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...philosopher-jester, Balsam gives one of those performances that do more than win prizes; they establish the highest bench marks of acting. Discoursing richly and ironically on life and death, he becomes a fabulous invalid who, like the theater itself, is an image for the tenacity of man's spirit. T.E.K...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: Ferrying on the Styx | 4/18/1977 | See Source »

Bernard Leman is amusing as the ineffectual, newly-in-charge Corporal Billy Jester who looks to the forest ranger's manual for the answer to every question. As Jester's heart throb, the flirtatious Nancy Twinkle, Robin Leidner steals more than the corporal's heart. Her "Mata Hari" scene is worth seeing all by itself...

Author: By Mike Kendall, | Title: Sweet Revenge | 3/24/1977 | See Source »

...pretty reason for seven stars to jester Carlson...

Author: By Greg Lawless, | Title: A Christmas Chimera | 12/19/1976 | See Source »

Several years ago, I started down a long, easy trail at Sugarbush known as the Jester. It is full of sharp turns and wide, easy slopes. It was snowing, so visibility was extremely limited. A trio of skiers whizzed by me, only to disappear from view at the next turn. When I got there I found the three of them hung up in a clump of trees beyond a turn, which they said they thought was a jump. Miraculously, none was hurt, save for a few bruised ribs...

Author: By Andrew Multer, | Title: The Downhill Skiing Mentality | 12/13/1976 | See Source »

Humanities 9a, Introduction to Folklore and Mythology. (15 per cent guaranteed, 25 per cent for those going into advertising.) Traditional narrative and myth examined as an aid to the interchange of goods; role of the jester at royal court sessions, sales meetings and trade association conventions...

Author: By Frank D. Fisher, | Title: Liberal Arts: Bringing Back the Bottom Line | 11/30/1976 | See Source »

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