Word: joltin
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...occasion was the 48th All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, and this time Willie Mays and Joe DiMaggio were not flogging some TV product like Mr. Coffee or the sweet smell of Brut on a centerfielder's forearm. They were presiding as honorary captains. Looking back on it, "Joltin' Joe" couldn't help reflecting that no matter what else in the world changes, "baseball was played the same then." The "Say Hey Kid" got round to admitting that the fine, carefree way he used to run out from under his baseball cap when steaming around the bases...
Farewell, My Lovely takes a more traditional (one is tempted to say unimaginative) approach to Chandler. It's a pretty good re-creation of the 1940's, with references to Joltin' Joes's 56 game hitting streak and the Nazi invasion of Russia, but so what and who needs it. Robert Mitchum plays it very low-keyed. As a matter of fact, on the energy level barometer the entire production rates about a minus five. Mitchum himself is none too enthusiastic about the movie. Asked if he recommended seeing it, he hesitated. "Well, if it's a real...