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Donny Hinson

 

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Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 7:11 pm    
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Found this on YouTube...probably Frank's first TV appearance. Pretty funny stuff with comic genius Steve Allen kibitzing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGPPBwDBJDs
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John Macy

 

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Rockport TX/Denver CO
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 7:36 pm    
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Alright, Donny! Smile
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Ken Lang


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Simi Valley, Ca
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 7:44 pm    
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Had me grinning from ear to ear. Those old time shows are still very funny. Where is the comedy today?
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Chris Bauer

 

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Nashville, TN USA
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 7:51 pm    
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With Mel Torme as the other musical guest. I bet it made for some interesting chat in the green room. The mind reels!
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Dave Mudgett


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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 8:21 pm    
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Yes, it boggles the mind. Smile
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David Doggett


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Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 10:57 pm    
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I just wish Frank Z. had left us his version of "Way to Survive."
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Pat O'Hearn

 

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Fairview, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 5 Mar 2007 11:20 pm    
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Frank was a longtime admirer of Composer, Edgar Varses. To me, its interesting and poignant that what may be Frank’s first major public appearance, and one of his final efforts; Varese: The Rage and the Fury (an album of Edgar’s music FZ produced a few months before passing away) shows a lifelong interest in the experimental. Steve’s repartee is great - Frank’s easy going manner is great, and humor is the order of the day.

I had only seen stills of the show, never the footage. Thanks for posting.
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Charlie McDonald


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Post  Posted 6 Mar 2007 5:04 am    
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"Frank Zappa... z-a-p-p-a, right?"

I've always wondered how he got his start.
Don't miss Part II.

My favorite was at the end of a Monkee's episode where Zappa is dressed as Mike Nesmith, who is dressed as Zappa and destroys a grand piano.
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P Gleespen


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Toledo, OH USA
Post  Posted 6 Mar 2007 7:47 am    
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Tremendous!

I've been on my semi-annual Zappa kick, and this is making my day.

Youtube is a very cool thing.
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John McGann

 

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Boston, Massachusetts, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 7 Mar 2007 6:24 am    
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Quote:
I just wish Frank Z. had left us his version of "Way to Survive."


He did. It's called "Truck Driver Divorce"; I think it's on "Them or Us".

Truck Driver Divorce
It's very sad.....
Steel guitars
usually weep all over it...."
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scott murray


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Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 7 Mar 2007 11:44 am    
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if you haven't already, check out Sneaky Pete's solo on Frank's 'Waka/Jawaka' album. The song is "It Just Might Be A One-Shot Deal". It might just be Mr. Kleinow's finest performance.

Really enjoyed the Steve Allen clip. "Frank ZOPPA, ladies and gentlemen!" Steve was a hell of a musician too. He wrote "Gravy Waltz" which has been covered by Emmons and Jernigan among others.
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