Foster Brooks (May 11, 1912 – December 20, 2001)
Actor Foster Brooks was a drunk on TV, but straight as an
arrow in real life. He received an Emmy nomination in 1974
for his portrayal of the lovable lush comedian on The Dean
Martin Show (NBC). He started his career in radio working
as a staff announcer in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky.
American Bible Society is a non-denominational, nonprofit organization, founded
in New York City which provides study aids and other tools to help people read
and understand the Bible. It is best known for its Good News Translation of the
Bible. They also publish the Contemporary English Version. The society’s
headquarters building is presently located in New York City (above), but will
soon be moving to Philadelphia.
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The song “ The Happy Organ” originally featured lyrics and was intended to be
sung accompanied by a piano and an organ. Cortez recorded a vocal for it but
was unhappy with the result. He spotted a Hammond B3 organ in the studio and
decided to play the song’s melody on it. He also brought in legendary studio
drummer, Gary Hammond, to provide percussion. The guitar solo is by session
musician Wild Jimmy Spruill.
Hammond B3 organ
Dave “Baby” Cortez (David Cortez Clowney) will be 77 in August.
The Incredible Hulk #1. Cover art by Jack Kirby and Paul
Reinman. The original series was canceled with issue #6
(March 1963).
