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Every day I think about Stanleys big nose and the fact the other employees draw it as a big hooked nose and I go “yeah that guys not a white dude”

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What happened to Mr Hooper?

Those of you who grew up with Sesame Street would remember Mr Hooper who owns the corner store. This is some nostalgia flooding back and I hope it brings back many happy memories

Harold Hooper (known almost universally as just Mr. Hooper) was a character on Sesame Street, played by Will Lee, who was the original proprietor of Mr. Hooper's Store, which still retains his name.

Mr. Hooper is Jewish, according to Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, when Bob tells him to have a Happy Hanukkah. In true Sesame Street fashion, his religion was irrelevant to most other plots, as characters' differences are generally irrelevant to plot. His heritage was suggested at in an episode in which Big Bird inquires about the languages that various members of the community can speak when Mr. Hooper reveals that he was taught to read, write and speak Yiddish at after-school religious instruction.

For unexplained reasons, Big Bird had trouble saying "Hooper", instead using various words that rhymed with it, such as "Looper" or "Crouper". This led to frequent retorts of "Hooper! Hooper!" from Mr. Hooper or the other adults whenever Big Bird mispronounced his surname.

When Lee suddenly died of a heart attack on December 7, 1982, it left the producers of Sesame Street, the Children's Television Workshop, with questions about how to acknowledge the death of one of the series' most visible actors. After considering a number of options, CTW decided to have the character of Mr. Hooper pass away as well, and use the episode to teach its young viewers about death as a natural part of life and that it is OK for everyone—children and adults alike—to grieve when someone they love dies. The cause of Mr. Hooper's death is not announced, and euphemisms to soften the blow of his absence (e.g., "passed away") are not used; the topic is dealt with directly.

The "Farewell, Mr. Hooper" episode (ep #1839) aired November 24, 1983 (Thanksgiving Day), so that parents and children could discuss about the content while watching, and was quickly selected by the Daytime Emmys as being one of the 10 most influential moments in daytime television history.

In the famous "Farewell Mr Hooper" episode, the adults on Sesame Street explain to Big Bird about Mr. Hooper's death.Big Bird makes a silly entrance onto the set, walking backwards with his head between his legs. When Gordon asks why he is walking like that, Big Bird gives the childishly inscrutable reason, "Because. Just because."

Later in the episode, Big Bird presents each adult on the show with a gift—a drawing he has made of each of them. The last drawing he has is of Mr. Hooper, and Big Bird is eager to give it to him. When Big Bird asks his adult friends to help find Mr. Hooper, they gently remind Big Bird that Mr. Hooper has died. Not understanding, Big Bird announces he will just wait for him to come back.

The adults pause, looking uncomfortable and sad. They then tearfully explain that when someone dies, they don't come back physically. Big Bird is dismayed, and the adults (all genuinely emotional) comfort him, explaining that they were lucky to have known and loved Mr. Hooper, and that they will always have their memories of him. It will never be the same without him, they say, but they will all help take care of Big Bird and life will continue on as normal.

Big Bird angrily demands to know why Mr. Hooper had to die, and no one has a ready answer. Finally Gordon figures out what to say: "Because. Just because." This is perhaps the only answer that could make sense to Big Bird, at least for now, and he sadly accepts it. He then—as he constantly has throughout the years—humorously, but glumly mispronounces Mr. Hooper's name once again, even in death ("Mr. Looper"), then Maria said, "That's Hooper, Big Bird. Hooper." And the adults and Big Bird embrace.

Big Bird's drawing of Mr. Hooper (in reality drawn by Big Bird's puppeteer, Caroll Spinney) hangs above his nest to this day, as was seen in the 2007 "Learn Along with Sesame Street" episode "You Can Ask." Interestingly, the segment in which the portrait is seen also deals with loss, as Big Bird had just "lost" a pet turtle

Initially, the producers had considered using flashbacks of Mr. Hooper in the episode. This was ultimately rejected because they thought that—given that most children are unable to comprehend the difference between flashbacks and new footage—it would give the impression that Mr. Hooper was actually still alive and thus confuse the intended audience.

The episode was later made into a book called "I'll Miss You, Mr. Hooper" by Norman Stiles, et al.

Also, a street skit made about a year later featured Big Bird, Maria, and David all reminiscing about him in good spirits. Big Bird showed off his drawing of him, and shots of him were shown as they continued to talk about him.

