I had this toy and I melted the head by accidently knocking it over onto a hot lightbulb. But I have a model kit of the same toy which I have yet to build.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Great Race (1965)
We watched "The Great Race" last night and it is one of my favorite "classics" because I am a huge fan of Laurel and Hardy, and this film was dedicated to them.
Directed by Blake Edwards of Pink Panther fame, it is huge in scope and genius in characters.
The film is led by Tony Curtis as the dashing hero Leslie, or as he is well known, The Great Leslie. The femme fatale is wonderfully played by Natalie Wood as the steadfast suffragette, leading the way for womens rights.
The favorite of all the characters are the pairing of Jack Lemmon (who also has a dual role) as Professor Fate and Peter Falk as Max, his sidekick. Trying to foil Leslie's attempts at breaking world records in the early 20th century, they enter an automobile race across 3 continents from New York to Paris. Hijinks ensue!
This is one of those films from the mid 60's that has an overture at the beginning, an intermission, and a closing song. At 160 minutes, it seems like 3 movies in
one but all enjoyable. And of course it wouldn't be complete without a pie fight at the end!
Keep an eye out for some of your favorite character actors throughout, including Vivian Vance.
Trivia: As slapstick as the film is, the story is based on a true race.
Check out how close the cars look.
Monday, April 27, 2009
TV Land Awards 2009
For me, the highlight of the show, was the fun tribute to Sid and Marty Kroft. They are the creators of the sugar bomb cereal induced, Saturday morning drugged out shows like HR Pufnstuf, Lidsville, The Bugaloos, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and many more.
Fun musical numbers, Cyndi Lauper singing Electra Woman and Dyna Girl and all your favorite characters. But I swear, Reba was playing Witchiepoo!
Catch the reruns! You'll enjoy it.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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