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Post by baldvinny on Feb 8, 2008 9:16:07 GMT -5
quick James Earl Jones story....
in 2005, when i was on the roadtrip, we were at a Yanks/D-rays game, and J.E.J. was announced to preform the National Anthem. I turned to Dave and asked "James Earl Jones sings???" to which he replied "i guess so"
well, he doesn't sing....he comes out, and SPEAKS the entire anthem. at first, there were some giggles and titters throughout the crowd, but by the end, he got the most rosuing applause i have ever heard after an anthem. his voice and delivery gave me goosebumps, and made me proud to be an American!
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Post by Jason Giambi on Feb 8, 2008 9:18:45 GMT -5
Can we get a picture of Charlie Pride, an old school country music singer please.... and a helluva nice guy. He offered me a cookie last week.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Feb 8, 2008 9:32:12 GMT -5
Charlie Pride would indeed be a worthy pick, and I may have indeed come up with him in time. I will add him to the list, sure. Keep an eye out on the top of the board for him!
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Post by baldvinny on Feb 8, 2008 9:33:08 GMT -5
charlie pride who?
charlie pride her legs open at the gangbang, na na na na...........
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Post by $heriff Tom on Feb 8, 2008 9:56:58 GMT -5
Hey, Vin, I had James Earl J did that around the Stadium horn, and it was almost always met with similar reactions to yours. The man has my respect and is quite the booming orator, although his stint as phone company pitchman was annoying.
I loved his work in "Bingo Long and the Travelling All Stars and Motor Kings" - one of my favorite flicks of all time.
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 8, 2008 10:25:17 GMT -5
I have that movie on DVD!
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Post by $heriff Tom on Feb 8, 2008 12:20:08 GMT -5
What do you think of it? Its a wonderful piece of cinema.
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Post by Chris on Feb 8, 2008 12:25:52 GMT -5
That must be sitting next to "The Fish The Saved Pittsburgh" in your DVD library.
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Post by 9 on Feb 8, 2008 12:29:24 GMT -5
The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh was great! And James Earl Jones stole Field of Dreams.
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 8, 2008 12:35:01 GMT -5
I agree that it was indeed an excellent movie. Maybe not the best baseball movie of all time, but an enjoyable romp nonetheless. In fact, I may have to watch it in celebration of this great month. The only bad part about talking about Jones today is that there's really no point in making him African American of the Day, since he is being celebrated even without that honor.
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Post by Chris on Feb 8, 2008 12:40:29 GMT -5
To me, James Earl Jones will always be remembered for his work as Hercules' owner in, perhaps the greatest movie ever made....or at least the one movie in existence that I can watch over and over and over and never tire of - The Sandlot!!!!
Reminds me - one time me and Dirty Steve (1100 Springs bass) were going down an escalator at Mcarran Airport in Vegas. Coming up the escalator was Sinbad. As we passed, Steve leans over the rail and says in his most serious tone, "I really admired your work in House Guest."
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 8, 2008 12:42:36 GMT -5
I did something similar once to Stallone. I was eating at Planet Hollywood, and he stopped in. As he walked passed me, I yelled that I really thought he was great in Victory.
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Post by Chris on Feb 8, 2008 12:49:17 GMT -5
What's funny about that? He WAS great in Victory!!!! That's where I first learned the meaning of the word "nill"
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Post by massyanksfan on Feb 8, 2008 12:50:33 GMT -5
I once told Sting that his music sucked. I was 11 or 12 in an elevator in New Orleans. (I only mention this because NO has a black mayor)
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Post by $heriff Tom on Feb 8, 2008 12:50:51 GMT -5
James Earl Jones actually played a swarthy pirate in the bawdy musical romp "Swashbuckler." He was fit and trim too, walking around with a vest over his bare chest. The ruffian.
I own the flick, but sadly have fallen asleep early into both attempted viewings, as both times I had too much to drink and a bawdy pirate musical sounded like the thing to watch.
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Post by Chris on Feb 8, 2008 12:57:24 GMT -5
If you're a black actor, does it seem more versatile if you say, "I can do SWARTHY"
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Post by IronHorse4 on Feb 8, 2008 13:58:12 GMT -5
One of the top pics in the Sporting Life section is of a Brasilian, not an African.
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Post by Chris on Feb 8, 2008 14:03:20 GMT -5
Is it BLACK HISTORY MONTH or AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH?
That's a legit question. In other words, is El Duque excluded from celebrating "Black History Month?"