While Mr. Hooper's death is considered by most as a landmark in children's television, this wasn't the first death in a children's program. Upon the 1973 death of George Woodbridge, who played the titular character in the British series Inigo Pipkin, the opening episode of the third season of the show dealt with the character's passing. The series was renamed Pipkins, to reflect the change in cast.

Will Lee

Will Lee (August 6, 1908 – December 7, 1982) was an American actor who was known to many for playing the store proprietor Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street, from the show's debut in 1969 until his death.

Lee was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his career as a character actor on stage. He was a member of the Group Theater in the 1930s and appeared in Johnny Johnson, Night Music, Boy Meets Girl, The Time of Your Life (as Willie the pinball machine addict) and other Broadway plays. He succeeded John Garfield as the lead in Golden Boy.

Lee was co-founder of the Theater of Action and a member of the Federal Theater Project. During World War II, he served in Army Special Services in Australia and Manila and was cited twice for directing and staging shows for troops overseas, as well as teaching acting classes. After the war, he appeared Off Broadway in Norman Mailer's Deer Park (as movie mogul Teppis) and on Broadway in The Shrike, Once Upon a Mattress, Carnival, Incident at Vichy and The World of Sholom Aleichem.

Lee also began appearing in films, including bit parts in Casbah, A Song Is Born, Little Fugitive and according to "Sesame Street Unpaved", Saboteur. However, much like Zero Mostel, Will Lee was blacklisted as a communist in films and on television for a period of five years during the McCarthy Red Scare, according to members of his family. He had been active in the Actors Workshop and had been an unfriendly witness before the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings in 1950 investigating show business. At the end of that period, in 1956, Lee landed the role of Grandpa Hughes in the soap opera As The World Turns, before finally being cast as Mr. Hooper.

He taught at the American Theater Wing for nine years (where his students included James Earl Jones) as well as at the New School for Social Research, Boston University and the Uta Hagen-Herbert Berghof Studio. In addition, he conducted his own acting classes. Outside of Sesame Street, later roles included television movies and a supporting role as the judge in Sidney Lumet's 1983 film Daniel (with Mandy Patinkin, Ed Asner, and Peter Friedman). He also worked in commercials, including a spot for Atari, as a grandfather learning to play Pac-Man from his granddaughter. He also did commercials for Ocean Spray juices.

At age 61, he began acting as Mr. Hooper in 1969 on the show called Sesame Street".

"He gave millions of children the message that the old and the young have a lot to say to each other," said Joan Ganz Cooney, president of the Children's Television Workshop. The New York Times reported that on Sesame Street, Will Lee's Mr. Hooper ranked ahead of all live cast members in recognition by young audiences, according to a then recent survey. His bowtie and hornrimmed reading glasses became his trademark. In a November 1970 TIME article, following the show's successful first season, Lee recalled his feelings about the show:

I was delighted to take the role of Mr. Hooper, the gruff grocer with the warm heart. It's a big part, and it allows a lot of latitude. But the show has something extra, ­that sense you sometimes get from great theater, the feeling that its influence never stops.

In addition to being a staple of Sesame Street for over ten years, Will Lee portrayed Mr. Hooper in television specials (Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, A Special Sesame Street Christmas), guest appearances (Evening at Pops: 1971), stage appearances, countless record albums, and parades, including the 1982 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Lee taped his final segments as Mr. Hooper in November of 1982, but his death would become the focal point of Episode 1839, in which Mr. Hooper's death is explained to Big Bird.

According to the NY Times obit, as he became known on Sesame Street, children would approach him on the street and ask, "How did you get out of the television set?"' or whisper, "I love you." "Apart from the joy of knowing that you are helping so many kids, the recognition is heartwarming," Lee was quoted as saying in 1981.

When Lee died of a heart attack in 1982, it left the producers of Sesame Street, the Children's Television Workshop, with questions about how to acknowledge the death of one of the series' most visible actors. After considering a number of options, CTW decided to have the character of Mr. Hooper die as well, and use the episode to teach its young viewers about death as a natural part of life and that it is OK for everyone—children and adults alike—to grieve when someone they love dies.

Episode 1839, now known to children and fans as "Farewell, Mr. Hooper" was aired on November 24, 1983 (Thanksgiving Day), and was quickly selected by the Daytime Emmys as being one of the 10 most influential moments in daytime television.

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Netanya, Israel - The Authentic History of Israeli Krav Maga in the United States has just a single truth. In what capacity can such a basic history be twisted by such huge numbers of individuals. It is straightforward, as you will see.

