Americanized AYBS?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

On the show, a lot of things from the good old U S of A were mentioned. Whether it be products, movies stars or places. Can you think of any ???

[sonosun]

Dallas

[frankdicer]

Mr. Humphries dream where he has Joan Crawford(I think) on the bonnet as he drives down the avenue of stars.....or am I dreaming?

YMG after he returns from the U.S.A. with all his quaint americanisms ...
not to mention cowboy hat and boots.

Brahms: Its very Dallas.

Dallas, Dallas, Dallas its everywhere.

Slocombe: Americans give me quite a thirst, well they used to..AYBSA/GAF

Mrs Slocombe to Ronald Reagan (phone) at number 10: I've seen all your movies!!!

Humphries wearing a Seattle Seahawk jersey(complete with shoulder pads) and skateboard in the episode where
Ms. Slocombe and Ms. Brahms ride the tandem bike to work.(Friends and Neighbors, I think)

All for now.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:twisted: The Exorcist is mentioned.

[frankdicer]

:twisted: The Exorcist is mentioned.

So is Bambi...at least twice...The Night Club Humphries tells them they should
come back next week, Bambi is playing...

And again, the epi name escapes me, but its the one
where the staff is staying late and Mr. Lucas as Miss Brahms to go to the movies.
L:"...The satisfied virgin and bambi, ...I've seen bambi."

[Miss Whimsey]

Jimmy Carter is mentioned in one episode isn't he?
Mae West definitely is I know.


Miss Whimsey

[frankdicer]

Jimmy Carter is mentioned in one episode isn't he?
Mae West definitely is I know.


Miss Whimsey


Mr. Mash liked Mae West a bit didn't he!

[Miss Brahms]

Al joelson is mentioned as well as Mammy.

[frankdicer]

Al joelson is mentioned as well as Mammy.



I think in the same episode .... Bing Crosby.....

[sonosun]

Steve McQueen

[Miss Whimsey]

Burt Reynolds and his infamous "Cosmopolitan" centerfold is mentioned in "Dear Sexy Knickers." Also, what about the whole CB radio fad? Was that of American origin? I'm thinking Burt Reynolds -"Smokey and the Bandit-" Oh Lord, someone help me please - get it out of my head!!!! :eek:




Miss Whimsey

[sonosun]

Mickey Mouse

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:twisted: The Exorcist is mentioned.

So is Bambi...at least twice...The Night Club Humphries tells them they should
come back next week, Bambi is playing...

And again, the epi name escapes me, but its the one
where the staff is staying late and Mr. Lucas as Miss Brahms to go to the movies.
L:"...The satisfied virgin and bambi, ...I've seen bambi."

Our Figures Are Slipping is the eppy.

The movie JAWS is mentioned in Punch and Judy.

[frankdicer]

:twisted: The Exorcist is mentioned.

So is Bambi...at least twice...The Night Club Humphries tells them they should
come back next week, Bambi is playing...

And again, the epi name escapes me, but its the one
where the staff is staying late and Mr. Lucas as Miss Brahms to go to the movies.
L:"...The satisfied virgin and bambi, ...I've seen bambi."

Our Figures Are Slipping is the eppy.

The movie JAWS is mentioned in Punch and Judy.

I always remember these, Just after reading them......

BTW, Greg, are you keeping track of all these?

[sonosun]

Young Mister Grace goes to see Last Tango In Paris. :tophat:

[frankdicer]

Young Mister Grace goes to see Last Tango In Paris. :tophat:

Is that American or French :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The movie E.T. was mentioned in "Calling All Customers"

[frankdicer]

in Cold Store Mrs Slocombe says, They'll be sending for Dr. Kissinger next...
when Miss Brahms wants to use the gents....

Steve McQueen is mentioned as well, but he has already been mentioned.


Think Tank
Errol Flynn -- american film star even though he was born in Australia and
raised in Canada.

Raquel Welch
Bing Crosby...already mentioned.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

R2D2 was mentioned in "Bliss Girl"

[frankdicer]

Big Brother has:
Mickey Mouse
Candid Camera

[sonosun]

Big Brother has:
Mickey Mouse
Candid Camera

Mickey Mouse was already mentioned.Too much is better than not enough. :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Ella Fitzgerald in "The Pop Star"

[Dick]

"Valley of the Dolls," that classic piece of American literature. Or piece of something.

