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	Mr.Johnny B. Hall Johnny B. Hall	Okay, Jeff, I got one for ya, and this really dates me! There was a kid's puppet show many years ago starring character actor Wright King, who was in the movie "Finian's Rainbow." King played a character named Ernest P. Duckweather. The show was called "Johnny Jupiter," and featured a life-sized robot named Reject. He had an evil twin called Defect, the same guy, I'm sure, with different trappings. This was so silly and has obviously stuck with me. There was also a robot on the old Captain Video TV series with Al Hodge named Tobor, which backwards is ...um...never mind. DANGER, JEFFREY POTTER!!!   Posted by Mr.Johnny B. Hall on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:15 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	I was a big fan of Reject The Robot. I don't remember Tobor on Captain Video, but have a movie, "Tobor The Great" with good child actor, Billy Chapin (brother of Lauren). John (with Beaver Cleaver's face) on Myspace told me they were brother and sister.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Lisa Clark	Rosie, the Jetson's Robot Maid....what could be better than a sarcastic and funny robot that cleans! Lisa   Posted by Lisa Clark on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:38 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Rosie had everything going, humor and cleaning ! And they made her wear maid's clothes. I think. At least a thing around her head, to keep any robot sweat , hair or oil from getting on stuff.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Lucus	Robbie the robot. He's a sci-fi classic. It did not matter to me if he was in the movies or on a TV show, it was all good.   Posted by Lucus on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 10:19 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Lucas, I think Robie was very well received, but after "The Invisible Boy" and "forbidden Planet" , it's reported that he developed a drinking problem. He did seem to slur a bit in later TV appearances. It could have been an electrical or hydraulic problem, but I do think his rapd ascent into stardom was just too much too handle. I wonder where he is now ?   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Lucus	Now that you mention it, I think I may have seen him on an episode of The Simpsons a few years back - he had a dead midget inside of him. I think that would be enough to make any robot drink.   Posted by Lucus on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 12:00 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Yeah, that'll do it every time. I'm glad he's still getting work, even if it's in an animated show.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 12:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Clara...	Posted by Clara... on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 4:35 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	That Robbie is doing well. It couldn't happen to a nicer robot ! Thanks Clara.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 6:01 PM [Reply to this]

	Clara...	Now that I am watching this photo , Ive had a fine idea for your next blog, what about peoples favourite mad scientists in film history? I already have my fav one!!!! ;p C. ox   Posted by Clara... on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 5:30 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Clara, Great idea ! There's a large pool to pick from too. I'll do that one down the line.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 6:03 PM [Reply to this]

		Any mad scientist played by Bela Lugosi :D The Robot from Lost in Space   Posted by on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 3:11 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Scream Queen. My favorite Bela role as a mad scientist is Dr. Richard Vollin in "The Raven". He really does a job on Boris' face in that one. I love Bela. The " Lost In Space " robot was a good soul and he could rip your limbs off too, if you messed around.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 4:09 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	I forgot about Dr. Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) in "The Bride Of Frankenstein". I think I'll make him my top pick, until tomorrow, when I think of some other nut.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 5:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Mr.Johnny B. Hall Johnny B. Hall	Okay, here's one which is known primarily to us old comicbook people. Captain Marvel's nemesis was Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. You might know: Wikipedia has a bio and a drawing of the guy! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Sivana   Posted by Mr.Johnny B. Hall on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 4:02 PM [Reply to this]

	Jon D.	My favorite mad scientist is Herbert West in the Re-Animator movies. Jeffrey Combs is amazing.   Posted by Jon D. on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 7:34 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Jon, I haven't seen those, but just looked them up in my Movie Guide. They sound great, as does Jeffrey Combs. Gotta get them.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 7:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Clara...	thanks for that, Jeff ;-) ok...here we go; Veronica Lake as Dr. elaine Frederick in "Flesh Feast" Syndrome in "The Incredibles" (man I looooove this film) and.....hmmmmm Ill be back tomorrow with more! oxox   Posted by Clara... on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 8:33 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Clara, Thanks for the mad scientist idea. I've never seen "Flesh Feast". I researched it though. It says it was Miss Lake's last film and it sounds wild. I hope to see it sometime ! Syndrone was a nut !   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 8:46 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Below this are Marlene's choices. I saw no place to reply (glitch ?) so I'll do it here. Hi Marlene. Thanks for writing in. Lionel Atwill was great. I'm trying to think of some mad scientists that he played. I've never seen "The Mad Doctor Of Market Street", but would like to. I imagine he's the doctor/scientist. Albert Dekker kind of reminds me of Atwill. "Dr. Cyclops" is a good one and I love the early color flicks. Get back to me on the robot. Again, a lot of choices.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 11:35 PM