Krav Maga has accomplished overall prevalence, particularly, in the United States. Krav maga's prominence ought to be credited to its originator's genious - Imi Lichtenfeld's inheritance - no one individual or association. The accompanying record is the genuine history of the occasions that occurred in the 1980's and past. best of politics america

It is significant for perusers to welcome that three Americans were instrumental in creating krav maga's development and fame in the United States. Alan Feldman, Rick Bltstein and Darren Levine came back from Israel in 1981 in the wake of finishing the initial multi week long universal teacher's course under the immediate supervision of Imi Lichtenfeld. Daniel Abraham supported an American assignment of twenty three Americans to go to the course. Alan, Rick and Darren filled in as minister's for the Israeli Association. Alan Feldman framed the offshoot Krav Maga Association Eastern Region, Rick Blitstein the Central Region, and Darren Levine the Western Region.

Alan and Rick never self-advanced and have dependably been serene with their educating. The blog has gotten numerous inquiries concerning the history in the United States, in this way, it is constrained to accentuate some underpublicized realities about Alan Feldman and Rick Blitstein. Alan and Rick were cultivated military craftsmen before their preparation in Israel and would turn out to be some of Imi Lichtenfeld's most capable supporters and teachers. Alan had a solid foundation in Kenpo while Rick contemplated Kung Fu.

In 1981, Alan Feldman touched base back in the place where he grew up of Philadelphia with what he thought would be little exhibition. However, quickly on his arrival, the Jewish War Veterans called the Jewish Exponent which speedily distributed a generally welcomed article. The following day, Alan got more than fifty telephone calls asking about krav maga preparing. Alan did not yet have an instructional hub, be that as it may, one liberal and good natured woman offered Alan her storm cellar as an end-result of training her children educational cost free.

Inside two months, running three classes consecutive every night of the week, Alan had more than seventy understudies to rapidly exceed his storm cellar studio. He found a private area to exchange his seventy understudies. In 1984, subsequent to ending up always well known, Alan, moved to a 5000 square foot office on Roosevelt Boulevard. Alan before long gotten his first degree blackbelt from Imi in 1985. Alan educated at this area for a long time. Alan enjoyed a reprieve in the mid 1990's expected some restorative issues, be that as it may, before long returned in power to instruct at one of the bigger Jewish Community Centers and afterward the Newtown Athletic Club. In 2006, Alan joined David Kahn in the Israeli Krav Maga U.S. Preparing Center situated in Hamilton, N.J.

Rick Blitstein lived on Kibbutz Ein Harod Me-Uchad and met Imi Lichtenfeld in 1977 and moved on from the Israeli Krav Maga Association's first universal teacher's course in 1981. Rick rehearsed Kung Gu on the kibbutz. A portion of the kibbutzniks were watching and moved toward him. They said that his Kung Fu looked decent however what might Rick do against coordinated assaults?

In Rick's words "They brutalized me with stifles, bearhugs, blade assaults - all with speed and power." Rick solicited them what [ype from fighting] style they were utilizing. They reacted, "Goodness, this is from the military." Rick discovered later that these folks were in top commando units and very proficient at battling. Rick's commando companions took him to prepare and there were some more seasoned men viewing. One of those men was Imi. Rick Blitstein keeps on instructing respecting Imi's heritage in Miami Beach, Florida.

Darren Levine likewise had a combative techniques foundation and was welcome to prepare with the Israeli Krav Maga Association. Darren started instructing at his mom's school, the Heschel Jewish Day School, in Los Angeles, California. Darren Levine got his first degree dark belt in 1984. In this way, all around situated in Los Angeles, Darren built up an enormous understudy body and was effective at advancing krav maga. latest politics headlines america

Darren skewer headed the diversifying, be that as it may, was ineffective in trademarking the name krav maga. Darren succeeded in trademarking the Israeli Krav Maga Association's (IKMA) kuf-mem logo against the IKMA's desires. The IKMA restricted the unapproved use and trademark application in any case, as a non-benefit, couldn't bear the cost of the fight in court. Be that as it may, the IKMA still contradicts the Association of America's utilization of its image which is as of now enrolled to the IKMA. The kuf-mem image is enlisted in both Israel and the European Union as an enrolled Trademark of the IKMA. The IKMA, Alan, Rick, and numerous other noticeable teachers including the majority of the chip krav maga affiliations contradicted the endeavored trademark.