Dick

[frankdicer]

Vogue magazine....hq in NY NY USA. mentioned by Mrs. Slocombe in Cold Store....

"United we Stand, Divided we fall" in Coffee Morning.... by Mr. Grainger... I've always thought that as American....
Googling it describes it as ... Well heck, here's the text!

From Google:

Most historians believe that the patriotism of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, was the inspiration for the state's choice of the motto "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." Shelby, a hero of the Revolutionary War for his victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain, was fond of "The Liberty Song," written 1768 by John Dickinson. The chorus of song includes: "They join in hand, brave Americans all, By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall." Another song that was popular at the time was "The Flag of Our Union," written by George Pope Morris, that also contained a similar line: "United We Stand, Divided We Fall."

But most historians believe the phrase "United we stand, divided we fall" is first attributed to John Dickinson (1732?1808) a US Statesman and essayist. Boston Gazette (July 18, 1768) The Liberty Song (1768) he wrote: "Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall!" quoted in The Writings of John Dickinson, vol. 1 (1895).


In Wedding Bells, one of the "naughty knickers" quotes is "I love Elvis"

Arnold Palmer is mentioned in the Episode where Mrs. Slocombe loses her memory....Memories are made of this...

Irving Berlin is mentioned by Mrs. Slocombe in German Week. So is the American Air Force by Mr. Lucas

[Miss Whimsey]

You've done very well, Frank! :)

Miss Whimsey

[frankdicer]

Another Kissinger reference in Shoulder to Shoulder by Mr. Lucas

I'm actually viewing the series and trying to keep track of all the Americanisms......This should probably go under YKYAWTMAYBS post as well

:lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

"Valley of the Dolls," that classic piece of American literature. Or piece of something.

Dick
:lol2: :lol2:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Another Kissinger reference in Shoulder to Shoulder by Mr. Lucas

I'm actually viewing the series and trying to keep track of all the Americanisms......This should probably go under YKYAWTMAYBS post as well

:lol:

Amen Bruvver FD !!!! Your getting "Wibblyized" as we speak !!!!

[frankdicer]

"Valley of the Dolls," that classic piece of American literature. Or piece of something.

Dick
:lol2: :lol2:

From episode New Look:
Other references in New look: The Great Gatsby
and already mentioned but in different episodes...Al Jolson, Mammie, and Bing Crosby....


And in Christmas Crackers:
Walt Disney by Mr. Mash
Marie Celeste by Mr. Humphries

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Stetson Hats

[sonosun]

Marie Celeste by Mr. Humphries

Marie Celeste
The Mary Celeste was found abandoned at sea in 1872. The crew disappeared without a trace, leaving no indication as to why they left the ship. The disappearance of the crew from an undamaged ship remains one of the most famous maritime mysteries. The disappearance is sometimes linked to the Bermuda Triangle, although the ship was no where near that area when found.

Why would this be an Americanism? This event was popularized by Conan Doyle.
Here is a link to the real story. http://www.maryceleste.net/part2.htm

[frankdicer]

Marie Celeste
The Mary Celeste .......text cut by frankdicer.....

Why would this be an Americanism? This event was popularized by Conan Doyle.
Here is a link to the real story. http://www.maryceleste.net/part2.htm

And the Titanic was a great American Movie though the ship was British!

Well because ships are registered with a Port of origin, hence country of origin, ( and it was NY)
I think it is. Although some might think Canadian because it was built there, but you would not think the Statue of Liberty was French now would you, just because it was built there!

I'm sorry if this post sounds a little snippy...I looked up the Port of Origin
for the Marie Celeste before making my post. BTW, I did look at that
particular website as well.

Text Copied and Pasted from the website you reference:
The ship was the 'Mary Celeste' of New York, a Canadian built 100 foot brigantine of 282 tons registered in New York.
End of Paste.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Thank you for the info FD !!!!:thumb:

The Bionic Woman

[frankdicer]

Steve McQueen

in episode Fifty Years On;

Steve McQueen....the race driver with a limp. Also mentioned in Cold Store.

Watergate...Mr. Lucas
American Forces Club....sort of

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From German Week - A mention of the American Airforce.

[frankdicer]

From German Week - A mention of the American Airforce.

Nice try Greg....but my post date/time stamped below already mentioned it
:lol:

Posted: Aug Sat 06, 2005 10:36 pm (at least that's how it looks on
my screen.)


