Party with the Dead!

Just thinking out loud, feelin’ lockdown-ish. 

If you were going to have a party, but can only invite *famous* dead people from history, because social distancing wouldn’t be in effect for them, who would you invite? And each one would show up as you remember them from your favorite era. 

Groucho Marx is the first one that comes to mind. From the You Bet Your Life era. Talk about the perfect guest to mingle and mix it up at a party! Maybe Groucho, Chico and Harpo are all there– they can even be the casual musical guests. Ah…sorry Zeppo. 

Of course, Abraham Lincoln. He gets a hug. 

Oh– Nikola Tesla. Ironically, I learned more about him from a recent Doctor Who ep than I ever knew before. What the hell, come on down, Nik!

Bob Einstein, also known as Super Dave Osborne and Marty Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Brother to Albert Brooks. Did a blog on him earlier this year. Just a rambunctious, funny, funny man, who will just give you shit and you’ll laugh while he does it. I think the older, more seasoned Bob would be the way to go. 

Ernie Kovacs. Inspired comedic genius and pioneer from the late ’50’s, early ’60’s. 

Dan Blocker, who played Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza. Beloved in the industry.

Jock Mahoney, who starred in Yancy Derringer. 

Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Peter O’Toole, Richard Harris and Oliver Reed, because faults and all, this is how you make the party last for days. 

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Don Rickles. Because Rat Pack in Vegas, baby!

Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, both in perfect, physical health. They can have a booth to spread out and talk in. 

I was iffy on Belushi because he might be a maniac but okay —bring him in with Phil Hartman and Chris Farley. 

And wouldn’t it be nice to have chat with Peter Falk? 

Okay, yes, bring in all your loved ones from your families. They’d love it.

What the hell — Fred Willard can come in and do commentary.

Now, we’ve got a party.