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The Pianist In The Tyrolian Hat

remarks about Marx Bros.

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Comment from bob cullen
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What an enjoyable write. As a kid I watched these guys regularly. I must confess however I wasn't aware two of them played the piano. I always thought it was the silent one who provided the music. This is a delightful and an informative write. I loved their antics. They produced so many laughs.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    I am grateful for your kind words.
Comment from Heather Knight
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I have enjoyed reading this poem very much. Although my husband loves the Marx Brothers, the truth is I don't know anything about them.
Thanks for sharing your talent and the information.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Thank you. I find The Marx Bros. aren't as popular with women.
reply by Heather Knight on 22-Jul-2024
    You might be right.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    One thing I'm right bout is your Talent!
reply by Heather Knight on 23-Jul-2024
    :)
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
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Comment from Rachelle Allen
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Ah, the Marx Brothers! They certainly were good entertainers. I love the video you chose to ACCOMPANY (like what I did there, Jim?...) your delightful poem.

I have to say - and this falls under the "has the potential to be worth exactly what you paid for it" - I am not a big fan of this font. It was intermittently tricky to read, so that broke up the flow of your rhyme and meter.

Still, a very nice tribute to these talented men! xoxo

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Thank you for your very kind words.
reply by Rachelle Allen on 20-Jul-2024
    You're welcome!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
    I will try to watch my font choice in the future.
reply by Rachelle Allen on 21-Jul-2024
    I like to experiment with different fonts, too, Jim, so I understand your wanting to change up the look a bit. Sometimes that works, but not always. I hesitated to say anything, but then I thought, "Well, I'd want Jim to tell ME if the situation were reversed!" So that's why I spoke up. Thank you for accepting my words in the spirit in which they were intended. xoxox
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    I always accept and respect any of your comments or suggestions.
reply by Rachelle Allen on 22-Jul-2024
    Ditto
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
    I'll be looking forward till your next writing.
reply by Rachelle Allen on 23-Jul-2024
    I have a few new ones up right now, actually! xoxo
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2024
    Great! Keep 'em coming!
Comment from estory
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Ah the Marx Brothers, one of the great comedy teams of all time, and now almost forgotten. They were really one of the last of the great vaudeville variety acts, able to do comedy, adroit musical numbers, and even dance. Harpo and Chico were quite proficient in piano and harp. But the audiences of today have little patience for anything but flash boom glitter pop and mindless action. The great mirror trick, which Harpo and Groucho performed in Duck Soup, is a lost art. estory

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Sometimes it seems watching early films like "The Coconuts" is like peering at a world of the past through a time machine.
reply by estory on 22-Jul-2024
    The Coconuts was actually one of the pioneering talkie films; 1929. estory
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    Yes, and it shows its age, but still I can't get enough of it.
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Cleverly put together and I learnt a lot about "Chicko" . I remember seeing him on TV many times. Quite a talent. Pity life was not always kind to him. Thanks for sharing. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Thank you for your kind words.
Comment from nomi338
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It is awesome to gain fortune and fame, then turn around and lose it all because of a weakness that is so lame. Bad habits can rob you of all you have worked hard to amass. The inability to control your weaknesses can really kick your ass.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    I guess some people, like me in college, can't handle too much freedom t once.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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What a delightful tribute/ mini biography to Harpo and Chico, versed so sweetly in this well presented 'postcard' post, together with a video. Thanks for sharing, Jim. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Thank you for your very kind word!
Comment from gansach
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I like your biographical poem on Chico Marx. It is quite interesting, has a nice flow and rhyme. I like Marx brothers movies, fun to watch. It's presented very nicely. Great job!

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    I am thankful for your kind words.
Comment from patcelaw
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They both were very talented and I enjoyed listening to the video that you puts up with this. It's been a long time since I thought of Harpo and Chico Marx, but you reminded me of that and I enjoyed it. Patricia.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    Thank you for reading and your kind words.
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Thanks for sharing the nice presentation, picture, and notes, Jim.
-You did a good job with the poem.
-Effective imagery and rhyme, as well as a good story.
-It flows well from verse to verse.
-A very good opening verse introducing Chico.
-A good contrast between the brothers in verse two.
-It is unfortunate when a celebrity lets all the
fame and fortune turn their life around in a negative way.
-Very well done; thanks for sharing it.
-He was lucky he had brothers to help, but it sounds
like it wasn't enough and the demons got the best of him.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2024
    I am thankful for this great review. Sorry for my tardiness in replying.
reply by Pam (respa) on 20-Jul-2024
    You are very welcome. No problem about late reply.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
    I need to use my time much better now.
reply by Pam (respa) on 21-Jul-2024
    I think all of us can relate to that!
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
    When it seems there are not enough hours in the day, God seems to grant the time I need.