tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post3346759900536689904..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Short attention span bloggingBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-14099491513930784022015-12-31T04:29:51.388-08:002015-12-31T04:29:51.388-08:00Loved Al in both, hard to say which one was better...Loved Al in both, hard to say which one was better. He still made either show work for me.<br /><br />Btw, saw your one act; loved it; Liz is too cute for words (was told there was someone else in it, not sure). <br /><br />Thanks.Patrioticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171144032044100932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32101004639020106412015-11-05T15:51:18.071-08:002015-11-05T15:51:18.071-08:00>Is THE DAILY SHOW still even on?
White liber...>Is THE DAILY SHOW still even on? <br /><br />White liberal audience of The Daily Show is racist, and they have started tuning out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36619091099501948542015-11-04T16:44:27.315-08:002015-11-04T16:44:27.315-08:00MurrayMurrayChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956718827991543172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81188259268855862802015-11-04T08:57:50.758-08:002015-11-04T08:57:50.758-08:00I happened to watch the original version of Freaky...I happened to watch the original version of Freaky Friday this past weekend with a friend. The scene with Al Molinaro was great, a scene of home chaos where Annabel in her mom's body has to deal with lots of people coming through the house for one reason or another, wanting money, etc. Also in this scene were the great Marvin Kaplan and Jack Sheldon ("I'm just a bill...").Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483417885845331990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66170528202502059592015-11-03T20:14:15.819-08:002015-11-03T20:14:15.819-08:00@RCP I have a friend who is the same way: he just ...@RCP I have a friend who is the same way: he just recently turned 50, and he's really multi-faceted: character actor, voice actor, singer, musician, editor, but he just can't seem to catch a break; he even recently relocated to L.A., just hoping it'll increase his odds of being discovered by somebody, but it doesn't seem to be working out for him just yet. He's done a lot of underground and indie work (including doing some voice and music work for me in the past), but not enough to be noticed by the masses -- all the while, his day job is a telemarketer. Fun. Similarly, another friend of mine in his 40s also recently relocated to California and is desperately trying to break into the audience reaction business, which is something he's been wanting to do all his life, but ended up having to work in insurance instead. Just goes to show you what kind of priorities the entertainment industry has today when they willingly ignore genuinely talented and gifted people who would love to have just an opportunity to put their talent to work in favor of eye-candy people who end up willingly throwing away their talent for drugs, alcohol, and hard-partying. Sad. Al was really lucky - the older you get, the harder it is to get work - after all, look at the stigma that Hollywood doesn't want actresses over 40.Joseph Scarbroughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851086150240380366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-24572748885434847962015-11-03T19:19:41.253-08:002015-11-03T19:19:41.253-08:00Murray the Cop was my favorite Al Molinaro charact...Murray the Cop was my favorite Al Molinaro character. If I'm remembering it correctly, he didn't find success as an actor until he was in his 50s - I love stories like that.<br /><br />If a 10th-anniversary get-together is organized, I'd like to join in. Any day after the 16th of this month would be good for me - but if that doesn't work, I wish everyone a great time.RCPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251247613686669877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13616343266035938112015-11-03T12:17:08.742-08:002015-11-03T12:17:08.742-08:00I would love to be a part of an anniversary thing,...I would love to be a part of an anniversary thing, but since I'm east coast, that probably ain't happening for me. However, I think a webcast of the event would be a great idea!404https://www.blogger.com/profile/00064577649967514295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37027390500749918782015-11-02T23:23:23.070-08:002015-11-02T23:23:23.070-08:00Italian is a nationality. Judaism is a religion. T...Italian is a nationality. Judaism is a religion. They are not mutually exclusive.<br /><br />Ken, I'm out of town from the 10th to the 19th, but I would absolutely come to a party if I'm here.cadavranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20129545653429775532015-11-02T19:32:17.763-08:002015-11-02T19:32:17.763-08:00WEBCAST! WEBCAST! WEBCAST!WEBCAST! WEBCAST! WEBCAST!blogwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362291687463326731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-2034401117232262752015-11-02T19:04:46.703-08:002015-11-02T19:04:46.703-08:00"MikeK.Pa. said...
