Before there was a Fred Flintstone or a Homer Simpson, Jackie Gleason's "Honeymooners" character Ralph Kramden was a member of the Loyal Order of Racoons. Their secret signal was a wagging of the tail of their coonskin caps.

   And let us never forget The Kingfish and The Mystic Knights of The Sea ---and their lodge hall. Brilliant stuff that, unfortunately, was good humor that we are supposed to believe was terribly stereotypical--as was The Goldbergs.   In fact a humorous presentation of some great characters---and depicting the good and the sleazy. To me The Jeffersons were truly offensive ---and stupid.

    I leave you with this thought---Holy mackeral Brother Andy---I just cut myself and my blood is not congratulating--best call Lawyer Calhoun to see who we can sue---Amos can drive us over in his Fresh Air Taxi. Best do it before Sahhire finds out about my latest scheme.


Bill Hahn