#comedy in omaha

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On April 20, 2004, the colorized version of Reefer Madness was released on DVD in the United States.

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Naughty Nebraska

Had fun performing at Emmet's Comedy Night, where political correctness is always on holiday. 

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Century-Old Clara Bow Silent Film Believed Lost Forever Found

Long-Lost Clara Bow Silent Film Found in a Omaha Parking Lot.

The Pill Pounder, one of the key titles in the CV of the iconic flapper, has enjoyed a belated revival at the San Francisco Silent film festival

A century after she first began to turn heads, Clara Bow is “It” once more. The iconic flapper of the silent film era inspired Margot Robbie’s character Nellie in Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epic Babylon, is namechecked on Taylor Swift’s forthcoming album The Tortured Poets Department, and yesterday at the San Francisco Silent film festival, one of her earliest films was shown for the first time since the days of bathtub gin.

The story of the film’s discovery has already caused excitement online. Film-maker Gary Huggins inadvertently snapped up a slice of lost silent film history at an auction in a car park in Omaha, Nebraska, that was selling old stock from a distribution company called Modern Sound Pictures. Hoping to bid on a copy of the 1926 comedy Eve’s Leaves that he had spotted on top of a pile, Huggins was informed that he could only buy the whole pallet of movies, not individual cans. The upside? The lot was his for only $20.

Huggins soon discovered that his new pile of reels included 1923’s The Pill Pounder, a silent comedy that had been thought to be lost for decades. It is a short, two-reel film, shot on Long Island, New York, and directed by Gregory La Cava, best known for later classics such as My Man Godfrey (1936) and Stage Door (1937). The film stars rubber-faced vaudeville veteran Charlie Murray, the so-called “Irish comedian” who was actually from Laurel, Indiana. He plays a hapless pharmacist, the “pill pounder” of the title, who is trying to host a clandestine poker game in the back room of his drugstore. What few realised until Huggins watched the film, was that it also features 17-year-old Bow in a supporting role. She plays the girlfriend of Murray’s son, played by James Turfler, who had already appeared with Bow in her second film Down to the Sea in Ships, directed by Elmer Clifton and screened in 1922. Turfler’s character is the butt of some bizarre gags. At one point, he chugs a jug of effervescent “fomo seltzer” and Bow watches in horror as he floats up to the ceiling.

In this, one of her earliest surviving performances on film, Bow looks even younger than her years. Although she lacks the sleek Hollywood glamour she later acquired, she has the charisma to turn a thankless bit-part into something of a scene-stealer. The critics took note: based on the evidence of this film, the Exhibitors’ Trade Review described her as “perhaps the most promising of the younger actresses”. In his introduction to the film at San Francisco’s grand Palace of Fine Arts theatre, Bow’s biographer, the screenwriter David Stenn, speculated that the actor may have forgotten that she made the film, as she never talked about it. It was made during a traumatic period in her life, only a few weeks after her mother’s death following prolonged mental illness. He invited us to imagine how Bow might have felt appearing in a lighthearted slapstick comedy in such circumstances.

The film, which has been restored by the festival’s organisers and was screened with accompanying music from composer Wayne Barker, now looks remarkably good for its age. The festival’s senior film restorer, Kathy Rose O’Regan, said it was in great shape when they received it. She added: “We imagined it was screened maybe a few times, but there’s hardly any damage – a few scratches here and there, some dirt, but overall in pretty stellar condition.”

Now it has been freshened up and looks its best, but it is still incomplete, being in what Stenn called a “beta version”.

That’s because the copy Huggins found was not from the 1920s, but a 35mm print from the 1950s or 1960s of an edit of the film that was destined to become part of a 16mm compilation of old silent films with a comic voiceover poking fun at its archaic aspects. The intertitles have been removed and there are a few scenes and shots missing, too.

This process is deeply unflattering to old movies, but it has been responsible for preserving versions of silent films that would otherwise have been lost, including the Lois Weber melodrama Shoes from 1916. And the lack of titles are no barrier to following the film.

