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pilotguy · 06-18-2003, 09:30 AM

I thought that last night's episode with Robert Culp as that whacked-out astronaut was very funny, and gave a chance for the "Sandpiper-Aeromass" professional rivalry to be spotlighted (a premise that wasn't really developed as much as it could have been during the series....this episode made up for that).

Do you know what really cracked me up? The closing credits of the episode (where Brian and Joe are doing the "Sandpiper" TV commercial).....

Brian is self-confident (looking and sounding almost like a smooth car dealer)...but did you check out Joe? He's staring at the camera with this weird, pasted-on smile on his face, looking stiff and wooden....

It reminded me of that episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph and Norton do that "Chef Of The Future" TV commercial....Norton is cool and calm, but Ralph is stiff with camera-fright. Joe wasn't as bad as Ralph, but he DID look uncomfortable as he was staring and smiling...I just found him to be funny in that bit! (Tim Daly CAN be a real HOOT when given the chance!).

losthighway · 06-18-2003, 12:30 PM

I love the Rober Culp episode. It's great when Joe is ready to drop "Ace" and then he comes down and gives such a great recommendation for Sandpiper and all the Aeromass customers run over to the Sandpiper counter. And the 'wall stud' game is funny as well. "Blast off".....lol.

losthighway · 06-18-2003, 12:32 PM

Pilotguy,

To help answer another one of your earlier questions about Brian and Joe becoming more of a "partnership" did you notice how the hiring of Ace included a scene where Brian talked about how as partners they discussed everything with each other first before a decision was made. So even if it appears Joe is still in the main leadership role, Brian is now more involved.

Adamantium · 06-18-2003, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by pilotguy
It reminded me of that episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph and Norton do that "Chef Of The Future" TV commercial....Norton is cool and calm, but Ralph is stiff with camera-fright. Joe wasn't as bad as Ralph, but he DID look uncomfortable as he was staring and smiling...I just found him to be funny in that bit! (Tim Daly CAN be a real HOOT when given the chance!).

I love that episode of The Honeymooners.

HaskellGirl · 06-18-2003, 04:37 PM

I love the commercial at the end!!! It was so funny!!! Even though Joe was more uncomfortable, they both looked and sounded pretty silly.

Krista2882 · 06-19-2003, 09:55 AM

this message board is such a spaz sometimes! rrr!
ok, let's try this again...

yeah, this episode was really funny!
I loved the Sandpiper commercial at the end. The guys looked so goofy. Especially Joe- what a dork!! hehehe. But a cute dork, of course!

pilotguy · 06-19-2003, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by Krista2882

I loved the Sandpiper commercial at the end. The guys looked so goofy. Especially Joe- what a dork!! hehehe. But a cute dork, of course!

"A Cute Dork".....Boy, I wish that I had quarter for every time a woman called me that!

Krista2882 · 06-19-2003, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by pilotguy
"A Cute Dork".....Boy, I wish that I had quarter for every time a woman called me that!

LOL!
hehehehe

oh, I saw the best T-shirt the other day at the store!! I almost bought it. It says, "Dorks are sexy" across the front of it.

denvercenter · 06-20-2003, 11:12 AM

I still remember him in the show "Greatest American Hero".

06-18-2003, 09:30 AM	#1
pilotguy Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 1,305	Robert Culp On "Wings" I thought that last night's episode with Robert Culp as that whacked-out astronaut was very funny, and gave a chance for the "Sandpiper-Aeromass" professional rivalry to be spotlighted (a premise that wasn't really developed as much as it could have been during the series....this episode made up for that). Do you know what really cracked me up? The closing credits of the episode (where Brian and Joe are doing the "Sandpiper" TV commercial)..... Brian is self-confident (looking and sounding almost like a smooth car dealer)...but did you check out Joe? He's staring at the camera with this weird, pasted-on smile on his face, looking stiff and wooden.... It reminded me of that episode of "The Honeymooners" where Ralph and Norton do that "Chef Of The Future" TV commercial....Norton is cool and calm, but Ralph is stiff with camera-fright. Joe wasn't as bad as Ralph, but he DID look uncomfortable as he was staring and smiling...I just found him to be funny in that bit! (Tim Daly CAN be a real HOOT when given the chance!).

06-20-2003, 11:12 AM	#9
denvercenter Airline Historian Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2003 Location: KDEN, DEN this is Aviation Talk for Airport Location. Posts: 79	This was a good one! I still remember him in the show "Greatest American Hero".

06-18-2003, 12:30 PM	#2
losthighway Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 370	I love the Rober Culp episode. It's great when Joe is ready to drop "Ace" and then he comes down and gives such a great recommendation for Sandpiper and all the Aeromass customers run over to the Sandpiper counter. And the 'wall stud' game is funny as well. "Blast off".....lol.

06-18-2003, 12:32 PM	#3
losthighway Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 370	Pilotguy, To help answer another one of your earlier questions about Brian and Joe becoming more of a "partnership" did you notice how the hiring of Ace included a scene where Brian talked about how as partners they discussed everything with each other first before a decision was made. So even if it appears Joe is still in the main leadership role, Brian is now more involved.

06-18-2003, 04:37 PM	#5
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	I love the commercial at the end!!! It was so funny!!! Even though Joe was more uncomfortable, they both looked and sounded pretty silly.

06-19-2003, 09:55 AM	#6
Krista2882 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 10, 2003 Location: CT Posts: 1,370	this message board is such a spaz sometimes! rrr! ok, let's try this again... yeah, this episode was really funny! I loved the Sandpiper commercial at the end. The guys looked so goofy. Especially Joe- what a dork!! hehehe. But a cute dork, of course!