Sorry About the Lack of Posts

Haven't had a lot of spare time to devote to the blog. But trust me, some really great things are coming soon! Many of the promises I have made will be fulfilled! Stay tuned!

Yes, It's His Real Name

Sorry about the lack of posts, lately. I've been swamped with everything else in my life and I haven't had a chance to devote that much time to The World of Wonder. Anyway, in following up with the last post, I am sharing with you an album that brings me a very mixed reaction when I hear it. On one hand, it's a great look inside the mind of a great comedic actor/writer that brings some hilarious bits to the table. On the other hand, it's a look inside that mind when it's strung out on pain killers and various other meds which brings some skits that don't make the mark at all. I am talking about the self titled 1980 album by Chevy Chase. Remember, in 1980, Chevy was huge. There was no stopping him. He had broken through as the big name from SNL and followed that with the classic film, "Foul Play". Then came "Caddyshack" and the world was convinced that Chevy would be one of the biggest stars of the decade. Then came this. Followed by a string of films that would bury his name so far in the ground that it wouldn't be until three years later that he would make another hit with the start of the classic "Vacation" films. Anyway, here is that record for your listening pleasure. Or stress. You decide. Here's "Chevy Chase". Enjoy!

Chevy Chase

Today Is My Birthday!

I join the official "Jack Benny Forever 39 Club" today! I was born 40 years ago. It seems like just yesterday.

Live From The World of Wonder . . . It's Saturday Night!

I've been watching the second season of Saturday Night Live all month and am thoroughly enjoying it. In my opinion, the show was never as cutting edge or as daring as in the first five years. It did go through a Renaissance in the 90s that brought the funny back to SNL but it still was not as good as the original Not Ready For Prime Time Players. During the second season, the money machine kicked into gear and the powers that be released a comedy album featuring bits from the first year the show was on the air. I originally had planned to put together more volumes of this idea but just have not had the time. I will do my best to try and do that in the future. For now you can enjoy this great comedy album. Here's "Saturday Night Live: The Album". Enjoy!

Saturday Night Live

The Best of Easter Parade

In your easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the easter parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the easter parade.
On the avenue, fifth avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the easter parade.

Easter Parade

The Best of Eggbert The Easter Egg

Eggbert the Easter Egg

Eggbert the Easter Egg Was a teeny little Easter Egg. Cutest thing you ever saw In the window of a big department store.

All day the children came. Noses pressed against the window paid. Spoke to Eggbert but Alas! Eggbert cried because he couldn't answer back.

But all at once the clouds rolled by to let the sun shine through. Believe it or not! It got so hot that Eggbert split it two!

Out popped a baby chick. A teeny weeny little baby chick. And the children heard him say: "Eggbert wishes you a Happy Easter Day!"

Eggbert The Easter Egg

Eater Greetings From The King

The Best of the World of Wonder: Hippety Hoppity Easter's On Its Way!

And what better way to celebrate than with the only Easter album I've ever owned, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail". This ditty came out in 1975 on the Mr. Pickwick label. It features the Mr. Pickwick players and singers. In addition to the title track, there are plenty of fun time tunes about Easter and all of the great things that are associated with it and even features a little "acting" in the form of the story of Peter Rabbit, the Ugly Duckling and The Little White Duck. The back cover tells of how Easter is celebrated all over the world! A true gem! This is the original release straight from my childhood! Happy Easter!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail