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September 19, 2006
Mad about Steeples
This may only be of interest to friends in our circle, but the current issue of MAD magazine features a spoof of "My Name Is Earl," inked by legendary caricaturist Mort Drucker, long known as the best artist they have for movie parodies. (Drew Friedman, who joined in recent years, is phenomenal, but more of a photo-realistic style than Drucker's spot-on caricatures)
Eddie Steeples, as "Scab Man," is drawn twice in it. The first time, Drucker makes him look a bit too hefty, but the second time, he nails it. MAD ain't what it used to be, but being caricatured by Mr. Drucker is still an honor and a sign of fame. I'm not buying the mag to do a scan, but if anyone has one, send it to me and I'll post it.
Funnily enough, the parody features an extended Scientology-bashing riff, in which one of the things "Hurl" supposedly has to make amends for is giving Tom Cruise a lot of bad career advice. It isn't clear whether or not they know that Jason Lee is also a Scientologist.
Posted by LYT at September 19, 2006 3:54 AM [Message Board]
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The "My Name Is Earl" Season 1 is available now on DVD, I believe.
And, this season's "Nip/Tuck" on FX, Scientology is one of the plotlines on the show.
Posted by: Edwin A. Santos at September 19, 2006 12:52 PM
Jason Lee's a scientologist? Interesting...
Posted by: David N. Scott at September 19, 2006 1:19 PM
I understand most cast members on this show are scientologists. And all are great in the sack.
That is awesome about Steeps in MAD. Truly an honor. I read MAD zealously as a young'un. I will pick this issue up. Thanks for the toot, Luke.
Scab Man?
Posted by: justin stone at September 19, 2006 3:59 PM
You speak from personal experience? How many people are on that show?
Posted by: David N. Scott at September 20, 2006 10:02 AM