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Post by dabadguy on Feb 8, 2008 14:04:51 GMT -5
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Post by $heriff Tom on Feb 8, 2008 14:28:48 GMT -5
One of the top pics in the Sporting Life section is of a Brasilian, not an African.
Way to go, Balls!
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 8, 2008 14:32:26 GMT -5
The title of the celebration is Black History Month. Black is black, no matter where you are from.
So I think to answer Chris' question, as far as I'm concerned, it's Black History Month, not African American History month.
I actually find the term African American to be offensive, but as a white guy, my opinion on that doesn't matter as much.
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Post by Jason Giambi on Feb 8, 2008 15:54:57 GMT -5
so get Pedro Martinez and Big Fatti up there then. and a few Sicilians.
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Post by Jackass on Feb 8, 2008 16:11:55 GMT -5
The title of the celebration is Black History Month. Black is black, no matter where you are from.
People from Cape Verde consider themselves white, and believe me, they are not.
James Earl Jones was awesome in The Great White Hope. Awesome film.
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 8, 2008 16:18:08 GMT -5
I would think those guys would qualify, because they call it Black History Month, and nothing in the title indicates that they are only celebrating Americans. I could be wrong.
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Post by elliejay21 on Feb 10, 2008 6:18:15 GMT -5
It's BLACK History Month & don't forget this guy...
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Post by grover on Feb 10, 2008 23:51:19 GMT -5
Balls doesn't think Jackie Robinson is a big deal since he has stated in the past that if he didn't break the color barrier in Baseball, someone would have. No big deal indeed. LOL!
Pele is very Brazilian, and very not black. If looking black is the criteria then throw up pics of Al Jolson in blackface.
TOM GET CONTROL OF THIS SITUATION!
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 11, 2008 6:50:50 GMT -5
While some try to drag this celebration down, it is important to recognize someone new today. In many ways, fictional characters can be as inspiring as the real thing. Rocky Balboa has inspired many people, to name an example.
For that reason, important fictional characters will be highlighted along with the real people.
Today, I salute the late, great James Evans, Sr., from one of my favorite all time TV shows, Good Times. Good Times existed in the Archie Bunker universe--a spinoff of a spinoff of All In The Family. Like other shows by Norman Lear in the day, Good Times broke ground.
Good Times was the first show featuring a poor African American family in the projects, and the problems they faced. Despite the difficulties in which they lived, each week, Americans were treated to a good family that managed to do their best to fight their way to a better life.
James Evans was at the head of the Evans household. Each week, we were treated to a strong father figure who worked his ass off to provide for his family. Be it as a car washer, a dish washer, or a fix it man, James never stopped pursuing new avenues to make his family's life better.
Good Times covered many of the top issues of the day, from everyday economic hardship, to gang violence. James was adamant about keeping his children out of trouble, and wasn't afraid to show it with his temper.
A pioneer in the field of tough love, James' belt was a deterrent when it came to his children falling into the wrong crowd. His temper was legendary, but it was controlled by his strong yet inexplicable love for his wife. James was not a perfect human being, but he was a good one and he never stopped trying to provide for his family.
Sadly, in 1976, at a point where he finally got a job to get his family out of the ghetto, James Evans, Sr. was killed in a car accident. The loss saddened his family and brought them into dark times. Though things got rough for awhile, the Evans', thanks to the strong hand of James, never lost track of who they were, and eventually prospered.
Off camera, James' death pissed off co-star Esther Rolle. The reason John Amos was fired was due to public disgust over the antics of JJ, whom he felt was too buffoonish. The death of James Evans angered Rolle, who felt that one of the appeals of the show was a strong father figure--something that bucked a stereotype.
Eventually, the writing caused Rolle to leave the show, though she was pursuaded to come back for the show's final season, under some conditions that included greater input in creativity.
So today we salute a heroic character--a man who did it all, a man who was groundbreaker, despite his life being cut tragically short.
Here's to you, James Evans!
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Post by 9 on Feb 11, 2008 8:18:51 GMT -5
Why did James Evans hang a picture of Grady from Sanford & Son?
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Post by MSBNYY on Feb 11, 2008 8:21:15 GMT -5
That's Black Jesus. When JJ painted him, the Evans' family had good fortune, and Florida wasn't happy about it.
It should be noted that by no accident, Black Jesus bore a striking resemblance to Ned the Wino.
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Post by Jason Giambi on Feb 11, 2008 8:31:58 GMT -5
To me, Fred Sanford was more of a role model.
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