the second is my first

Yesterday, 1 January, the first day of the year.  I stayed indoors all day.  Today, 2 January, is my first day of the year out - and I went to McDonald's for a super big breakfast, replacing that cup of coffee with a orange juice.  Good breakfast - could not finish it all........

Following is the class note sent by John Achorn after completion of the final class of the fall semester.  The last film shown was one that had limited commercial distribution - Dick Van Dyke's tribute film to the classic slapstick silent film comedians.  Watch it if you have a chance!

Good afternoon my wry friends - Below you will find the link to the final recording for the Fall session of History of Comedy.  If you missed it, please watch and respond by next Monday when I need to submit my records.  This week, in honor of his 100th Birthday, we watched a rare film by Dick Van Dyke called The Comic (1969), directed by Carl Reiner.  It was his own tribute to the silent clowns who in turn had influenced him:  Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton and Harry Langdon.  We continue this series in the Spring semester.  In the Winter term, starting January 7th, we will look at Millennial comedy and stand-up as a way of learning how they see the world.  I hope you will find it both enlightening and entertaining as well.  I hope to see many of you then.  On a side note, many folks have asked for my address for the holidays, which I have included below.  I would like to send you all Love and Light for the season - Happy Hanukkah, Solstice, Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, Happy New Year, and all that jazz!  Hope to see you in 2026!  

Recording link:  https://smc-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/kmLA5h-XPPsU9yNMvvidBzFW7GDbp4CL_V9kDouG641--b_Nw5QbkXtoThArQNWF.amimtqPojUMKTTDd?startTime=1765991216000

Bonus link (Van Dyke on Stan Laurel):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylDofSeNxQ

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