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I like to think of WatchDog as a bright, shiny bow that ties together the generations, from new media whippersnappers to cranky old baby boomers.
Naturally, though, I have a soft spot for my fellow codgers.
Thus I thought it was cool that a video link to Bobby Murcer appearing on "What's My Line?" in 1971 morphed into an update from multiple contest award winner John Philips on Soupy Sales' health. (Not to mention a debate on Murcer's hair lengths.)
John also references Soupy once coaching the Harlem Globetrotters! Even I don't remember that.
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Folks .. go to your parents room ... see if you can find those green, or tan pieces of paper with faces of the presidents on them ... and put them in an envelope and send them to 'ol Soupy, care of WNEW-TV, 205 East 67th Street, New York 10065 and everything will be taken care of.
More pies will be purchased.
Thank you for granting me the title this week. Anything that keeps the gospel of Soupy alive is very much appreciated. To Wawa and the other four Soupy-philes out there, I vow that I will not rest until I uncover a copy of Soupy's 1968 special with the Trotters. For all of you who forgot, Soupy was sweeping up the floor at the gym when the Trotters tabbed him to be their coach for the big game against the Washington Generals at the Garden. During the game, Soupy diagramed such great plays as having the Trotters each take a bite out of a slice of garlic during a time out. After inbounding the ball, they would say "hi" to the Generals, cause them to pass out, and allow for an easy layup. (In case you wanted to know, Curly Neal went in for an easy two points.)
Thank you to Ed for engaging me in that stirring debate regarding Bobby Murcer's hair length. I couldn't have done it without you. If I utilized this type of analytical thinking during my time in law school, I might have become the next Ron Kuby.
Now if only my wife and kids could appreciate my Arthur Godfrey impersonation, this would be a perfect world.
I'd like to see that Soupy-Globetrotters special again myself. Maybe it lies in the catacombs of the Museum of Broadcasting.
Yes, the garlic play was devastating to the Generals. Equally effective was the play Soupy diagrammed that had Curly Neal go back into the game after a time out wearing a blond wig. It worked like a charm, with the Generals so dazzled by having this beautiful "woman" sachet around midcourt, they left the basket unguarded for yet another uncontested layup by the Trotters.
Not so effective was Soupy having some of the game balls sent to the cleaners prior to tip-off. Soupy tried bouncing one of the newly cleansed balls and it shattered on the court like a giant glass Christmas ball. "I though I told them to hold the starch," cried Soupy.
I'd like to see that Soupy-Globetrotters special again myself. Maybe it lies in the catacombs of the Museum of Broadcasting.
Yes, the garlic play was devastating to the Generals. Equally effective was the play Soupy diagrammed that had Curly Neal go back into the game after a time out wearing a blond wig. It worked like a charm, with the Generals so dazzled by having this beautiful "woman" sachet around midcourt, they left the basket unguarded for yet another uncontested layup by the Trotters.
Not so effective was Soupy having some of the game balls sent to the cleaners prior to tip-off. Soupy tried bouncing one of the newly cleansed balls and it shattered on the court like a giant glass Christmas ball. "I though I told them to hold the starch," cried Soupy.