The Complete 14 Batman Window Cameos
On Christmas Eve 1968 three Americans became the first humans to visit another world. What they did to celebrate was unexpected and profound, and will be remembered throughout all human history. Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8, Robert Zimmerman's classic history of humanity's first journey to another world, tells that story, and it is now available as both an ebook and an audiobook, both with a foreword by Valerie Anders and a new introduction by Robert Zimmerman.
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An evening pause: One of the silliest shows ever produced by television. These cameos however provide a nice survey of 1960s television and culture. How many do you know? And can you name the actor playing Santa?
Hat tip Max Hunt.
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Was Santa Andy Devine?
Interesting guests! When these two were run over by a steam roller, they changed their names to Flatman and Ribbon!
Kevin R,
Yes. His voice is unmistakable.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Devine
Kevin R: Bingo. Either you are dating yourself, or you are very much a fanatic for classic television.
Watched as a kid *BAM* and knew it was cheesy *BIFF* but a lot of fun *POW*. Also, Julie Newmar.
Robert Z: Neither. I’m old. And, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is one of my favorite movies.
Kevin R. Mine too. As John Wayne said when asked what were the three best directors he ever worked with, “John Ford, John Ford, and John Ford.”
I wish I had a pencil thin mustache
The “Boston Blackie” kind
A two toned Ricky Ricardo jacket
And an autographed picture of Andy Devine
Jimmy Buffett