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The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Old 12-01-16, 01:24 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thanks for running a great challenge David. I had a lot of fun.
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;)

I'll always remember that the worst day in American history happened while David was in charge.
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Re: ;)

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I'll always remember that the worst day in American history happened while David was in charge.
That was actually an ill-fated attempt at dark comedy.
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Originally Posted by davidh777
That was actually an ill-fated attempt at dark comedy.
Wrong theme night!
Old 12-01-16, 08:34 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thanks for hosting, davidh777! Also thanks to GoldenWheels and Hamiltonbooks for supporting our challenges here with prizes!

I ended up with 56 watches which I'm okay with. Less than last years, but that's alright. Ready to focus on the holiday challenge now, though!
Old 12-04-16, 12:18 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Is there a deadline for having our lists finished?

I have a few that I still need to enter. I should have them done by tomorrow.
Old 12-05-16, 02:25 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

I ended up with 41 watches (most of which were TV shows). It's my new high score!!
Old 12-05-16, 02:31 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

And if you haven't tabulated the prize votes yet, here are mine:

1. Johnny Carson Late-Night Legend DVD
2. Love Actually BD
3. Holy Flying Circus BD
4. Classic TV Comedy Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD
5. Blazing Saddles BD



If you have done this, no biggie. It's my own fault for slacking on my thread reading.

Anything that was suggested is pretty awesome anyway in my opinion.
Old 12-06-16, 03:15 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

very very very late vote
1) Simpsons Movie, The BD
2) Beetlejuice BD
3) Blazing Saddles BD
4) Three Stooges Triple Feature BD
5) Stan Laurel Collection - Slapstick Symposium DVD
Old 12-14-16, 05:22 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thanks to everyone for voting! Based on the results, we have three prizes:

Pack 1:

Harold Lloyd Collection - Slapstick Symposium DVD
Stan Laurel Collection - Slapstick Symposium DVD

Pack 2:

Lucille Ball 4-Movie Collection DVD
Lucille Ball Film Collection DVD
Classic TV Comedy Ultimate Collector's Edition DVD

Pack 3:

Johnny Carson Late-Night Legend DVD
Carry On Double Feature - The Rank Collection DVD
I'll pull names randomly (tonight, I hope), and the winners will be notified to state their prize preference.

Thanks again to Hamilton Book for sponsoring the challenge!

Old 12-15-16, 02:16 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

And now... the prize winners!

Those eligible for prizes were anyone who had a list with items on it, plus bonus entries went to those who nominated prizes and/or voted for prizes--46 entries in all!

The winners are...

Spoiler:
1.HyperWeather
2.LJG765
3.shadokitty


Congrats to the winners! I've sent PMs to them asking for prize preferences--if two (or more) people want the same item, it will be first-come, first-served. Remember you need to have a U.S. address to be eligible for a prize.

In case someone doesn't respond by Sunday 12/18, or is ineligible or declines a prize, I still have the randomized list and will offer a prize to the next person up.

Thanks to everyone for participating in this year's challenge!

Originally Posted by Darth Maher
Is there a deadline for having our lists finished?

I have a few that I still need to enter. I should have them done by tomorrow.
Not really any deadline other than having items on the list before I ran the prize count. Only one list was empty.
Old 12-15-16, 03:39 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Originally Posted by davidh777
And now... the prize winners!

Those eligible for prizes were anyone who had a list with items on it, plus bonus entries went to those who nominated prizes and/or voted for prizes--46 entries in all!

The winners are...

Spoiler:
1.HyperWeather
2.LJG765
3.shadokitty


Congrats to the winners! I've sent PMs to them asking for prize preferences--if two (or more) people want the same item, it will be first-come, first-served. Remember you need to have a U.S. address to be eligible for a prize.
Thanks! It's been awhile since I've won, so this is a nice surprise! I sent a PM along with my choices and address.

Thanks again for hosting and to GoldenWheels and HamiltonBooks for their generous donation of prizes!
Old 12-15-16, 05:37 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thank you for the prize. This is one of my favorite challenges, and winning a prize, just makes it all the better. PM sent.
Old 12-15-16, 10:19 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Congrats to the winners and anyone who hit their goals!

Thanks, davidh777, for hosting!!
Old 12-15-16, 10:22 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Congrats to the winners and thanks davidh777 for a very fun challenge this year!
Old 12-15-16, 11:27 AM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thanks to the winners for getting back to me so quickly! The prizes are as follows:

HyperWeather: Pack 2
LJG765: Pack 3
shadokitty: Pack 1

GoldenWheelz has already pulled the prizes from his inventory, and will send them... er, as soon as I send him the names and addresses of the winners.