(ok, for all you who think I'm bustin' Greg's chops....I'm just KIDDING!!!)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Rorry Rorge !!! :oops:

[frankdicer]

I'm trying to find the episode... I think its the Sweet Smell of Success....

Brother Can you Spare a Dime? song....

"Once I built a railroad, made it run.....Brother (or somtimes buddy) can you spare a dime?"


Quote from website:
http://msdlib.home.nyu.edu/dram/note.cgi?id=4194 (found after googling on
"Brother can you spare a dime...and Once I built a Railroad")

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a genuine rarity, a Tin Pan Alley song written during the Depression that speaks directly to the facts of life of this difficult time. .......The song was introduced in the Broadway musical Americana, which opened on October 5, 1932, and ran for seventy-seven performances,

[frankdicer]

Rorry Rorge !!! :oops:
Not to worry, Greg!!! I've done the very same thing before which means we're all in this together!!

But this brings up a point, I think it is good to have all the references to
americanisms even though they may be dupes(not stupid, duplicates :lol: )
And it would be nice to have all the episodes listed so that Greg can one day
munge (a computer technical term) all the data into his huge AYBS database....
You DO have a huge AYBS database don't you, greg?

Well anyway its an idea! (that's what my wife says to me when she wants to
acknowledge I've said something, without actually having to agree with it :P )

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I have over 65 Gigs of AYBS? on the hard drive right now with about an additional 90 some disc filled with AYBS? stuff.
I would like to do an eppy break down of "Americanization" stuff though. That would be great... I just need more hours in the day....

[frankdicer]

More....

Calling All Customers:
Cochise and Hiawatha
Dynasty
E.T. (already mentioned by Greg)


Memories are made of this:
Cary Grant and Arnold Palmer

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

20th Century Fox

[Mr. Rust of Audio-Visuals]

Lucas imitates Columbo a couple of times, like in "Big Brother"..."Like I say, it's always the one you least suspect."

[Goldie]

I have looked back over the posts to make sure this one wasn't mentioned.. :D .. I hope I didn't miss it.

Donny Osmond in The Old Order Changes..

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

MGM

[frankdicer]

Lucas imitates Columbo a couple of times, like in "Big Brother"..."Like I say, it's always the one you least suspect."

Is that what that was???? I always wondered. thx!

[frankdicer]

Monkey Business:
Hi-Ho Hi-Ho from Sleeping Beauty(disney)
Bold as in packet of Bold(for laundry)...not sure if this is American only....maybe our
U.K. members could enlighten us.

[sonosun]

Here frankdicer is a link to a site that might give you a hint. http://www.bold2in1.com/en_UK/qa_general.html

[Goldie]

Star Trek was mentioned.. can't recall right now which eppy.. but I'll figure it out.. :mrgreen:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Star Trek was mentioned.. can't recall right now which eppy.. but I'll figure it out.. :mrgreen:

A Change Is As Good As A Rest

When talking about the Television robot, Mrs. SLocombe remarks "Look Star Trek" and Lucas says "It's probably a repeat." :D

[Old Mr. Grace]

Peacock drives a Ford in "Oh What A Tangled Web."

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

A mention about the American won't buy the British biscuits because of the unacceptable number of mouse hairs in them.

[LadyAppleby]

Was German Week the episode where Mrs. Slocombe is griping about being "flat on my back on Clapham Common, and the German Air Force was responsible" and then Mr. Lucas makes a crack about "and the rest of the time the American Air Force was responsible"?

I love the killer glare Mrs. S gives him after he says so. :lol:

[Jeff Humphries]

I'm sure it was German Week ladyappleby.

[Miss Whimsey]

Lana Turner

Maryilyn Monroe and "Bustop"


Miss Whimsey

[Miss Whimsey]

Lana Turner and Liza Minelli in "It Pays to Advertise"

Maryilyn Monroe and "Bus Stop" in - drat, I've forgottten the episode- but Miss Brahms says she showed a bit of leg like Marilyn Monroe in "Bus Stop," this caused a pile up, she had to give an incident report, and that's why she was late.


Miss Whimsey

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lana Turner and Liza Minelli in "It Pays to Advertise"

Maryilyn Monroe and "Bus Stop" in - drat, I've forgottten the episode- but Miss Brahms says she showed a bit of leg like Marilyn Monroe in "Bus Stop," this caused a pile up, she had to give an incident report, and that's why she was late.


Miss Whimsey

Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

King Kong

[Miss Whimsey]

Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend Wink



Thanks, Greg.


Miss Whimsey

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend Wink



Thanks, Greg.


Miss Whimsey

You are so very Welcomed Miss Whimsey !!!! :mrgreen:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Bo Derek

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Was Faye Dunaway mentioned yet ??? :shrug:

[sonosun]

Was Faye Dunaway mentioned yet ??? :shrug:

Give me a line or two Greg so I can remember which eppy she was mentioned in and no no one mentioned her yet so go ahead. :D

[frankdicer]

Was Faye Dunaway mentioned yet ??? :shrug:

Give me a line or two Greg so I can remember which eppy she was mentioned in and no no one mentioned her yet so go ahead. :D

It was the name of a line of wigs, that Mrs. Slocombe was modeling for
I think a male customer.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The eppy was Front Page Story with the wigs. :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The movie "Lost Weekend"

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Cochise and Hiawatha

[Jeff Humphries]

Was Elizabeth Taylor mentioned ? (Even though she was born in England)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Was Elizabeth Taylor mentioned ? (Even though she was born in England)

She was an American movie star so your OK on that one JH. :wink:

[frankdicer]

Was Elizabeth Taylor mentioned ? (Even though she was born in England)

She was an American movie star so your OK on that one JH. :wink:

The same goes for Errol Flynn and Cary Grant...They were American film stars even though birth was either england or commonwealth.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Was Elizabeth Taylor mentioned ? (Even though she was born in England)

She was an American movie star so your OK on that one JH. :wink:

The same goes for Errol Flynn and Cary Grant...They were American film stars even though birth was either england or commonwealth.

Good call FD !!!! :thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Veronica Lake

[Lord_Stableforth]

Groucho Marx is mentioned. I think it is in "A Bliss Girl", when Mrs. Slocombe models the fur for the woman and says it would be perfect for Night at the Opera!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Groucho Marx is mentioned. I think it is in "A Bliss Girl", when Mrs. Slocombe models the fur for the woman and says it would be perfect for Night at the Opera!

Wow !!! I forgot all about that one !!! Good call Lord Stableforth !!!:thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Burt Lancaster

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Liza Minnelli

[frankdicer]

Cold Store.....

Snap...Crackle and Burp (mrs. slocombe is having booze on
her breakfast cereal (RIce Crispies)
and
the Lone Ranger

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Cold Store.....

Snap...Crackle and Burp (mrs. slocombe is having booze on
her breakfast cereal (RIce Crispies)
and
the Lone Ranger

Good ear FD !!!! :thumb:

[frankdicer]

Hoover (vacuum cleaner) in Bliss Girl....invented in Canton ohio 1907

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Hoover (vacuum cleaner) in Bliss Girl....invented in Canton ohio 1907

Wow !!! That long ago ??? Never knew that. Thank you FD !!!:thumb:

[frankdicer]

As our OMG pointed out in the "Favorite Young Mr. Grace-sms"

Fred Astaire

[frankdicer]

Mr. Mash is singing White Christmas in Christmas Crackers


SuperCaliFragilisticexpialadocious ( no idea of spelling) from Mary Poppins
not sure of the episode

Top Hat and Tails

Ginger Rogers (we've already got Fred Astaire)
Saccharin--"Saccharin was invented in Baltimore about 130 years ago by two chemists at Johns Hopkins University who were experimenting with coal-tar derivatives.

"a small step for man a giant step for mankind" is from the 69 Moon landing said by Neil Armstrong.

the ditty Humphries sings, "I'm late, I'm late, I must push button 8" is to
the melody "I'm late" from the Disney Movie" Alice in Wonderland".

Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Good call FD !!!!!:thumb:

[Tiddles]

Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy

Nope. He was English as well.

[frankdicer]

Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy

Nope. He was English as well.

Although people like Stan Laurel and Cary Grant and
Errol Flynn were English or born in the commonwealth, they were indeed
American Film stars. I'm not meaning to take anything away from their citizenry, only that
their work was done in and for america (at least part of the time).
I guess the question to be answered is, would they have been household
names in England if they weren't making films in America? I.E. does America have a claim on their fame. If so, then (I think) they fit the criteria for this thread. (you, of course, are free to disagree )

[Tiddles]

Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy

Nope. He was English as well.

