Another funny man has left us. Carl Ballantine, AKA "The Amazing Ballantine,"
passed away in his sleep this morning. Sources on the Internet will tell you he
was born in 1922 but that's a lie. He was 92 years old.

They'll also tell you his fabled magic act was one of the most hilarious
routines ever performed on a stage and they're right about that. Born Meyer
Kessler in Chicago, Illinois, Carl started out as a real magician but soon
discovered he was better at making audiences laugh than at dazzling them with
trickery. So the tricks got deliberately lousier and he got more and more
successful. He is said to have been the first performer ever to play Las Vegas
with anything resembling a magic act.

It brought him fame, fortune and much acting work. He was one of those guys who
worked, if not all the time, then as often as liked. He was best known for his
role as Gruber on the TV series, McHale's Navy, and he logged hundreds of guest
shots on television, in the movies and on stage.

Carl did hundreds of commercials, including a memorable one for California
Raisins in which he supplied the voice for a Claymation™ character that looked
like...Carl Ballantine. He also did cartoon shows, one of which was Garfield &
Friends, where he had a recurring role on as a con-artist character named Mr.
Swindler.


I wish I could link to a good video of Carl's magic act but the best one online
isn't all that good. My condolences to his lovely daughter Sara, and our thanks
for letting us play with him...

It would mean a lot to me. I am happy to pay whomever...

Thank you!!
Kelly

I haven't checked into this group in a long time, so I hope you get this! Can
you please let me know how to get a copy? I can be reached at
logangould@.... Happy to pay...

Thank you!

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "descofield" <descofield@...> wrote:
>
> I have had no problems with the set Mr. Smith provided for me.
>
> I know at time you just get a bad DVD+/- that will just not record a good copy
and that may be your case.
>
> I am sure, from my dealings with Mr. Smith, that he will get the problems you
have resolved.
>
> --- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "John" <donnawilkesdotcom@> wrote:
> >
> > Mine freeze while watching them. They are free of scratches and the machine
is fine. I'm I the only one?
> >
> > John
> >
>

I have had no problems with the set Mr. Smith provided for me.

I know at time you just get a bad DVD+/- that will just not record a good copy
and that may be your case.

I am sure, from my dealings with Mr. Smith, that he will get the problems you
have resolved.

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "John" <donnawilkesdotcom@...> wrote:
>
> Mine freeze while watching them. They are free of scratches and the machine is
fine. I'm I the only one?
>
> John
>

John,

I've not heard of problems.

Are you using a different player?

The difference between DVD- & DVD+ will often cause some problems.

DVD+ will usually play DVD-, but not the other way around.

I can always make you another set. I store them on my HD and it
only take a few minute to make new copies.

Let me know.

Steve



--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "John" <donnawilkesdotcom@...> wrote:
>
> Mine freeze while watching them. They are free of scratches and the machine is
fine. I'm I the only one?
>
> John
>

Mine freeze while watching them. They are free of scratches and the machine is
fine. I'm I the only one?

John

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to wish all of you in the Sagal group a Happy Thanksgiving.

Liz, call me. ;)

John  :)

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, RUSSELL A YOUNG <rallany@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello Liz and Jean,
> Happy birthday to both of you!!!
> Hope it's a great one this year.
> Maybe David Bowie will serenade you in your living rooms or
something
> cool like that!
> Whatever it is, I wish you both double.
> I'll be sure and watch several episodes of Double Trouble today in
your
> honor.
> Keep on keepin' on and much love from Asheville, NC
> You guys still rule!!!!
> Allan
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Hi Liz
You are my favorite.You are so beautiful.Hugs and kisses
Peter

Allison:"He knows where Botswana is and what Botswana is!"
>

The only thing harder to get rid of than a winter cold is a 1973 Ford
Pinto...

:D

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "Lee Scott" <leescott50@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello, my name is Lee Scott. I am from Ravenswood, West Virginia
and
> I am a fan of the Sagal twins. Let's start a topic related to
Double
> Trouble-favorite lines from the girls. What are your favorite
lines?
>

Here are mine:
Kate:Allison, you have a cold. You don't want to give it to anybody,
DO YOU?

Kate:She just doesn't know who she is today! Allison, we're
forgetting our manners, shouldn't we be getting our guests something
from the COOLER?

Allison:he hasn't gotten to my eyelids yet.

When a creep wants them both at once they say, "You need major therapy!!!"

Always a good fall back line for any situation you don't like.

Tom

Quoting Lee Scott <leescott50@...>:

> Hello, my name is Lee Scott. I am from Ravenswood, West Virginia and
> I am a fan of the Sagal twins. Let's start a topic related to Double
> Trouble-favorite lines from the girls. What are your favorite lines?
>
>
>




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Hello, my name is Lee Scott. I am from Ravenswood, West Virginia and
I am a fan of the Sagal twins. Let's start a topic related to Double
Trouble-favorite lines from the girls. What are your favorite lines?

Hey gang, a fan just sent me some great, clear clips of our favorite
twins from the DVD release of Grease 2. I've gone ahead and uploaded
them to the main site www.sagaltwins.com

Surf over and check them out!

tb
Owner/Moderator

hey to all you Jean & Liz fans out there if you want to see the girls
grease 2 is on bravo right now & you can watch the twins right now.
hope to see you all at the next big grease 2 reunion! thanks Andi Z!

