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by William Ferry
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: CLASSIC TELEVISION
Topic: THE DEFENDERS (1962) Bert Wheeler, William Shatner guest stars
Replies: 1
Views: 3818

Re: THE DEFENDERS (1962) Bert Wheeler, William Shatner guest stars

As I'm sure everyone knows, that Shatner fella played the Robert Reed role in what might be considered the pilot, THE DEFENDER, with Ralph Bellamy, if my memory serves correctly.
by William Ferry
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Happy New Year 2024!
Replies: 1
Views: 3827

Happy New Year 2024!

Happy New Year fellow Mafiosi! May the coming year bring you joy, peace, and plenty of goodies. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to burn some 1928 PD material to DVD to sell at my local flea market (after Covid, is that even a thing anymore?) Or as my dear Uncle Jack might have said to me, "Don'...
by William Ferry
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Buster Keaton's San Francisco footsteps
Replies: 3
Views: 2228

Re: Buster Keaton's San Francisco footsteps

These are always fascinating. Thanks for all the great detective work. Sometimes it's sad to see the changes that Progress has wrought, but it's fun to pretend the ghosts of Comedy are on the scene to reenact these moments. Before I lapse into a Youngson voice over (not a bad thing, btw), I have to ...
by William Ferry
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: CLASSIC TELEVISION
Topic: Chung King Chow Mein Hour (1962) Stan Freberg
Replies: 1
Views: 9421

Re: Chung King Chow Mein Hour (1962) Stan Freberg

And I think I spotted Billy Bletcher as Mr. Bromowitz, Advertising Control!
by William Ferry
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: SOUND COMEDY MAIN
Topic: THE GREAT PIE MYSTERY (1931) Harry Gribbon, Harry Myers
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

Re: THE GREAT PIE MYSTERY (1931) Harry Gribbon, Harry Myers

Thanks Richard! I've heard so much about this, and I've been dying to see it for years. IIRC, it might be included on THE MACK SENNETT COLLECTION, vol. 2. (I'm not harping on its eventual release, by the way. I know that will appear when it appears.)
by William Ferry
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Books, DVDs, Broadcasts & Screenings
Topic: The Book Of Shemp
Replies: 1
Views: 5914

Re: The Book Of Shemp

I got my copy on Sunday, and I'm about a third of the way through. I'm glad Shemp finally got a book. From what I've read thus far, he seemed to be someone well worth knowing. It's a very detailed look at a remarkable career. Shemp Howard was a great comic, and I recommend this book.
by William Ferry
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: SCM 101
Topic: Identifying photo
Replies: 5
Views: 13025

Re: Identifying photo

I think you've both pretty much nailed this as bring a "real" person vs. a "reel" one. It was a fun exercise.
by William Ferry
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: SCM 101
Topic: Identifying photo
Replies: 5
Views: 13025

Re: Identifying photo

My first guess would have been Will Rogers, but the autograph would seem to prove me wrong. It looks somewhat like "F W Martin".
by William Ferry
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Buster Keaton in UK ad for the "Rover Metro"
Replies: 1
Views: 8424

Re: Buster Keaton in UK ad for the "Rover Metro"

Or that car in SEVEN CHANCES that miraculously went from point of origin to destination without seeming to move.
by William Ferry
Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: SILENT COMEDY MAIN
Topic: Coming From the Sprocket Vault..............
Replies: 8
Views: 11893

Re: Coming From the Sprocket Vault..............

All I feel qualified to comment, aside from my previous thanks, is this: I'll buy it when it's announced, and I'll leave a nice review on Amazon (or whatever shopping outlet will have it). And if I may be so bold, that's advice worth heeding by anyone who wants to start a gripefest.