Spring Break
The Daily OrangeTelevision icon divulges juicy history in Hollywood
By Gavin Godfrey
Posted: 4/20/06, 1:10 AM EST Section: Pulp
George Schlatter is certain that he never saw Goldie Hawn naked, but when it comes to her British co-star Judy Carne, the American television icon was not so sure.
"I thought I saw (her) naked, but I wasn't sure because she has two backs," Schlatter said.
The famed writer, director and producer of the classic 1968 series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" shared several crazy memories from his life last night with a standing-room-only crowd at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The event was sponsored by Newhouse and started with a brief introduction by Robert Thompson, director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University and a television, radio and film professor.
Thompson began with a story about a trip to Schlatter's Los Angeles home. Standing in the living room, Thompson stood in awe of the all the books Schlatter had placed on the shelves. The star-struck professor tried to reach and skim through various texts, but couldn't get through them with all the Emmy award trophies in his way. The glow in Thompson's eyes was obvious as Schlatter headed to the lectern.
"I must admit, I am little giddy right now," Thompson said.
From the moment he opened his mouth, Schlatter had the crowd's attention at his fingertips, but before he divulged into his wild tales of Hollywood and celebrity life, Schlatter made it a point to address his youthful audience. He remarked that in this era of time that the world revolves around communications.
The current generation of communications college students are going to save the world, but they must make up for the past mistakes of their elders, he said. With the quick, cunning humor that made his show so popular, Schlatter jokingly blamed his generation for the $4 trillion national debt.
"How did we let this happen?" he asked. "We had to be stoned to leave you guys with a four trillion dollar debt. I'm letting you guys know right now that whatever path you choose, it is going to be tough."
"I thought I saw (her) naked, but I wasn't sure because she has two backs," Schlatter said.
The famed writer, director and producer of the classic 1968 series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" shared several crazy memories from his life last night with a standing-room-only crowd at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. The event was sponsored by Newhouse and started with a brief introduction by Robert Thompson, director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University and a television, radio and film professor.
Thompson began with a story about a trip to Schlatter's Los Angeles home. Standing in the living room, Thompson stood in awe of the all the books Schlatter had placed on the shelves. The star-struck professor tried to reach and skim through various texts, but couldn't get through them with all the Emmy award trophies in his way. The glow in Thompson's eyes was obvious as Schlatter headed to the lectern.
"I must admit, I am little giddy right now," Thompson said.
From the moment he opened his mouth, Schlatter had the crowd's attention at his fingertips, but before he divulged into his wild tales of Hollywood and celebrity life, Schlatter made it a point to address his youthful audience. He remarked that in this era of time that the world revolves around communications.
The current generation of communications college students are going to save the world, but they must make up for the past mistakes of their elders, he said. With the quick, cunning humor that made his show so popular, Schlatter jokingly blamed his generation for the $4 trillion national debt.
"How did we let this happen?" he asked. "We had to be stoned to leave you guys with a four trillion dollar debt. I'm letting you guys know right now that whatever path you choose, it is going to be tough."
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Anonymous
posted 4/20/06 @ 9:19 AM EST
Milton Burrow!!! Is it possible you mean Milton BERLE? A TV legend - not a film legend?? Unbelievable. Doesn't anybody proof and check this stuff?
Anonymous
posted 4/21/06 @ 9:25 AM EST
I just hope that the author of this article isn't planning a career in journalism. The number one rule to verify your facts was severely broken in this article. (Continued…)
Anonymous
posted 4/21/06 @ 9:35 AM EST
"I must admit, I am LITTLE GIDDY right now," Thompson said.
I didn't realize that Robert Thompson had changed his name. Or did you mean to type, "I am A little giddy right now?"
P. (Continued…)
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