Frank Nelson was a popular foil for Ball, Benny and yes he appeared occasionally on The Great Gildersleeve as well. The role of Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve was originally portrayed by Harold Peary and later by Willard Waterman.
Hah! He is back!!!! The salesman from hell! Actually, I really enjoy the way Jim draws and has this fellow act. Like others said, he is a perfect rendition of this classic type from 50s tv!!!!Skeezix is in for the ride of his life with this fellow. How will Skeezix respond though? Will he be bamboozled into getting some monstrosity that extravagant beyond belief? Will he pay top dollar for a used stove being passed off as new? It will be interestingI was once again sitting on the back porch, with my friend, our hero/philosopher Joel,this past yesterday evening. I was enjoying chatting with him, and enjoyed sharing a few bowls of pleasantly strong, blueberry-infused burley pipe tobacco as well. Unfortuantely, this time Joel forgot the jug, but I brought out a nice bottle of bourbon I had in the kitchen, and we enjoyed a few fingers of that elixer instead. Joel told me he felt a bit dismayed, in that it appears that Skeezix is not even considering calling him for help with repairing the old stove. He is sure he would be able to set this situation right, a whole heckuva lot easier and faster than “Mr. Salesman” will. I told Joel that I agree with him whole-heartedly.
3pibgorn9 over 8 years ago
Frank Nelson as Scancarelli channels the Jack Benny Program again.
miqq1234 over 8 years ago
..luv the artwork…
William Neal McPheeters over 8 years ago
The Great Gildersleeve
Durak Premium Member over 8 years ago
And so it begins. Ok everyone, let’s hope for the best, hold back on the negativity!
elgancho38 over 8 years ago
I may be wrong, but he was on radio shows with Lucille Ball and Joan Davis.One or both got the better of him.
ladykat over 8 years ago
Not HIM again!
PoodleGroomer over 8 years ago
He, single handedly, made Montgomery Ward and Circuit City the stores they are today.
Raymond Powell over 8 years ago
I knew it would be that salesman. Poor Skeezix!
I Go Pogo over 8 years ago
Frank Nelson was a popular foil for Ball, Benny and yes he appeared occasionally on The Great Gildersleeve as well. The role of Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve was originally portrayed by Harold Peary and later by Willard Waterman.
AliCom over 8 years ago
Skeezix and Nina should go to another store. Buying a stove from that ‘man’ would not be a good idea.
Jck123 over 8 years ago
Ask a stupid question, …
Scheduler over 8 years ago
@josiewhalesThe “si & sigh” bit was performed with Mel Blanc
kab2rb over 8 years ago
And he is back again.
Albert Sims Premium Member over 8 years ago
You’re thinking of Mel Blanc I think.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 8 years ago
…like a bad penny…
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 8 years ago
Hah! He is back!!!! The salesman from hell! Actually, I really enjoy the way Jim draws and has this fellow act. Like others said, he is a perfect rendition of this classic type from 50s tv!!!!Skeezix is in for the ride of his life with this fellow. How will Skeezix respond though? Will he be bamboozled into getting some monstrosity that extravagant beyond belief? Will he pay top dollar for a used stove being passed off as new? It will be interestingI was once again sitting on the back porch, with my friend, our hero/philosopher Joel,this past yesterday evening. I was enjoying chatting with him, and enjoyed sharing a few bowls of pleasantly strong, blueberry-infused burley pipe tobacco as well. Unfortuantely, this time Joel forgot the jug, but I brought out a nice bottle of bourbon I had in the kitchen, and we enjoyed a few fingers of that elixer instead. Joel told me he felt a bit dismayed, in that it appears that Skeezix is not even considering calling him for help with repairing the old stove. He is sure he would be able to set this situation right, a whole heckuva lot easier and faster than “Mr. Salesman” will. I told Joel that I agree with him whole-heartedly.
Callie Ray over 8 years ago
Hey, Joe! Why do you keep bringing back that schmuck (a.k.a., the Frank Nelson wannabe), just to torment Skeezix?
Callie Ray over 8 years ago
Hey, Joe! Why do you keep bringing back that schmuck (a.k.a., the Frank Nelson wannabe), just to torment Skeezix?
boldyuma over 8 years ago
I can still here the sound of his voice(yessss)…60 years later..