Although people like Stan Laurel and Cary Grant and
Errol Flynn were English or born in the commonwealth, they were indeed
American Film stars. )

I read your post that Stan Laurel was an "American half" of the comedy duo, that's all. I just wanted to make sure people knew he was an Englishman. :wink:

[frankdicer]

Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy

Nope. He was English as well.

Although people like Stan Laurel and Cary Grant and
Errol Flynn were English or born in the commonwealth, they were indeed
American Film stars. )

I read your post that Stan Laurel was an "American half" of the comedy duo, that's all. I just wanted to make sure people knew he was an Englishman. :wink:

Which is a very good point which I neglected to point out originally....
mostly, cause I didn't know....so, your point is well made and taken.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Did we mention Butch Cassidy yet ???? :shrug:

[sonosun]

Did we mention Butch Cassidy yet ???? :shrug:

I don't know . Why don't you live dangerously and go ahead and mention it.

It's ok Greg I actually read the whole thread to CYA. :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Did we mention Butch Cassidy yet ???? :shrug:

I don't know . Why don't you live dangerously and go ahead and mention it.

It's ok Greg I actually read the whole thread to CYA. :lol:
:lol: You cheeky monkey you !!!! :lol:

[frankdicer]

Here's a few more:

in the Hero
Southern Fried Chicken (for mrs. slocombe's pussy)

Strong stuff this insurance:

Mr. Humphries joins the men in the waiting room...he is singing a song....
its title is "Love in bloom" which was sung by Bing Crosby recorded in
LA in 1934 (side note:the writer(s) must have liked this song because they used it in Allo Allo when Rene was singing in the bathtub to keep people from
coming in on him because the door lock was broken).

Also, I believe Mr. Lucas is humming/whistling the tune "The Stripper" as Mr. Lucas undresses.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Here's a few more:

in the Hero
Southern Fried Chicken (for mrs. slocombe's pussy)

Strong stuff this insurance:

Mr. Humphries joins the men in the waiting room...he is singing a song....
its title is "Love in bloom" which was sung by Bing Crosby recorded in
LA in 1934 (side note:the writer(s) must have liked this song because they used it in Allo Allo when Rene was singing in the bathtub to keep people from
coming in on him because the door lock was broken).

Also, I believe Mr. Lucas is humming/whistling the tune "The Stripper" as Mr. Humphries undresses.

Lucas and Humphries also did "The Stripper" when Miss Brahms came out in her "Lady" gear in "Mrs. Slocombe Expects".

[frankdicer]

Some more...

Front Page Story:
Gone with the wind, Clark Gable and Scarlet O'hara
already mentioned, Bo Derek and Faye Dunaway (wigs)


Personal Problem:
Donald Duck....peacock "Let's face it, he's about as romantic as Donald Duck" (in ref to jugears chasing peacocks wife).

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I forgot about GWTW. Good call FD !!!!!

[frankdicer]

Closed Circuit:
Lost Horizon (movie)
"Come up and see me sometime" (BSlocombe imitates Mae West)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Another movie "Lost Weekend"

[frankdicer]

Roots: Liberace
and Robert E Lee
song Waiting on the Robert E Lee

Conduct Unbecoming:
Groucho Marx--already mentioned

12 angry men

Ritz crackers (...can afford breakfast at the Ritz and I don't mean crackers)

The buck stops here (The buck had to stop somewhere)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Roots: Liberace
and Robert E Lee
song Waiting on the Robert E Lee

Conduct Unbecoming:
Groucho Marx--already mentioned

12 angry men

Ritz crackers (...can afford breakfast at the Ritz and I don't mean crackers)

The buck stops here (The buck had to stop somewhere)

Waiting For The Robert E. Lee (1955)

Watch them shuffle along
See them shufflin' along
Oh take your best gal real pal go down to the levee
I said to the levee
Join the shuffling throng
Hear that music and song
It's simply great mate waiting on the levee
Waiting for the Robert E. Lee

[Tank Stoner]

Roots: Liberace
and Robert E Lee
song Waiting on the Robert E Lee

Conduct Unbecoming:
Groucho Marx--already mentioned

12 angry men

Ritz crackers (...can afford breakfast at the Ritz and I don't mean crackers)

The buck stops here (The buck had to stop somewhere)

Waiting For The Robert E. Lee (1955)

Watch them shuffle along
See them shufflin' along
Oh take your best gal real pal go down to the levee
I said to the levee
Join the shuffling throng
Hear that music and song
It's simply great mate waiting on the levee
Waiting for the Robert E. Lee It's funny that there are many Americanizations (thanks in part to ITV) in the UK but few Britizations here in the US and I don't think it's fair to the UK.

