tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post7663043732733930612..comments2024-03-29T06:22:32.405-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Friday December 5, 2008 Allan E. ParrishZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-85365985986564294652008-12-06T00:33:00.000-06:002008-12-06T00:33:00.000-06:00c.c.,Is MACH pronounced "max" as Ink said in her 1...c.c.,<BR/>Is MACH pronounced "max" as Ink said in her 10:40am post?<BR/><BR/>I would pronounce it with the German "ch" sound at the end, though one of the Google results says what Ink said. I think that's just ignorance of how to pronounce the German "ch". <BR/><BR/>In fact, when I found out he was a physicist, I thought the terms Mach 3 or Mach 4 etc. denoting speeds times the speed of sound may have been named after him. This, and my pronunciation, seem to be confirmed by <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Mach" REL="nofollow">Wiki</A>.<BR/><BR/>Max Ernst was a German artist, not the same person.kaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761801803016465459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-50673379856783890682008-12-05T23:34:00.000-06:002008-12-05T23:34:00.000-06:00JD, I too wondered if those people realized what t...JD, I too wondered if those people realized what they were witnessing and how lucky they were.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-5398146767337336692008-12-05T22:59:00.000-06:002008-12-05T22:59:00.000-06:00C.C., "I did not know that" was Johnny Carson's fa...C.C., "I did not know that" was Johnny Carson's favorite expression, but I don't think it was for a laugh.He must have learned so much from his guests that it probably became a habit. Then it was like a trademark remark. I sent you an article from USA Today, since I'm not a "linker" yet.<BR/><BR/>Dennis, while watching Roy Orbitson sing, I thought of 2 things: how lucky those people were to be there, and how many of them may have ended up with lung cancer. Did you notice how thick the smoke was?JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6814313657647528322008-12-05T22:27:00.000-06:002008-12-05T22:27:00.000-06:00Sam - outstanding! Thanks for taking the time; gr...Sam - outstanding! Thanks for taking the time; great information.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-87413860662380279772008-12-05T21:59:00.000-06:002008-12-05T21:59:00.000-06:00This is for Dennis!! Johnny would often joke that...This is for Dennis!!<BR/><BR/> Johnny would often joke that Carol Wayne (like Dolly) would never drown with those large breasts of hers - but ironically that's exactly how she did die. To this day, the exact circumstances leading up to her death in 1985 remain a mystery. She did lose weight and was thin when she drowned. I guess he “Mae West Breasts” were no help!!<BR/> Carol Wayne's troubles started in 1980 when Johnny Carson threatened to quit his lucrative role as host of the popular 'Tonight' show. He demanded that NBC cut the show from ninety-minutes to sixty. <BR/> The network was having a very bad year, and the nightly talk show was its biggest profit center at the NBC had no choice but to reluctantly agree to Carson's demand. Freeing up this time led to the creation of 'Late Night with David Letterman', which became another hot property for the network and Carson Productions - so everyone came out a winner. Except Tom Snyder who was also let go(ironically Dave hired him at CBS to follow him!) I sure use ironically a lot!! Anyway Guilt maybe??/<BR/> Carol Wayne wasn‘t so lucky. The new sixty-minute format meant that Carson had less time for skits starring familiar characters like Aunt Blabby, Floyd R. Turbo, and Art Fern. As a result, Carol Wayne's appearances on the 'Tonight' show became fewer and farther between. <BR/> Carol Wayne was no longer in demand for daytime game show appearances either, that genre was dying on the vine. In 1980, she divorced her husband. <BR/> In 1984 a thin, pale Carol Wayne declared bankruptcy due in large part to a cocaine and alcohol problem. It was said the entertainer was reduced to being an occasional escort for wealthy businessmen in order to make a living. <BR/> According to published reports, Carol Wayne was on vacation in Santiago Bay, Mexico with Los Angeles car salesman Edward Durston on January 10, 1985 when (it has been reported) the couple had a argument about where they were going to stay that evening (they were scheduled to fly back to Los Angeles the next morning). <BR/>Durston checked into a hotel and Wayne reportedly left to walk down the beach (to cool off?). That was the last time anyone saw her alive. A local fisherman found her limp body floating in the shallow bay waters three days later. <BR/> Mexican authorities wondered how Carol Wayne came to drown in waters four feet deep, fully clothed. There were no cuts or abrasions, so a fall from the nearby rocks was ruled out. The coroner stated that death occurred 3 - 4 days earlier and the body tested negative for drugs and alcohol. <BR/> Suspicions were raised: Carol Wayne had to be identified by workers at the resort where the couple had been staying earlier in the week. When locals went to look for Wayne's traveling companion, they discovered that Edward Durston checked out three days earlier - leaving Wayne's luggage at the airport with a message that she would pick up her bags in the morning. <BR/> Carol Wayne could not swim, and reportedly did not like to go too near the water. So how did she happen to be found dead in calm and shallow waters? <BR/> Carol Wayne's death is still unsolved, But authorities don't think it was a drowning. A drowning, yes, of course, but there is much more to it than that." What more, we may never know. <BR/> As an aside, many readers may remember the (alleged) LSD related death of Art Linkletter's daughter Diane. She jumped (or fell) from a sixth floor apartment building in 1969. Ironically Diane Linkletter's companion the night she was killed was Edward Durston. <BR/><BR/>Hope this has been helpful...