buckeyemike Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Caddyshack made a lot of money for Rodney. He was a successful comedian but Caddyshack made him a star and opened the door for him being a leading man in comedies. BTW, his stores were tall and fat; Thornton Melon: [television commercial] Hi there. Are you a large person? Pleasantly plump? A little on the hefty side, perhaps? Well, let's face it: Are you FAT? When you go jogging, do you leave pot-holes? When you make love, do you have to give directions? At the zoo, do the elephants throw YOU peanuts? Do you look at a menu and say 'OK'? Well, now, you can eat all you want, because at Thornton Melon's "Tall & Fat" stores, we've got you covered. That's right. Fine woolen, and woolen-blend suits and sport coats, in all the larger sizes - husky, stout, extra-stout, and the new Hindenburg line. And for you ladies we have caftans, muumuus, and our own exclusive A-frame in all colors and patterns. Yes, we have miles and miles of fabric. So take it from me, Thornton Melon, if you want to look thin, you hang out with fat people. That's the role Rodney was born to play. I can't imagine anyone else being Thornton Melon, and Rodney's completely likable in Back to School.
Steely Dan Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 That's the role Rodney was born to play. I can't imagine anyone else being Thornton Melon, and Rodney's completely likable in Back to School. Diane: Actually, I'd like to join you, but I have class tonight. Thornton Melon: Oh. How 'bout tomorrow night? Diane: I have class then, too. Thornton Melon: I'll tell you what, then. Why don't you call me some time when you have no class? Diane: [laughs] Alright. Maybe I will. ______________________________________________________________ Thornton Melon: Oh, you left out a bunch of stuff. Dr. Phillip Barbay: Oh, really. Like what for instance? Thornton Melon: First of all you're going to have to grease the local politicians for the sudden zoning problems that always come up. Then there's the kickbacks to the carpenters, and if you plan on using any cement in this building I'm sure the teamsters would like to have a little chat with ya, and that'll cost ya. Oh and don't forget a little something for the building inspectors. Then there's long term costs such as waste disposal. I don't know if you're familiar with who runs that business but I assure you it's not the boyscouts. Dr. Phillip Barbay: That will be quite enough, Mr. Melon! Maybe bribes, kickbacks and Mafia payoffs are how YOU do business! But they are NOT part of the legitimate business world! And they are certainly not part of anything I am doing in this class. Do I make myself clear, Mr. Melon! Dr. Phillip Barbay: ...now, not withstanding Mr. Mellon's input. The next question for us is where to build our factory? Thornton Melon: how 'bout fantasyland?
Dante Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 BTW, his stores were tall and fat; Should know better to go by memory.
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