“For me, it is a pretty perfect 14-minutes of fun,” says O’Regan. “It would be nice to know what the titles were, but you can certainly get the gist without them.”

Stenn called the tale of the film’s discovery “miraculous” and led a round of applause for Huggins, who was in the audience. He explained that there was reason to believe that some of the discarded material was among the other cans that were sold at the Omaha auction. The hunt is on to round out The Pill Pounder, and several people have joined in the search, combing through thousands of reels. One Omaha-based film-maker and silent film enthusiast, Alexander Payne, was quick to offer his support.

The film fills in a brief blank period in Bow’s filmography. She shot the role – probably in just a couple of days – in the early “false start” phase of her film career. Bow, a tomboy from a troubled home in Brooklyn, made her debut after winning a magazine talent competition in 1921 but struggled to get her career off the ground.

“I wore myself out goin’ from studio t’studio, from agency t’agency, applyin’ for every possible part,” she later recalled. “But there was always something. I was too young, or too little, or too fat. Usually I was too fat.”

In 1923, she found her way into a handful of films, including The Pill Pounder, where she had the chance to shine in supporting roles, and this is when she finally got her ticket to Hollywood and Paramount.

“She’s not the star of the film, but you can’t take her eyes off her,” says O’Regan. “For the few minutes she’s there she’s divine, she’s fun, she’s full of energy.”

The festival screened The Pill Pounder alongside another new restoration. The feature film Dancing Mothers directed by Herbert Brenon in 1926, is a flapper drama that Bow made for Paramount, in one of her last supporting roles. She plays the reckless daughter of a lonely woman (Alice Joyce) who tires of staying home while her husband and daughter party hard in New York and steps out to go nightclubbing. Bow completely pulls focus from the grownups around her, playing a hedonistic minx, whose body spasms with pleasure when she sips a cocktail.

Stenn described the later film as “like watching a star being born”. Finally, Bow was able to make good on her early promise and start her career as a leading lady. With the breakout comedy It directed by Clarence Badger in 1927, she became a genuine star for the ages. It is easy to look back and assume Bow was destined to become a sensation, but her overnight stardom took a good five years of hard work. The Pill Pounder offers a fascinating glimpse into the route that she took to get there.

By Pamela Hutchinson.

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HOMESTUCKS, GRAB YOUR SWIM GEAR. IT'S TIME TO GO TO THE BEACH!!!

Hey there, lovely readers! This past month, our Coalition has been hard at work with our latest Competition: Beach Day! We invite you to join us in reading these works and partake in Voting between now and July 14th! You can choose Best in Romance, Best in Fluff, Best in Comedy, and more!

There were 8 entries, featuring everything from post-SBURB to humanstuck AUs. List below the cut, for your perusal. I hope you read them all!

[edited artwork by our lovely admin @arealpeople ]

(1) The Beach Day Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Or: Don't let the Terezi drive the bus.

(2) Beachside Epitaph

Rose danced in the firmaments of reality, playing god with a game built to crown one. Kanaya looked for a beach to reclaim a sense of normality in a universe gone mad. At least conversation framed with lapping waves was ‘close enough.’

(3) Ever Forward

Your name is John Egbert. You were drafted. Due to mishaps, you are on a boat on June 6, 1944 with a squad that you've never met before, headed for Omaha beach.

(4) Karkat's Awesome Beach Day Saving John's Lusus-Guardian

Karkat gets invited to go down to the beach with John and all his friends. Unfortunately, John doesn't seem to know the first thing about keeping his lusus safe at the beach. Guess it's up to Karkat to keep the poor boy from becoming an orphan.

(5) Notion

A nice day for a group of friends on the beach

(6) Obligatory Beach Episode

June and her pals visit the beach…but now that there's time to just…slown down and appreciate life, silly old fears come back.

(7) ShoreTrip

Vriska and her friends go to the beach, shenanigans occur, tags are ur friend.

(8) Swim

It’s earth C’s first beach day! But Vriska isn't so sure she'll enjoy it...

