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Yes, he's been sitting there the whole time. And now that Miss Shouty face isn't getting her way, it seems prudent to leave and let her work it out in private. Writing Irwin is fun. If we can't have more Fletch films with Chevy, then we're gonna do our best here.
16 thoughts on “Dressed For Success – page 73”
Marrock
Some time ago I got the Fletch novels from the library and the really amazing thing is that once you read them you can’t imagine anyone else playing him, it was as if Gregory McDonald had written them specifically with Chase in mind.
“Does this proposition entail my dressing up as Little Bo Peep? “
Chris
One of the reasons I wish the films hadn’t been lost to Hollywood nonsense is that the books are so great and there’s so much fun to be had with the character. But I’m really not sure about anyone else taking up the role. The one name that’s been bandied about lately is Joel McHale, who does have the ability to do the snarky humour and such, and he’s in a perfect position to get tips from the man himself as he works with Chevy on Community (which if you are not watching people, for shame) but even then. I know in past interviews the only person Chevy says can play Fletch is himself. In the later books, Fletch did have a son…
And any new version of the films would have to use retro music. Gotta have that theme.
Chris
Though, a cover might work:
http://www.we7.com/song/Mattias-Eklundh/Fletch-Theme?m=0
Antionestrife
Just came across your comic. Not bad. I take it you are a big Indiany Jones fan.
Chris
Well yes, we are big Indy fans, but don’t assume that’s all we’re about. Dressed For Success is about whatever those two goofy guys Alex and Walter find themselves involved with. Could be time travel, could be a rescue mission, could be standing in the rain. Usually it will involve a lot of fleeing from things.
Glad you stpped by, come again, tell your friends, and like the man said, “Don’t forget to tip your waitress.”
The Uniblogger
I didn’t even know that Fletch was based on books! Shows how much I know. I will have to search one out.
Chris
Hey Crystal! Thanks for stopping by. Yeah, Gregory McDonald is a fairly well thought of mystery writer, I think an Edgar winner. (Yup!) The Fletch books are not exactly like the Chevy character, there are a lot less of the goofy costumes and such, but he is a wise ass. I’m not sure the books are still in print, (Amazon says yes) but if you frequent used shops, you can likely find some. I was thrilled to get a three in one hardcover a few years ago. He also created a cop character named Flynn that was in a Fletch book that went on to star in his own couple of books. They are great books.
And everybody, Crystal runs one of my favourite ‘random funny online stuff blogs’. You should go visit the Uniblog. Link’s right over there on the right in the links we love.
Marrock
Of course they were based off books, hollywood hasn’t had an original idea since about 1934 and, to be honest, I’m not even sure they made it that far into the 20th century before the well went dry.
Chris
I’d agree Hollywood hasn’t, but every so often, a clever little guy slips one past them and we get something brilliant.
Lazy J
OOOOOOO the plot thickens dun dun DUUUUN!!!!!!
Chris
I’d say at this point it’s congealed into a pretty big mass.
Marrock
Like pudding!
mmm… pudding…
Chris
Can it be rice pudding? I’ve never been able to face regular pudding after seeing someone eat butterscotch pudding but saying it was nacho cheese. #ThanksGreg.
Marrock
Sure, nothing wrong with rice pudding, it’s tapioca that I can’t stand, that stuff just looks damn nasty.
Lazy J
Tapioca is the spawn of satan AAAHHHHHHH!
on a more different topic cue the goofy sound eefects for Irwins stage exit Woob woob woob Nuck nuck nuck!
Chris
I think you have him confused with one of those Wise Fellows or the head of Palnu.
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