I like baseball, but I sometimes find it too stimulating.

I prefer spending time at the library, although the hustle and bustle at the reference desk can sometimes be too much for me as well.

Probably the best of their non-Zeppo films, but, as I often say:

No Zeppo = No good.

Great article, Eddie.

FYI - A serviceable billiards table, balls, and cue sticks can be made using materials you might find on a desert island - the hardest part was getting the colors right for the coconut balls - especially the 4, 8 and 12.

Eddie's characterization of Mr. Hope is correct - he was the most popular and beloved comedian of the 20th Century. What a giant he was, and, in his time, he conquered every medium that existed.

But, as time goes by, what I find most amazing about Mr. Hope is how he has - in a fairly short time - gone from being arguably the most famous man in the world, to being almost completely forgotten. I am reminded of the great quote from Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.:

“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.”

A friend of mine used to do a killer version of "I Wanna Be Loved By You". She apparently knew Marilyn back in the day, and mentioned more than once that Marilyn was crazy for animals.

Great job of weaving a very complicated tale into a smooth narrative!

I found this very interesting from an academic point of view, but, personally, I almost never drink anything as strong as root beer. I used to like coconut water, but I grew tired of it - now I prefer a mild berry tea that I make myself. Because I am allergic to alcohol, I have to be very careful when making it.

I was not able to watch television when this show was originally aired, but I later watched it in reruns. I thought there was entirely too much focus on "kissing" and other unhygienic practices, and, unfortunately, never any mention of intellectual pursuits, or ferns - that would have made it much more stimulating.

Good stuff. I would posit that the Zeppo character was also quite similar to the character he played in later films

Years ago, Science Quarterly had an article about averages in baseball and the art of hitting - they came to the conclusion that Ty Cobb was the best "pure hitter" ever. I was never much of a baseball player - my sport is chess - but I've spent many a Saturday night at the library, reading about baseball theory - it is fascinating.

A fellow I know ate radioactive spinach, it gave him super strength for a short time. Interestingly, some types of edible ferns also have quite a bit of iron.

Ringo was singing "Boys" with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes before he came to the Beatles - it was his "signature song" - I'm sure that's why it was selected for the album. It is funny how no one gave the fact that it was about wanting boys a second thought - it was a very different time.

He looks a lot like a guy I played Family Feud against many years ago - I defeated him quite soundly.

I especially enjoy all of the various ferns employed as decoration, although some are not actually native to Florida...