Special shoutout to our authors: @arealpeople ; @madam-melon-meow ; @meowloudly15 ; @ambrosianlullaby ; @aspen1185 ; @june-egbert-official ; @timelessambivalence and @bralsradoesfanfiction !

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TV Guide -  August 15 - 21, 1964

The “Wagon Train” Regulars

John Herrick McIntire (June 27, 1907 – January 30, 1991) Film and television character actor who appeared in 65 theatrical films and many more television series. McIntire is well known for having replaced Ward Bond, upon Bond’s sudden death in November 1960, as the star of NBC’s Wagon Train. He played Christopher Hale, the leader of the wagon train (and successor to Bond’s character, Seth Adams) from early 1961 to the series’ end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford, upon Bickford’s death in 1967, as ranch owner Clay Grainger (brother of Bickford’s character) on NBC’s The Virginian for four seasons.  (Wikipedia)

Robert Fuller (born Leonard Leroy “Buddy” Lee, July 29, 1933)  Horse rancher and retired actor. He began his career on television, guest-starring primarily on Western programs, while appearing in several movies. In his five decades of television, Fuller was known for his deep, raspy voice and was familiar to television viewers throughout the 1960s and 1970s from his co-starring roles as Jess Harper and Cooper Smith on the popular 1960s Western series Laramie and Wagon Train, and was also well known for his starring role as Dr. Kelly Brackett in the 1970s medical /action drama Emergency!  (Wikipedia)

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" McGrath (February 2, 1903 – May 13, 1967)  Television and film actor and stunt performer who played the comical, optimistic cook with the white beard, Charlie B. Wooster, on the western series Wagon Train for five seasons on NBC and then three seasons on ABC. McGrath appeared in all 272 episodes in the eight seasons of the series, which had ended its run only two years before his death. McGrath's Wooster character hence provided the meals and companionship for both fictional trail masters, Ward Bond as Seth Adams and John McIntire as Christopher "Chris" Hale.

After Wagon Train, McGrath appeared in 1965 and 1966 as Uncle Lucius in nine episodes of ABC's situation comedy Tammy, with Debbie Watson in the title role and Denver Pyle as the grandfather. Thereafter, McGrath was a guest star on two network westerns, as stagecoach driver Neddie Henshaw on the 1966 episode "Linda" of NBC's The Virginian and as Buster in the 03/13/1967 episode "Plunder", of ABC's The Big Valley.  (Wikipedia)

Terry W. Wilson (September 3, 1923 – March 30, 1999)  Actor most noted for his role as "Bill Hawks", the assistant trail master, in all 267 episodes of the NBC and ABC western television series, Wagon Train, which aired from 1957 to 1965.

Wilson appeared in more than thirty-five films and television programs between 1948 and 1981. Many of his early roles were uncredited. On July 2, 1953, he was cast as a stagecoach guard in episode 121, "Woman from Omaha", of The Lone Ranger. In 1956, he had another uncredited role as a robber in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series, Cheyenne, the first television western in an hour-long format, starring Clint Walker.

After Wagon Train, Wilson appeared in several other westerns, including ABC's short-lived Custer and Hondo in 1967, in four episodes of NBC's The Virginian/The Men from Shiloh starring James Drury in 1970 and 1971, once on CBS's Gunsmoke in 1972, twice in Richard Boone's Hec Ramsey in 1973 and 1974, and as Judge Lennon in the episode "Counterall" of Buddy Ebsen's CBS detective series, Barnaby Jones.  (Wikipedia)

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Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade (October 29, 1972) is an actress, voice artist, activist, and author. She began her career in the 1990s, appearing on television sitcoms, before landing supporting roles in teenage comedy films She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). Her breakthrough role was in the 2000 film Bring It On.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Theresa, a phone company manager, and social worker, and Sylvester E. Union, a military sergeant. She has a BA in Sociology from UCLA.

She is known for her performances in the romantic comedy films The Brothers (2001), Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Daddy’s Little Girls (2007), Think Like a Man (2012), and Think Like a Man Too (2014). She had starring roles in City of Angels (2000) and films Bad Boys II (2003), Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), Neo Ned (2005), Cadillac Records (2008), Top Five (2014), and Breaking In (2018). In 2013, she began starring as the lead character in Being Mary Jane, for which she received an NAACP Image Award. She co-starred in the 2016 film The Birth of a Nation, and next appeared in Almost Christmas (2016) and Sleepless (2017).

