Dynamic Duos
| There are so many great single acts. But what about dynamic duos? In some ways Batman & Robin have already coined that phrase, but who is your favorite dynamic duo? Was it:
This list is just a start. For me I think Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz were the best. They were great on TV – although I must admit the worst actor could have played opposite Lucille Ball and she would have made them look great. They were married for 20 years and also had Desilu Studios together. I loved her wit, facial expressions and humor and it matched great with Desi’s dry sense of humor and accent. What a great DYNAMIC DUO! I have left off many and look forward to hearing your choices and comments. |
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August 29th, 2007 at 9:45 am
My list includes:
Abbott & Costello
Martin & Lewis
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Rocky & Bullwinkle
…and my favorite, PB & J.
August 29th, 2007 at 9:47 am
My personal favorites - Bogie & Bacall or Jay & Silent Bob
August 29th, 2007 at 10:10 am
How about:
Sonny and Cher
Fred and Ginger
Donny and Marie
Mickey and Minnie
Regis and Kelly
Bonnie and Clyde
Ben and Jerry
Batman and Robin
Captain and Tenille
August 29th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Some of my favorites from my childhood, fashion, & food:
Maverick & Goose
Han Solo & Luke Skywalker
Bo & Luke Duke
Mario & Luigi
Pizza & Pasta
David & Victoria Beckham (Major!)
…and finally, Jimmy Choo shoes!
August 29th, 2007 at 10:18 am
One must never forget the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.
And as for a couple of my favorites…how about Brooks and Dunn, Big and Rich, and in another category, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid.
August 29th, 2007 at 10:36 am
Badgley Mischka
August 29th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Merrill,
You seem to agree with my contention that Lucille Ball was half of a great comedy team. She was never as funny as when she had Desi to play off of (Gale Gordon not withstanding).
Other favorite duos:
Toody and Muldoon (from “Car 54 Where Are You?”)
George Burns and Gracie Allen (George was never as funny without her)
Grouch Marx and Margaret Dumont (Dumont played the old dowager in many classic Marx Brothers movies and stage plays and was the perfect foil for Grouch o’s quick wit. Supposedly, she never understood the meaning of his double-entendres.)
Sean Connery and Michael Caine in “The Man Who Would Be King”
Nicholas Pegg and Nick Frost in “Hot Fuzz” and “Sean of the Dead”, the first great comedy team of the 21st century.
Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn who could match each other word for word.
Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee from all those great old Hammer Horror films.
And from the world of sports:
Nomar Garciapara and Mia Hamm (the perfect couple!)
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, their friendly competition fueled their greatness. Would Michael Jordan have been even better if he had someone who was his equal to challenge him?
August 29th, 2007 at 10:39 am
And one more:
Cartman and Butters
August 29th, 2007 at 10:47 am
For those who relate to the slackers of the world…
Bob & Doug McKenzie (Good day…eh)
Bill & Ted (How can you forget Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure…Excellent!)
Wayne & Garth (Wayne’s World…Wayne’s World…Party Time…Excellent!)
Lloyd Christmas & Harry Dunne (Dumb & Dumber… I expected the Rocky
Mountains to be a little rockier than this)
And the Utah nod…
John Stockton & Karl Malone (Jazz)
August 29th, 2007 at 10:53 am
I’m still getting alot out of my favorite dynamic duo,
Lennon & McCartney.
And, of course, I still love all the Beatles, George, Ringo,
George Martin, Pete Best, Murray the K… all the many 5th Beatles.
But, the biggest part of that creative juggernaut of joy was
the songwriting core, their competitiveness, their brotherhood…
it was John and Paul, or in fairness, Paul and John.
Still amazing music and spirit, since 1964, when Paul turned 64
and when I’m 64 and beyond.
Never contemplated them in capes or tights, though.
Thanks for the very fun prompt.
August 29th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Bob Byran & Mike Byran
John McEnroe & Peter Fleming
August 29th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
How about:
Skipper and Gilligan
David Letterman & Paul Shaffer
August 29th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
I’m old fashioned:
Love and Marriage
Horse and Carriage
August 30th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Well, as you can tell from my screen name, Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison are my favorite duo, but here’s a few more:
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Dizzy and Paul Dean
Homer and Marge Simpson
Ben and Jen
Ben and Jen 2
August 30th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Harry,
Very sentimental and old fashioned - a very nice touch!
