Sunday Funnies 2-16-05

Feb. 16, 2005

It takes a certain mindset to come up with things to ridicule on Sundays. This week I have just one, and it is pretty tame. Of course it could be that my skewered way of seeing things is on holiday after last week's, so sue me.

Monday, July third is Stay Out of the Sun Day. I have been celebrating this for over twenty years now without knowing it was an officially designated day! I wonder what actor George Hamilton AKA “The Tanned One”, does on that day? A tanning booth in his home is a sure bet. Do you think it’s his favorite holiday? Good gawd, the man is ……. 2006 minus 1939 =67…doesn’t seem that old all of a sudden, never-mind that thought.

A L.A. sun-worshipper, hula dancer and Pilates instructor, Kat Noel, hmmm, with those credentials and name, I think it would be fair to assume there is a failed acting career nestled somewhere in there, commented, “I don’t think his tan is natural.” Apparently, she watched him intently as he danced his way to high marks on the ABC show, “Dancing With the Stars”. Her conclusion? “He needs more sun.” She explained her comment, “If someone is going to be that tan, it should not look like it came from a bottle.” Excuse me….but ever hear of make-up lady? Nobody goes on camera without it, unless you are caught by some news reporter trying to find out what you think about the serial killer they caught, the one that you rented out your guesthouse to…”Oh he was such a nice man, always paid his rent on time…”

Of course, no age was given for Ms. Noel, nor a photo of this sun-loving master of tv –tan-commentator. Don’t you just know she is of a certain age, way too tan, botox evident to combat the sun’s damage… Personally. I got to hand it to George, he is, reputedly, a very nice man, who has made a lovely living by being able to laugh at himself. Besides, he’s Hubby’s hero, tan-wise at least. See my photo of the week, above!

Some factoids about Mr. Hamilton:

As an actor, adept at playing rich playboys; who is better known for his off-screen persona: the suave, well-dressed escort of beautiful women. Why is this no surprise?He is particularly famous for his eternal golden-brown tan, which over the years has become something of a pop culture inside joke. Remember the Ritz Crackers ads where he said, “I know toasty,”?

Birthday August 12, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee. Happy birthday…wanna celebrate together with me, dancing the Tango?

He was one of the last contract players for MGM stars.


He received two Golden Globe Best Actor nominations, one for his role as Evil Knievel, in the film by the same name, and the other for his role in “Zorro, The Gay Blade.”

He appeared in the 1977 mini-series, “Roots”, which he also produced. Did anyone know that he produced it?

And, I leave you with this; his personal quote: "I will not date a depressed woman. I want to have fun." Who could argue with that logic?

Have a lovely, sunny, Sunday!