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Blarfff is the word, the word is Blarfff!

CAN YOU DIG IT?

I Think I'm back...

For Months, I have been trying to get my blogs and gmail account back after losing it to a hacker, I'm not sure- but I think Google just gave it all back to me- but we shall see!

Back From San Diego!

Ok- For YEARS I've wanted to attend the World Famous San Diego Comic Con- This year, thanks to my Awesome Pals- Tony Yarborough and (Big Bad) Billy Brown- it became a reality!
The Love of my Life, the Beautiful Blanca G. Field encouraged me to take my first real vacation since my Best Friend, and Biggest Believer in me- my Dad, passed away in my arms, three years ago. It was really a difficult trip in many respects, mainly, because my last two visits to Sunny California, were made with my Dad- the last one included an unforgetable elevator ride with Snoop Dogg- who remarked-"Your Dad is a Real Trip- Man!"

I will try to go into great detail this week about the whole trip- but I want to Shout out to a father and son I met Friday night at one of the most Fun-tastic events I've ever attended- The Funko Funday Party at the Holiday Inn by the Bay Ballroom- Wild Bill and Wild Berk! They really reminded me of my wonderful relationship with my own Dad!- Thanks guys!

AWRIGHT-AWRIGHT! ENOUGH ALREADY!

You like me. You really like me. No, I'm not Sally. Still Bill. The same guy who vows to get rich, then change my name to Bill Fold. Then, I'll have to change the Blog Name to THE BILL FOLD FLAP. But I digress. New and hmmmm... improved (you be the judge) on its way- soon. Thanks to the folks who have told me to get back to the blog, and that you like it. You really like it...

Cloverfield

Not a relative-- I promise. No Clover Field in my family tree.

Belated Happy New Year- from the 'Trip!

OK- It's been too long- but I have been working on my two new blogs, one highlighting the '08 Race to the Whitehouse- where I'll attempt to put my years as a research analyst to good use, and a blog to put all my book reviews in one place. So, Happy 2008! As the Field Trip will attempt to post everyday- except during my vacation late Feb Leap Day early March, for the next 90 days - give or take a day...

Lucy's Entourage

WOW. What a great show, Stu! Okay folks, for the next week at 6-8pm central, 4-6pm pacific,
You can hear it too-on www.shokusradio.com Lucy's Major Domo, Frank Gorey and her assistant, Wanda Clark, telling MANY stories that had never been told before, about this really GRAND Grand Dame of Comedy. I got a call in and asked about "Yours, Mine and Ours"- and how she was on a movie set as opposed to the TV stage. Great answers- great tales of the Desilu Legend. Stu Shostak, host, and also a Lucy insider, was truly at his best, as well.

Stu's Show... NEXT WEEK:
JERRY BECK! Author extrordinaire, and Cartoon Brew's self-confessed cartoon-a-holic as well as co-producer of Cartoon Dump! Whatashow! Same Bat Time Same Bat Channel!

You Love Lucy? Stu sure does!

Lucille Ball's personal assistant for 27 years WANDA CLARK and her "major domo" for 40 yearsFRANK GOREY What was it like to work for and know the famous redheadpersonally and professionally? Find out, as two of herclosest associates share their memories and storieswith host Stu Shostak. Plus, your live phone calls! THAT'S LIVE,TODAY- WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 12FROM 4-6 P.M. PST CALL TOLL-FREE AT(888) SHOKUS-5

Mission: Impossibles-Don't It Beat All?

Ok, after the British Invasion came the Freakish Invasion-Art Davis was tasked with merging the Beatles and Superhero genres-- giving us the Impossibles, originally called the Incredibles!

Patrick Owsley's Great rendition of Art Davis' creation, MultiMan, one of the Mighty Impossibles.

But nobody can beat the Beatles!

Not even the Beat-Alls!

You Look Good For Your Age, Bazooka Joe!

Hey, didn't Mort have black greasy hair? And was Pesty REALLY killed in Viet Nam?

Bubble Gum Hero

What isn't great about Bazooka Joe?

Dog Eat Dawg

Michael Vick, appearing in cartoon-like BnW striped prison apparel, got the Judge's decision on his sentence for crimes against canines--22 months in federal prison. I'm a dog lover, what he did is really horribly cruel for Man's Best Friend. That said, I think he's gotten a much harsher sentence than others have received, for far worse. Recently, a preacher's wife shot and killed him while he slept, she served ten % of Vick's time. The judge could've given him as much as 5 years. I'm sorry for Vick, but far sorrier for the K9 Pals that died, all because he chose to be an SOB. Too bad the dogs didn't get a jury of their peers in this case (SEE: CARTOON), but then, dogs are so forgiving, they'd probably just lick him.

The Looniest Court

As if courts around the globe weren't full enough with REAL characters

In what lawyers believe was a clerical error worthy of a Looney Tunes cartoon, a court in Naples sent a summons to the characters ordering them to appear Friday in a trial in the southern Italian city, officials said.
The court summons cites "Titty, Paperino, Paperina, Topolino" — the Italian names for the characters — as damaged parties in the criminal trial of a Chinese man accused of counterfeiting products of Disney and Warner Bros.
Instead of naming only the companies and their legal representatives, clerks also wrote in the witness list the names of the cartoons that decorated the toys and gadgets the man had reproduced, said Fiorenza Sorotto, vice president of Disney Company Italia.
"Unfortunately they cannot show up, as they are residents of Disneyland," Sorotto joked in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "It certainly pleased us that the characters were considered real, because that's what we try to do."
The Naples court will have to rewrite the summons, though this will probably delay the trial, said Disney lawyer Cristina Ravelli.
"Let's hope the characters will not be prosecuted for failing to appear," Ravelli quipped.
Calls seeking comment from Warner Bros. in Milan were not immediately returned. Phones at the Naples court were not answered on Tuesday afternoon.
Source: AP News

My source is Cartoon Brew

Here's a Reminder Stu's Show Replay for the next week- 6-8pm central

Whoa, Snoopy-- what a great show Stu!--and Happy 1st Anniversary!

I encourage folks to hear this great show as it's rebroadcast over the next week- 7-9pm east 4-6 pacific.

I'll write more about it tomorrow.

Stu's Show Tonight 1st Anniversary Show- Monte Schulz

Again, I want to remind everyone about Stu's Show tonight-- from 6-8pm central, 4-6 pacific.

here's the info and links again:

On Wednesday Stu Shostack celebrates the one year anniversary of his internet radio show with a return visit by his inaugural (and frequent) guest Mark Evanier. Mark and Stu will discuss the new Schulz book and why the family is upset about it - Monte Schulz will be calling in to discuss his point of view. They’ll also be talking about the writer’s strike and Mark’s producing and writing of Garfield and Friends. Sevreral other special guests who are VERY big in the animation and comic strip world will be calling in to join the discussion. It’s broadcast live tomorrow, (Wednesday 12/5) from 7-9pm (Eastern)/4-6 pm (Pacific), with taped rebroadcasts each day following, at the same hours.Click Here to Listen.

A tip o' the Field Fedora to Jerry Beck and Cartoon Brew for the announcement of my buddy- Stu Shostack's aptly named Stu's Show- Tomorrow is the 1st Anniversary show with Mark Evanier, they'll be discussing the Schulz book AND Monte Schulz will be calling in --hear that, Brian Sibley? Read Brian's comments and links below on my previous post.

On Wednesday Stu Shostack celebrates the one year anniversary of his internet radio show with a return visit by his inaugural (and frequent) guest Mark Evanier. Mark and Stu will discuss the new Schulz book and why the family is upset about it - Monte Schulz will be calling in to discuss his point of view. They’ll also be talking about the writer’s strike and Mark’s producing and writing of Garfield and Friends. Sevreral other special guests who are VERY big in the animation and comic strip world will be calling in to join the discussion. It’s broadcast live tomorrow, (Wednesday 12/5) from 7-9pm (Eastern)/4-6 pm (Pacific), with taped rebroadcasts each day following, at the same hours.Click Here to Listen.

Gridiron -Full Mitt-y?

Scott as John Edwards- Sebby as Rudy G. and yours truly as Mitt Romney-- strippin' for Hillary- Thanks to Todd B. for the great pic!

Gridiron was a bigggg success, I'm rested up, and back for more!

The 2007 San Antonio edition of the National Gridiron Franchise is in the can-- and it was a Big Hit! Nora Lopez, ran a great production as usual. Scott Huddleston acted up a storm and won our Best Actor Award, and best supporting actor, Ray Minor was a major pile of MULCHIE !
I was really proud of the band, Scott, and Bill Pack, in my song, "Cheney's Got A Gun", which I wrote, and sang as Shrub Bubba W. I'll post more about this sell-out performance later tonight, with any luck.

Jeff O.-Time Travel is Possible-same age as Jack B!

Jeff O'Boyle is one of those folks, that, thanks to the internet, has made a true lasting contribution of some of the BEST interviews from people in TV and animation. My favorite TTIP-interview, the late great Paul Winchell, despite what that lying snake Jarvick says in the Lipitor commercials, really was the true innovator and inventer of the artificial heart. Lara Parker, Dark Shadow's Angelique, Janet Waldo, and more... HAPPY 39TH Jeff O! You and Jack Benny are the same age now!