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"In a couple of ways, the first season of Mission: Impossible was its best. While I had no problem with Peter Graves as Jim Phelps, the leader of the IMF, I preferred Steven Hill as Dan Briggs. Briggs looked like an ordinary man, a fellow who might…"
"In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, the number of college students who disenrolled, or did not enrol for the next semester, was in the hundreds of thousands. This was a significant financial hit to most colleges and universities. My guess is if Al…"
"I loved it! I ALWAYS enjoy your quizzes Commander, even if, as this time, I potted out on it. I had fun and that's what counts!
But if I get that S.P. question wrong one more time... I will do something desperate and I will not be held responsible…"
But if I get that S.P. question wrong one more time... I will do something desperate and I will not be held responsible…"
"I think of your questions as breaking into three categories.
1)I know the answer. #7 because I'm a big Enemy Ace fan and the Hangman stories are a standout (a shame they didn't do more with his vengeful sister, the Harpy).
2)I know where to find it.…"
1)I know the answer. #7 because I'm a big Enemy Ace fan and the Hangman stories are a standout (a shame they didn't do more with his vengeful sister, the Harpy).
2)I know where to find it.…"
"Most of the time, these quizzes cover stories published well before I started reading comics. Occasionally there are two of three questions I can answer because they are in stories I have read and still remember. Not this time. The fun for me is in…"
"[T]his time around, only Eric Sofer and Fraser Sherman took a shot at answering the quiz questions... I can't help wondering if that would've been the case if more of the old vets of my quizzes, like Philip Portelli or Jeff of Earth-J, had taken a…"
"Great fun as always. Looking forward to next year's quiz."
O.K., pencils down . . . both of you. That's because, this time around, only Eric Sofer and Fraser Sherman took a shot at answering the quiz questions. Which is a first. Usually, I see so many folks submit their answers that, when it's time for…
"RIP Hal Williams Possibly best remembered for his roles in Sanford and Son and 227.
I loved his character of the police officer "Smitty" on Sanford and Son, and the way he had to translate his partner Patrolman Swanhouser's Jack-Webb-type jargon…"
I loved his character of the police officer "Smitty" on Sanford and Son, and the way he had to translate his partner Patrolman Swanhouser's Jack-Webb-type jargon…"
"WOG! World! . . . of! . . . Giants!
This is a show that I'd never thought I'd see again. It's so obscure that whenever I mention it in a group, someone inevitably says, "Don't you mean Land of the Giants?" (If I'd led this post with simply World…"
This is a show that I'd never thought I'd see again. It's so obscure that whenever I mention it in a group, someone inevitably says, "Don't you mean Land of the Giants?" (If I'd led this post with simply World…"
"YAY COMMANDER! "
"Fantastic news indeed. I'm happy that you got those, Commander."
"Tracy and I are gratified to read this latest update. Hearty congratulations."
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Ah, that makes sense. I've seen some unfinished blog entries from Figs that said in caps at the top, "JUST A DRAFT, MODS, DO NOT APPROVE" or something to that effect. It's an inelegant system, but as far as I can tell. it's the best anyone's come up with so far.
Regardless, I'm glad it wasn't causing frustration or extra work on your end.
Commander, I'm not sure what's going on; I've approved your Archive Deck Log Entry #37 twice now, and it hasn't shown up on the front page either time. I'm going to discuss it with the other mods; I might be doing something wrong. But I'm not sure how, exactly, I can screw up hitting "Approve."
But if you don't see it, and put it up again, I'm going to let one of the other mods approve it, and see if I can learn what, if anything, I'm missing here. Sorry for the delay!
P.S. I'm going to send this on to you as an individual message, too, so you don't miss it, but I've got to "friend" you first.
Commander:
Just bopping around the Board this morning, I ran across a comment you made to Philip Portelli earlier this month:
Sometimes I wonder if anybody ever reads my stuff, so it's always nice when I get a comment or a "like".
Made me feel a teensy bit guilty (not that you intended that). I don't read every word on every thread, but I always read what you have to say in any thread I'm in, and I'm more likely to peek in on a new thread if I see you've posted there. And I always read the Deck Log.
Your comments and articles are consistently well researched, well written, interesting and (when thats your goal) entertaining. Since most of my available Board time is at the office (SHHH, don't tell anybody!) I don't often post unless I have something to say -- which, most of the time, means I have something silly to say -- but I am reading and enjoying.
Oh ... and "color" doesn't have a "u" in it. :)
Darin
Commander,
Actually we should all be thanking you for the research, enjoyment and knowledge you provide!
"Happy I read your stuff", I've gone through your archives! The way you combine Silver Age comics with the events of the time plus your background creates a real learning experience!
Should you ever print your columns in book form, you have one guarantee sale!
Again with much thanks and respect!
Philip
Thank you, Commander. I was thinking about Percy's "origin" story as proof but you're right about what people want to believe. If Marvel puts out a story that states Percy was gay, fine. My point was Stan's intent at the time.
Again informative and timely,
Much thanks,
Philip
Commander,
Over at the "Alan Scott is DC's Gay Hero", there is some discussion on whether Pinky Pinkerton of the Howling Commandos was always meant to be gay, not merely picked by fans as was Element Lad. It seems like there is the assumption that Stan Lee did this deliberately. I am in disagreement of this. If you can, could you please comment on this? Your knowledge is appreciated. Also I mentioned that, in the Silver Age, most of the Justice Society were not established as being married.
These are minor points, to be sure but if you want to add anything, it would be most welcomed.
Respectfully,
Philip Portelli
Hi - not sure if I'm posting this comment for Commander Benson in the write location, but - yes - if you could scan some pages, that would be phenomenal!!! I am very grateful for the tenaciousness and loyalty of this group....
Fond regards, Sandi Charton
Commander, I have always respected your style and manner, and have enjoyed disagreeing with you on any (infrequent) points of contention we have had - so you can certainly believe that I have immensely appreciated your Deck Logs. If you are posting them elsewhere, I will continue to enjoy them.
But it's just time for me to be gone from the Captain Comics board. I receive no replies or conversation from Cap anymore, and my unceremonious dumping as an administrator left a bad taste in my mouth... and the subsequent situation has done nothing to make me feel any better.
If I do not get the opportunity to communicate with you again, let me assure you that you have my greatest respect and admiration, and I wish you and yours the very best.
I remain,
Sincerely,
Eric L. Sofer
The Silver Age Fogey
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