Random thoughts from a largely-useless man. Old radio shows, old movies, the simple life.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Sheldon Leonard on Duffy's Tavern
There has been a big brawl at the tavern the night before. Archie is giving his edited version of the fight (being careful to make sure each listener was not there and has not yet heard about it). The number of combatants he knocked out grows with each successive rehearsal of the tale. Just then Spike McGuirk (Sheldon Leonard) walks in and asks for a drink. Archie ignores him as he goes on telling his tall tale. Leonard gets more irritated each time he has to repeat his request. Finally, he says, "Hey, bud, I am becomin' oiked." With Leonard's one-of-a-kind New York accent, it is a great line.
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