[frankdicer]

Calling All Customers:

Hell's Angels

CB radio...CB was already mentioned but unsure whether it is American in origin or not....I'm guessing it is because it would be SB (Subjects Band)
Radio if invented in England...well maybe!
Joan COllins (a british subject working in America) aleady mentioned
Dynasty already mentioned

[frankdicer]

Goodbye mrs. slocombe

Dolly Parton
9 -to-5 (movie)

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Roots: Liberace
and Robert E Lee
song Waiting on the Robert E Lee

Conduct Unbecoming:
Groucho Marx--already mentioned

12 angry men

Ritz crackers (...can afford breakfast at the Ritz and I don't mean crackers)

The buck stops here (The buck had to stop somewhere)

Waiting For The Robert E. Lee (1955)

Watch them shuffle along
See them shufflin' along
Oh take your best gal real pal go down to the levee
I said to the levee
Join the shuffling throng
Hear that music and song
It's simply great mate waiting on the levee
Waiting for the Robert E. Lee It's funny that there are many Americanizations (thanks in part to ITV) in the UK but few Britizations here in the US and I don't think it's fair to the UK.

I agree Tank !!!!

Your on a roll there FD !!!!! Keep it going !!!!

[frankdicer]

The Night Club:

Night and Day -- Cole Porter/Frank Sinatra etc.
Night and day
You are the one
Only you 'neath the moon
Or under the sun
Whether near to me
Or far, it's no matter,
Darling where you are
I think of you

Day and night
Night and day
Why is it so
That this longing for you
Follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room



Whatever Lola Wants -- from the movie Damn Yankees

Sarah Vaughan

Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have
(Make up you mind to have)
No regrets (no regrets)
Recline yourself
Resign yourself, you're through

I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for

Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool .. give in
(Give in, you'll never win)

Whatever Lola wants
Lola gets

---- Instrumental Interlude ----

I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for

Whatever Lola wants (Lola wants)
Lola gets (Lola gets)
Take off your coat
Don't you know, you can't win

You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool ... give in
(Give in, you'll never win)

Give in (give in, you'll never win)
Give in (give in, you'll never win)




Mr. Rumbold starts to sing a song after arguing w/ Peacock....
These Foolish Things

A cigarette that bears a lipstick?s traces,
An airline ticket to romantic places,
And still my heart has wings...
These foolish things remind me of you.

A tinkling piano in the next apartment,
Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant,
A fairground?s painted swings...
These foolish things remind me of you.

You came, you saw,
You conquered me.
When you did that to me,
I knew somehow this had to be.

The winds of march that made my heart a dancer,
A telephone that rings,
And who?s to answer?
Oh, how the ghost of you clings...
These foolish things remind me of you.

The first daffodil and long excited cables,
And candle lights on little corner tables,
And still my heart has wings...
These foolish things remind me of you.

The park at evening when the bell has sounded,
The ?ile-de-france? with all the gulls around it,
The beauty that is spring?s...
These foolish things remind me of you.

How strange, how sweet
To find you still,
These things are dear to me,
They seem to bring you near to me.

The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations,
Silk stockings tossed aside, dance invitations.
Oh, how the ghost of you clings!
These foolish things remind me of you...

These foolish things remind me of you.

I can't find the title to Mrs. Slocombes musical makeup kit....
A very familiar circus/carnival tune but I don't know the title.
Any help out there?



Harmons sings "If I ruled the world". can't find the epi right up front. And of course, he has his own take on the lyrics...Arthur Scargill(sp?) would be living in Peking.

