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Post by inger on Jan 5, 2024 18:27:07 GMT -5
Harold Lloyd, a pair of glasses and a smile! You've got it! I used to watch those made-for-TV versions of Harold's work in the late 70s-early 80s on PBS. They were fun. And that song resonates with the catchy tune -- "Hooray for Harold Lloyd." When we lived in LA, my wife and I met Suzanne Lloyd, Harold's grand-daughter and keeper of his flame. She did an introduction to his film "Speedy" that included an orchestra performing the original score from the 1928 movie, his last silent film. She was such a doll and just worshipped her grandfather. She even showed some home movies he had done with her as a small child and some he had done with his own father, who was a scream and a lot like Harold. More undercover contacts for the Pipp-Man. So do tell, was Susan Lloyd also a spy?… C’mon. Tell us, man. We can keep a secret… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 5, 2024 19:48:03 GMT -5
You've got it! I used to watch those made-for-TV versions of Harold's work in the late 70s-early 80s on PBS. They were fun. And that song resonates with the catchy tune -- "Hooray for Harold Lloyd." When we lived in LA, my wife and I met Suzanne Lloyd, Harold's grand-daughter and keeper of his flame. She did an introduction to his film "Speedy" that included an orchestra performing the original score from the 1928 movie, his last silent film. She was such a doll and just worshipped her grandfather. She even showed some home movies he had done with her as a small child and some he had done with his own father, who was a scream and a lot like Harold. The PBS show was great! He was an amazing physical comedian, among the very best. I've always thought he was an elite silent film comic, same level as Chaplin and Keaton. The King of Daredevil Comedy. Always clinging to a pole high above the street, or jumping from one fast-moving vehicle to another. Maximal use of streetcars. In his day, his films were bigger box office than either Chaplin or Keaton, but film critics have generally preferred those two because they are considered to have more pathos and social commentary in their movies (although Harold certainly pulls it off when needed, his approach to life is more light-hearted and his character always winds up somehow coming out on top in spite of himself. That's exactly what I DO like about him.) All of his major works are available for free on YouTube -- I think his big four are "The Freshman", "Safety Last", "Girl Shy" and "Speedy." Episodes of the TV show are also on there. I adored Jobyna Ralston, the actress who played his leading lady in most of his films. She was the perfect foil for him. Lloyd married his leading lady before Jobyna, Mildred Davis. He had one of the great estates of Hollywood that is still part of most of the tours of the mansions of the area. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 5, 2024 19:52:30 GMT -5
You've got it! I used to watch those made-for-TV versions of Harold's work in the late 70s-early 80s on PBS. They were fun. And that song resonates with the catchy tune -- "Hooray for Harold Lloyd." When we lived in LA, my wife and I met Suzanne Lloyd, Harold's grand-daughter and keeper of his flame. She did an introduction to his film "Speedy" that included an orchestra performing the original score from the 1928 movie, his last silent film. She was such a doll and just worshipped her grandfather. She even showed some home movies he had done with her as a small child and some he had done with his own father, who was a scream and a lot like Harold. More undercover contacts for the Pipp-Man. So do tell, was Susan Lloyd also a spy?… C’mon. Tell us, man. We can keep a secret… I would tell you, Inger, but it's all these other guys I don't trust. As far as I know her principal job was overseeing her grandfather's film catalog and doing licensing. What I liked about her was that she was immensely grateful for what her parents and grandparents had left her and did not take it for granted. And she loved meeting fans of her grandfather's movies. Just a very sweet person. |
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Post by inger on Jan 6, 2024 1:02:39 GMT -5
More undercover contacts for the Pipp-Man. So do tell, was Susan Lloyd also a spy?… C’mon. Tell us, man. We can keep a secret… I would tell you, Inger, but it's all these other guys I don't trust. As far as I know her principal job was overseeing her grandfather's film catalog and doing licensing. What I liked about her was that she was immensely grateful for what her parents and grandparents had left her and did not take it for granted. And she loved meeting fans of her grandfather's movies. Just a very sweet person. Of course, of course. This is a public forum and we both certainly know who you mean when you say those “other guys”… That was just a test the chief told me to throw at you. Not that I’m in your agency or anything. I wouldn't want those guys to get any ideas… double secret meeting at the triple secret place tomorrow at 2 est tomorrow afternoon… keep it to yourself, huh? … |
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Post by Max on Jan 6, 2024 13:29:35 GMT -5
I knew that was Harold Lloyd because my Dad was a silent movie fan, he especially liked Charlie Chaplin. Love them both with Buster Keaton my favorite. Fatty Arbuckle was funny too, so were the Keystone Cops. |
