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Originally posted by cardaddict:
If I recall correctly with my faulty memory, a number of movies of that type were being made at that time, none of which I liked. I laughed at the Zucker brothers and Abrahams movies, BRAIN DONORS, etc. As someone once said, humor is a funny thing. I never even smile when watching Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello (with the all-time exception of 'Who's on First?', they leave me absolutely flat, but the Three Stooges and the Marx Brothers will always crack me up. Speaking of that, where's the glue?

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Originally posted by cardaddict:
I put A & B meet Frankenstein on my Netflix List (I get the physical DVDs). I will let you know if I laughed.

And I hereby officially withdraw the one million dollar offer to watch the Three Stooges I was going to pay you.

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Originally posted by cardaddict:
If I recall correctly with my faulty memory, a number of movies of that type were being made at that time, none of which I liked. I laughed at the Zucker brothers and Abrahams movies, BRAIN DONORS, etc. As someone once said, humor is a funny thing. I never even smile when watching Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello (with the all-time exception of 'Who's on First?', they leave me absolutely flat, but the Three Stooges and the Marx Brothers will always crack me up. Speaking of that, where's the glue?

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Originally posted by Will:
Since this thread has morphed into comedians on cards, I have to ask why there hasn't been a Charlie Chaplin set issued, or has there been one that I don't know about? Has the Chaplin estate been that tight or difficult?

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Originally posted by mykdude:

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Originally posted by catskilleagle:
I heard about Fred Willard on Saturday and wondered if I had a card with him on it. I don't have the Anchorman set (DVD insert, I think).

He also signed for the 2009 Americana release. I picked one up just a month ago. He was also in This is Spinal Tap.

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Originally posted by Raven:

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Originally posted by Will:
Since this thread has morphed into comedians on cards, I have to ask why there hasn't been a Charlie Chaplin set issued, or has there been one that I don't know about? Has the Chaplin estate been that tight or difficult?

Can't say about the Chaplin Estate. Most of the bigger name celebrity Estates are receptive to selling royalties when they can. I think its more a matter of little demand for many of them these days. In Chaplin's case it might be both general to all vintage celebrities and also specific to him.

Generally speaking, I don't see a lot of merchandise being sold for Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Marlon Brandon, Humphery Bogart, etc. anymore. Chaplin was way before their time and they have been petering out. Putting it simply, a majority of people under 30 may never have heard of them, let alone seen them.

We think celluloid fame is forever, but just talk to a 25 year old who has never heard of Casablanca. They did not grow up watching 30 year old movies on TV like we did. So our history with seeing old films goes back 30 - 40 years before we were even born. They think an old movie comes from 1995. That's one problem, Chaplin is only relevant to film students these days, if that.

The other problem is that Chaplin would not be held up as a role model in current society. I just caught the film Sunset on TV the other night. Sort of an earlier Tarantino idea to reimagine Hollywood actors. For a film directed by Blake Edwards with Bruce Willis and James Gardner about fictional versions of Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp in 1920s Hollywood, it was quite a mess. But to the point, the twisted villain played by Malcolm McDowell was the scripts impression of Charlie Chaplin. So his reputation is also an issue, not that it means much until someone starts to celebrate him. Then it comes up.

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Originally posted by barobehere:

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Originally posted by Raven:

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Originally posted by Will:
Since this thread has morphed into comedians on cards, I have to ask why there hasn't been a Charlie Chaplin set issued, or has there been one that I don't know about? Has the Chaplin estate been that tight or difficult?

Can't say about the Chaplin Estate. Most of the bigger name celebrity Estates are receptive to selling royalties when they can. I think its more a matter of little demand for many of them these days. In Chaplin's case it might be both general to all vintage celebrities and also specific to him.

Generally speaking, I don't see a lot of merchandise being sold for Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Marlon Brandon, Humphery Bogart, etc. anymore. Chaplin was way before their time and they have been petering out. Putting it simply, a majority of people under 30 may never have heard of them, let alone seen them.

We think celluloid fame is forever, but just talk to a 25 year old who has never heard of Casablanca. They did not grow up watching 30 year old movies on TV like we did. So our history with seeing old films goes back 30 - 40 years before we were even born. They think an old movie comes from 1995. That's one problem, Chaplin is only relevant to film students these days, if that.

The other problem is that Chaplin would not be held up as a role model in current society. I just caught the film Sunset on TV the other night. Sort of an earlier Tarantino idea to reimagine Hollywood actors. For a film directed by Blake Edwards with Bruce Willis and James Gardner about fictional versions of Tom Mix and Wyatt Earp in 1920s Hollywood, it was quite a mess. But to the point, the twisted villain played by Malcolm McDowell was the scripts impression of Charlie Chaplin. So his reputation is also an issue, not that it means much until someone starts to celebrate him. Then it comes up.

My son has been buying "bulk collections" DVD set of black and white horror films. At college he tried showing some to his friends who did not want to see them because they were not in color. His communications professor/department chair(a man in his 60's) found out and they have been trading films. John alex loans out his horror disc and the professor loans him black and white comedy. It has been a really cool experience for him.

So, yeah, you have a generation or two that are not going to every take 10 minutes on the golden age of film that will never know who any of the actors of that time are.

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Originally posted by chesspieceface:
From May 27th, playwright, screenwriter, and AIDS activist Larry Kramer. Card is from the Eclipse Aids set from 1993, an unusual one in that a latex condom was included in every pack.

From June 2nd, veteran character actor, Mary Pat Gleason, most recently seen on the CBS sitcom, "Mom". Card is from a 258West signing.



From June 4th, Steve Priest, bassist of 70's glam rock heroes SWEET, best known for their hits "Bar Room Blitz" and "Little Willy". This is a sticker card from an early 70's Panini Pop Stars set, die-cut and meant to be stuck in an album. Steve is the cool cat wearing glasses.



May they all rest in peace.

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Originally posted by chesspieceface:
From June 4th, Steve Priest, bassist of 70's glam rock heroes SWEET, best known for their hits "Bar Room Blitz" and "Little Willy". This is a sticker card from an early 70's Panini Pop Stars set, die-cut and meant to be stuck in an album. Steve is the cool cat wearing glasses.


May they all rest in peace.