tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post8232335400610376001..comments2024-03-19T10:41:35.976-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: Cool CustomersDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-34289270139854104992013-03-29T15:33:32.382-05:002013-03-29T15:33:32.382-05:00Thanks david-b-- fine examples, both of those. Ja...Thanks david-b-- fine examples, both of those. Jack Webb was truly the master of this whole under-play genre that, quite frankly, he himself was largely responsible for creating. It's there from the earliest days of Dragnet's radio run, even.<br /><br />Man, the RABID and vindictive response/feedback on that second clip from the pro-marijuana/LSD crowd certainly is eyebrow-raising!<br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-80448073033860126022013-03-29T11:13:20.229-05:002013-03-29T11:13:20.229-05:00Thanks HB, two great speeches for the jury's c...Thanks HB, two great speeches for the jury's consideration..:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZo2hhvvlpw<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Twre6ItGEI<br />david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-71902351435077873132013-03-29T09:30:02.000-05:002013-03-29T09:30:02.000-05:00Oh, GREAT call on Friday/Gannon, davidB. The late...Oh, GREAT call on Friday/Gannon, davidB. The late-60's run of that show airs quite a bit on one of our local broadcast HD channels, and I've developed an enormous new-found respect for & appreciation of it. Jack Webb's portrayal was definitely not unemotional-- it's simply that he never, ever lost control of that seen-it-all veneer. The most he'd give in to would be a (usually terrifying) deeply intense, righteous, rapid-fire tirade in an effort to get through to a recalcitrant perp. Harry Morgan's (man, he only died a year or so ago!) Bill Gannon is often unbelievably funny as his complete personal loopiness is totally masked (and at odds) with just about the most deadpan delivery anyone could ever muster.<br /><br />HB (closet fanboy, yes)humanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-33675439109033849742013-03-29T07:50:54.191-05:002013-03-29T07:50:54.191-05:00Lilith indeed..
Begging everyone's forgivenes...Lilith indeed..<br /><br />Begging everyone's forgiveness.., I was remiss in not mentioning one of my all-time favorite shows (which I dropped a comment on months ago..).<br /><br />SGT Joe Friday from 'Dragnet'. Both him and Gannon were pretty 'unflappable' as we say, but hey, 'He wrote the book, baby'..<br /><br />Also, honorable mention goes to the beloved 'Cornfed' from the too-short '90s 'Duckman', who always channeled Jack Webb to a tee.david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-76989753440162673572013-03-29T06:36:35.785-05:002013-03-29T06:36:35.785-05:00HB, you're right about Seven (and since I'...HB, you're right about Seven (and since I'm such a fan of Voyager I can't believe she slipped my mind). I liked that episode in which Q's mischievous son made her body suit disappear, but she pretty much ignored him and just kept working at her console, so he had her clothing reappear and moved on...<br /><br />As for other women who fit the bill, I guess Moondragon counts, despite her boundless arrogance.<br />Another that comes to mind, to some extent, is Morticia Addams, and, in a bit of a similar vein, Frasier's wife in Cheers (what was her name? Lilith?)Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-23763301836963240392013-03-29T05:14:47.291-05:002013-03-29T05:14:47.291-05:00Hmm- we're definitely shy on females in this ...Hmm- we're definitely shy on females in this topic, aren't we?<br /><br />How about 7-of-9 from STVoyager? Yes?<br />Boy, can I even come up with another one that exhibits that cool, near-iconic level of unflappable-ness and detachment? <br /><br />Searching. . . searching. . . <br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-10246721810829219052013-03-29T03:39:21.918-05:002013-03-29T03:39:21.918-05:00We're probably venturing off-topic here, but i...We're probably venturing off-topic here, but interesting that you mentioned that King Arthur movie, Rip. Not only do I agree with you about the Warriors 3 vibe of some of the characterizations, I also thought that was a just a really fun movie.<br /><br />Okay, back to cool customers: Anjelica Huston's character in Ice Pirates (another fun movie - very silly, yes, but fun nonetheless).Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-59817853051301358522013-03-29T01:13:10.358-05:002013-03-29T01:13:10.358-05:00Someone above already mentioned a fave of mine, th...Someone above already mentioned a fave of mine, the implacable Hogun the Grim. <br /><br />Surrounded by the festive Volstagg and the grinning Fandrall, the icy glare of Hogun was refreshing. <br /><br />I was reminded of the Warriors Three when watching the Clive Owen King Arthur flick. <br /><br />Those Sarmatian Knights of the Round Table in that movie have that vibe, and Hogun role was shared by a few of them, most specifically Ray Stevenson's Dagonet and Mads Mikkleson's Tristan. <br /><br />The foolish ones, the dashing ones, and the serious ones all blended neatly.