Big Daddy, born in the Tiki Room

Ghoulish Delight · 08-24-2006, 10:55 AM

I was reading an article about Steve Franks the creator of the USA how Psych (CP and I watched a few episodes...it's got a lot of cleverness to it, but hasn't kept our attention). Turns out he was a CM for 8 years starting in 1988. His first big break was the screenplay for the Adam Sandler movie Bid Daddy (which he originally titled Guy Gets Kid with the main character being a theme park employee). Apparantly, he did most of the writing of that while working the Tiki Room. He'd wake Jose up...then sit in the corner writing for 20 minutes at a time. I love it (the creative use of time...not the movie, which I haven't seen).

Ponine · 08-24-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Apparantly, he did most of the writing of that while working the Tiki Room. He'd wake Jose up...then sit in the corner writing for 20 minutes at a time. I love it (the creative use of time...not the movie, which I haven't seen).

That explains the lack of cohesive plot I feel that film had

I know a great many people who love that film. Give it a shot, there ARE worse films!

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-24-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponine

Give it a shot, there ARE worse films!

There's a ringing endorsement.

I always wondered what the CMs do during the show, I didn't realize it was light enough to write in there.

Ponine · 08-24-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

There's a ringing endorsement.

I make no apologies for my "ringing endorsement".
Its not really my type of movie.
Nor an actor that I go out of my way to watch.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-24-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponine

I make no apologies for my "ringing endorsement".
Its not really my type of movie.
Nor an actor that I go out of my way to watch.

I'm sorry, I meant that in a light hearted manner. I should have put a smiley on that comment, like this:

There's a ringing endorsement.

Ponine · 08-24-2006, 03:24 PM

and honeslty, I heard it the way you meant it.
No worries.

But no, I am not ringing the bell.

CoasterMatt · 08-24-2006, 12:33 PM

I've gotten to press the start button... I was so giddy afterwards.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-24-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

I've gotten to press the start button... I was so giddy afterwards.

The start button is for show. It's the stick waking up Jose that starts it.

Kevy Baby · 08-24-2006, 08:41 PM

I don't remember his name, but his face sure rings a bell.

08-24-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Big Daddy, born in the Tiki Room I was reading an article about Steve Franks the creator of the USA how Psych (CP and I watched a few episodes...it's got a lot of cleverness to it, but hasn't kept our attention). Turns out he was a CM for 8 years starting in 1988. His first big break was the screenplay for the Adam Sandler movie Bid Daddy (which he originally titled Guy Gets Kid with the main character being a theme park employee). Apparantly, he did most of the writing of that while working the Tiki Room. He'd wake Jose up...then sit in the corner writing for 20 minutes at a time. I love it (the creative use of time...not the movie, which I haven't seen). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I don't remember his name, but his face sure rings a bell. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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