Richard Dean Anderson Has Something He Wants You to Know

Tref · 09-12-2007, 11:35 PM

... He has beaten Indiana Jones, James Bond and Jack Bauer as the fictional hero most Americans would want by their side in the event of a disaster.

In the survey, commissioned by the McCormick Tribune Foundation, participants were given a choice among seven fictional heroes for help in an emergency.
Twenty seven per cent of respondents said they would want MacGyver to help them out should disaster strike.
The ingenious secret agent, played by Richard Dean Anderson, became a household name in the 1980s with his ability to get out of life-or-death situations using everyday items. Among his many exploits he plugged an acid leak with chocolate, blew open doors with bombs made of chewing gum and patched a hot-air balloon using duct tape and a map.

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Did these two vote twice?

The only thing MacGyver and his show could not escape.

Can you tell me what actor Richard Dean Anderson most tries to escape from these days?

Stan4dSteph · 09-13-2007, 07:41 AM

What sort of disaster are we talking here? I can see picking MacGyver because he could potentially rig up a solution instead of just kicking major ass. In the event of a BOMB I would probably give the edge to Bauer.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-13-2007, 07:47 AM

But who would save you from his mullet?

mousepod · 09-13-2007, 10:55 AM

Keeping the excitement alive, here's SNL from last season.

MacGruber 1
MacGruber 2
MacGruber 3
MacGruber 4-6

BarTopDancer · 09-13-2007, 11:14 AM

I'd pick Jack. Because he always saves the day and there is never any traffic in LA when he needs to get somewhere.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-13-2007, 11:20 AM

Of that list, I'd pick Indy. He's not only incredibly handy with escapes, he's also a brilliant scientist, and I find him the most likable of the bunch.

Mousey Girl · 09-13-2007, 06:36 PM

I would never pick RDA. I could never get into MacGuyver. I just couldn't get past the lame, short lived, TV version of one of my favorite Musicals that he starred in.

Matterhorn Fan · 09-14-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

But who would save you from his mullet?

Jack O'Neill, of course.

AllyOops! · 09-14-2007, 12:41 PM

Aww. Patty & Selma would be so proud.

Strangler Lewis · 09-30-2007, 12:24 PM

Since I just saw a rerun of "The Rifleman," one of my favorite shows that I hadn't seen in probably twenty years or more, I'm inspired to say: Lucas McCain.

09-12-2007, 11:35 PM	#1
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	Richard Dean Anderson Has Something He Wants You to Know ... He has beaten Indiana Jones, James Bond and Jack Bauer as the fictional hero most Americans would want by their side in the event of a disaster. In the survey, commissioned by the McCormick Tribune Foundation, participants were given a choice among seven fictional heroes for help in an emergency. Twenty seven per cent of respondents said they would want MacGyver to help them out should disaster strike. The ingenious secret agent, played by Richard Dean Anderson, became a household name in the 1980s with his ability to get out of life-or-death situations using everyday items. Among his many exploits he plugged an acid leak with chocolate, blew open doors with bombs made of chewing gum and patched a hot-air balloon using duct tape and a map. To read story, click here Did these two vote twice? The only thing MacGyver and his show could not escape. Can you tell me what actor Richard Dean Anderson most tries to escape from these days? __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?! Last edited by Tref : 09-12-2007 at 11:55 PM. Reason: I would have picked Indy
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	What sort of disaster are we talking here? I can see picking MacGyver because he could potentially rig up a solution instead of just kicking major ass. In the event of a BOMB I would probably give the edge to Bauer.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	But who would save you from his mullet? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Keeping the excitement alive, here's SNL from last season. MacGruber 1 MacGruber 2 MacGruber 3 MacGruber 4-6 __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I'd pick Jack. Because he always saves the day and there is never any traffic in LA when he needs to get somewhere. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Of that list, I'd pick Indy. He's not only incredibly handy with escapes, he's also a brilliant scientist, and I find him the most likable of the bunch. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I would never pick RDA. I could never get into MacGuyver. I just couldn't get past the lame, short lived, TV version of one of my favorite Musicals that he starred in.
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Aww. Patty & Selma would be so proud.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Since I just saw a rerun of "The Rifleman," one of my favorite shows that I hadn't seen in probably twenty years or more, I'm inspired to say: Lucas McCain. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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