In two separate meetings, Rick Blitstein and Alan Feldman examined their first experiences and musings concerning krav maga. They were asked what it resembled to turn into a teacher in the most punctual long stretches of krav maga's developing global fame.

What is your most loved Imi story?

Amid my 1985 visit with Imi in Netanya, my significant other left to do some window shopping. Beside his place of business, there was a table set back in disengagement. Imi asked, "Where is your better half?" I said I didn't have even an inkling. Imi stated, "Is she there or not?" Imi quickly got up to scan for her by and by. To his alleviation, he saw her window shopping. Imi realized when to look; he was constantly alert. You never knew precisely what he was considering, however you realized he was thinking about security. Here is another. Amid an exhibit with Rick and Alan in Cleveland in 1984, I asked Imi how old he was. Imi addressed 76 years of age and the group of onlookers heaved. He moved like a trapeze artist; you could see he was as yet a functioning man. Imi reacted, "You don't need to praise me, I realize I am great."

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Berlin Travel Guide – Tips for Visiting Berlin

Berlin is the next most visited place in Europe and fastest developing tourist destination. It amuses young and older, history fans and art fans , design aficionados along with under-ground clubbers alike. Wherever you move, you will experience the life span of Berlin: in more than 170 museums and galleries, in 300 nightclubs and 7,000 pubs and restaurants – most that can be available round the clock. Whenever you walk throughout the metropolis, you’re going to be struck with the number of architectural styles, which range from palaces into the remnants of socialist structures and modern skyscrapers.

Top 10 Attractions in Berlin

Reichstag

After the decision was made to proceed the us government to Berlinit had been time for you to re awaken the Reichstag construction from the years of slumber on the Mauerstreifenand also the military zone between your 2 areas of this Wall. The construction has been completely modernised, and now’s traffic into the Reichstag can lookout from the building of the glass dome to find a bird’s eye perspective of this hustle and bustle from town.

  Brandenburg Gate

Certainly the Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s trademark appeal. Built in 1791, it had been merely one of several older city gates round town of Berlin that, in the moment, remains a manageable dimensions. The cosmetic Pariser Platz was set at the root of this gate and it is currently home to a number of the town’s major buildings, as an instance, the Hotel Adlon having its own abundance of the Akademie der Künste (Academy of the Arts).

  Berlin Television Tower (Fernsehturm)

 Even the Berlin tv Tower, that is well known to sailors while the Fernsehturm, also can be immediately recognisable from the exact length, stand workouts of their skyline in 368m, which makes it the tallest construction in Berlin. Built in the 1960s, traffic into the tower may delight in an original 360° panorama of this city. Hint: See It Tower together using an Berlin Welcome Card and also save up to 25 percent. The Berlin WelcomeCard empowers free travelling together with public transportation solutions into the Berlin visitors.

  Gendarmenmarkt

Even the Gendarmenmarkt is among the very magnificent squares at the metropolis, located near Friedrichstraße, Berlin’s exclusive shopping street from the middle Mitte district. Some of the very notable examples of structure at the capital town are available here: the Concert House made by Schinkel and also the French and German Cathedrals (the Deutscher Dom and also the Französischer Dom).

  Berlin Cathedral

Even the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) having its glorious dome is an extraordinary case the late 19th century structure. Nearby the Cathedral will also be the Italian Historical Museumand also the Museum’s Isle. On side of Berlin’s boulevard”Unter den Linden” stands out the Catholic St.Hedwigs-Cathedral.

  Kurfürstendamm

 Extending all of the way by the ruins of this Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church about Breitscheidplatz into Berlin’s elegant Halensee area, the termed Kurfürstendamm has become easily the costliest speech in the town and home to one of the many exclusive brands. Europe’s most important department store KaDeWe can also be situated on the expansion of this Ku’damm, to the road called locals since the Tauentzien (short for Tauentzienstrasse). The tiny ones will only adore the Zoo Berlin, Germany’s oldest zoo.

  Charlottenburg Palace

The magnificent Charlottenburg Palace Is Situated out in the centre of Town. The gorgeous palace hosts excellent collections of paintings and china and can be found at the center of a scenic palace garden directly close to the river Spree. If you really don’t fancy a walk at the park, then you can nourish your mind alternatively from the Charlottenburg museums located directly contrary.

