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link Acting Legend Tony Randall Dies At 84 Randall Won Emmy After 'Odd Couple' Ended POSTED: 10:16 a.m. EDT May 18, 2004 UPDATED: 2:58 p.m. EDT May 18, 2004 NEW YORK -- Tony Randall, the comic actor known for playing lovably prissy characters, has died. He was 84. Randall died in his sleep Monday night at New York University Medical Center of complications from a long illness, according to his publicity firm, Springer Associates. The actor developed pneumonia after undergoing heart bypass surgery in December. Born Leonard Rosenbergin in Tulsa, Okla., on Feb. 26, 1920, Randall was best known for his role as Felix Unger on the "Odd Couple" but also had a long career as a stage actor, in film and on radio. He starred opposite Jack Klugman, who played Oscar Madison on the hit series, from 1970 to 1975. The duo reunited in 1993 for a television movie "The Odd Couple: Together Again." The show's charm sprang from Randall's chemistry and conflict with Klugman as sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison, with whom he's forced to share an apartment after both men get divorced. He was honored with an Emmy Award for his role as Felix in 1975 -- but only after the show had been canceled. It prompted him to quip at the awards ceremony, "I'm so happy I won. Now if I only had a job." Randall started his career in radio in the 1940s and was linked with all three major TV networks. Over the years, Randall was also a popular guest on a number of variety and talk shows. In addition to his television roles, Randall frequently appeared in the romantic comedies of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Playing the role of the fastidious "best friend," Randall starred opposite Rock Hudson and Doris Day in "Pillow Talk" in 1959 and "Lover Come Back" in 1961, and Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand in "Let's Make Love" in 1960 -- and returned last year for "Down With Love," which was inspired by those earlier films. In that homage to the classic romantic comedy genre, Randall starred opposite Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger. In a tribute to Randall, lights at all Broadway theaters will be dimmed at 8 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday. Just before being hospitalized, Randall starred in a revival of the play "Right You Are" by the National Actors Theatre, which he founded. Randall once joked about how he saw his funeral. He said President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney would show up, but they'd be turned away because his family knows he didn't like them. During a speech to the National Funeral Directors Association, he said funerals should be planned as a celebration of life and "a touch of humor doesn't hurt a bit." Randall is survived by his wife, Heather Harlan Randall, and they have two children together -- Julia Laurette, 7, and Jefferson Salvini, 5. He became a father for the first time at 77. Heather is 50 years younger than Randall. Randall was married to Florence Gibbs from 1942 until her death in 1992.

As usual, I'm late. Happy Birthday guys!

A guy goes to the Government to interview for a job. The interviewer asks him, "Are you a veteran?" "Yes, I served two tours in Vietnam." "Good, that counts in your favor. Do you have any service-related disabilities?" "I am 100% disabled. A mortar round blew off my testicles so they declared me disabled, it doesn't affect my ability to work, though." "Sorry to hear about the damage, but I have some good news for you, I can hire you right now! Our working hours are 8 to 4. Come on in about 10,and we'll get you started." "If working hours are from 8 to 4, why do you want me to come at 10?" "Well, here at the government, we don't do anything but sit around and scratch our balls for the first two hours. No point of your coming in for that"

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An old man is having his medical checkup Then the doctor asked the old man, "Do you have any medical concerns you would like to ask me about?" "In fact, I do," said the old man. "After I have sex with my wife, the first time I am usually hot and sweaty, and then, after I have sex with her the second time, I am usually cold and chilly." After examining his wife, an elderly lady, the doctor said, "Everything appears to be fine. Do you have any medical concerns that you would like to discuss with me?" The lady replied that she had no questions or concerns. The doctor then asked, "Your husband had an unusual concern. He claims that he is usually hot and sweaty after having sex the first time with you and then cold and chilly after the second time. Do you know why?" "Oh, yes," she replied. "That's because the first time is usually around July and the second time is usually in December."

I think the guy needs just a bit more than some beer and game tix... and based on the winning bid, he can get more... help, that is. Hillarious.

Have a great one, HC!

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Have a great one!!

Have a good one

Yes, it is true. The case should have been handled a lot better than it was.

Thank you one and all

you old coot! Listen here, sonny........thanks!

Old enough to remember when the drinking age was 18... and I was legal back then.

That is the kind of thing he did here. The Cubs were up by 3 late in the game when he hit it. The man always ended the year with good numbers, but it was a matter of when those numbers were accomplished. Most occurred when we were ahead by enough, or too far behind for it to make a difference. clutch = hits that tie the game, or put your team in the lead.

Note: The fact that I just dogmatically asserted something and did not devise an argument of logic and evidence shows that dogmatically asserting something does not prove anything, thus the point is proven. (So much space was given between the argument and the explanation of the argument so people can realize the point I made without me making that point to you...but too late.) ^^^^ Then what is all that? ^^^^ Ruined your own point by explaining your stance.

I think that should have had a warning in the sub-title

I'd move it........ but it probably doesn't belong in any other forum either. It stays here for now...

Take Me Out to the Ballgame, after all, it is baseball season.

Since no one has answered you yet..... The Song is (I Have Had) The Time Of My Life. It has been recorded by several artists, and was on the soundtrack for Dirty Dancing. Here are the lyrics from the Jennifer Warnes version: Now I've had the time of my life No I never felt like this before Yes, I swear it's the truth And I owe it all to you 'Cause I've had the time of my life And I owe it all to you... I've been waiting for so long. Now I've finally found someone To stand by me. We saw the writing on the wall As we felt this magical fantasy. Now with passion in our eyes There's no way we could disguise it secretely So we take each other's hand 'Cause we seem to understand The urgency just remember You're the one thing I can't get enough of So I'll tell you something This could be love because... CHORUS: I've had the time of my life No I never felt this way before Yes, I swear its the truth And I owe it all to you. With my body and soul I want you more than you'll ever know So we'll just let it go Don't be afraid to loose control. Yes I know what's on your mind When you say "Stay with me tonight. "Just remember:You're the one thing I can't get enough of So I'll tell you something This could be love, because... CHORUS: I've had the time of my life No I never felt this way before Yes, I swear its the truth And I owe it all to you. 'Cause I had the time of my life And I've searched through every open door Till I've found the truth And I owe it all to you CHORUS: Now I've had the time of my life No I never felt this way before Yes, I swear its the truth And I owe it all to you CHORUS: I've had the time of my life No I never felt this way before Yes, I swear its the truth And I owe it all to you Cause I've had the time of my life And I've searched through every open door Till I've found... I believe it was also used as a song for a cruise line commercial a few years back. Hope that helped.

Two elderly Walmart greeters were sitting on a bench at the entry way when one turns to the other and says, "Slim, I'm 73 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age . . . how do you feel?' Slim says, "I feel just like a newborn baby." "Really, like a newborn baby?" "Yep. No hair, no teeth and I think I just wet my pants."

Have a great one, Ramp! but not too great. Try not to look like this in the morning:

I'll go with 12.

You're a very mean man, Mr. Gator!! I smell another warning coming on...... Wonderful, I not only get hit with dog boogers, but get in trouble too. Just when I thought it was safe to go back into the message boards... My fellow mod out to get me...

Much has been said about "tough love" for misbehaving children. Most of America's populace thinks it very improper to spank children, so a friend of mine has tried other methods to control her kids when they have one of "those moments". One that she found very effective is to just take the child for a car ride and talk. They usually calm down and stop misbehaving after the little car ride together. I've included the photo below of one of the sessions, with her son, in case you would like to use the technique. Its very effective!