This blog spot is the home to my ramblings. I am a free lance writer. Most of my work goes on Associated Content. Sometimes I write what is on my mind, sometimes I plug some of my writing, and sometimes a combination of the two. So, sit back read, enjoy, and we will see where it goes.
Tim Conway who won six Emmy Awards has passed away at the age of 85. He is best known for his work on McHale's Navy and The Carol Burnett Show.
The Elephant Story
A clip from a McHale's Navy episode..
An interview with Johnny Carson..
His comedy, his acting career will never be replaced. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
I came of age in the 80s and 90s which coincided with the peak of Eddie Murphy's career. Needless to say he was popular with me and my peer group. Some of his work was well received earning great awards and some earned him Raspberry Awards.
He was among the entertainers who helped make Saturday Night Live so fun to watch.
Some forget he was stand-up comedian, here is his first appearance on Johnny Carson's show...
Of course there were the movies! "Coming to America"
A clip from "Beverly Hills Cop"
How about Eddie as a donkey..
What roles did you like Eddie Murphy as? Do you have a favorite movie he was in? Feel free to share in the comments.
Today is Jimmy Fallon's 42nd birthday. Fallon is the latest host of The Tonight Show. The newest generation. Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, and Conan O'Brien proceeded him.
He has his own style.
Okay I got the politicalness out of the way.
He has talent in his musical skits. What do you think of him? Does he fit well for the show? How does he compare with the other hosts?
Gary Shandling an award winning comedian, television personality, film star and writer passed away suddenly yesterday at the age of 66. Best known for his television show s It's the Gary Shandling Show and The Larry Sanders Show.
They earned him 19 Emmy Nominations. He won a Primetime Emmy Award. He also won three American Comedy Awards.
A clip from The Larry Sanders Show ...
On The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson...
Here he discusses the difference between himself onstage and off...
Sad to lose him he will be missed. His legacy is archived and is influence is apparent.
Starting off this post with some highlights of Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam! If you haven't heard the news Robin Williams has passed away. You can read the depressing news here. It is a shame he died too soon at 63. I am sure he had a few more things he could have done to make us laugh again. I want to celebrate his life. The gift of his performances which he left us.
Here is his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson...
Many of us first discovered Robin Williams when he was on Mork and Mindy. You might recognize a younger David Letterman in this clip..
Maybe not the right time for this clip.Then again maybe humor is what we need. Here he performs in a skit with Carol Burnett.
So many movies to choose from. I think my favorite might be What Dreams May Come. Ms. Doubtfire certainly was funny. What were your favorites?
Thanks for the entertainment may you rest in peace Robin Williams!
When I was child the most important part of the circus was the animal acts. Back in the 70s I remember Gunther Gebel-Williams performing with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. I'm sure at some point in my childhood I even dreamed to become like him. I had the blonde hair which unfortunately has turned quite gray since seeing him. Sadly my body never developed into his muscular physique. The big cats he used to train would probably look at me as a snack instead of trainer so I never followed in his footsteps...
He performed in a time before the explosion of social media. Yet he made a name for himself through his performances in the circle and by appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and The Ed Sullivan Show.
However, recently my daughter and I had the opportunity to handle a White Tiger perhaps a bit of Gunther rubbed off on me after all..
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Sadly at the age of 66 on July 19, 2001 Gunther Gebel-Williams passed away due to a brain tumor but he did leave us with long lasting memories.
Ed Shaughnessy was the drummer for the Tonbight Show with Johnny Carson. Ed might not have gotten the fame of being a drummer in a rock band. However, it must have been a joy to play with all trhe guests, all the different genres of music, I think he had a cool gig.He died Friday after suffering a heart attack at 84.
Here he trades licks with Buddy Rich...
I think the video below really highlights his skills...
The piece he probably played the most..
Thanks for the memories, may you rest in peace Ed Shaughnessy
