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21 Beacon Street (NBC, 1959)
This is one I particularly had hoped to see, but due to its brief run---only thirteen episodes---never expected to view in my lifetime. The five or six books on television in my library that do mention 21 Beacon…"
21 Beacon Street (NBC, 1959)
This is one I particularly had hoped to see, but due to its brief run---only thirteen episodes---never expected to view in my lifetime. The five or six books on television in my library that do mention 21 Beacon…"
"This time I'm going to talk about two television series that I did not see when they first aired. They were syndicated offerings, and either they didn't play in the market in Ohio where I grew up---or I couldn't commandeer the television set from…"
"Then you haven't read Commander Benson's three-part Deck Log series (#196-198) "Kryptonite--a Glowing Reference." (I keep a hardcopy bagged and boarded . . .for ease of reference.)
I take that very kindly, my friend.
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I take that very kindly, my friend.
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"I think it's well established that Superman can use his vision powers even when he's physically incapacitated by the green stuff.
Right you are, sir! I addressed this in the second part of my Deck Log Entry # 196-8 tryptich, "Kryptonite---a Glowing…"
Right you are, sir! I addressed this in the second part of my Deck Log Entry # 196-8 tryptich, "Kryptonite---a Glowing…"
"This was discussed some time ago on the board, sir. I cannot find the thread through the search engine, and that's too bad because I have to give credit to one of our fellow Legionnaires for leading me to the exact time that Superman's heat vision…"
"One thing I appreciated about those SIlver-Age Super-Lois tales is that the artists were consistent by giving Lois the same costume every time. That went for Lana Lang too, on the occasions in which she gained super-powers. To wit . . .
From…"
From…"
"Johnny Quick refers to a "radio mike," reminding me once again that These Kids Today™ write "mic." Nope. It was mike for Roy Thomas, it was mike for The Beatles, it was mike for Dick Clark, it was mike for Edward R. Murrow, it was mike for Johnny…"
"HOUR-MAN WITH THORNDYKE THE MINUTE MAN "Mystery of the Missing Link!!" By unknown and Bernard Baily (8 pages) . . .
Takeaway: This strip needs to be canceled.
I've often wondered why Hourman never really took off. In my analysis, the character…"
Takeaway: This strip needs to be canceled.
I've often wondered why Hourman never really took off. In my analysis, the character…"
"I don't know how this will fit into your timeline, Cap, but I feel obliged to point out that, while the Spectre didn't join the armed forces (for obvious reasons), Jim Corrigan did. The story "Crime-Buster by Proxy", from More Fun Comics # 90…"
"Oops! I jumped to a conclusion. There's enough wriggle room to afford the writer benefit of the doubt.
Thanks for clarifying that, Cap
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Thanks for clarifying that, Cap
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"Flash meets with a Sen. Eagin, whom we learn was the chair of the House Un-American Activities committiee . . .
It always annoys me when comic-book writers, presumably intelligent men, don't remember the basic lessons of their elementary school…"
It always annoys me when comic-book writers, presumably intelligent men, don't remember the basic lessons of their elementary school…"
" I remember that Mission: Impossible was a show my older brother used to watch when it was on the air. I used to watch it with him, or rather I was in the room when he watched it, because I couldn't make head nor tails out of it.
Mission:…"
Mission:…"
"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.…"
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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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