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Oeditpus Rex

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19. I think every baseball fan should see it

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #11)

Sun Oct 12, 2025, 09:56 PM

Oct 12

At least, those who know sonething about Ruth, just to see how unbelievably bad it is. It's like a horror film buff should see Manos --the Hands of Fate or Plan 9 From Outer Space so they'll know how bad "bad" can be.

Funny, though, that Claire Ruth (his second wife) mentioned Paul Douglas for the lead. I had the same thought, but I've seen him in only a couple of things -- notably, It Happens Every Spring, a baseball comedy starring Ray Milland -- so I don't know much aboutt his acting chops, just that he could pull it off appearance-wise.

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Just discovered a website offering free episodes of "The Life of Riley." [View all] George McGovern Oct 12 OP

What a revoltin' development. FalloutShelter Oct 12 #1

Out of the mouth of Bendix. Thanks FalloutShelter! George McGovern Oct 12 #3

You are welcome. FalloutShelter Oct 12 #5

What a find! jmbar2 Oct 12 #2

Thanks so much jmbar2! LOR was a show that was funny. May be still I think. George McGovern Oct 12 #4

What strikes me about TV from that era is that very ordinary jobs could support people. jmbar2 Oct 12 #7

Absolutely! Diamond_Dog Oct 12 #9

Days long gone for sure Diamond_Dog. Life is much different these days. Kind of like George McGovern Oct 12 #12

I love Mark Kelly! His comment was superb! Diamond_Dog Oct 12 #15

I agree jmbar2 -- I think part of a person's self-worth is connected to the work they do. George McGovern Oct 12 #10

;-{) Lifeboat Goonch Oct 12 #6

Thank You Goonch! I've not seen this film, but found it on youtube. Got it bookmarked. George McGovern Oct 12 #13

I too voted for George McGovern by absentee ballot - stationed overseas Goonch Oct 12 #14

Here's a better version ;-{) Goonch Oct 12 #16

Thanks Goonch! You voted absentee -- where were you stationed, if I may ask. George McGovern Oct 12 #18

Torrejon Air Base, Spain ;-{) Goonch Oct 13 #22

I've never forgiven Bendix Oeditpus Rex Oct 12 #8

I've never seen the movie, Oeditpus Rex. Don't think I will either. I found an honest George McGovern Oct 12 #11

I think every baseball fan should see it Oeditpus Rex Oct 12 #19

Bob Considine wrote a bio of Robert Ripley PCIntern Oct 12 #17

I gather he was a forerunner to Al Stump Oeditpus Rex Oct 12 #20

I'm very impressed that you recall him. PCIntern Oct 13 #21

Well, I've read both biographies a few times Oeditpus Rex Oct 13 #23