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[dtwilbanks]

By the way Dave, wasn't it you that used to come hard with the classic monsters from the Universal Library (and I'll include Chaney Sr. here for fun)?  Those were sweet!

That was me. My current avatar is just as scary methinks.

[George]

I know, but why...?

1. back in the day I didn't know how to do images.

2. Rob had a number of images on the old GMG for people like me.

3. I searched them and chose the Ernie, because Sesame Street was a big part of my life growing up. I'm more of a Bert than an Ernie, therefore I thought it would be fun to be Ernie for awhile.

[George]

We should just wait for George to chime in....nah....I believe that Ernie was to him back in the day, as Richter is to him now, that is, just a favorite from his childhood.  I even remember changing mine to Bert for a few days....

Good times. 

[dtwilbanks]

Changed for Bill.

[George]

Changed for Bill.

Let me guess, vacationing in Lake Michigan last year? 

[dtwilbanks]

Let me guess, vacationing in Lake Michigan last year? 

[George]

[Bogey]

Changed for Bill.

That may be one of the best designs that Universal put out Dave....though there was not a weak one in my books.  I do not believe that The Creature was designed by makeup artist Jack Pierce.  I believe that he was let go from Universal before this one started.  Maybe you can correct me on this point.  No matter, Pierce was DA MAN! and the Creature design was top-shelf, no matter who came up with it.  I happen to have (bragging tone engaged) an autographed picture from Ben Chapman....neat stuff.

I have Photo #3

http://www.the-reelgillman.com/store/gillstore.html

[dtwilbanks]

I do not believe that The Creature was designed by makeup artist Jack Pierce.  I believe that he was let go from Universal before this one started.  Maybe you can correct me on this point. 

A little internet research and I find the name "Bud Westmore."

Not sure how accurate that is.

[Bogey]

A little internet research and I find the name "Bud Westmore."

Not sure how accurate that is.

I'll dig around starting with that name.  Thanks!

[Bogey]

A little internet research and I find the name "Bud Westmore."

Not sure how accurate that is.

Looks like he did all three Creature films....and the Abbott and Costello Meet ____________ films as well.  Nice little resume of work:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0922863/

It might say on the Creature DVD set if he came up with the design or simply carried it out....good excuse to give those another viewing.

[gomro]

It's my conception of the dream that led to Stockhausen's infamous Helicopter String Quartet, drawn with some sort of freebie art program stuff given me by the bro-in-law.

[Hollywood]

Love your avatar Dave. It reminds me of the first Pez dispenser I ever bought back in 1965 which I still have to this day and keep in a display box hanging on my wall.

[Bogey]

Love your avatar Dave. It reminds me of the first Pez dispenser I ever bought back in 1965 which I still have to this day and keep in a display box hanging on my wall.

As you should Hollywood, as that dispenser went for over $320 on EBAY!

[dtwilbanks]

Love your avatar Dave. It reminds me of the first Pez dispenser I ever bought back in 1965 which I still have to this day and keep in a display box hanging on my wall.

Very cool, Hollywood!

[carlos]

Great Fritz,warmest of violinists. Y love him and
all his works.

[Haffner]

My angel, my All, my other self.

[Harry]

My angel, my All, my other self.

This she is also huh.
From my private collection!

[George]

My angel, my All, my other self.

She's still your girlfriend, right? 

[dtwilbanks]

I think I threw up a little in my mouth.