tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post117281962468234373..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Steve GordonBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87735657208396287632019-12-31T07:56:45.849-08:002019-12-31T07:56:45.849-08:00I am in possession of the original script for Toug...I am in possession of the original script for Tough To Get Help. Revised in 71 with an agent's card enclosed. Email me if interested Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838309223372675627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4587422591777177682017-01-18T14:11:59.418-08:002017-01-18T14:11:59.418-08:00Steve Gordon was my Great Uncle.Steve Gordon was my Great Uncle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64862062167941099702015-07-03T15:30:12.461-07:002015-07-03T15:30:12.461-07:00That scene about the moose is one of the funniest ...That scene about the moose is one of the funniest scenes in history. Arthur: "Where is the rest of this moose?" "You must have really hated this moose."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90175512903428770302011-10-15T11:35:09.469-07:002011-10-15T11:35:09.469-07:00idjust watched "The One and Only" again ...idjust watched "The One and Only" again from a pay-cable movie channel. I actually paid to see it in the theater when it came out (I would have been 14 or 15 at the time) and remembered it fondly. The balance is off a bit (the ending is rushed), but it held up well. I had never made the connection between this movie and "Arthur" before reading your post, but it does make sense.jim kosmickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085710372093169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-14039987928273466562011-10-12T11:21:15.340-07:002011-10-12T11:21:15.340-07:00I watched "Good Time Harry" as well. Ac...I watched "Good Time Harry" as well. Actually, it was on NBC and was a rare (at the time) sitcom produced by Universal TV.greg6363https://www.blogger.com/profile/01333310434804458515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41682910333145219782011-04-04T19:28:03.979-07:002011-04-04T19:28:03.979-07:00Is it true that Steve Gordon was responsible for t...Is it true that Steve Gordon was responsible for the classic Barney's television commercial showing young Fiorello LaGuardia, Babe Ruth, Louis Armstrong and a young Barney? He was a wonderful writer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075990730826161646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68558474703706339852010-11-19T13:33:12.748-08:002010-11-19T13:33:12.748-08:00I was Steve's "boss" for a short per...I was Steve's "boss" for a short period at Jack Byrne Advertising. We hired Steve to help create a new image for Barney's which was going through a metamorphic endeavor. One commercial hit New Yorklike Arthur hit Hollywood, Steve called it Men of Destiny and it was the first retail and first non-national spot to be voted into the CLIO TV Hall of Fame. I am in process of my own True Confessions on a blog site soon to be indentified. It's exciting to write about Steve but not a tenth as exciting as when he wrote for me. He also worked with Steve Frankfurt on film promotionS like that for Rosemary's Baby. Best writer in Town. Jack ByrneJack Byrnehttp://bj21bj21.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20513230697125720072010-06-13T22:26:46.251-07:002010-06-13T22:26:46.251-07:00Is any of Steve Gordon's writing available any...Is any of Steve Gordon's writing available anywhere in print or online? I laugh out loud every time I watch "Arthur." Truly a great talent who died too young.<br /><br />I really would like to read as much of his work as possible. Any chance you could make available that first draft of Arthur?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58162527189862996132010-04-28T10:35:17.719-07:002010-04-28T10:35:17.719-07:00Do you know where I can find a copy of the screenp...Do you know where I can find a copy of the screenplay for Arthur? I'm a screenwriter myself, and I agree that Arthur truly is masterpiece of comedic writing. I actually found your blog whilst googling to find a copy of the script. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38646439150771332032008-01-21T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-21T10:40:00.000-08:00Great review. Knew cousin Steve in high school an...Great review. Knew cousin Steve in high school and spent a lot of time with him at Ohio State. He kept us in stitches all the time. A true genius. What a tragedy to lose him so early in life.<BR/><BR/>ETEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935549360428856435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34449045250022838772007-03-12T14:15:00.000-07:002007-03-12T14:15:00.000-07:00I happen to live near Toledo. How would one find ...I happen to live near Toledo. How would one find the collection at the university?Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115366572915518720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-38298444142001915172007-03-10T23:30:00.000-08:002007-03-10T23:30:00.000-08:00A great understated line comes when Arthur breaks ...A great understated line comes when Arthur breaks off the wedding and Susan screams "Daddy!" Her father stomps in. Earlier, he had told Arthur that when he was 12 and his family was desperately poor, a man had broken into their house to steal their food. Way back then, he'd picked up a knife and killed the man. Later, he told Arthur "I protect what's mine and I do it in an ugly way." Now - after beating the crap out of Arthur - he chased off his daughter and the bridesmaids, then lifted a knife out of the brick of cheese on a nearby table. Arthur turned to Liza-with-a-Z, who'd shown up to help him, "Do you think he wants some cheese?" L-W-A-Z "No, I don't think so!" Arthur "Me, either!"<BR/><BR/>Pure genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173141620148448412007-03-05T16:40:00.000-08:002007-03-05T16:40:00.000-08:00I loved "the Practice"I thought that was the role ...I loved "the Practice"<BR/>I thought that was the role Danny Thomas was put on the earth to play and I guess I stand by that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173130617085557132007-03-05T13:36:00.000-08:002007-03-05T13:36:00.000-08:00"A hooker! I thought I was just doing great with y..."A hooker! I thought I was just doing great with you!"ratskiwatskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059683655022711902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173124049663956932007-03-05T11:47:00.000-08:002007-03-05T11:47:00.000-08:00Best memories of Arthur is the scene on the street...Best memories of Arthur is the scene on the street between Liza Minelli Gielgud and Dudley Moore. Her looks and the dialog are some of my favorite moments in a movie period. Wonderful stuff.<BR/>"Good Luck in prison"Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784642369957250699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173116396348721342007-03-05T09:39:00.000-08:002007-03-05T09:39:00.000-08:00The line that jumps into my head first from Arthur...The line that jumps into my head first from Arthur is Gielgud, in bed: "If I begin to die would you please take this silly hat off my head?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173113692850981762007-03-05T08:54:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:54:00.000-08:00The film is full of classics, but here's a cople o...The film is full of classics, but here's a cople of my favourites;<BR/><BR/>Susan: A real woman could stop you from drinking. <BR/>Arthur: It'd have to be a real BIG woman. <BR/><BR/>Arthur: Oh, please don't die anymore, it's getting very boring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173112730100017192007-03-05T08:38:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:38:00.000-08:00A scene from Arthur that's not in the movie? Amazi...A scene from Arthur that's not in the movie? Amazing!<BR/><BR/>My parents took me to see Arthur when I was ten. I always like to say that they only took me to see movies where the lead picks up a hooker in the first scene. <BR/><BR/>"Are you sure you want to be a nightclub comic?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173112451930967082007-03-05T08:34:00.000-08:002007-03-05T08:34:00.000-08:00Favorite Arthur lines:"Steal something casual.""I ...Favorite Arthur lines:<BR/><BR/>"Steal something casual."<BR/><BR/>"I don't drink. It affects the ability to make decisons." "You might be right -- I can't decide."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173107003174319992007-03-05T07:03:00.000-08:002007-03-05T07:03:00.000-08:00Gee, I sure miss Harry Chapin. Another great writ...Gee, I sure miss Harry Chapin. Another great writer and soul lost too young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173106514332542912007-03-05T06:55:00.000-08:002007-03-05T06:55:00.000-08:00I LOVE this blog. I get a chance to read remarkab...I LOVE this blog. I get a chance to read remarkable writing, and the opportunity to learn much about an industry that has meant so much to me.<BR/><BR/>I am very grateful for your spirit of generosity and fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173103032492250002007-03-05T05:57:00.000-08:002007-03-05T05:57:00.000-08:00Wow - a heart attack at 44... that scares me becau...Wow - a heart attack at 44... that scares me because I'm 44. <BR/><BR/><BR/>(And clearly a hypochondriac)<BR/><BR/><BR/>My fave line from "Arthur" was <BR/>the, "...I'm going to to take a bath"<BR/><BR/>"I'll alert the media" lineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173102075621093252007-03-05T05:41:00.000-08:002007-03-05T05:41:00.000-08:00What a wonderful--and poignant--post. Thank you.What a wonderful--and poignant--post. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173079520017348982007-03-04T23:25:00.000-08:002007-03-04T23:25:00.000-08:00Great stuff Ken as I loved 'Arthur' a lot but unti...Great stuff Ken as I loved 'Arthur' a lot but until I read your blog had no idea about the writer so thanks for the info as he sounded a great guy as like the above anonymous comment said insights and background on other comedy writers (except Aaron Sorkin hehe )interest me too.Willy B. Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227682391989010006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1173072650465009312007-03-04T21:30:00.000-08:002007-03-04T21:30:00.000-08:00This post is brilliant and I would appreciate more...This post is brilliant and I would appreciate more insights and background on other comedy writers you know and admire in the future, Ken. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com