Porkyakarkas is a take-off on Parkyakarkas (as in Park your carcass, i.e. Have a seat), the ostensibly Greek comedy alter ego of Harry Einstein, who was the father both of comedy actor/director Albert Brooks and of comedian Bob Einstein (aka Super Dave Osborn). Dick Hamms is a take-off on Dick Haymes, the singer who replaced Frank Sinatra in both the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands, and, along with Perry Como, came closest to approaching Sinatra’s popularity (though none of them in those days could touch Bing Crosby).
Jefano Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Porkyakarkas is a take-off on Parkyakarkas (as in Park your carcass, i.e. Have a seat), the ostensibly Greek comedy alter ego of Harry Einstein, who was the father both of comedy actor/director Albert Brooks and of comedian Bob Einstein (aka Super Dave Osborn). Dick Hamms is a take-off on Dick Haymes, the singer who replaced Frank Sinatra in both the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey big bands, and, along with Perry Como, came closest to approaching Sinatra’s popularity (though none of them in those days could touch Bing Crosby).
elizjs almost 5 years ago
Many thanks for the information. I wouldn’t have guessed.
brklnbern almost 5 years ago
Parkyakarkus and dick Haymes, the real names.