HadleyH
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I think the real difference between Fibber and Gildersleeve is that the former was written by a cartoonist -- Don Quinn, whose comedy style emphasized broad, exaggerated characters -- while Gildy was written in a far more realistic vein. It really hit its stride in 1943, when John Whedon took over as head writer -- he made the town of Summerfield as much a character as Gildersleeve himself, and turned the series into a semi-serialized program stressing continuing storylines that allowed for much stronger character development.
There are very strong similarities between Summerfield and Andy Griffith's Mayberry -- and John Whedon is the connecting link, as he also wrote for the Griffith show in the early sixties. Whedon was, by the way, the father of Tom Whedon -- who wrote extensively for children's television in the sixties and seventies -- and the grandfather of Joss Whedon, who gave the world "Buffy The Vampire Slayer." The distance between Summerfield and Sunnydale is not at all far.
Gildersleeve's druggist, Mr. Peavey, never fails to crack me up. Our own local pharmacist, when I was growing up, was exactly like him.
Your tunes are very wonderful & I enjoy them. Very relaxing.
When I was 17, I tried to learn the violin but was very difficult for me.
You have many talents. You are indeed blessed.
This world would be a better place with more people like you. Thanks.
Sincerely,
jake
Thanks for your kind compliments! Playing the melodeon makes me feel happy!
Thanks for your kind compliments! Playing the melodeon makes me feel happy!
Today, I recorded some more tunes! Here is one titled Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen!
ray2ear God, thank you for helping me get, and play the melodeon, and harmonica. I am extremely grateful for these gifts. Amen.ray2:
[video=youtube;Ie57k4u7c6Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie57k4u7c6Q[/video]
I really enjoy all of these posts and some of them, such as Hadley's cause me to listen to music I might not have otherwise. 2jakes, you're post about the rain reminded me I haven't seen a star around here in 5 or 6 days so, here's to hope.http://youtu.be/xAbCxSWhhEw
Today, I recorded some more tunes! Here is one titled Du Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen!
ray2ear God, thank you for helping me get, and play the melodeon, and harmonica. I am extremely grateful for these gifts. Amen.ray2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie57k4u7c6Q