'BTW. Always enjoy rea..."MikeK.Pa. said...<br />'BTW. Always enjoy reading random thought columns. Should try to do one a month.'"<br /><br />I second MikeK.Pa's motion.<br /><br />"Buttermilk Sky said...<br />'If you want more female readers, I recommend fewer pictures of Natalie Wood and an occasional snapshot of George Clooney. But hey, it's your blog.'"<br /><br />1. I'm a female. I read Ken's blog daily. I just don't comment. There may be more of us reading rather than commenting.<br /><br />2. If Ken were to add the occasional snapshot of Clooney, he might lose me as a reader. Matt Damon on the other hand...<br /><br />--OrleanasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28842113658312699642015-11-02T18:06:24.253-08:002015-11-02T18:06:24.253-08:00Let's not forget Al Molinaro's 16-year run...Let's not forget Al Molinaro's 16-year run as the spokesman for On-Cor frozen entrees. He starred in the failed pilot, "The Ugily Family." The joke was the people he met referred to him as "Mr. Ugly." I know, I was there.<br /><br />On numerous occasions, the underrated "Malcolm In The Middle" featured Bryan Cranston in nothing but slightly undersized briefs as well.The New Dick Lyonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57003407382885712182015-11-02T17:40:43.443-08:002015-11-02T17:40:43.443-08:00BTW. Always enjoy reading random thought columns. ...BTW. Always enjoy reading random thought columns. Should try to do one a month. MikeK.Pa.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73114501547284051792015-11-02T17:40:39.317-08:002015-11-02T17:40:39.317-08:00You're right about the Navy and its homicide r...You're right about the Navy and its homicide rate -- highest outside of Cabot Cove, Maine, where J.B. Fletcher lived. Chief Petty Officer seems to be the most dangerous rank.<br /><br />If you want more female readers, I recommend fewer pictures of Natalie Wood and an occasional snapshot of George Clooney. But hey, it's your blog.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49893506985838061282015-11-02T17:39:34.045-08:002015-11-02T17:39:34.045-08:00"Congratulations to the Kansas City Royals. I..."Congratulations to the Kansas City Royals. I’m sure glad I didn’t have to host “Mets Talk” last night." Always glad to see a small-market team win. Daniel "Home Run" Murphy settled back to earth. Unfortunately, he brought his glove with him. Reinforced the myth (or is it?) of the Sports Illustrated cover jinx.<br /><br />"And the indignities continue. When the Royals get their Championship Rings on opening day next year, guess which team they’ll be playing? Yep. The New York Mets." The Mets have five months to swallow hard and practice smiling - and Terry Collins to find a bullpen and figure out how to use them. The shot of David Wright - one of all-time gamers - watching the celebration was heartbreaking (as much as my heart can break for a NY team, that is, which isn't much). He was probably wondering if he'll get another shot again. It'll be tough with the Nats and Dodgers, motivated to impress new managers, and the Cards, who seem to have as many prospects pop up from their system every spring as weeds in my lawn. <br /><br />"The movie I’m most looking forward to this season is TRUMBO. I hear Bryan Cranston is extraordinary in it. Who knew the goofy dad on MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE was our next great American actor? " I thought he should have won a couple Emmys for Hal on MITM. He was manic, vain, scared, caring. Some might think it was a bit over the top, but I loved his character. One of my favorite shows was when he was out of work and cooked up an idea to sell Christmas trees with his boys - in competition with a local church. Hilarious. <br /><br />What am I gonna do with all those tiny Scotch bottles the kids didn’t take for treat-or-treat?" Bring them East with "A or B?" in April. They'll be enough of us there to help you finish them. I'll even bring the ice. <br /><br />"Sorry to hear of Al Molinaro’s passing. It goes back to my mantra. Hire FUNNY people. I was surprised to learn that he was 96. I never worked with him but everyone I know who did loved him. And he got into show business the smart way. He made a fortune before becoming an actor." I read the NYT obit and was surprised he made a killing in real estate before hitting it in acting. He gets credit for helping get Robin Williams his big break as Mork.<br /><br />"Note to Howard Stern: Re-up with Sirius/XM. Sue them of course but stay on the air. The King of All Retirement does not have the same ring. Besides, you know you love to be on the radio." He must wake up every morning and wonder when the bubble will burst. A big, geeky guy who looks like a distant cousin of Big Bird banking hundreds of millions of dollars for talking on the radio. I listened to him daily when he was on terrestrial radio. He's a brilliant interviewer and has a knack for getting his guests to relax and reveal things they'd never do on any other show. <br /><br />MikeK.Pa.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80555876511051299622015-11-02T15:50:25.020-08:002015-11-02T15:50:25.020-08:00"Use your coaster, Murray!"
