Subj : Re: Travel
To   : JOE MACKEY
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri May 03 2019 16:33:00

Joe,

JM>  I am a big Benny fan, from his radio (and early shorts) on to his last
JM>days.

  He took the term "frugal cheapskate" to the extreme. :P

JM>  Speaking of Mel Blanc (who was associated with Jack for many years) and
JM>the Si/Sy routine and how Mel always keeps a straight face and Jack is
JM>trying not to breakup.  Every time they do that routine its the same.

  I wonder how many times they had to rehearse that before they could do
it, with Jack Benny giving the indication he was "about to lose
it"...but Mel Blanc was as cool as a cucumber.

JM>  Jack was a master at the silent pause.  Just stand/sit there staring at
JM>the audience or the person he's talking with, not doing anything always
JM>breaks people up.

  And, it did. Sort of like the look on Groucho Marx's face, when he was
about to "smart off" on "You Bet Your Life".

JM>  I will be in your area about mid June.

  OK, that works. I just wanted to give you a heads up.

JM>  I'm not sure yet on just what day.  Depends on how many places I'm told
JM>be out of town by sunset.  :)

  By the county sheriff, no doubt. Just show them your badge, and
smile <G>. But, as you know, some small towns "roll up the sidewalks at
dusk".

JM>  But I will give you advance warning.

  Thanks. Even with a calendar on my Android phone, and on the computer,
if I don't cross check the dates, I'm sure to miss something.

Daryl

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