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, "sagal_twins" <BTERRY@...> wrote:
>
> Hey gang! Thanks to an old fan of the main site I've been able to add
> some video clips of Jean & Liz from their 1992 appearance on the TV
> series "Picket Fences".
>
> It's a bit grainy seeing as it came from an old VHS copy of the show
> but it's still pretty cool for anyone who missed their guest starring
> roles on it or anyone who just wants to see the twins in action.
>
> Check it out!
>
> tb
> Owner/Moderator
>

GREAT!!! Thank you so much

Hey gang! Thanks to an old fan of the main site I've been able to add
some video clips of Jean & Liz from their 1992 appearance on the TV
series "Picket Fences".

It's a bit grainy seeing as it came from an old VHS copy of the show
but it's still pretty cool for anyone who missed their guest starring
roles on it or anyone who just wants to see the twins in action.

Check it out!

tb
Owner/Moderator

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From: Jenny Nykodym

To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 9:33 AM

Subject: [Jean_lizsagal] iam a new member

Iam a new memeber was wondering how do i send messages and talk to other people.

Thank You

 

Jenny Nykodym

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----- Original Message -----

From: supervixenjohnfan

To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:45 AM

Subject: [Jean_lizsagal] Re: ????????

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, <BTERRY@...> wrote:
>
> Like many people in Hollywood they simply got tired of the constant
rejection and slow pace of their careers and being in their mid 30's at
that point made the decision (as hard as it may have been) to step
behind the camera in order to earn a living.

Hey tb-

How is the WGA strike affecting Jean and Liz? Are they in the WGA or
the Directors Guild?

Thanks,
Bonnie

--- In Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com, <BTERRY@...> wrote:
>
> Like many people in Hollywood they simply got tired of the constant
rejection and slow pace of their careers and being in their mid 30's at
that point made the decision (as hard as it may have been) to step
behind the camera in order to earn a living.


Hey tb-

How is the WGA strike affecting Jean and Liz?  Are they in the WGA or
the Directors Guild?

Thanks,
Bonnie

Wow, where to start on this one?

Okay, for starters, both sisters are married, Jean has 3 small kids, like it or
not, their family types now. Not that they're not both still pretty beyond
belief but I don't think Playboy's in their future anywhere.

And as for their careers before the camera, it's not like being an actor in
Hollywood you can just act when you want to. Somebody has to put you in their
movie or TV show. The twins lasted from basically 1980 till the mid '90s,
that’s a lot longer than most actors have careers actually.

Like many people in Hollywood they simply got tired of the constant rejection
and slow pace of their careers and being in their mid 30's at that point made
the decision (as hard as it may have been) to step behind the camera in order to
earn a living.

Jean's been with several shows and directed many of them; she's now on a hit
sitcom “Two and half Men” so you can't really fault her decision. Liz has
worked on such hit shows as “Charmed” and has now sold a pilot script to
DreamWorks Television, if things work out right Jean may even get to direct it!

So it seems like they made the correct career choices. As much as we their fans
may have wanted to see more of them (and I'm going to let that Playboy crack go
right here) they made the smart move to earn a living. Both women have been very
successful so it's hard to second guess them from where we sit.

tb
Owner/Moderator

---- tim henslee <tim.henslee@...> wrote:
> Have the twins ever tried to get their own show and get back on tv or maybe a
movie? There are some indie producers out there thatmake low budget movies. I'm
surprised Playboy never came calling for them. From their pics i see thay are
still gorgeous.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: crazytrain51963
>   To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 2:17 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????
>
>
>   The Sagal twins aways facinated me. They were soooo gorgeous and I liked how
the show (the first season at least) incorporated their dancing skills. I always
wondered what became of them, considering the success of their sister Katey. I'm
surprised their series isn't out on DVD yet.
>
>   Terry Betts <BTERRY@...> wrote:
>
>     I'm always around the computer and I run the site and have direct contact
with Liz. What brought you to the group?
>
>     tb
>     Owner/Moderator
>       ----- Original Message -----
>       From: crazytrain51963
>       To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com
>       Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:36 PM
>       Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????
>
>
>       Yeah. I'm not online much, but I'm here. Name's Rick. How ya doin'?
>
>       theedj04 <theedj04@...> wrote:
>         hey is anybody really there ?????
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: crazytrain51963

To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 2:17 PM

Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????

The Sagal twins aways facinated me. They were soooo gorgeous and I liked how the show (the first season at least) incorporated their dancing skills. I always wondered what became of them, considering the success of their sister Katey. I'm surprised their series isn't out on DVD yet.

Terry Betts <BTERRY@....com> wrote:

I'm always around the computer and I run the site and have direct contact with Liz. What brought you to the group?

 

tb

Owner/Moderator

----- Original Message -----

From: crazytrain51963

To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:36 PM

Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????

Yeah. I'm not online much, but I'm here. Name's Rick. How ya doin'?

theedj04 <theedj04@yahoo.com> wrote:

hey is anybody really there ?????

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----- Original Message -----

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To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:36 PM

Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????

Yeah. I'm not online much, but I'm here. Name's Rick. How ya doin'?

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To: Jean_lizsagal@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 8:36 PM

Subject: Re: [Jean_lizsagal] ????????

Yeah. I'm not online much, but I'm here. Name's Rick. How ya doin'?

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