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Artfiore1 · 06-08-2004, 10:16 PM

Hi all,
This is really nothing, I just thought it was kind of cute:

While reading the autobiography of the 1960s & '70s movie and TV actress Yvonne Craig (She's best-remembered as Batgirl on the TV series "Batman." She also played the crazy green alien woman, Marta, on one of the most popular episodes of "Star Trek", along with countless other roles), I came across something that might possibly be of a little interest here.

Apparently, Yvonne, in a guest acting spot on a TV show in 1962, had a particularly difficult time getting one specific line of dialogue right. At one point, after blowing the line numerous times, in exasperation, she said, "Rats and mice!" The show's live studio audience burst into laughter, but she eventually did get the line right. In the book, Yvonne goes on to say, "Months later, I ran into Dick Van Dyke who said that every time anyone made a mistake on his show, they played the soundtrack of my voice saying, 'Rats and mice!' Show business is filled with expletives, 'Rats and mice' never having been one of them until then!"

Later,
Art

Lolac · 06-09-2004, 01:30 PM

Funny story! Thanks, Art!

Lolac

Carrie · 06-09-2004, 01:43 PM

Yes, thanks for sharing.

Artfiore1 · 06-09-2004, 02:08 PM

Lolac & Carrie,
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the replies.

Later,
Art

hank18 · 06-09-2004, 02:27 PM

My "non-offensive curse" is also DVD show related... I always say "Crummy buttons!" when I'm frustrated and have to watch my language.

Artfiore1 · 06-09-2004, 02:48 PM

hank18
That's a good one! I like that. Hey, do you also say, "Yechh!" That's the word that's apparently supposed to follow the words "crummy" and "buttons."

I just remembered -- I used to work with a young woman, years ago, who often exclaimed, "Cheese and rice!" during moments of frustration. Wow! I hadn't thought of that in ages.

Later,
Art

hank18 · 06-10-2004, 03:43 AM

Yes, actually, I use "Yechh!" in a variety of situations!

06-08-2004, 10:16 PM	#1
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	"Rats and Mice!" Hi all, This is really nothing, I just thought it was kind of cute: While reading the autobiography of the 1960s & '70s movie and TV actress Yvonne Craig (She's best-remembered as Batgirl on the TV series "Batman." She also played the crazy green alien woman, Marta, on one of the most popular episodes of "Star Trek", along with countless other roles), I came across something that might possibly be of a little interest here. Apparently, Yvonne, in a guest acting spot on a TV show in 1962, had a particularly difficult time getting one specific line of dialogue right. At one point, after blowing the line numerous times, in exasperation, she said, "Rats and mice!" The show's live studio audience burst into laughter, but she eventually did get the line right. In the book, Yvonne goes on to say, "Months later, I ran into Dick Van Dyke who said that every time anyone made a mistake on his show, they played the soundtrack of my voice saying, 'Rats and mice!' Show business is filled with expletives, 'Rats and mice' never having been one of them until then!" Later, Art

06-09-2004, 01:43 PM	#3
Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	Yes, thanks for sharing.
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06-09-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Funny story! Thanks, Art! Lolac

06-09-2004, 02:08 PM	#4
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	Lolac & Carrie, Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the replies. Later, Art

06-09-2004, 02:27 PM	#5
hank18 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2002 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 126	My "non-offensive curse" is also DVD show related... I always say "Crummy buttons!" when I'm frustrated and have to watch my language.

06-09-2004, 02:48 PM	#6
Artfiore1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2001 Location: East Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 457	hank18 That's a good one! I like that. Hey, do you also say, "Yechh!" That's the word that's apparently supposed to follow the words "crummy" and "buttons." I just remembered -- I used to work with a young woman, years ago, who often exclaimed, "Cheese and rice!" during moments of frustration. Wow! I hadn't thought of that in ages. Later, Art

06-10-2004, 03:43 AM	#7
hank18 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2002 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 126	Yes, actually, I use "Yechh!" in a variety of situations!