<br /><br />Good stuff!<br /><br />Rip Off Rip Jaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936426877024852134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-88118161963796500132013-03-28T22:05:08.772-05:002013-03-28T22:05:08.772-05:00Yeah, Matt, it would be fun to do a discussion on ...Yeah, Matt, it would be fun to do a discussion on hotheads!<br /><br />- Mike 'bring on the fiery tempered characters' from Trinidad & Tobago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64562409563478402092013-03-28T21:58:19.376-05:002013-03-28T21:58:19.376-05:00My two picks would be Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Spoc...My two picks would be Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Spock - whether fighting to the death with professor Moriarty over the Reichenbach Falls or dodging Romulan disruptors, these two gentlemen always appeared cool as a cucumber. So cool you wonder if they are really human beneath their icy demeanor!<br /><br />Other honourable mentions : Luna Lovegood & Professor Snape from the Harry Potter movies, Cyclops of the X-men, Dr Strange, the Vision from the Avengers, most butlers (Batman's Alfred, Jarvis from the Avengers), Han Solo from Star Wars, Dr Hannibal Lecter. Hmm, I'm sure there are many more I missed out, but that's all that come to mind!<br /><br /><br />- Mike 'tries to be cool every now and then' from Trinidad & Tobago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-88153794248184139432013-03-28T21:52:03.125-05:002013-03-28T21:52:03.125-05:00Imagine all those hotheads on one team...!Imagine all those hotheads on one team...!Doc Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783244633195233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-41518357606606431322013-03-28T21:50:38.320-05:002013-03-28T21:50:38.320-05:00I rather prefer characters who DO get rattled and ...I rather prefer characters who DO get rattled and lose their cool: Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, Luke Cage, (early) Firestorm (no idea how he may have changed since then), Cyborg, Changeling, Vibe (yes, enjoyed the much-maligned Vibe), and the like. <br /><br />Doc Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783244633195233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-43555877535223949372013-03-28T18:28:48.410-05:002013-03-28T18:28:48.410-05:00James Bond, Simon Templar, Emma Peel, John Steed, ...James Bond, Simon Templar, Emma Peel, John Steed, and Mr. Waverly (the director of U.N.C.L.E.). Of course, they were all British, the kind of people who refer to World War Two as "the late unpleasantness." I almost considered Sheldon Cooper, but he actually does get rattled at times, often over trivia. My all-time favorite, though, has to be Daria Morgendorffer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-82103110859619540902013-03-28T17:49:56.396-05:002013-03-28T17:49:56.396-05:00Hey David B, that was a pretty funny video.
But h...Hey David B, that was a pretty funny video.<br /><br />But here is Mr. Nimoy in an even funnier one (unintentionally) where he's not such a cool customer.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGF5ROpjRAUWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64483392205989334742013-03-28T13:59:13.964-05:002013-03-28T13:59:13.964-05:00Lurker here....
I prefer a good ole Rigellian Rec...Lurker here....<br /><br />I prefer a good ole Rigellian Recorder. No matter how desperate the situation they are always there with an interrogative.<br />.... Except Recorder #417 who accompanied Hercules into the Andromeda galaxy. He was a bitch.<br /><br />Also.... Off topic....<br />I was reading this page a couple of weeks ago about the first recruits in groups. Namely the kooky quartet and Nighthawk in the Defenders. It reminded me that I bought about a dozen old Defenders in Texas from a 25 cent box, because the were drawn by Keith Giffen ( huge fan) ... But I never got around to reading them.<br />So I dig them out and start reading.....<br />I get through half of them and open the next one and...<br />BAM!!! ... splash page signed by Keith Giffen!!!<br /><br />So thank you BAB!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-43388425669188161882013-03-28T13:14:29.707-05:002013-03-28T13:14:29.707-05:00Certainly Jim Starlin's original Thanos is as ...Certainly Jim Starlin's original Thanos is as about as cool and unattached as it gets. I mean, he is a nihilist and all that. Chasing Amazinghttp://www.chasingamazingblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-16523150683637274402013-03-28T11:34:48.890-05:002013-03-28T11:34:48.890-05:00Haha! Great video David!
I'd go with Mr. Spoc...Haha! Great video David!<br /><br />I'd go with Mr. Spock, as it was always a powerful scene when he let loose with emotion, whether it was anger or sadness or love. Plus he was cool when he was a cool customer as well, so always a compelling character. Garettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-76020740986225034072013-03-28T11:29:06.170-05:002013-03-28T11:29:06.170-05:00Ha! Well Doug, thanks for noticin', eh?
