dinner for the stars. Booze and cocaine flowed so that is why the Thurs/Fri shows were so much more wild.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
January 1st, 2022 at 3:12:42 PM
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Quote: WizardI predict some Golden Girls trivia coming soon.
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I would then expect some falling asleep at the keyboard.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
January 2nd, 2022 at 6:29:26 AM
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Quote: DRichQuote: WizardI predict some Golden Girls trivia coming soon.
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I would then expect some falling asleep at the keyboard.
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I never could get into that show at all.
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January 8th, 2022 at 5:29:00 PM
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Oscar-nominated filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich died last Thursday at his home on Los Angeles. He was 82. Cause of death is being described as natural causes.
Bogdanovich was a pioneer of the “New Hollywood” age, directing such films as “The Last Picture Show” (1971), “What’s Up, Doc?” (1972) and "Paper Moon" (1973). His works have influenced modern filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher and Sofia Coppola. He also dabbled in acting, most notably his appearances in the HBO series “The Sopranos” where he played the analyst of Tony Soprano's analyst.
Bogdanovich was a bit of a lady's man which got him into some trouble. In 1980, he encountered controversy when he began an affair with Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten while directing her in the movie “They All Laughed.” Stratten was murdered on Aug. 14, 1980, by her husband, Paul Snider, who killed himself the same day.
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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier died yesterday at his home in the Bahamas. He was was 94. Cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
The Miami-born star earned his first Academy Award nomination in 1959 for his work in “The Defiant Ones.” The nomination was significant as he was the first African American to be nominated for Best Actor. He would go on to win the Oscar in 1963 with his hit film “Lilies of the Field.” His career continued to climb for several more years. In 1967, he starred in “In the Heat of the Night” as well as “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” an interracial romance comedy that ruffled feathers in America. Then came other memorable films, including “They Call Me Mister Tibbs” and “Uptown Saturday Night” opposite Bill Cosby.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
January 10th, 2022 at 7:28:30 AM
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Bob Saget. Wow, that one’s a bit of a surprise.
January 10th, 2022 at 7:55:57 AM
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dunno if anyone seen saget on the aristocrats? where you see the real guy. super dark but impressive.
January 10th, 2022 at 8:09:38 AM
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I saw him at the Brooklyn Bowl and it was a lot of fun. He was pretty raunchy and he was merciless on some guy who tried to heckle him.
I don't think I ever saw his sitcom, but I liked the way he spoofed himself on Entourage.
Rest In Peace. The world needs more laughter, not less.
I don't think I ever saw his sitcom, but I liked the way he spoofed himself on Entourage.
Rest In Peace. The world needs more laughter, not less.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
January 10th, 2022 at 1:36:32 PM
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Bob Saget was absolutely HILARIOUS in his stand-up.Quote: Haloreecedunno if anyone seen saget on the aristocrats? where you see the real guy. super dark but impressive.
Right up there with Norm MacDonald, who we also lost not too long ago.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
January 10th, 2022 at 1:42:12 PM
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Bogdanovich was a bit of a lady's man which got him into some trouble. In 1980, he encountered controversy when he began an affair with Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten while directing her in the movie “They All Laughed.” Stratten was murdered on Aug. 14, 1980, by her husband, Paul Snider, who killed himself the same day.
(Quote clipped for relevance)
Sounds like this might have been the basis for that one scene in Boogie Nights.
The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; but that is the way to bet.
January 10th, 2022 at 4:26:38 PM
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"What, me worry?"
January 10th, 2022 at 5:31:01 PM
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Let's politely say that's a warning.
May the cards fall in your favor.
January 10th, 2022 at 6:10:35 PM
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He was in Florida doing his standup show. According to witnesses, he appeared healthy and in good spirits on Saturday night. A hotel housekeeper found him Sunday when she came to clean his room. His luggage was packed and ready to go. No foul play is suspected. Obviously he died very suddenly. He recently had (but fully recovered from) covid. So... Heart attack? Stroke? (His sister did die of a brain aneurysm in her 30's.) Tune in for the coroner's report I guess.
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Speaking of that, it's been announced that Betty White suffered a stroke 6 days before her death.