<BR/>SAMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-67281597819819606282008-12-05T18:53:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:53:00.000-06:00Dick, Here's your Copper ClappersDick, Here's your <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpVjW30I-YU" REL="nofollow">Copper Clappers</A>RichShifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180920801631153123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-56096679056708373882008-12-05T18:47:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:47:00.000-06:00My favorite Carson skit was the "Copper Clappers" ...My favorite Carson skit was the "Copper Clappers" with Jack Webb.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486268207040292639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6970452680673344202008-12-05T18:46:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:46:00.000-06:00C.C. "This line "free from the harsh grip of hunge...C.C. <I>"This line "free from the harsh grip of hunger" strikes me as odd. Was she starved by her man?"</I> <BR/><BR/>My guess is that in India, 2,600 hundred years ago, most people were hungry a lot of the time. It probably wasn't that her husband starved her, it was just that she was low on the list of priorities in his life. As long as he ate, it didn't matter to him if she ate or not. She was probably married at a very early age and obviously didn't love her husband and he didn't love her either.<BR/><BR/>There isn't a lot of information about Sumangalamata on the internet. Her name means "Sumangala's Mother". <BR/><BR/><I>"She was the wife of a hat and shade umbrella maker and was a member of the earliest community of women followers of Buddha. Many of these women left accounts of their practice in poems, which were then collected in a volume known as the Therigatha."</I>Clear Ayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463641770718104835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-27511679064954177322008-12-05T18:30:00.000-06:002008-12-05T18:30:00.000-06:00Embien and Red State: It is well-accepted by Mac ...Embien and Red State: It is well-accepted by Mac groups and those who write about computers that Macs don't need virus protection. There was a scare early this week that turned out to be a sham. The thought is that when Macs become as widely used as PCs that then some idiots may devise viruses for Macs. Difficult to do because the fairly new ones and new ones run on Unix.<BR/>Red State: don't let them scare you into buying unneeded protection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54225418303622485842008-12-05T17:53:00.001-06:002008-12-05T17:53:00.001-06:00You're right, Dennis. And so is Sam. If Carol Wayn...You're right, Dennis. And so is Sam. If Carol Wayne died of DROWNING, it had to be suspicious!!!<BR/><BR/>I must be off.Buckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464996017224227015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-21948237378758201492008-12-05T17:53:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:53:00.000-06:00Hi C.C. and all,No real problems today, only had t...Hi C.C. and all,<BR/><BR/>No real problems today, only had to use dictionary to get Tarawa. Did not know Mach so the first "a" in Tarawa elluded me.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget the super group that Orbison was involved with; The Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, and Bob Dylan. Here's <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DjRJ9ubbJQ" REL="nofollow">End of the Line</A> for you to enjoy.<BR/><BR/>Party in the Bathtub Day sounds like a winner to me. With this cold I lost my voice, and as with doesitinink, when I remodeled my bathroom I put in a deep soaking Jacuzzi tub complete with heater...I think that it is calling me. Good thing my fingers aren't broken or I would really have trouble communicating.RichShifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180920801631153123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-89023834386700830802008-12-05T17:29:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:29:00.000-06:00My favorite Roy Orbison video - Pretty Woman with ...My favorite Roy Orbison video - Pretty Woman with some pretty interesting backup:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw0fngpM2GY" REL="nofollow">Orbison</A>Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65698191944111601892008-12-05T17:21:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:21:00.000-06:00Not a bad puzzle. I just would have been so much b...Not a bad puzzle. I just would have been so much better if they could have worked Roy Orbison's name into it some how.<BR/><BR/>'Mach' rhymes with 'Bach'. The 'a' is like in 'father'; the 'ch' is guttutal (in the back of the throat).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-53667745276565835062008-12-05T17:14:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:14:00.000-06:00Wait a minute. Sam, Carol Wayne drowned??? How c...Wait a minute. Sam, Carol Wayne <I>drowned</I>??? How could that woman possibly drown??Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52147386783766614872008-12-05T17:09:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:09:00.000-06:00Sam, Art Fern was one of my favorites as well - "t...Sam, Art Fern was one of my favorites as well - "take the Slausen cutoff, cut off your Slausen" -- "may the sewers of Rangoon back up into your breakfast". Nobody better than Carson.