Here’s to Abby
Continuing our theme of laughter is the best medicine and why not have joy amidst the mess….movies are one of the great ways to increase your laughter and your joy. We have all had favorites over the years where there is a line or two that stands out and we never forget it…
One such maestro of laughter is Mel Brooks – after all, the gorgeous Ann Bancroft said she married him because he made her laugh.
There were a series of movies in the 80’s that Mel Brooks gave us a lasting legacy of laughter. One such is Young Dr. Frankenstein starring the ever-funny Gene Wilder. There are some famous lines from that one…remember when they are at the door of the dark mansion with a giant door knocker…you remember it ..oh what knockers…
For a therapist the brain sequence is a sure giggle…Marty Feldman going to get a brain for the monster and the miracle operation. If you weren’t just laughing at the look of Marty Feldman and his moving hump – you had to gasp at the brain he took from the repository back to young Dr. Frankenstein…pronounced Fraakensteen…watch the movie for the correct pronunciation.
It was campy and I have repeated many of those lines over the years to lighten my own mood and whoever was nearby. These are not such funny times although there are some very funny people showing up and some that definitely leave us with a question of what is normal.
I still maintain one way to sustain your own well-being in these crazy moments is to keep smiling, watch some funny movies and above all else – don’t lost your sense of humor.
Here’s to Abby…enjoy and give a moment of thanks to all the cast of that classic. We miss you Gene!.
