The Saturday 9... with Dean Martin

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Ain't That a Kick in the Head

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Saturday 9: Ain't That a Kick in the Head (1960)

Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.

1) Dean Martin asks the musical question, "How lucky can one guy be?" Tell us about a time when you got a lucky break.  I consider my new job a lucky break!! 

2) This song was introduced in the original Ocean's 11 movie. Have you seen it, or the remake and its sequels?  I have indeed and have actually watched them all three or four times. They were favorites of Joe's too.

3) All the Ocean's movies are about heists. Why do you suppose audiences enjoy watching caper films?  The cast for the Ocean's movies was the biggest draw, I think, and the storyline and character development had you on the bad guys' sides.  It was just fun. I've seen the original, too, but prefer the one with George Clooney, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts...

 4) Dean was born in Steubenville, OH. Though he seldom returned to his hometown, he kept Steubenville in his thoughts, regularly donating toys to area children hospitalized over the holidays. Who received the last gift you gave?  A friend in my church small group.

 
5) Dean was extremely claustrophobic and avoided elevators whenever possible -- and even when it wasn't. He was late for the first night of an engagement, even though he was staying at the hotel where he was performing, because he insisted on taking the stairs from his luxury suite to the showroom (18 flights). The hotel put him in a smaller, less prestigious room on a lower floor so he could more easily arrive on time for his own shows. Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?  Yes, a couple of times.  The Museum's elevator (where I worked for 20 years) broke down pretty regularly.  I was usually the one calling the elevator company but did get stuck several times over the years.

6) He and Frank Sinatra were great friends, but they had their differences. For example, Frank loved to party and Dean hated it. One of Sinatra's favorite stories was about how Dean got bored with a party in his own home and went up to his bedroom to watch TV. When the guests didn't take his hint and leave, Dean made an anonymous noise complaint to the police, who came over and broke up the party. When it comes to parties, are you more like Frank or Dean?  Now especially, but I have always been more like Dean.

7) Dean Martin had a secret passion for comic books. He loved them but was too embarrassed to buy them himself. What's your guilty pleasure?  I like my ice cream in the evening but I don't feel guilty about it!!  LOL

8) In 1960, when this song was released, Princess Margaret married photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. Their relationship began when he was commissioned to take her official portrait. Who took the most recent picture of you?  Son Joey and/or Sparky's hubby, Steve.

9) Random question (Not really so random, considering Dean Martin's reputation): Do you have a hangover remedy to recommend?  I do not.  I have never been drunk so have not had a need for a hangover remedy.  I've seen too many people making fools of themselves and then being sick... why is that enticing or attractive?  I will say that I didn't live on a college campus and I was married at 19 so that probably made a difference in my temperance. Still, one drink is always enough if I have an alcoholic beverage.

Peace & hugs!  Jesus loves us!

Lucy Update:  She got on my lap last night and stayed while I made over her and told her how brave she is.