Nah,...Ha! Well Doug, thanks for noticin', eh?<br /><br />Nah, not an intentional vacation-- just loading-in a difficult set for the past week and a half. . . and then any other idle time has been taken up trying to hastily memorize lines for a couple of Chekhov one-acts I've gotten myself into (w/ questionable success thus far. . .oy). It's astonishing how much more slowly the aging brain accomplishes this than it did 10 or 15 years ago. . . <br /><br />HBhumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-55381717626562712402013-03-28T11:13:42.409-05:002013-03-28T11:13:42.409-05:00I'm working on Monday's X-Men post right n...I'm working on Monday's X-Men post right now. Charles Xavier is generally a cool customer.<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-77177682946144940012013-03-28T11:11:02.199-05:002013-03-28T11:11:02.199-05:00Y'know, speaking of our favorite Vulcan, Mr. N...Y'know, speaking of our favorite Vulcan, Mr. Nimoy just turned 82 this week.<br /><br />Hope I'm as cool as he is at that age, as this video clearly demonstrates..:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULOjT9GYdQ<br /><br />Hilarious.david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-51741467641878343942013-03-28T11:09:58.678-05:002013-03-28T11:09:58.678-05:00Is it open to women?
Mrs. Peel.Is it open to women?<br /><br />Mrs. Peel.Pat Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787799814630339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-63688224419150445072013-03-28T09:42:51.939-05:002013-03-28T09:42:51.939-05:00My favorite is Sherlock Holmes (the original cool ...My favorite is Sherlock Holmes (the original cool customer). A logical thinker who displays little emotion and is always one step ahead of everyone else, (especially his opponents). I believe he is the template for characters like Spock and Data from Star Trek. As well Batman.<br /><br />Another favorite of mine was Lieutenant Columbo. He came off as a disheveled bumbler, but that was mostly a ruse to disarm his quarry. Underneath he was totally in control and had an unmatched brilliance for deductive reasoning. A great character.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-89288376310562707162013-03-28T09:14:02.902-05:002013-03-28T09:14:02.902-05:00I always enjoyed Spock and Ilya Kuryakin.I always enjoyed Spock and Ilya Kuryakin.Doc Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783244633195233970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-17756117004672510732013-03-28T09:12:53.705-05:002013-03-28T09:12:53.705-05:00Hi Edo – good call on Jeeves. There were several ...Hi Edo – good call on Jeeves. There were several good interpretations of that character previously, but Fry & Laurie really re-set the bar, and not by ‘making it their own’ either, they played it in a way that surely no Wodehouse fan could object to. <br /><br />Cool customers....well, the Beast, not the later furry wisecracker, but Hank as originally written, analysing everything with 12 syllable words as he swung from the chandeliers. <br /><br />Doc Doom.....the one hand, a raving psychopath, but a pretty cool customer under fire. <br /><br />The Mad Thinker. Less mad, more thinking? <br /><br />Deathlok was pretty hard to rattle. In one sense, anyway. <br /> <br />Captain Marvel. He always seemed to find cosmic awareness very soothing, although I’m sure it would have scared the bejesus out of me! <br /><br />Doc Strange....well, he’d have to be, right? <br /><br />Tony Stark, 19th heart attack, to paraphrase the Stones. <br /><br />Warlock, not so much face-down-in-his-own-blood, as Starlin had him, but in the original Roy Thomas messianic mode. <br /><br />The Surfer. When he wasn’t fighting demons, aliens and bouncing off his personal goldfish bowl, he mostly lay around on asteroids contemplating. <br /><br />Iron Fist & Shang Chi. Their interior monologues calmly describing the situation, the room and reflecting on the nature of the world and man (as they smashed people’s teeth in). <br /><br />Galactus. Considering what he did for a living, he always seemed pretty sanguine about it. <br /><br />Actually, all those cosmic guys like Immortus and the Grand Master never seemed to break into much of sweat even with all of time & space on the line. <br /><br />Hogun the Grim. Clue in the name, really. <br /><br />But I think the prize goes to Mantis.... “this one has noticed that you are bleeding profusely from many wounds, Swordsman. I suspect your death to be imminent. Still, turned out nice again”<br /><br />Richard<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-14551762918765528362013-03-28T09:01:25.769-05:002013-03-28T09:01:25.769-05:00Mr. Fantastic would seem to me to fall into this c...Mr. Fantastic would seem to me to fall into this category. No matter what craziness befell the Fantastic Four, you could always count on him to view the situation from a detached, purely scientific perspective.<br /><br />I remember in particular during the Byrne run's microverse storyline how he escaped from the Psycho-Man's glass cage and turned the tables on him -- as the bad guy was torturing his wife! You'd think that would have set him off, but no. And his cool reaction was what helped him to figure out a way to escape in the first place.Inkstained Wretchnoreply@blogger.com