Comments on: Sandhill Survey

By: Dean Landsman

Dean Landsman — Wed, 23 Feb 2024 00:25:57 +0000

My answer: John Riatt. Yep, Bonnie’s dad. Death, as usual, comes in threes.

In that movie being scripted, shot, arranged and readied for release in the afterlife, the good doctor will pen the screenplay. It will star Sandra Dee. John Riatt will sing the theme song.

Perhaps this is the chance for production of a title I have long imagined: “GIDGET MISSES A MONTH”

By: Betsy Devine

Betsy Devine — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 15:26:42 +0000

Heh. Well, I guess it just shows how much older, not to mention grumpier, I am than you guys. I guess I think of HST primarily as a dangerous example to young folks (in my day, we had to walk 20 miles to get stoned and blast stuff with shotguns) rather than as an inspiring example. I have been enjoying, however, the warm tributes by fp, David Isenberg, and others. So mark me down as not just grumpy but inconsistent also.

By: fp

fp — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 13:30:02 +0000

Thank you Mike and Leslie, Mayo and RB. The voting now stands four to one in favor of reincarnating HST ahead of Ms. D.

By: Mike Golby

Mike Golby — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 11:16:17 +0000

Oh, good grief, Frank. What a question. But I forgive you. Who the hell was Sandra Dee anyhow?

Out here in the world, it looks as though the lights are going out all over America. And with the Doctor’s departure, the houselights sure did dim. I’m with Leslie on this one (as I am with Leslie on most things, it seems).

By: madame l.

madame l. — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 05:19:01 +0000

To Be Fair
It Could Also Be Said:

HST left our planet richer by a son and a grandson, his courageous personal battle to not be pressured into kicking booze and drugs, not to mention some cute photo stills and funny old movies.
And I bet not one Brilliant young writer ruined his/her life or health trying to be just like HST.

By: fp

fp — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 03:14:29 +0000

John Dee Rockenroller? Or who? Certainly not the old Rosicrucian dude? That would make her like 400 years old. Oh. Good point. I’ll look it up…

By: RageBoy

RageBoy — Tue, 22 Feb 2024 03:09:53 +0000

I didn’t even know Sandra Dee was still alive. Well, and now, look at that, it appears she’s not. My God, wasn’t she John Dee’s daughter? I have to say, she’s looking well preserved for her age in that photo, if that’s the case. But she never shot her typewriter, so I’m going to have to go with the good Doctor. Metaphorically speaking. that is.

Grease is the word. Only *rarely*.

By: Mayo

Mayo — Mon, 21 Feb 2024 18:50:18 +0000

Gonzo for me. Therapy while watching the pain. Besides, I still have pictures of Sandra.

By: fp

fp — Mon, 21 Feb 2024 18:12:28 +0000

Thank you Betsy. Sandra Dee leads by one vote. 1 - 0

By: Betsy Devine

Betsy Devine — Mon, 21 Feb 2024 18:01:58 +0000

Sandra Dee left our planet richer by two grandchildren, her courageous personal battle to kick booze and drugs, not to mention some cute photo stills and funny old movies.

And I bet not one brilliant young writer ruined his/her life or health trying to be just like Sandra Dee.