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Michael Lang died Saturday at Sloan Kettering in New York City. He was 77. The cause of death was a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Lang was the co-creator and organizer of 1969’s Woodstock Music and Art Fair. The show--tagged as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music"--was perhaps the pinnacle of the hippie generation. It certainly defined Lang who appears in many early scenes of the concert film trying to get things in order.
Lang would go on to stage two Woodstock anniversary shows. The 25 year anniversary show in '94 became known as Mudstock because of the torrential rain that dumped onto the event. The Woodstock ’99 show was marred by violence and vandalism, a far cry from the peace and love of the original. Lang's final Woodstock attempt was a 50th anniversary show for 2019. The venture started off well enough but then a financial backer pulled out triggering lawsuits. Meanwhile, they couldn't find a venue (such as Watkins Glen) willing to take them (perhaps the venues all remembered the '99 fiasco). Eventually the artists started dropping out and the whole concept collapsed. Said Lang when it finally ended, "It was just one bizarre thing after another, but I definitely feel lighter."
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Actor Dwayne Hickman died in Los Angeles on Sunday. He was 87. Cause of death was confirmed as Parkinson’s disease.
Hickman would first hit it big in the 50's on “The Bob Cummings Show” playing Cummings’ nephew Chuck. Of course, he's best known for his starring, titular role in “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” a teenage sitcom that aired from 1959 to 1963 on CBS. (Although a big hit at the time, the show didn't age well and is nowadays best remembered as the gig co-star Bob Denver had before "Gilligan's Island".) Hickman would go on to become a CBS executive, producing and directing many shows for the network.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
January 11th, 2022 at 5:19:16 AM
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ooo idk @johnnyq
ive seen some of his stand up and would not compare him to norm.
norm was way more experimental. saget was honest and cutting, very respectful, but like saying giraldo was as good as norm.
norm might be the goat.
ive seen some of his stand up and would not compare him to norm.
norm was way more experimental. saget was honest and cutting, very respectful, but like saying giraldo was as good as norm.
norm might be the goat.
January 20th, 2022 at 8:27:43 AM
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Betty White's death on New Years Eve of 2021 was reminiscent of Natalie Cole's death on New Year's Eve 2015. And 2016 had an alarming amount of extremely famous Celebrity deaths. It's already January 2022 and about 20 extremely famous Celebrity's have died. It seems to be reminiscent of 2016 all over again already,
One man's offense is another man's humor.
January 21st, 2022 at 11:17:30 AM
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Meatloaf (Michael Aday) and Louie Anderson have both passed in the last 24 hours. Anderson here in Las Vegas in the hospital battling cancer and meatloaf reported from covid after falling sick a week or so ago.
I saw Meatloaf at Hard Rock here in Vegas about 5 years ago so he would have been about 69 at the time. I wasn't really that familiar with him, as I attended with my late partner who was a fan. . The concert was ok. I certainly recognized a few of his hits. To his credit, unlike some of the other 70 year old Rockers still performing, Meatloaf wasn't dressing like he was in his 20's. He dressed and looked like a 69 year old man...like he could have been someone's grandfather, which I am sure he was. And that was a little weird, listening to this grandfatherly type figure singing about "paradise by the dashboard lights". But overall, I enjoyed the concert.
As for Louie Anderson, never really cared for his comedy. I played blackjack with him in Atlantic City about 15 years ago, when I was just starting out. It was one of the casinos in the back by the bay or inlet, not Borgata, so either Harrah's or the property that is now Golden Nugget (was a Trump property back then). It was a $5 table. LOL. Louie knew basic strategy for the most part and played ok, but he whined every time the dealer drew to a 20 or 21, saying "can you believe that" or "would you look at that". It seemed like I was watching an extension of his act
I saw Meatloaf at Hard Rock here in Vegas about 5 years ago so he would have been about 69 at the time. I wasn't really that familiar with him, as I attended with my late partner who was a fan. . The concert was ok. I certainly recognized a few of his hits. To his credit, unlike some of the other 70 year old Rockers still performing, Meatloaf wasn't dressing like he was in his 20's. He dressed and looked like a 69 year old man...like he could have been someone's grandfather, which I am sure he was. And that was a little weird, listening to this grandfatherly type figure singing about "paradise by the dashboard lights". But overall, I enjoyed the concert.