(Leslie Bricusse/Cyril Ornadel)

If I ruled the world
Every day would be
The first day of Spring
Every heart would have
A new song to sing
And we'd sing of the joy
Every morning would bring

If I ruled the world
Every man would be
As free as a bird
Every voice would be
A voice to be heard
Take my word
We would treasure each day
That occurred

My world would be
A beautiful place
Where we would weave
Such a wonderful dream
My world would wear
A smile on its face
Like the man in the moon
When the moon beams




If I ruled the world
Every man would say
The world was his friend
There'd be happiness
That no man could end
No my friend
Not if I ruled the world
Every head
Would be held up high
There'd be sunshine
In everyone's sky
If day ever dawned
When I ruled the world
If I ruled the world

Man, seeing those lyrics sure brings back those nostalgic false memories!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Thanks FD, now I shall be singing those songs all day long. Night and Day gets my vote though. I love Peacock singing it in "The Club" !!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Quick question. Peacock and Rumbold are both heard playing this song but I don't know the name of it. Rumbold and Peacock plays it in "Top Hats and Tails" and then Rumbold plays it again in "The Club" after Peacock plays "Night and Day". :shrug:

[frankdicer]

Thanks FD, now I shall be singing those songs all day long. Night and Day gets my vote though. I love Peacock singing it in "The Club" !!!

Can't beat Cole Porter!

[frankdicer]

Quick question. Peacock and Rumbold are both heard playing this song but I don't know the name of it. Rumbold and Peacock plays it in "Top Hats and Tails" and then Rumbold plays it again in "The Club" after Peacock plays "Night and Day". :shrug:

I think its "These Foolish Things", Rumbold plays it so fast its hard to pick out the melody, Peacocks version is better(Top Hat and Tails), and then Rumbold sings a few words (The Night Club).

I put the lyrics in the post with Lola and Night and Day.

I wish they had let them both play a bit more since they are both
accomplished pianists.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Quick question. Peacock and Rumbold are both heard playing this song but I don't know the name of it. Rumbold and Peacock plays it in "Top Hats and Tails" and then Rumbold plays it again in "The Club" after Peacock plays "Night and Day". :shrug:

I think its "These Foolish Things", Rumbold plays it so fast its hard to pick out the melody, Peacocks version is better(Top Hat and Tails), and then Rumbold sings a few words (The Night Club).

I put the lyrics in the post with Lola and Night and Day.

I wish they had let them both play a bit more since they are both
accomplished pianists.

That's it !!!! Thank you FD !!! I remember Rumbold sing about a ciggarette !!!!
Sweet !!!! :D

[sonosun]

Quick question. Peacock and Rumbold are both heard playing this song but I don't know the name of it. Rumbold and Peacock plays it in "Top Hats and Tails" and then Rumbold plays it again in "The Club" after Peacock plays "Night and Day". :shrug:

I think its "These Foolish Things", Rumbold plays it so fast its hard to pick out the melody, Peacocks version is better(Top Hat and Tails), and then Rumbold sings a few words (The Night Club).

I put the lyrics in the post with Lola and Night and Day.

I wish they had let them both play a bit more since they are both
accomplished pianists.

That's it !!!! Thank you FD !!! I remember Rumbold sing about a ciggarette !!!!
Sweet !!!! :D

Yo Greg! Just pop over here and give a little listen http://members.tripod.com/~karonAnn/aybs.html

[frankdicer]

Lucas imitates Columbo a couple of times, like in "Big Brother"..."Like I say, it's always the one you least suspect."

columbo is mentioned by name in Takeover when Mr. Grace is giving his
ideas on how to thwart the takeover vote.

at that same time in that epi these are also mentioned

Kojak,
Hawaii 5-O

Howard Hughes
Mission Impossible (Humphries says, "Self-destruct in a puff of smoke")

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Lucas imitates Columbo a couple of times, like in "Big Brother"..."Like I say, it's always the one you least suspect."

columbo is mentioned by name in Takeover when Mr. Grace is giving his
ideas on how to thwart the takeover vote.

at that same time in that epi these are also mentioned

Kojak,
Hawaii 5-O

Howard Hughes
Mission Impossible (Humphries says, "Self-destruct in a puff of smoke")

Work with me on this one FD... wasn't Mission Impossible British ???? I don't remember too much about the show. :shrug:

[sonosun]

For everything you've always wanted to know about Mission Impossible try this link.http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/1574/

[frankdicer]

Lucas imitates Columbo a couple of times, like in "Big Brother"..."Like I say, it's always the one you least suspect."

columbo is mentioned by name in Takeover when Mr. Grace is giving his
ideas on how to thwart the takeover vote.

at that same time in that epi these are also mentioned

Kojak,
Hawaii 5-O

Howard Hughes
Mission Impossible (Humphries says, "Self-destruct in a puff of smoke")

Work with me on this one FD... wasn't Mission Impossible British ???? I don't remember too much about the show. :shrug:

