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L.T. Hanlon's avatar

My favorite pencil co-stars in one of my favorite films. Check out the pencils that Charlton Heston hands to Edward G. Robinson at about 1:29. But watch the entire clip to see Celia Lovsky — beloved for her portrayal of T'Pau in "Amok Time" — as the presiding judge at the police information exchange.

https://youtu.be/K_PPKGIxQ8o?si=sUaWu6yKgBJmGMnO

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Frank Mariani's avatar

It's the erasers that so clearly identify them as Blackwings. Isn’t that interesting! There are little details that I love in this clip: The sagging bookshelf that behaves like the cheap particle board shelves in my office. A 2x4 for a handrail in the stairwell instead of a nicer, rounded one. And I’ll take a guess that Martin Short's inspiration for Ed Grimley's high-waisted pants outfit is none other than Edward. G. Robinson.

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L.T. Hanlon's avatar

Here's an interesting bit of tid about Blackwing's parent, California Cedar Products Co. These folks created the Duraflame log to avoid wasting sawdust.

https://www.duraflame.com/duraflame-inc

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