Apologies if anyone feels the PM system isn't fair. In retrospect, I wouldn't have sent them at midnight Pacific time, but I'd drawn it out long enough already, and people could always have work conflicts etc. as well. Still, I'll try not to do that if there's a next time, and as it turns out, the preferences did follow the randomizer order anyway.
Old 12-15-16, 01:16 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Congrats guys! Thanks, again, to Hamilton Book for the prizes! And thanks to Davidh777 for running things.
Old 12-15-16, 01:57 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

I'm looking forward to watching the Harold Lloyd set. I had a hard time choosing and even my third choice was something I was looking forward to. I first discovered Harold this past September when I caught Speedy, on TCM, for the Criterion Collection Challenge, and loved his work. A big thanks to Goldenwheels and Hamilton Books.
Old 12-15-16, 02:30 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Originally Posted by davidh777
Thanks to the winners for getting back to me so quickly! The prizes are as follows:

HyperWeather: Pack 2
LJG765: Pack 3
shadokitty: Pack 1

GoldenWheelz has already pulled the prizes from his inventory, and will send them... er, as soon as I send him the names and addresses of the winners.
Thanks again! I'm looking forward to watching Johnny Carson again!
Old 12-15-16, 02:44 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Originally Posted by shadokitty
I'm looking forward to watching the Harold Lloyd set. I had a hard time choosing and even my third choice was something I was looking forward to. I first discovered Harold this past September when I caught Speedy, on TCM, for the Criterion Collection Challenge, and loved his work. A big thanks to Goldenwheels and Hamilton Books.
I discovered Lloyd a few years back via a set that was fire sale priced. I'd seen scattered material but no full works. I greatly enjoyed it - that prize group you selected was the one I'd have gone for. For the Lloyd films primarily but also to see the Stan Laurel silents. I think it'd be interesting to see him working without Hardy.
Originally Posted by LJG765
Thanks again! I'm looking forward to watching Johnny Carson again!
I recently purchased a few of the "Vault" single disc releases out of curiosity. While watching them I was surprised at just how much I miss him and his show. Even though I was never a "regular" viewer I'd usually see one or two per week. Frequently tuning in just to see who was going to be on and watch the monologue before changing channels to watch Perry Mason or another late night rerun. Late night TV just isn't the same, or as good, since he left the air.

That prize set looks to have this: The Johnny Carson Show (Hamilton link) but no "Tonight Show" episodes.

It's ten episodes of The Johnny Carson Show, a early variety show he hosted, from its lone season in 1955-56. I purchased a *used* copy for more than the Hamilton price of that stand-alone release (and probably when they had it at this price - I just forgot to check there first!!!) and enjoyed it very much.

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^ I see Grandma's Boy is on the set, and iirc, I think that might be eligible for the Academy Award Challenge, whenever it is.
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Folks I am super sorry, David sent me the addresses almost a week ago but I just hadn't been checking in at DVDTalk. I just saw them today and ran down and shipped all the packages myself....I grabbed some vendor samples that were comedy and added two to each pack, my apologies for the delay AND that the add-ons are so-so at best (well, somebody got UHF on DVD, and that movie is awesome. The rest...eh).

Happy holidays!!!!
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Thanks, GoldenWheels, and not a problem on the timing! (Well, that's easy for me to say since I'm not getting them. )

Thanks for sponsoring the challenge, and for tossing in some extra holiday goodies!
Old 12-22-16, 11:55 PM
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Originally Posted by GoldenWheels
Folks I am super sorry, David sent me the addresses almost a week ago but I just hadn't been checking in at DVDTalk. I just saw them today and ran down and shipped all the packages myself....I grabbed some vendor samples that were comedy and added two to each pack, my apologies for the delay AND that the add-ons are so-so at best (well, somebody got UHF on DVD, and that movie is awesome. The rest...eh).

Happy holidays!!!!
No worries! It's a busy time of year for everyone, but especially in retail! You and your company are always super generous with your donations as well. I hope you have a great holiday and thanks again!
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Re: The Sixth Annual November Comedy Challenge *Discussion Thread* Nov 1-30, 2016

Originally Posted by LJG765
No worries! It's a busy time of year for everyone, but especially in retail! You and your company are always super generous with your donations as well. I hope you have a great holiday and thanks again!
Ditto Goldenwheels.

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