I always th..."Use your coaster, Murray!"<br /><br />I always think of Al Molinaro first from his role on The Odd Couple. Then I remember he was Agent 44 on Get Smart. After that I might think of Happy Days, but probably not.Kosmo13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31812869977197076722015-11-02T15:31:02.604-08:002015-11-02T15:31:02.604-08:00Saw that top picture and thought, "That's...Saw that top picture and thought, "That's his son". It was easy after pictures of you and Annie. You all have the same smiles.Thomashttp://tsknight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39641517080639707802015-11-02T15:25:47.150-08:002015-11-02T15:25:47.150-08:00Nothing to do with anything in today's blog po...Nothing to do with anything in today's blog post, but I got the complete FRASIER series on DVD last night for under fifty bucks. It was Amazon's "Deal of the Day" for Sunday. Eighty dollars off their regular price. Woo hoo!<br /><br />The had the CHEERS complete series similarly marked down, but I already have that. <br /><br />Also GOMER PYLE. Now there's three shows that always remind me of one another. FRASIER, CHEERS and GOMER PYLE.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32436492192185778922015-11-02T15:25:40.993-08:002015-11-02T15:25:40.993-08:00"'I'm sorry to hear about his passing..."'I'm sorry to hear about his passing, but learning that he lived to the ripe age of 96 seems to only conclude my theory that Jews really have the secrets to longevity, don't they?'"<br /><br />"Al Molinaro was Jewish?" <br /><br />No, I don't think Umberto Francesca Molinaro was Jewish. But his "Odd Couple" character, Murray Greshler, would probably be considered "too Jewish" to appear in a network TV show today. Tednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59804791567613739302015-11-02T15:22:59.034-08:002015-11-02T15:22:59.034-08:00I know Al Molinaro exclusively as Murray the cop. ...<i>I know Al Molinaro exclusively as Murray the cop. I didn't know he was on Happy Days until now. I thought the great Pat Morita ran the diner.</i><br /><br />Morita's stay on HAPPY DAYS was brief. He left for a series of his own, titled MR. T AND TINA, which ran for about a month before being cancelled.Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73077393509513640002015-11-02T15:09:17.425-08:002015-11-02T15:09:17.425-08:00Came across this quotation from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr....Came across this quotation from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., today. Thought it was a nice compliment: "I'd rather have written 'Cheers' than anything I've written."<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350478005243505108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16511722661277815092015-11-02T13:40:59.105-08:002015-11-02T13:40:59.105-08:00"Is THE DAILY SHOW still even on?"
Not...<i>"Is THE DAILY SHOW still even on?"</i><br /><br /><br />Not only is it still on, but it's getting the same ratings that Stewart did. <br /><br />It's lost that cultural cachet it had, but the writing staff is mostly held over from before. So it's basically playing as an odd "off" version of the Jon Stewart show, until Noah settles into a groove (if we assume that he will).Mr. Potamiaheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31629333887845761092015-11-02T13:24:13.742-08:002015-11-02T13:24:13.742-08:00"I'm sorry to hear about his passing, but..."I'm sorry to hear about his passing, but learning that he lived to the ripe age of 96 seems to only conclude my theory that Jews really have the secrets to longevity, don't they?"<br /><br />Al Molinaro was Jewish? CarolMRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357698369178272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39584204455452430972015-11-02T12:53:49.558-08:002015-11-02T12:53:49.558-08:00Murray the Cop was a more memorable character than...Murray the Cop was a more memorable character than Al Delvecchio.<br /><br />Whenever I listen to Joe Buck announce a baseball game, I want to pull my hair out. I mute my TV, and listen to Howie Rose and Josh Lewin on the radio. <br /><br />Yesterday, while I was waiting for game 5 to start, I pulled up Game 6 from the 86 World Series, and it made me wish Vin Scully was still doing national games. My favorite bit of sports broadcasting is how Scully handled Ray Knight scoring the winning run.<br /><br />After exclaiming "Here comes Knight, and the Mets win it!", he didn't say a word for over 2 minutes, allowing the pictures from the scene to tell the story. After this, he simply said, 'If a picture paints a thousand words, then you have seen a million words"dgwphotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457021093344362212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83066366108044474642015-11-02T12:06:35.373-08:002015-11-02T12:06:35.373-08:00Hi Ken - thought you would enjoy Mae Whitman's...Hi Ken - thought you would enjoy Mae Whitman's FRASIER Halloween costume. Guessing "Niles" is her boyfriend. https://instagram.com/mistergarf/<br />Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64976750925661927722015-11-02T12:03:01.091-08:002015-11-02T12:03:01.091-08:00I'd be a tentative yes on the blogoversery par...I'd be a tentative yes on the blogoversery party. End of the year schedules are crazy, but I'd love to try to make it.The Bitter Script Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575166527272639709noreply@blogger.com