Reviewing the piece from yesterday, I wrote about being safe and also about finding people in our lives that we feel safe with. Friends, or family, or partners.
When I think of friends, a few famous duos always spring to mind.
Like some of these listed below. They are among my favorite duos throughout history. I’ve also added a little bit about them, here and there:
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Though she might be known best for her dance moves with Fred, Ginger Rogers won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940). I never knew.
Tom and Jerry
The title of the animation series Tom and Jerry originated from an 1823 book titled “The Life in London or The Adventures of Jerry Hawthorne and his elegant friend Corinthian Tom.”
Sonny and Cher
Sonny was ten years older than 16-year-old Cherilyn Sarkisyan when they met in a Los Angeles coffee shop in 1962. But. By 1973, Sonny and Cher had their own homes and new romantic partners. I got you babe.
Batman and Robin
Batman’s real-life name, Bruce Wayne, is a combination of Robert the Bruce and Mad Anthony Wayne. These two individuals were Scottish and American Revolutionary heroes, respectively. I live very near Wayne Trace Road. Named for Bruce Wayne, of course. I should also add that our kids went to Bruce Elementary. We’re a Batman kind of town.
Simon and Garfunkel
Paul Simon was born on October 13, 1941, making him a Libra known for being a bit flaky. And. Art Garfunkel was born on November 5, 1941, which puts him under the sign of Scorpio, who is known for being overly sensitive and having a one-track mind. And together they combined for some of the best music ever.
“And the sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence.”
Romeo and Juliet
We know that Romeo and Juliet were a young couple in love. But Juliet was just 13 years old in the play, as mentioned in Act I, Scene III. Romeo’s exact age is never given. But here is another thing. Talk about a whirlwind romance. From the time they met to the time they married, Romeo and Juliet had known each other for less than 24 hours.
Abbott and Costello
Bud Abbott. Lou Costello. Costello was actually nine years younger than Abbott. Or it could have been 11 years, depending on sources. And, Costello made more money than Abbott. He was the comedian. Costello was the short, fat guy, in case you mix them up. One thing is for sure. Together, they were funny.
Rocky and Bullwinkle
Allan Burns, the main writer for the show, also created the cereal mascot “Cap’n Crunch” for Quaker Oats. And. The Cap’n Crunch commercials were animated by Jay Ward (creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle) Productions. So Cap’n Crunch and Gang looked very similar to the look and feel of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. I loved both when I was a kid. Especially that squirrel.
Felix and Oscar
Felix Unger and Oscar Madison. They were played by Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. But. Tony Randall wanted to have Andy Rooney play his counterpart. Having Andy Rooney play Oscar would have been weird. But imagine Dean Martin playing Felix. He was considered in the early goings of things. I’m glad they settled on the good odd couple.
Bert and Ernie
No one really knows if they are gay or not. But Bert has a twin brother named Bart. There’s that. Bert is the tall one with the yellow face. Ernie is orange, short, and has the rubber duck. In case some of you don’t know.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
Originally Sir Arthur Conan Doyle named the sleuth Sherrinford but changed his mind. And. John Watson was nearly called Ormand Stacker. I’m glad Sir Doyle settled on Sherlock. And Watson.
Wallace and Gromit
Cheese. Gromit. Cheese. While Gromit has become just as iconic as his buddy Wallace, Gromit almost looked completely different. Nick Park (their creator) said he almost made Gromit a cat. But Park realized dogs were easier to sculpt than cats, so he changed Gromit’s species from his original sketches. I’m glad Gromit is a dog. A very good dog.
Laurel and Hardy
Before Laurel and Hardy became a duo, both were notable actors in film. Hardy had appeared in at least 250 productions. On the other hand, Laurel was cast in more than 50 films. I’ve only seen them together in movies. Hardy is the squatty guy. Laurel is taller, with the goofy smile.
Duos. Pairs. Partners. Compadres. Indeed. They go together like peanut butter and jelly. Eggs and bacon. Spaghetti and meatballs.
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Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.
— Ryunosuke Satoro
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Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.
— Walter Winchell
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Each relationship nurtures a strength or weakness within you.
— Mike Murdock
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