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Enjoyed the podcast immensely. Thanks for the link, Chris.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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^Larson recanted that later in life, unfortunately. In the documentary, "Look Up in the Sky", he says he does believe George killed himself. Unfortunately that documentary is now fairly uncomfortable to watch, because it is produced by Bryan Singer, narrated by Kevin Spacey, and features on-screen interviews with comic writer/historian, Gerard Jones. Yeesh.
On most days, I honestly don't believe Reeves committed suicide. It just doesn't quite add up to me. In addition to the Mannix and Lemon theories, there's also the angle that Reeve had a really bad car accident just a few days prior, and was on strong pain medication, either of which may have put him out of his mind. So even if he did...he may not have meant to under normal circumstances. This was DC editor and Superman TV producer Whitney Ellsworth's theory.
Not to always pimp my podcasts, but Rob Kelly and I discussed Hollywoodland and the mystery around George's death on an episode of The Film and Water Podcast. It may be worth a listen to those interested. http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podca...hollywoodland/
I like that hollywoodland explored possibilities and left it open. It was a well done movie.
Not knowing what happened is frustrating, but better than creating a fantasy.Comment
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Hollywoodland was a big part of why I wanted to see DC do a retro Superman film. I tend to think Superman works better in the 40s and 50s than he does in modern times. Make it more pulp than modern, depower him a bit and it presents a lot of interesting ideas.
Perhaps someday WB will explore it, especially if the WW84 does good.
Jack Larson seemed to change his opinion on George's death but his story about Toni and the circumstances are all still very odd. That didn't' change.
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I still remember growing up in the 70's and believing George Reeves died jumping off a building thinking he could really fly.
That rumor was as huge as Cass Elliot choking to death on a ham sandwich
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^ I laughed when you told that story in the podcast! Sounded like you were an inch away from never being allowed in that house again!
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^ Oh man, it sounded like it! You really painted a picture of that scene for me. Yikes! lol Personally, I probably would have avoided that home for a few months after that incident.
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I'm planning on doing a watch through of this series myself. I will take my time and not watch more than an episode or 2 a day.
I watched this show when I was really young I remember an episode where the criminals had kryptonite and Clark Kent was in the room and had to no sell that it was affecting him.
There is a good podcast special on this series. You can really tell Bob Fisher's love for this show.
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H&I was running GR Superman on Saturday mornings along with Batman 66 and Green Hornet. Very saddened to see that lineup stop.Comment
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