<BR/><BR/>c.c., I've never seen 'ballteam' written that way; only as two words.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-36367038530173964282008-12-05T16:58:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:58:00.000-06:00Hi CC: Enjoyed the puzzle of 12/5. Anorak was a s...Hi CC:<BR/> <BR/>Enjoyed the puzzle of 12/5. Anorak was a snow job, but it worked in. Do I understand you are a "former naval person" ??<BR/>I retired from the Navy in '71. Have a good week-end.<BR/> <BR/>Oh... I'm back on the blog, but I can't sign up.<BR/><BR/>CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12709802719430755322008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:00The Tea Time Movie Skit with Art Fern and Carnac t...The Tea Time Movie Skit with Art Fern and Carnac the Magnificent were my favorite Carson sketches on the Tonight Show.. Hard to explain but here is Wikipedia explanation as well as some You Tube Tea Time & Carnac skits... Some jokes are geared to that time so they may not seem as funny....... <BR/> <BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnac_the_Magnificent<BR/> <BR/>Read all the way to the bottom....<BR/> <BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnwyQFe3wRA <BR/> <BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_442dZzW7R0<BR/> <BR/>Sadly Carol Wayne drowned in Mexico under suspicious circumstances....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-34064026931300793622008-12-05T16:52:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:52:00.000-06:00Kazie,Is MACH pronounced "max" as Ink said in her ...Kazie,<BR/>Is MACH pronounced "max" as Ink said in her 10:40am post?<BR/><BR/>Mark,<BR/>Why did you suddenly ask for E.T.? I am missing your thread of thinking. Is it related to today's puzzle? <BR/><BR/>Gatormom,<BR/>Nothing inspiring lately?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-88272890778118198502008-12-05T16:43:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:43:00.000-06:00Anonymous @ 9:41am,Yes, occasionally you will find...Anonymous @ 9:41am,<BR/>Yes, occasionally you will find different clues for the online puzzle and the syndication papers.<BR/><BR/>Jimbo,<BR/>When did you score the 224? How often do you bowl?<BR/><BR/>Crazyhorse,<BR/>Nice to see you again.<BR/><BR/>Night owl,<BR/>Hello!Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-65508248876111290522008-12-05T16:41:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:41:00.000-06:00Kazie & Dick,Maybe OTARU (Hokkaido port) appea...Kazie & Dick,<BR/>Maybe OTARU (Hokkaido port) appeared in other newspapers. It's the first time I saw it in TMS puzzle. <BR/><BR/>Kazie,<BR/>"Big house" is a slang, right? I thought STATE PEN is slangy too. Thanks for the OVO/OVI. I did not realize so many words start with those 2 prefixes.<BR/><BR/>Well-versed,<BR/>Your comments are greatly appreciated as well. Would you please give the origin of your quoted verse from now on? Thanks.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70282509194860849302008-12-05T16:37:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:37:00.000-06:00Anon @ 11:22am,Thanks for the Windows information....Anon @ 11:22am,<BR/>Thanks for the Windows information. I thought it was initially developed by Microsoft itself.<BR/><BR/>J.D,<BR/>No, I didn't know that Johnny Carson said "I did not know this". Under what circumstance did he say that? For comical effect? FYI, Nabokov wrote the first Russian crossword.<BR/><BR/>Dougl,<BR/>Hope I can remember Tirana next time. Thanks for the IBM PCS information. I was not aware of that.Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54265622923190695622008-12-05T16:32:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:32:00.000-06:00Maria,I am glad you like this blog. Hope to hear f...Maria,<BR/>I am glad you like this blog. Hope to hear from you often.<BR/><BR/>KittyB,<BR/>Sorry about your mom. You will have to hurry up with the Wednesday puzzle. Chicago Tribune only keeps a 7-day archive.<BR/><BR/>Clear Ayes,<BR/>This line "free from the harsh grip of hunger" strikes me as odd. Was she starved by her man?Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72564528703644485772008-12-05T16:24:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:24:00.000-06:00Dennis,You still have not answered my question on ...Dennis,<BR/>You still have not answered my question on "Ballteam" (41A)? Is it even a word?<BR/><BR/>Democrat, Sallie, Barb B & Crazyhorse,<BR/>Wow, I did not know we have so many Mac users.<BR/><BR/>Argyle,<BR/>Thank you for the wonderful links you bring to us every day. You make me believe Santa does exist!Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-24054192400090099032008-12-05T15:14:00.000-06:002008-12-05T15:14:00.000-06:00@Democrat in a red state: Macs don't crash they do...@Democrat in a red state: Macs don't crash they don't need virus protection <BR/><BR/>Admit it -- their best attribute is simply they look so nice. They may cost a bit more but they feel worth it. A classic luxury good appeal. I use a PC but am a bit jealous of Mac owners. The old saw about no viruses is really just a rationalization.douglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640289241043667144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-28605883845426406792008-12-05T14:54:00.000-06:002008-12-05T14:54:00.000-06:00Oops! Juxtaposition on spelling lienor on my part...Oops! Juxtaposition on spelling lienor on my part! Duh!!! Should have had that second cup of coffee then wrote!Mr. Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865288063559684909noreply@blogger.com