IMDB lists the country of origin as USA. In the '60s, I don't remember
any British TV shows getting airtime, of course I only got 2 channels.
I think the very first British show I remember watching was Dr. Who w/Tom Baker of course, but that was only on PBS...And that's a good point
if it is on PBS or BBC America then it could be British, if you are seeing it
on US Networks it is probably domestic US....Especially true of older programs.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Shows you how much I remember about tellie programs !!! :lol: I think I was thinking of "The Avengers"... My bad.... :oops: :lol:

[Tank Stoner]

Shows you how much I remember about tellie programs !!! :lol: I think I was thinking of "The Avengers"... My bad.... :oops: :lol: Don't feel so bad. I always thought SPACE 1999 was an American show.

[frankdicer]

Fire Practice:
Evel Knievel
Climb Every Mountain from the Sound of Music.

[frankdicer]

Ford Motor Cars...OWATW

Ford of England and Ford of Europe still owe homage to their namesake in the US.. Henry Ford.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Fire Practice:
Evel Knievel
Climb Every Mountain from the Sound of Music.

Never knew "Climb Every Mountain" was from "The Sound Of Music". Good job FD !!!:thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Veronica Lake (actress)

[Jeff Humphries]

Where's Windamere lake at ?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Probably somewhere in Europe ?? I don't wven know how to spell it for a search... :lol2:

[sonosun]

http://members.tripod.com/horto/lake.html

More than you need to know about Windamere Lake.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Totally cool Sonosun !! Thank you very much !!!! :thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The song "My Way" is mentioned.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Just thought of this one....
In "A Change Is As Good As A Rest", the little boy has a Native American outfit on. If that ain't American, I don't know what is !!!

[sonosun]

I don't remember any kids wearing baggy Low Slung pants, Oversize T-shirt, and a Reversed Baseball Cap :?

[frankdicer]

Just thought of this one....
In "A Change Is As Good As A Rest", the little boy has a Native American outfit on. If that ain't American, I don't know what is !!!

Well, are there native canadians in canada?....

[dazzlestar14]

Of course there are. :wink:
We looked kind of similar to the type of costume the little boy was wearing. I'm not an expert though, just a citizen. :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Just thought of this one....
In "A Change Is As Good As A Rest", the little boy has a Native American outfit on. If that ain't American, I don't know what is !!!

Well, are there native canadians in canada?....

With a scalp belt with a Yul Brenner skin ???? :lol2:

[amy2375]

Jimmy Carter is mentioned in one episode isn't he?
Mae West definitely is I know.


Miss Whimsey


Mr. Mash liked Mae West a bit didn't he!

Mr. Mash wheels in the His and Hers counter display and says:
"Where shall I stick it then? As the stamp collector said to Mae West."

I believe there are a few more Mae West refrences just in that episode alone.

[amy2375]

Here's one that I don't think has been refrenced yet....In "Cold Store"

Mr. Mash: This is Mr. Lucas. The Robert Redford of the ready-mades.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Here's one that I don't think has been refrenced yet....In "Cold Store"

Mr. Mash: This is Mr. Lucas. The Robert Redford of the ready-mades.

Also, In later times, Mr. Harman refeers to Peacock as the "Robert Redford Of the Readymades. I think it was "Grounds For Divorce" it's too early for thinking right now......

[amy2375]

Here's one that I don't think has been refrenced yet....In "Cold Store"

Mr. Mash: This is Mr. Lucas. The Robert Redford of the ready-mades.

Also, In later times, Mr. Harman refeers to Peacock as the "Robert Redford Of the Readymades. I think it was "Grounds For Divorce" it's too early for thinking right now......

You're absolutely right...my husband and I just watched that episode last night...we were laughing hysterically!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Here's one that I don't think has been refrenced yet....In "Cold Store"

Mr. Mash: This is Mr. Lucas. The Robert Redford of the ready-mades.

Also, In later times, Mr. Harman refeers to Peacock as the "Robert Redford Of the Readymades. I think it was "Grounds For Divorce" it's too early for thinking right now......

You're absolutely right...my husband and I just watched that episode last night...we were laughing hysterically!

Good to know the brain cells are still working at 4:30 in the morning !! Thanks Amy !!!!:thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The Towering Inferno is mentioned in "By Appointment"

[dazzlestar14]

This has probably been mentioned already, but how about "Walt Disney"?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Walter Brennan

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Elvis :popstar: