The other day here, we reported on a reunion performance of The Ding-a-Ling Sisters from The Dean Martin Show and wondered aloud how it went. Faith Marie sent me the following…
I am with the Endless Summer Band. We performed with the Ding-a-Lings last night at the Vietnam Vet conference. The crowd loved them. We had a blast having them on stage with us at the beginning and at the end of the evening. They stayed the duration and danced with people during the show. Their enthusiasm was infectious. I am glad we got to meet them. I will always keep their autographed picture!
Sounds like a hit to me. I'm told there will soon be video on YouTube and if so, I'll link you all in that direction.
Also, going back a few days, we brought you the opening to the 1967 sitcom, Mr. Terrific, starring Stephen Strimpell as a milquetoast superguy. Several of you reminded me — and I clean forgot — that the pilot for that run was the second Mr. Terrific pilot. The first, which never aired, had some of the same elements but some different ones, as well…and the title role was filled by none other than Alan Young! Reportedly, the folks in charge decided he was too old for the part. He would have been 47 or 48 at the time. Frankly, he's such a good actor that I'd think that would have made up for it…not that I think one better actor would have saved Mr. Terrific.
Gotta go pack. Let me see if I can find a nice Video Link to leave you with…