Outside of acting, she has written two books: a memoir, entitled We’re Going to Need More Wine (2017), and a children’s book, entitled Welcome to the Party (2020). She collaborated with her husband Dwyane Wade on a second children’s book, Shady Baby, published on May 18, 2021. On September 14, 2021, she released a second memoir, You Got Anything Stronger?: Stories. She has been an outspoken advocate for issues involving women’s health and violence against women. She was included on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. She married NFL player Chris Howard (2001-06), she married Dwyane Wade (2014) and they have one child. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Irene Cara As MJ's Leading Lady:

This is hard to explain. But, lately, I'm thinking on doing a fanfic on explore the lore of either "Say, Say, Say", "Bad" or Moonwalker's "Smooth Criminal". With Michael's leading lady in mind, there the late-singer, Irene Cara who did the soundtracks for "Flashdance" and "Fame" while also starring in the original "Sparkle" and was even Snow White in Filmmation's "Happily Ever After".

Now, here are my ideas for Irene Cara's Characters:

-Carla For "Say, Say, Say": The story I got for her so far is that she was Jac's childhood friend who worked on stage as a singer. Jac, Mac, Linda and their driver, Sonny, would meet her again shortly after the music video. While the four are helping Linda's brother with his club, Jac tries to get Carla to leave the rival club (headed by a violent gangster) and join them instead.

-Marisol For "Bad": Still trying to figure this one out. A part of me either wants to make this character the sister to the Hispanic guy Darryl talks to in the "Be the man scene", the daughter to the Spanish elder Darryl tried to get a quarter from or the daughter of Rita from "West Side Story" with Rita, herself, having married and become a teacher at Darryl's school.

While Carla and Marisol are both my OC's, another part of me wants to do a crossover of sorts. I was gonna consider Irene Cara's character, Tracy Freeman from "Certain Fury" but, if we're going by th dates of that film and "Bad", Tracy's older than Darryl. Plus, "Certain Fury" was an exploitative film that featured Tracy/Irene in a scene that may be mentally triggering for some viewers. And then there's the racial slurs that were said throughout the film. I doubt Michael, himself, would be interested in that.

There's also Cara's character, Irene Cannon from the 1981 "Irene" pilot series. Unlike Tracy's who's a troubled (following the death of her mother) delinquent from a mid-to-upper class Westchester, NYC, Irene Cannon is a church girl from Omaha who moved to NYC to be a singer. Working as a waitress, she shares an apartment with her two friends with her uncle, L.C., as the landowner.

With "Moonwalker", it would go like this; Irene and her friends are still down on their luck in 1988. Especially Irene as she tries to work on Broadway as a chorus girl. She would end up meeting Michael along with the kids; Sean, Katie and Zeke. Either Irene and her friends would visit Chicago. Or Michael and the kids would visit New York. Not sure which. Anyway, as Irene becomes aquainted with the four, she discovers that Michael belongs to a race of supernatural beings that are connected to the stars.

For me, this isn't too bad of an idea. Though, on setback is that the original "Irene" pilot was more grounded in reality. A slice-of-life comedy to be specific. So, I'm not sure how I'd get away with this crossover...

Still...

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'Where to start when profiling such a talented and charismatic actor as Andrew Scott? How about the fact that, aside from some youth theater workshop experience, this Dublin-born actor has had no official drama training? At 17, he was cast in a substantial role in an Irish film called Korea and, from there, joined the prestigious Abbey Theatre company in Dublin. His move to England in the late 80s corresponded with small parts in British, Irish, and American films and TV series and paved the way for his career to take off.

Among other projects, Andrew Scott appeared as an extra in Saving Private Ryan's Omaha Beach sequence, as well as several guest starring roles in British TV series like Garrow's Law and Foyle's War. All in all, he spent the first decade or so of his career building a solid body of work that would soon catapult him into pop culture stardom.

