It's Wingnut Mahoney Time
I'm sorry to report that one of my childhood idols, ventriloquist Paul Winchell, appears to be completely nuckin' futz; according to his daughter, April, he's been that way for a long, long time.
via the Sound-scavengers mailing list
Comments
I like Aprils sense of humor, I suppose she needed
one with a father like that. Her page is definately bookmark worthy.
I wonder how many ventriliquists minds tatter, like the Anthony Hopkins character in the movie Magic, must be hard to sort out whos who when a couple voices get going.
Posted by: Fritz | November 28, 2004 3:59 PM
This is scary. Very strange.
Posted by: The Cartoonist | November 28, 2004 4:58 PM
Very sad too. It's worth digging around in April's blog to read her stories about him. He's been mentally unbalanced for most of his life and has not sought professional help. Instead, he keeps withdrawing further away from his family, and embracing these cultish religious beliefs.
Posted by: MrBaliHai | November 28, 2004 5:13 PM