Merrill
August 30th, 2007 at 10:46 am
What about
Jake & Elwood (the Blues Brothers)
Todd & Lisa (SNL - Bill Murray & Gilda Radner)
Stewart & Colbert
Hannibal & Clarice (Silence of the Lambs)
Gage & DeSoto (Emergency)
Dooney & Bourke
Dolce & Gabbana
Black & Tan (Guinness & Harp)
August 30th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Amos ‘n Andy
August 30th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Ok, clearly I need to explain part of my previous response - Jimmy Choo shoes come as a PAIR - a left shoe and a right shoe! A dynamic duo to anyone who loves shoes as much as me!
Now there’s an interesting blog topic - How many pairs of shoes do you own?
August 31st, 2007 at 10:08 am
Ben and Jerry
Tom and Jerry
Lone Ranger and Tonto
Fred and Ethel (Mertz)
Sam and Dave
Popeye and Olive
Tarzan and Jane
Rock and Roll
Calvin and Hobbs
Dick and Jane (Run Dick, run!)
Boris and Natasha
And of course my most favorite…
Mantle and Maris!
Well, second most - Jeffrey and Alex (my wife!)
August 31st, 2007 at 10:16 am
Merrill:
Before your time , but “Spahn and Sain and pray for rain ”
Maris and Mantle
The Bash Brothers
Czonka and Kiick
Montana and Rice
Frankie and Johnnie ( Singing Group / Movie )
Drysdale and Koufax
Dr Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
Don and Phil Everly ( Wake up little Suzy )
Sutter Brothers ( Hockey, pick any 2 out of 6 )
Henri and Maurice Richard ( the Rocket and Pocket Rocket )
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson ( The Wedding Crashers )
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Thelma and Louise
Ernest and Julio Gallo
Bartles and James Wine Cooler )
Luke and Laura ( Soap Opera )
Don and Juan ( Singing Group )
Hawkeye and BJ ( M.A.S.H )
Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.
Stiller and Meara ( Ben Stiller’s parents )
Curtis and Kuby ( ABC Radio )
Dale and Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers and Trigger
Brad and Angelina
Tony and Tina ( Off Broadway Show Tony and Tina’s Wedding )
Ike and Tina Turner
Jan and Dean ( Singing Group )
Sugar and Spice ( and everything nice )
RTi / DFD ( Of course my favorite )
That’s a start
Joe
August 31st, 2007 at 11:22 am
They made you “feel so good” when you’re reunited…
Peaches and Herb
Okay, did I just date myself? I was a kid when this song came out!
August 31st, 2007 at 12:41 pm
And because I manage focus group facilities…
M&M(’s)
August 31st, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I vote for one of Joe Baldi’s but–excuse me–I think you mean BRANGELINA. Wait…are they still together?
Kristy — I like your Jimmy Choo duo! Whoever didn’t understand that must only have about 3 pairs of shoes in his closet.
August 31st, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Here are a few as I think outside the box…
1.God and Jesus
2.Bill and Bob (the founders of AA)
3.Damon and Runyan
4.Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
5.Peas and Carrots
6.Steak and Eggs
7.Superman and Lois Lane
8.George (Steinbrenner) and Billy (Martin)
9.Pancho and Lefty
10.Waylon and Willie
11.Sacco and Vanzetti
12.Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen
13.Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier
14.Curt Gowdy and Al DeRogatis
15.Harry Caray and Steve Stone
and from Good Morning America
16.David Hartman and Joan Lunden
Great topic Merrill!
Happy Labor Day to all!
September 1st, 2007 at 6:28 am
let’s not forget Ken and Barbie - now there is a duo, albeit plastic!
i also like Edith and Archie for sitcom fans
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:47 pm
How about a dynamic trio for you baseball fans = Tom Glavine, John Smoltz & Greg Maddox. And who was it that worked the mic with Dizzy Dean - was it Don Meredeth?
And of course, my personal favorite is Teri and Larry.
September 4th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Jack & Diane (no I never dated a guy named Jack)
Charles & Di (guess what my husband’s real name is?)
Lexi & Lilly (my dogs)
September 17th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Okay, I haven’t seen these mentioned……..
Simon and Garfunkel
Cagney & Lacey
September 20th, 2007 at 11:37 am
OK this has been here a while, but I just saw it so…
New York and Yankees!!! No, no, no…just kidding! Without a doubt, the most dynamic duo EVER is…
LOVEJOY AND DUBROW!
Geez!
September 20th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Jennie,
Very classy! Although we are on different sides of the fence with our favorite teams - we always have respectful, interesting and lively debates!
I look foreword to having many more in the future years!
Thanks for being real.
Merrill
September 21st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Merrill,
True, true, true! All in good fun and ALWAYS a blast!
Many more to come, for sure!
September 21st, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Lenny & Carl (The Simpsons)
Harvey Korman & Tim Conway