Let's take a look at some of Mr. Scott's iconic characters and lesser-known projects.

Sherlock (2010 – 2017)

Who can forget when Sherlock first revealed the character of Jim Moriarty to audiences in "The Great Game" episode? Scott played Mr. Holmes's famous nemesis as a deranged mastermind with a playful sing-song creepiness and a palpable presence of malice. He won the Best Supporting Actor TV BAFTA for that role in 2012.

The Bachelor Weekend aka The Stag (2013)

Some may have missed the delightful indie comedy, The Stag, about a group of friends who set out on a hiking excursion in the Irish countryside. Mr. Scott leads the ensemble as Davin, the groom's best man, in charge of their mild-mannered weekend. Their plans are wholly upended when The Machine (Peter McDonald), the bride's laddish brother, crashes the party. Lest you expect an Irish Hangover clone, emotional confrontations ensue between Davin and our groom, Fionnan (Hugh O'Conor), when unresolved issues from their past rise to the surface.

Pride (2014)

The feel-good, historical dramedy Pride depicts a group of London-based lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the Welsh miners' strike in 1984. Scott plays Gethin, owner of a gay bookshop, who lends support to the group but hesitates to get actively involved due to his experiences as a gay youth coming out in Wales. He earned the best supporting actor trophy for his performance from the British Independent Film Awards.

Spectre (2015)

Once an actor is lauded for playing a baddie well, you have to expect the 007 franchise will come calling. In the 24th Bond film Spectre, Scott played Max Denbigh, aka C, Director-General of the Joint Security Service, an organization created by merging MI5 and MI6. While at first his disagreements with M (Ralph Fiennes) seem to be internal power struggles, it turns out C is a danger to democracy worldwide.

This Beautiful Fantastic (2016)

This Beautiful Fantastic is a quirky fairytale for adults and tells the story of Bella (Jessica Brown Findlay), a young woman who aspires to be a children's author but lacks the skills to navigate her out-of-control garden, let alone her nebulous career. Befriended by a kindly chef/housekeeper named Vernon (Scott), Bella begins to conquer her issues and blossom into the person she wishes to become. The film also stars Tom Wilkinson as Bella's gardening mentor.

Denial (2016)

A biographical legal drama, Denial depicts the libel case brought against American professor Deborah Lipstadt (Rachel Weisz) by Holocaust denier David Irving (Timothy Spall). Mr. Scott plays Anthony Julius, the lead solicitor of Deborah's legal team, who guides her through the UK justice system and their arduous path to obtaining justice.

1917 (2019)

In the innovative war drama 1917 (which starred a who's who of British talent), two English soldiers run a harrowing gauntlet through enemy territory to deliver a message that could save the lives of over 1500 troops. Along the way, the young men meet up with a handful of officers who help them on their journey, all played by respected British actors, including Messrs. Cumberbatch, Firth, Strong, and you guessed it – Scott. His portrayal of Lieutenant Leslie stands out a mile for its humor and hopelessness.

Present Laughing (2019)

Mr. Scott garnered theatrical acclaim for his performance as Garry Essendine in Present Laughing, a semi-autobiographical piece by Noel Coward performed at the Old Vic. Farcical in tone, the play depicts the harried life of a successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor facing an impending mid-life crisis. Andrew won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play.

Fleabag (2019)

Andrew Scott's name may have been synonymous with Moriarty until the world witnessed his portrayal of a character known only as "Hot Priest" in Fleabag. In the second season of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's award-winning dark comedy, Scott was introduced as the cleric who would be marrying Fleabag's dad and his fiancé. The couple has an immediate connection at the dinner table, and a trinity of friendship, spirituality and physical attraction ignite throughout the six-episode season. Scott's contribution was perfection!

This is only a brief sampling of Andrew Scott's work and impressive range...'

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On May 22, 2012, Reefer Madness was screened on The Angry Brothers Omaha Shock O Rama.

