I keep thinking of one of Will Rogers’ famous lines as I observe the loopholes the GOP leadership is exploring to oust Trump: “If stupidity got us into this mess, why can’t it get us out?” (Don’t you think Lindsey Graham, with his recent political zingers, and clear future as a humorist, is likely studying the old cowboy right now?)
I have never seen one of Rogers’ films/full sketches, and yet I love understatement, Rogers’ specialty. So for today’s post, in honor of DC’s caucus, and whatever might happen there, I’m putting out a request to all of you classic comedy buffs out there. Which Rogers film/clip do I have to see?
I’ve never seen any clips of Rogers doing his “All I know is what I read in the papers” routines, but have read his stuff over the years. Nothing he ever said has ever become irrelevant.
There is a quiet scene in “Judge Priest” that made my husband misty and comment “For a comic, he’s one helluva actor.”
I’ll have to see that one. Thank you for the recommendation!