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Ernie Borgnine, 93. Hollywood Legend Adds Red to His Resume
AssociatedContent/Yahoo ^ | Oct. 12th, 2010 | Sherry Tomfeld

Posted on 10/12/2010 5:19:22 PM PDT by stillafreemind

A book called "Ernie" was written by Borgnine. The book was originally titled " I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to keep my nuts warm". The publishers were squeamish about using that title, thus "Ernie" became the name of his biographical book. I loved the original title. He said when he was looking for work and not having much luck, he walked by a nut vendor on the street. There on the side of the vendor's cart was " I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to keep my nuts warm." From then on, Ernie said that was his philosophy on life.

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To: Nik Naym
A buddy of mine did that to his wife shortly after they were married. He was 6-4, 280ish college conference football player, got a couple of looks from the pros. His wife is 5-4ish about 120. Elbowed him in the side, and cracked 2 ribs. She told him "DON'T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN"

He told me he never will again.

61 posted on 10/12/2010 6:45:08 PM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: skeeter

Agreed. Jim Backus was very underrated. He was hilarious in Mr. Magoo. It was great cartoon.

Also played “Jim’s” dad in Rebel Without A Cause which was kind of silly because Natalie Wood and James Dean looked like 30 year old high schoolers.


62 posted on 10/12/2010 6:47:41 PM PDT by Frantzie (Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
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To: Frantzie

I had heard when J Winters was on Mork and Mindy, it was mayhem on the set. People were dieing from laughter between Winters and Williams.


63 posted on 10/12/2010 6:47:45 PM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: mountn man

I think Robin Williams was heavily influenced by J Winters. Both of them were mentally a little tilt.


64 posted on 10/12/2010 6:51:36 PM PDT by Frantzie (Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
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To: mountn man

I think Robin Williams was heavily influenced by J Winters. Both of them were mentally a little tilt.


65 posted on 10/12/2010 6:51:50 PM PDT by Frantzie (Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
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To: Liz

If Marty had been the only thing he had ever done - it would have been a great career.


66 posted on 10/12/2010 6:53:35 PM PDT by Frantzie (Imam Ob*m* & Democrats support the VICTORY MOSQUE & TV supports Imam)
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To: Frantzie
Yeah, I found his puzzlement at his son's behavior almost funny, but I guess thats because we who grew up in the 60s remember him as Mr Howell. In all fairness, before Mad Mad World he did dramatic roles in movies.

Which is odd, because outside of Merman & Tracy they featured only comics in that movie.

67 posted on 10/12/2010 6:54:06 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: skeeter

He was in some good movies. I liked his performance in the The Dirty Dozen, although his role in that movie was not large by any means.

(That image you posted does not really do him credit IMO)


68 posted on 10/12/2010 6:54:39 PM PDT by valkyry1
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To: valkyry1
(That image you posted does not really do him credit IMO)

Thats cause Fatso wasn't interested in looking good.

69 posted on 10/12/2010 7:02:44 PM PDT by skeeter
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To: Stepan12

Thanks, Stepan 12. I remember that movie. Tony Curtis got his hand chopped off. Did you ever see “Bad Day at Black Rock”? Borgnine was one of about 7 good actors in that one. He was in a lot of good movies.
He and Lee Marvin were great in a movie about Hobo’s. The name escapes me.


70 posted on 10/12/2010 7:26:21 PM PDT by unkus
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To: stillafreemind
Looks spritely for 93.


71 posted on 10/12/2010 7:35:30 PM PDT by HerrBlucher (Defund, repeal, investigate, impeach, convict, jail, celebrate.)
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To: Frantzie
I think Robin Williams was heavily influenced by J Winters. Both of them were mentally a little tilt.

You should listen to his recorded interviews on YouTube. They're very interesting, especially about how he got started in show business and his time in the service during WWII.
72 posted on 10/12/2010 7:41:06 PM PDT by aruanan
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To: Frantzie

‘Natalie Wood and James Dean looked like 30 year old high schoolers.’

At the time Natalie Wood was 17 years old.


73 posted on 10/12/2010 7:44:34 PM PDT by Lucius Cornelius Sulla ('“Our own government has become our enemy' - Sheriff Paul Babeu)
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To: unkus

Emperor Of The North


74 posted on 10/12/2010 8:06:03 PM PDT by Ammo Republic 15
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To: Ammo Republic 15

Thanks much. Good movie. Those guys were TOUGH!


75 posted on 10/12/2010 8:10:11 PM PDT by unkus
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To: hampdenkid

I never forgave him for beating up Frank Sinatra. :)


“From Here To Eternity” was tops.


76 posted on 10/12/2010 8:11:34 PM PDT by unkus
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To: mware

I was laughing all day after I heard him whisper that comment to Steve Doosey on Fox and FRiends.


It makes me chuckle to think of him whispering that to Doosey. Doosey is good.


77 posted on 10/12/2010 8:13:05 PM PDT by unkus
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To: HerrBlucher

Great scene. Thanks.


78 posted on 10/12/2010 8:17:29 PM PDT by unkus
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To: stillafreemind

Pike Bishop: He gave his word.
Dutch Engstrom: He gave his word to a railroad.
Pike Bishop: It’s his word.
Dutch Engstrom: That ain’t what counts! It’s who you give it *to*!


79 posted on 10/12/2010 8:22:52 PM PDT by stylin19a (Never buy a putter until you first get a chance to throw it)
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To: skeeter

That scene seems to play out a little bit slow all the the time, but it heated up after Lancaster got in there. Sinatra was a bit player in that scene IMO


80 posted on 10/12/2010 9:22:17 PM PDT by valkyry1
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