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"ADAPTING A THEN-UNPUBLISHED NOVEL BY TOM PERROTTA, PAYNE GROUNDS THE ABSURDITY OF HIS CENTRAL DYNAMIC IN THE RECOGNIZABLE..."

PIC INFO: Spotlight on "Election," a 1999 American black comedy film directed by Alexander Payne, based on Tom Perrotta's 1998 novel of the same name. A special edition Blu-ray was released by The Criterion Collection as Spine #904 in December 2017. New CC cover by Sarah Anne Ward and Eric Skillman.

OVERVIEW: "Perky, overachieving high schooler Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) gets on the nerves of social-studies teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) to begin with, but after she launches her campaign for student-body president and his personal life starts to fall apart, things spiral out of control. In Alexander Payne’s satire "Election," the teacher becomes unhealthily obsessed with cutting his student down to size, covertly backing a spoiler candidate to stop her from steamrolling to victory, and putting in motion a series of dirty tricks and reckless promises with uncanny real-world political parallels. Adapting a then-unpublished novel by Tom Perrotta, Payne grounds the absurdity of his central dynamic in the recognizable — the setting is his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and the accomplished cast is rounded out with non-professionals — and distills his closely observed take on deeply flawed humanity to its bitter but stealthily sympathetic essence."

-- CRITERION COLLECTION, c. 2017

Source: www.criterion.com/films/29335-election.

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Max Baer Age 103: A Legacy of Strength and Entertainment

Max Baer, an iconic name in the history of boxing and entertainment, remains a subject of admiration and intrigue. At the Max Baer age of 103, his legacy continues to inspire fans and historians alike. Born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska, Max Baer is remembered as one of the most charismatic and powerful boxers of his era.

This article delves deep into the life and times of Max Baer, exploring his journey as a professional boxer, his contributions to Hollywood, and his enduring impact on popular culture.

Early Life and Introduction to Boxing

Max Baer was born into a humble family and spent much of his early life working on a farm. These formative years shaped his strong physique, which later became a significant advantage in his boxing career. Baer discovered his love for boxing as a teenager and quickly gained recognition for his incredible power and agility.

His rise in boxing was swift. Known for his devastating right hand, Baer earned the nickname "The Livermore Larruper" due to his association with Livermore, California.

Boxing Career Highlights

Max Baer’s professional boxing career spanned 1929 to 1941. Over these years, he built an impressive record, becoming a household name for his dynamic performances in the ring. Below is an overview of his boxing achievements:YearEventResultSignificance1933Fight against Ernie SchaafWin via knockoutHighlighted Baer’s raw power1934Won the World Heavyweight ChampionshipDefeated Primo CarneraCemented his status as a boxing legend1935Lost to James J. BraddockDefeated by decisionInspired the movie Cinderella Man1941Final professional fightLost to Lou NovaMarked the end of an illustrious career

Hollywood Stint

Apart from his boxing career, Max Baer ventured into Hollywood, leveraging his charm and good looks. He appeared in several movies during the 1930s and 1940s, further solidifying his celebrity status. Some of his notable film appearances include:

The Prizefighter and the Lady (1933): A romantic drama that showcased Baer’s acting skills alongside Myrna Loy.

Africa Screams (1949): A comedy film where Baer demonstrated his versatility as an entertainer.

The Harder They Fall (1956): Although uncredited, his boxing persona inspired elements of this classic film.

His success in Hollywood illustrated his ability to captivate audiences beyond the boxing ring, making him a multi-faceted personality.

Max Baer’s Legacy

Max Baer was more than just a boxer and actor; he was a philanthropist and an advocate for social causes. His generosity and sense of humor made him beloved by many. Here are some key aspects of his enduring legacy:

Philanthropy: Baer often used his fame and earnings to support charitable causes, particularly those benefiting children.

Boxing Influence: As a world heavyweight champion, Baer inspired countless young boxers to pursue the sport.

Pop Culture Icon: His life and career have been immortalized in films, books, and documentaries.

Controversies and Challenges

While Max Baer enjoyed immense success, his career was not without controversies. The most significant was the tragic death of Frankie Campbell during their 1930 bout. The incident deeply affected Baer and led to debates about safety in boxing. Despite this, Baer’s resilience and dedication to the sport remained unshaken.