	marlene	I always thought Lionel Atwill was a terrific mad scientist. Also Dr Cyclops, Albert Dekker. Favorite Robot I'll have to get to you on that...   Posted by marlene on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 10:55 PM

	marlene	I also loved Peter Lorre's mad doctor in MAD LOVE!!!   Posted by marlene on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Marlene. I love that movie. I haven't viewed it in ages, but I should. I remember that it's really good !   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 7:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Kid Setzer	Dr Frankenfurter..well he's sorta a mad scientist isn't he? I SAY HE IS!! And he's my fav...he has really nice legs too... Kid.   Posted by Kid Setzer on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 6:47 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Dear Kid Setzer, Thanks for writing in. Dr Frankenfurter is coming on strong (I noticed Coach ,below this comment, agrees). Also Tim Curry probably has nicer legs than say, Boris Karloff.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 3:31 PM [Reply to this]

	coach Tom Landry	I vote yea on Frankenfurter. But Gene Wilder was great in Young Frankenstein. And as far as robots go, Gort is my favorite followed by Mr. R.I.N.G. from the old Night Stalker series. Tom.   Posted by coach on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 9:29 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Tom, Dr. Frankenfurter is picking up momentum. Gene Wilder ia a nut. Gort's really scary and I don't recall Mr. R.I.N.G. I've watched Night Stalker quite often, but missed that robot. I'll be on the lookout.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 3:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Jon D.	I just thought about another terrific mad scientist: Dr Satan from "House of 1000 corpses" by Rob Zombie. This Dr Satan seems to be a real nice guy...   Posted by Jon D. on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 5:25 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Jon. Good to hear from you. I know of that movie, but haven't seen it. What am I waiting for ? A terrific mad scientist that seems to be a real nice guy. That sounds interesting ! Thanks for writing in.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 5:51 AM [Reply to this]

	cinnamon_sinner	My favorite movies/ actors notwithstanding, I'd say as a character alone- Dr. Henry Jekyll is the all-time maddest scientist because he was SO obsessed with his experiments he was actually willing to test them on himself.   Posted by cinnamon_sinner on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 5:30 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hi Holly, Yeah, Dr. Jekyll is a great character and has had many terrific portrayals.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 5:35 PM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	Hey Mark, Yeah Gort is great. That wasn't foam rubber behind his knees, it was phycholinol, a material you and I know nothing about. Boy, when that visor opens up, look out ! It was just on AMC the other night. My girlfriend thinks I'm nuts because I watch it everytime it shows up. I've never seen Devil Girl From Mars, but may have dated her once. Great mad scientist pick ! Thanks for dropping by.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 4:03 AM [Reply to this]

	BETSY-DAWN WILLIAMS	Hmm...well I have it on good authority that your girlfriend not only thinks you're nuts, but has witnessed many acts by you that contribute to this notion: speaking along with the screenplay word for word, oral imitation of the sound effects, even animated trips around the livingroom attempting your best Gort-walk. Mr. Potter is one Bonafide Sci-fi Nutcase for certain! And somehow, he pulls it off in a most endearing way. He's still a nut though.   Posted by BETSY-DAWN WILLIAMS on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 3:56 PM [Reply to this]

	The O-Tones	I happen to agree with Rocket Girl, that he's nuts and endearing as all get out. Insider info, he bought 50 B-grade movies for 50 bux. Now that's dedication. Caps off to Mr. Potter!   Posted by The O-Tones on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 1:22 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	I think they should have charged maybe $25. Those movies average out to about fifty cents apiece.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 1:30 AM [Reply to this]

	JEFF POTTER	I'll be starring in " The Nutty Robot", due out in Spring '09.   Posted by JEFF POTTER on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 5:28 PM [Reply to this]