Thank you for posting this, I never knew Jonathan Winters was a Marine.
One of my favorite comedians of all time. Will have to share that with my Marine mayor.
Semper fi.
Maude Frickert, Lance Corporal, U.S.M.C.
One of my mother’s favorite actors.
I love these famous veteran posts. The stories remind me why those folk are referred to as the greatest generation. And not only the soldiers of the era but the days when an entire nation of people worked together to defend our way of life.
I had no idea. Will be sure to tell my Marine friend who is a 100% disabled Nam vet. Thanks.
Good Carson Tonight Show with Jonathan Winters. The whole thing is worth watching, but the entrance must be seen, LOL.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqEKvk9F4I
Bump
Two WWII vets
He was all over TV and movies when I was young. One of the funniest comedians of all time.
One of his best comedy lines ever.
“Don’t worry men. I’ll be watching you through heavy lenses”.
More Carson-Winters:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8w0iUOz-ofU&feature=youtu.be
The political segment starting at about 8:05 is fun!
You’re doing a very good thing with these posts .. thanks, and keep it up !
I can’t say I was a big Jonathan Winters fan. On the other hand, no way could you ignore him when he was on the screen.
Semper Fi!
I enjoyed his impersonations of Norman Schwartzkoppf in the days after Desert Shield/Storm. More than a passing resemblance for sure...
He was excellently creepy in “The Loved One” as an Evil televangelist.
My Father used to work on his Car back in the 70’s.
If I recall he owned an older Rambler or some other goofy Car.
They would drive around so Mr. Winters could show him what was wrong with the Car. They ended talking about anything and everything, except the Car of course. Really nice guy.
Not only would Jonathan Winters not hesitate to defend the Corps, he would not hesitate to entertain his fellow Marines. I have read some great stories here from Freepers who met him while they were on active duty. I hope that they drop by this thread.
“I’ve always been proud of being a Marine. “
As well you should. Once a marine always a marine.
From a USAF comrade in arms.