Another challenge was his loss to James J. Braddock in 1935. Though the defeat dented his career temporarily, Baer’s sportsmanship and humility earned him respect.

Celebrating Max Baer at 103

Even after his passing in 1959, Max Baer’s name continues to evoke admiration. If alive today, Max Baer would be 103 years old, a testament to his timeless impact. Fans and historians commemorate his contributions annually, celebrating his remarkable achievements in both boxing and entertainment.

Interesting Facts About Max Baer

Jewish Heritage: Baer proudly embraced his partial Jewish heritage, often wearing a Star of David on his trunks.

Broad Shoulders: Baer’s physical stature was so impressive that he was often compared to Greek gods.

Inspiration for Pop Culture: His flamboyant personality inspired characters in films and stories about boxing.

FAQs

1. When was Max Baer born? Max Baer was born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska.

2. What was Max Baer’s boxing record? Max Baer’s professional boxing record stood at 68 wins (51 by knockout), 13 losses, and 0 draws.

3. Did Max Baer have a family? Yes, Max Baer had a family, including his son, Max Baer Jr., who became a well-known actor.

4. What is Max Baer known for outside boxing? Apart from boxing, Max Baer is known for his acting career and his philanthropic efforts.

5. How old would Max Baer be today? If alive today, Max Baer would be 103 years old.

Conclusion

Max Baer remains an enduring symbol of strength, charisma, and resilience. At 103 years of age, his legacy continues to inspire boxing enthusiasts and cultural historians worldwide. From his meteoric rise as a heavyweight champion to his successful stint in Hollywood, Max Baer’s life is a testament to perseverance and versatility.

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The prompt for the Homestuck Fan Author Coalition's June 2024 Competition was "Beach Episode." Participants had one month to write any fic they liked based on this prompt, and votes were done to determine the awards.

All Fic Submissions and Awards:

The Beach Day Will Continue Until Morale Improves by @meowloudly15

Or: Don't let the Terezi drive the bus.

Winner of the Gamzee Award for Best in Comedy

Karkat's Awesome Beach Day Saving John's Lusus-Guardian by @aspen1185

Karkat gets invited to go down to the beach with John and all his friends. Unfortunately, John doesn't seem to know the first thing about keeping his lusus safe at the beach. Guess it's up to Karkat to keep the poor boy from becoming an orphan.

Swim by @madam-melon-meow

It’s earth C’s first beach day! But Vriska isn't so sure she'll enjoy it...

Takes place 20th of June, 0001

Winner of the Nepeta Award for Best in Romance Winner of the Caliborn Award for Most Canon Depiction Winner of the Calliope Award for Most Interesting Headcanon

Obligatory Beach Episode by @june-egbert-official

June and her pals visit the beach…but now that there's time to just…slown down and appreciate life, silly old fears come back.

Winner of the Kanaya Award for Best in Swimwear

Ever Forward by @arealpeople

Your name is John Egbert. You were drafted. Due to mishaps, you are on a boat on June 6, 1944 with a squad that you've never met before, headed for Omaha beach.

Winner of the Unlucky Shoehorse Award for Best in Horror, Drama, Action, and Angst

Notion by @ambrosianlullaby

A nice day for a group of friends on the beach.

Winner of the Feferi Award for Best in Fluff Winner of the Meenah Award for Most Relatable Beach Experience

ShoreTrip by Bralsra

Vriska and her friends go to the beach, shenanigans occur, tags are ur friend.

Winner of the Roxy Award for FIRST FIC!

Beachside Epitaph by @timelessambivalence

Rose danced in the firmaments of reality, playing god with a game built to crown one.

Kanaya looked for a beach to reclaim a sense of normality in a universe gone mad.

At least conversation framed with lapping waves was ‘close enough.’

Winner of the Eridan Award for Best in Angst

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Live Comedy - November 9, 2024

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Robert Mac Bio, Age, Family, Education, Net Worth, Career, Stand Up

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