As for Louie Anderson, never really cared for his comedy. I played blackjack with him in Atlantic City about 15 years ago, when I was just starting out. It was one of the casinos in the back by the bay or inlet, not Borgata, so either Harrah's or the property that is now Golden Nugget (was a Trump property back then). It was a $5 table. LOL. Louie knew basic strategy for the most part and played ok, but he whined every time the dealer drew to a 20 or 21, saying "can you believe that" or "would you look at that". It seemed like I was watching an extension of his act
January 21st, 2022 at 11:45:06 AM
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Eight days ago:
Quote: kewljI want to announce that I won't be participating here or any other forum for a good long while. I don't know if it will be 6 months or a year or forever.
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
January 21st, 2022 at 12:10:40 PM
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Quote: MDawgEight days ago:
Quote: kewljI want to announce that I won't be participating here or any other forum for a good long while. I don't know if it will be 6 months or a year or forever.
YOU don't get to decide if, when or where I will post. I will decide that.
What I have decided is that for now, I will post nothing regarding my blackjack/AP experiences, nor my personal life, that you and others are trying to use to harm me professionally.
In the future, I would prefer that YOU not respond to me, as I believe that was the agreement I am still abiding by.
January 21st, 2022 at 12:15:48 PM
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Quote: MDawgEight days ago:
Quote: kewljI want to announce that I won't be participating here or any other forum for a good long while. I don't know if it will be 6 months or a year or forever.
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Honestly if this doesn’t qualify as trolling, I have no idea what does.
January 21st, 2022 at 12:21:46 PM
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Quote: mcallister3200Quote: MDawgEight days ago:
Quote: kewljI want to announce that I won't be participating here or any other forum for a good long while. I don't know if it will be 6 months or a year or forever.
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Honestly if this doesn’t qualify as trolling, I have no idea what does.
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I don't understand trolling but does pointing out ironic posts qualify??
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
January 21st, 2022 at 12:36:23 PM
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Clearly, KewlJ knows as little about the agreement between him and me as he does about the difference between eight days and six months to a year (or forever). If I make a post directed at him that has nothing to do with The Adventures of MDawg he is free to respond. But I do not believe that he is free to continue to import drama (alleged unproven drama no less) from other forums; I don't believe he was given permission to import drama and he started importing that alleged drama eight days ago, and appears to continue to do so today.
My post today is restricted to the content within the four squares of this forum.
My post today is restricted to the content within the four squares of this forum.
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
January 21st, 2022 at 12:48:26 PM
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It so happens my post 8 days ago WAS cleared by moderators.
Look, I don't give a damn about your little adventure thread and from the number of responses, it doesn't seem like many others do either. I think people have decided for themselves what is going on there.
Again, I politely ask you to stop responding to me and trying to start trouble. That is the very definition of trolling.
I made a simple post in the celebrity death thread about 2 celebrities that passed and my thoughts and interactions with one. And you have hijacked to something else.
Look, I don't give a damn about your little adventure thread and from the number of responses, it doesn't seem like many others do either. I think people have decided for themselves what is going on there.
Again, I politely ask you to stop responding to me and trying to start trouble. That is the very definition of trolling.
I made a simple post in the celebrity death thread about 2 celebrities that passed and my thoughts and interactions with one. And you have hijacked to something else.
January 21st, 2022 at 12:59:54 PM
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Quote: kewljIt so happens my post 8 days ago WAS cleared by moderators.
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I simply pointed out that you had said you would not post here again for six months to a year (or forever).
However, in continuing to import this alleged and unproven drama that you claim you were given permission to import, you have now accused me directly:
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What I have decided is that for now, I will post nothing regarding my blackjack/AP experiences, nor my personal life, that you and others are trying to use to harm me professionally.
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I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
January 21st, 2022 at 2:48:34 PM
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KJ writes: What I have decided is that for now, I will post nothing regarding my blackjack/AP experiences, nor my personal life, that you and others are trying to use to harm me professionally.
Moses says: And that just opens the same can of worms all over again. No?
Moses says: And that just opens the same can of worms all over again. No?
January 21st, 2022 at 3:50:41 PM
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I keep hearing Meatloaf was in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. But don't remember that at all.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
January 21st, 2022 at 3:54:41 PM
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Quote: rxwineI keep hearing Meatloaf was in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. But don't remember that at all.
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Apparently, he wasn't...but Louie Anderson was; IMDB credits him as a "flower delivery man."
