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Clayboy and Johnboy

posted 11 years ago by Joannakathryn
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I've always wondered, since Earl Hamner obviously based these two characters on himself, if they called him Earl-boy while he was growing up.

Roland, that's a lilac bush!

[–] Rheli 11 years ago

I suppose only if he was the oldest child and had the same name as the father.

Where's your crew?
On the 3rd planet.
There IS no 3rd planet!
Don't you think I know that?

[–] pwgabachito 10 years ago

He's Earl Hamner, Jr., so it's quite likely.

[–] jaystarstar 10 years ago

I think he was called Junior.

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4) You ever seen Superman $#$# his pants? Case closed.

[–] Joannakathryn 10 years ago

Well, Junior is better than Earl-boy.

Roland, that's a lilac bush!

[–] Ironman54 10 years ago

"Good night John Boy ..."