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Post by Max on Jan 6, 2024 13:37:45 GMT -5
Colts fan all my life, I never forgave Elway for not signing although I understood it. Robert Irsay was the owner back then and he was a real jerk. He had a drinking problem and really treated people badly. Elway's Dad was a college Coach and he did not like Kush. Ironically, IIRC Kush was fired the next year. Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. I remember when the Jets had the #1 overall pick and wanted Payton Manning to enter the NFL Draft a year early. |
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Post by Max on Jan 6, 2024 13:41:36 GMT -5
Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. Leaving the best QB in the draft class to fall to the Steelers.  Big Ben! Funny because in my opinion Big Ben would have been a perfect fit playing in NY. |
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 6, 2024 14:25:39 GMT -5
Leaving the best QB in the draft class to fall to the Steelers. Big Ben! Funny because in my opinion Big Ben would have been a perfect fit playing in NY. Ben was fun to watch play with the way he would shake off pass rushers, run around and then deliver the ball to an open receiver down field. He was certainly a make something out of mothing type of player. Of course it helps that some of those years it was Antonio Brown that he was throwing to. All three QB's did have an impressive run of success with their teams, with Ben & Eli getting two rings each. I guess the question is "Do all three make the Hall of Fame?" |
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Post by bomberhojoe on Jan 6, 2024 14:34:56 GMT -5
Colts fan all my life, I never forgave Elway for not signing although I understood it. Robert Irsay was the owner back then and he was a real jerk. He had a drinking problem and really treated people badly. Elway's Dad was a college Coach and he did not like Kush. Ironically, IIRC Kush was fired the next year. Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. Chargers made out pretty well, getting their second best QB ever after the great Dan Fouts. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jan 6, 2024 14:35:47 GMT -5
Love them both with Buster Keaton my favorite. Fatty Arbuckle was funny too, so were the Keystone Cops. The Keystone Cops were hysterical. Glad to find another silent film fan here. Mack Sennett rules! Fatty and Mabel! Good stuff. |
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Post by chiyankee on Jan 6, 2024 14:41:44 GMT -5
Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. Chargers made out pretty well, getting their second best QB ever after the great Dan Fouts. I loved watching Dan Fouts and all those talented receivers he had to throw to. What probably made it fun was San Diego's defense wasn't that good, so the game were always shootouts. Classic AFC football on NBC, often with the late great Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen broadcasting. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 6, 2024 15:00:30 GMT -5
Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. Chargers made out pretty well, getting their second best QB ever after the great Dan Fouts. Yeah...they did. In fact, many in the know say he was better than Fouts. My brother, huge Chargers fan, said as "fiery" as he was on the field (he often got into it with Broncos/Jay Cutler) that he was a perfect gentleman, really nice guy off the field. |
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Post by azbob643 on Jan 6, 2024 15:03:47 GMT -5
I loved watching Dan Fouts and all those talented receivers he had to throw to. What probably made it fun was San Diego's defense wasn't that good, so the game were always shootouts. Classic AFC football on NBC, often with the late great Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen broadcasting. How 'bout John Hadl to Lance "Bambi" Alworth... |
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Post by Max on Jan 6, 2024 15:16:51 GMT -5
Big Ben! Funny because in my opinion Big Ben would have been a perfect fit playing in NY. Ben was fun to watch play with the way he would shake off pass rushers, run around and then deliver the ball to an open receiver down field. He was certainly a make something out of mothing type of player. Of course it helps that some of those years it was Antonio Brown that he was throwing to. All three QB's did have an impressive run of success with their teams, with Ben & Eli getting two rings each. I guess the question is "Do all three make the Hall of Fame?" Just my 2 cents...I think all 3 QBs get in the Hall Of Fame. |
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Post by Max on Jan 6, 2024 15:19:14 GMT -5
Eli Manning did much the same thing with the SD Chargers as Elway did re the Colts. Chargers & Giants had a pre-draft deal in which Chargers would draft Manning (who didn't want to play for them) and Giants drafted Phillip Rivers, then swapped QBs. Like you re Elway, my brother (a huge SD Chargers fan) never "forgave" Manning...to put it mildly. Chargers made out pretty well, getting their second best QB ever after the great Dan Fouts. Those Air Coryell teams were fun to watch. In my opinion, that offense was ahead of it's time. |
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