#Bill Selby

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Famous Monsters #191 (1983) Cover by Bill Selby

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Bill Selby

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Nightmare Angel (1986) dir. Zoe Beloff & Susan Emerling

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Hozier - De Selby (Part 2) Every. Single. Scene. Is. Perfect. I couldn't choose, so I will probably add a 2nd part tomorrow.

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I'm no editor, I literally just slapped all of this together messily, but ever since I heard Alex Hirch say that letting someone inside your brain is a form of intimacy in the mystery shack lookback podcast I couldn't get this idea outside my head. anyways, this is blatant hozier propaganda.

(here is the translation I used and the lyric video for de selby 1 here)

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Domnhall Gleeson dancing and covered blood in an official Hozier music video….2015 me is shaking out of her fucking skin rn

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Surviving Christmas (2004)

In today's review, I find that As I attempt a positive review of the 2004 Xmas comedy, Surviving Christmas #BenAffleck #JamesGandolfini #ChristinaApplegate #CatherineOHara #JoshZuckerman #BillMacy

Christmas can be a hectic time, with families competing with prior expectations to put on the most festive time possible, it can be hard, draining, you name it. But the memories, and the moment itself, can sometimes make the effort worth it. In 2004, a film showed audiences what to get for the man who had everything but the family to spend Christmas with, in Surviving Christmas. James Gandolfini…

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Star Wars Fan Club poster, 1978. Artwork by Bill Selby.

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tagged by @fagflint to make a poll out of my 'on repeat' playlist on spotify

tagging: anyone who wants to <3

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Ensign O'Toole

I typically do not share content regarding American television shows or films; however, I consider the series Ensign O'Toole to be an exception. Throughout its airing, the show featured numerous special guests, with my favourite episode being the fourth, titled "Operation: Benefit," which included an appearance by the Kim Sisters.

Ensign O'Toole is an American television sitcom featuring Dean Jones in the lead role as a naval officer on the USS Appleby, a United States Navy destroyer, set in the early 1960s. The show was broadcast from 1962 to 1963 and was directed by a range of individuals including Hy Averback, Richard Kinon, and Jackie Cooper, among others. The series drew inspiration from two works by William Lederer, namely All the Ships at Sea (1950) and Ensign O'Toole and Me (1957), with Lederer serving as a consultant. The fictional USS Appleby was represented by the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754).

Synopsis

Ensign O'Toole serves as a junior officer on the fictional destroyer USS Appleby during the peacetime era of the early 1960s in the United States Navy. The crew includes Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner, the executive officer; Lieutenant (junior grade) Rex St. John, the wealthy and often confused supply officer; and a variety of eccentric crew members, such as Chief Petty Officer Homer Nelson, who frequently seeks poker games and clashes with O'Toole, along with Seamen Gabby Di Julio, Howard Spicer, and Claude White. O'Toole, characterized by his laid-back demeanor, possesses intelligence, multilingual abilities, and a knack for trivia, yet he tends to shirk responsibilities in favor of pranks and outshining the ambitious St. John, often with the crew's enthusiastic support. The commanding officer of the Appleby remains off-screen, with Lieutenant Commander Stoner typically conveying orders, although the commanding officer's voice occasionally emanates from the ship's "squawk box."

The destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754), seen in April 1963, portrayed the fictional USS Appleby.

Broadcast history

Ensign O'Toole debuted on NBC on September 23, 1962, and concluded after one season, with its final episode airing on May 5, 1963. The series, which consisted of 32 original episodes, continued to be rerun in its regular Sunday 7:00 p.m. time slot until September 15, 1963. Subsequently, from March to September 1964, ABC broadcast reruns of the show on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m., with the last episode airing on September 10, 1964, before Bewitched replaced it the following week. As of April 2023, the series has been available in the United Kingdom on Talking Pictures TV.

Cast:

The ensemble cast of Ensign O'Toole features Dean Jones in the titular role of Ensign O'Toole. Supporting him are Jay C. Flippen as Chief Petty Officer Homer Nelson, Jack Mullaney portraying Lieutenant (junior grade) Rex St. John, and Jack Albertson as Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner. The cast also includes Harvey Lembeck as Seaman Gabby Di Julio, Beau Bridges as Seaman Howard Spicer, and Bob Sorrells as Seaman Claude White. Recurring roles are filled by Stuart Margolin as Lieutenant Miller, Skip Ward as Lieutenant Ferguson, Ken Berry as Lieutenant Melton, Gerald Trump as Crump, Andrew Colmar as Naismith, and Eddie Peterson as Selby.

Episode 1-12 List:

The list below presents the first part of a compilation detailing episodes 1 to 12 of the US series Ensign O'Toole, which includes the titles, air dates, and summaries of the events occurring in each episode. Enjoy ;)

Episode 1 - "Operation: Kowana," directed by Hy Averback and penned by Bill Davenport, premiered on September 23, 1962.

In this episode, the crew of the Appleby is cautioned to maintain decorum during their shore leave in the Japanese port of Kowana, following a previous incident where a U.S. Navy crew inundated the town with counterfeit currency. Tensions rise when a local resident mistakenly believes he has won the Appleby in a poker game. The episode features guest appearances by Victor Sen Yung and Mako (マコ).

Episode 2, titled "Operation: Model T," was directed by Hy Averback and penned by Jim Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum, premiering on September 30, 1962.

In this episode, Lieutenant (junior grade) St. John inadvertently damages a French doctor's Ford Model T while trying to fix it on a South Pacific island in French Polynesia. Subsequently, O'Toole acquires the vehicle and instructs the crew to camouflage it in parts aboard the Appleby. Upon the ship's arrival in California, he has the car reassembled for sale; however, before the intended buyer can inspect it, an admiral with a passion for antique cars spots it at the dock. The episode features guest appearances by Don Beddoe, Susan Silo, Emil Genest, and Alberto Morin.

Episode 3, titled "Operation: Daddy," was directed by Hy Averback and penned by James Allardice and Tom Adair, premiering on October 7, 1962.

In this episode, Seaman White's wife is on the verge of childbirth in Omaha, Nebraska, while he remains stationed on the Appleby in San Diego, California. With Lieutenant Commander Stoner unavailable to intervene, O'Toole is confident that he can promptly secure leave papers for White. The episode features guest appearances by Molly Dodd, Merle Pertile, and Davis Roberts.

Episode 4, titled "Operation: Benefit," was directed by Hy Averback and penned by Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, premiering on October 14, 1962.

In this episode, O'Toole intends to allocate the funds generated from the "Foster Father's Follies," a talent show organized by the crew of the Appleby, to support the girls residing in a South Korean orphanage. Notable guest appearances include Cherylene Lee, Grace Lee Whitney, James Hong, The Kim Sisters, and Dick Powell, who was serving as the head of Four Star Television during this period.

Episode 5, titled "Operation: Jinx," was directed by Hy Averback and penned by Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, premiering on October 21, 1962.

The narrative follows Seaman Jerome J. "Jinx" Johnson, who joins the crew of the Appleby. Chief Petty Officer Nelson warns the sailors of impending misfortune, as Johnson is regarded as a harbinger of bad luck within the U.S. Navy. Consequently, the crew experiences a series of mishaps shortly after Johnson's arrival. The episode features guest appearances by Soupy Sales as "Jinx" Johnson, along with Sandra Gould, Sid Gould, Clyde Adler, Harvey Perry, Michael Adair, and Ed Craig.

Episode 6, titled "Operation: Holdout," was directed by Hy Averback and penned by Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, premiering on October 28, 1962.

In this episode, the Appleby responds to a distress call from two American soldiers stationed on a remote Pacific island, who assert they are under attack by Japanese forces. Upon arrival, the crew discovers both American and Japanese soldiers entrenched in combat, unaware that World War II concluded in 1945, and that it is now 1962. The episode features guest appearances by Mako, James Hong, Davis Roberts, Tige Andrews, and Eddie Ryder.

Episode 7, titled "Operation: Birthday," was directed by Don Taylor and written by James Komack, Bill Davenport, and Charles Tannen, airing on November 4, 1962.

In this episode, the crew seeks to purchase a watch for Chief Nelson's birthday; however, they find themselves lacking sufficient funds. To resolve this issue, O'Toole formulates a strategy to win the necessary money from Nelson through a poker game, as the crew is financially constrained while only Nelson possesses any money.

Episode 8, titled "Operation: Dinner Party," was directed by Robert Gordon and written by Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, airing on November 11, 1962.

In this episode, Lieutenant (junior grade) St. John misplaces the funds entrusted to him by Lieutenant Commander Stoner for a diplomatic gathering. In response, O'Toole offers to assist St. John by organizing the event at no cost, intending to procure food from other vessels in the fleet and enlisting Chief Petty Officer Nelson to concoct a beverage that could pass for "wine." The episode features guest appearances by Jay Novello, Jan Arvan, Veola Vonn, Norma Varden, Ramsey Hill, Irwin Ashkenazy, and George Baxter.

Episode 9, titled "Operation: Mess," was directed by James Komack and penned by writers Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, airing on November 18, 1962.

In this episode, O'Toole grapples with the growing dissatisfaction regarding the deteriorating quality of food on the Appleby, despite the fact that the ship's cook, Charlie, had previously earned a reputation for his culinary skills. The episode features guest appearances by Harry Morgan, Les Brown, Jr., Stafford Repp, Herbie Faye, Joe Higgins, Larry Perron, and John Kahn.

Episode 10, titled "Operation: Impersonation," was directed by Don Taylor and written by Bill Davenport and Charles Tannen, airing on November 25, 1962.

In this episode, Lieutenant Commander Stoner finds himself in trouble after consuming excessive amounts of Malayan punch, leading to his arrest for recklessly driving a truck through a Malayan general's cherished garden. In an effort to secure leniency for Stoner, O'Toole takes on the role of Appleby’s superior officer to appeal to the outraged general. The episode features guest appearances by Edgar Barrier, Pamela Searle, Ben H. Wright, and Alan Caillou.

Episode 11, titled "Operation: Hypnosis," was directed by Lawrence Dobkin and written by Bill Davenport and Charles Tannen, airing on December 2, 1962.

In this episode, O'Toole employs hypnosis on Chief Petty Officer Nelson to curb his gambling habits and on Lieutenant (junior grade) St. John to instil a belief in his superiority as a naval officer, leading to a series of chaotic events. The guest appearance features Michael Adair, highlighting the comedic turmoil that arises when O'Toole transforms St. John into a strict adherent of regulations and alters the Chief's attitude towards gambling.

Episode 12, titled "Operation: Potomac," was directed by Hy Averback and written by Sheldon Keller and Howard Merrill, airing on December 9, 1962.

In this episode, while the Appleby is docked in Washington, D.C., Ensign O'Toole begins receiving mysterious gifts from an unknown admirer. The situation escalates when one of the gifts, a dress, prompts teasing from the crew, leading O'Toole to investigate the source of the gifts. His inquiry reveals the existence of another Ensign O'Toole at the base, who is female. The episode features guest appearances by Carolyn Kearney, Norm Alden, Dee Carroll, John Newton, Tyler McVey, Mike Mason, and Richard Eastham.

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Open to: Anyone (mun, muse, fc must be 21+) Plot based [roughly] on De Selby Part 2 where she's dipping her toes into the dating apps. She was upfront about her job and it's led to some bizarre interactions, but she wanted to weed out the weaklings and weirdos. Muse: Sanem is 21 years old and a funeral director/embalmer

"I think you wouldn't have swiped right if you weren't curious about the darker parts of my life. It's not like I fit the bill for the funeral directors portrayed in the media either." She brought her red wine back to her lips, smiling sweetly. The appetizers hadn't even arrived, but she was curious if they'd make it to the main course. Sanem's dark gaze studied them and she smiled, "Your pictures do you no justice. I'm having a hard time believing this isn't some kind of prank."

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tagged by @yohankang 💛

shuffle the 'on repeat' playlist and post the first 10 tracks ->

de selby (part 1) - hozier

love lockdown - white lies (this is from my raysand playlist which i listen to every day at least twice lol)

dance the night - dua lipa

all things end - hozier

dead inside - younger hunger (my #1 ray song)

cream soda - exo

de selby (part 2) - hozier

want you so bad - the vaccines (another one from my raysand playlist)

come here - dominic fike (again... raysand)

kill bill - sza

tagging @negrowhat @disasterbabygirlnick @justafriend-ql @smittenskitten @25shadesoffebruary (only if you guys want to do it tho <3)

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Hi! I just want to say that I absolutely loved long hair and tattoos and I love sunburns and dragons! Also I’m not sure if you listen to hozier, but too sweet reminded me of bill in long hair and tattoos!

Did you just tell me you love me because that's exactly your last sentence sounds like omg. I love linking songs to characters. The funny thing is that I was listening to Too Sweet this morning (ItakemywhiskeyNEEEEAT).

Also could you elaborate on why because I'd listen--

I only have Take Me To Church, Someone New, Too Sweet and De Selby (Pt 2) downloaded. Speaking of De Selby (Pt 2), I think it'd be perfect for a dark Bill Weasley fic, and not to mention Domnhall was in the music video!!

Please send Hozier recommendations. I'm so behind on a great artist!

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Hey #labour, you should hire me to talk at you about how to actually fix Britain:

Terfs are the enemy, Trans folx are the people.

Small businesses need support on the ground level in order to foster amazing communities.

Invest in education to the point teachers are as paid well as their private peers or dare I say as well as an MP. I would say that if an MP describes their role as being vital, integral and essential to running the country, who receives a handsome tax paid salary with expenses paid with the public purse, why is it that other public sector roles are paid relatively below minimum wage? This applies to all public sector workers; civil servants, NHS staff, and teachers of all stripes. They are just as vital, integral, and essential to running the country, if not more so, than the openly profiteering geezers in Westminster.

Why is it that the rule makers are more important than those ensuring that the rules work? Those holding up society and holding it together are so sorely underpaid in this country that they are giving their lives to you at pittance so you can be okay. The NHS is a wonderful thing, and it breaks my heart that we don't fully fund it. The same goes for education, social services, community organisations, and libraries. These currently literally keep people existing at the bare minimum, but when fully funded and staffed, they transform lives for the better.

Equal pay for Equal work 》 Equal pay for Equal Importance. Ignore the 'we can't pay them the hundreds of thousands that MPs get' elephant in the room. I want you instead to imagine a world in which all public sector workers are paid the exact same amount regardless of hierarchy or public aspect they interact with. I'm no expert, but I reckon £86,584, the basic annual salary for a UK MP in 2023, would be an absolute god send to a junior doctor on roughly £38k. My partner practically works at minimum wage for 50 hours when you account for the marking, the planning, the organisation of your entire schedule to an impromptu meeting with angry parents and worrying about ofsted. It has worn them down, mostly because we can't have a social life, spending money on the theatre, in shops, on things that make us happy and human. We can't save, and we can't afford nice things. That fucking sucks. It wears a person out and throws them out of the system that's holding up the world.

Everyone I know is feeling like the above, regardless if they're private or public, freelance or salaried. One solution to help is basic universal income. Give everyone over 16 £500 & everyone over 18 £1000 each month for a year and see how awesome it would be in a year's time. I already know how much good that would do to me and everyone I know.

So pay everyone £12,000 a year and then pay all public sector workers the base salary of £86,000 rising in step with inflation. If the private sector can, in theory, pay whatever wages it wants, having a guarantee that your basics are paid will eliminate sooooo much stress. Rich folx can donate theirs, college kids can do interesting work at college because £500 buys a lot of art supplies and travel to museums, exhibitions, and events. Youth would have means to explore the nation before university or set up in an apprenticeship. Our elderly can use it to afford end of life care provisions or enrich their retirement or hell, just keep the lights on. Working folx would undoubtedly benefit the most and would probably like their jobs much more if they know things are covered.

To foot the bill, impose a commons tax on all privately owned land that fairly compensates the commons, ie, the UK public, back.

Make the North part of your game plan, rather than a foot note.

On a serious note; nationalise the railway system and expand the network. It is hell going east to west here, up to 3 hours to go 50 miles west and just 3 to get to London from Selby in North Yorkshire. How is this acceptable?

Invest in working class politicians to bring the reality of Britain back into government. Without our views or experiences on the table, why are we surprised when the Tories fuck us over again? If you want true, enthusiastic support from the British people, do not talk at us as if we're irresponsible children and actually engage with the very liberal and progressive discussions we have daily. Especially people under 40 - the older generation that pulled us out of the EU will be gone soon - you need to court and actually help out.

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Things are looking up–way up–for this Common Shelduck!

The Common Sheildrake, as Jardine calls it, is a favorite maritime avian that excels in caring for its young:

“In the full adult state of this bird, from the decided markings of clear white, reddish orange, and black, it is one of our most beautiful and clean-looking ducks…When the young are hatched, they are conducted to the sea, and Mr. Selby states, are sometimes carried in the bill of the parents to their protecting element. If come upon when the young are newly hatched, the old birds endeavour to lead off the intruder by feigning lameness like some of the rasores and grallatores…” 

Images from:

Jardine, William. The naturalist’s library. Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars et al., 1843. Vol. 27. Catalog record: https://bit.ly/2Q98p8i

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Top 5 from Unreal Unearth on first listen:

De Selby Part 2 - so surprise based on my usual taste

First Light - this is soooo Clannadesque like it makes me think of Tower Hill. But updated and modernized.

Butchered Tongue - Andrew!!! 😭 might have wept a bit

Unknown/Nth - Bill Withers' Tender Things for girlies obsessed with the circles of hell (me)

I, Carrion (Icarion) - he needs to collab with Rhiannon Giddens and Alison Krauss for a remix immediately