  Museum Island

Berlin’s Museum Island is among the UNESCO world heritage sites and residence to the town’s main exhibition centers: the Altes Museum (Old Museum), the Neues Museum (New Museum) that the Bode Museum, the Pergamon Museum and also the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery). The collections at those buildings encircle over 6,000 decades of cultural and art history. Hint: Visit Berlin’s museums together using all the 3Day Berlin Museum Pass. For $29 (paid down $14.50), the memorial pass guarantees absolutely free entry for several Berlin traffic on three successive days to many museums.

  The Berlin Wall Memorial and Documentation Centre

Even the Gedenkstätte Berliner-Mauer (Berlin Wall Memorial) can be situated between the Islands of Wedding and Mitte on Bernauer Straße, comprising this Memorial to the Victims of this Wall, also a Documentation Centre as well as also the Spirit of Reconciliation. The living area of the wall along with also watch-tower enable people to find a true sense of the very fact of the boundary centers.

  Potsdamer Platz

Once the bustling center of the city before the next World War, a no man’s property from 1945 until the collapse of this wall, the foundation of Potsdamer Platz was eventful to say the very least. It shifted completely following the collapse of the wall in 1989 and is currently dominated by the existence of the Sony Center, Sky Scrapers and infinite shops. Moreover, Potsdamer Platz is your principal location to be for celebrities and stars, and perhaps not during film festivals.

  Best Time To Visit

The town is teeming with life , that may come from might and can last into October, having its open minded parties and ample street festivals. Your secondbest bet could be your xmas and New Year season, once you’re able to take pleasure from the seasonal niches, sexy wine sold by street vendors as well as aroma.

  Berlin Transportation

Germans are famous for 2 factors: efficacy and punctuality, and also the 2 are linked. This pertains with their effective BVGtransport system, together with trains, trains, trams and buses that operate twenty four hours every day (remember, Berlin can be a all-night party city); a single-ride ticket starts at $1.75.

  Berlin Weather

July is the hottest month, with a mean high in 18°C. January is the coldest month, with a mean most in -1°C.

  Know Before Visiting

You will experience some culture shock once you arrive–that the town is remarkably permissive, and whatever else goes. And you shouldn’t be set up by the notorious”Berliner Schnauze.” Berliners, notably long tail sailors, could be testy and also a little biting. Do not allow it slow down your own pace.

  Where to Stay in Berlin

Berlin supplies a worldclass choice of accommodation at all price points, for example reliable foreign brands like the palatial grandeur of this Hilton Berlin and luxury boutique hotels such as the Hotel de Rome, placed in a former bank building dating back to 1889. Normal room rates include approximately EUR85 to get a 3star hotel to EUR300 and upwards for a 5star room. There are lots of unique hotels, like the Soho House, that carries eight floors within an Bauhaus-style construction that’s been used, within its foundation, as an Nazi propaganda centre along with Communist Party depot.

  Money Saving Tips in Berlin

Use your student card – Inside this student community, your own identification card may probably come in convenient to obtain meals, beverages, lodging, and see museums in a reduction.

Take a free walking tour – New Berlin Tours conduct each day, enlightening (however long) walking tours which begin in the Brandenburg Gate and proceed via the hotspots in the city for approximately 4 hrs. It requires you through the middle of this metropolis, teaches you all of the highlights, provides you with an history, and also certainly may assist you to orientate yourself. Additionally they run tours across various historical topics (communism, Nazism( Jewish background, and so forth ) should you’ve got an even more special interest. You might even spend the Choice Berlin excursion, that showcases the side of Berlin. See them fitting in the Starbucks at Alexanderplatz in 11 am daily.

Get the lunch specials – There are lunch time specials through the week at Oranienburgerstr. As an instance, you’re able to find yourself a starter and main class in rather pleasant restaurants for approximately 6 EUR. It’s really a wonderful thing.

Visit museums – Because a lot of this real history is debilitating and tough to consume Berlin, the city also has forced most of their temples totally free as a way to help as much folks as you possibly can find out about their troubled ago. Use and dive in to learning just as far as possible! In addition, you could possibly find the Berlin Welcome cardwhich provides free public transport, discounts over 200 appeals, and also free entrance to all those museums that are paid. Additionally, it is sometimes a whole lot if you should be moving to plenty of museums!

Eat cheap – It’s possible to estimate a town’s worth depending on the purchase price of food, andalso the food at Berlin is undoubtedly affordable. And perhaps maybe not simply street food (it’s possible to find currywurst at less than 5 EUR anyplace ! ) ) , kebabs, and fast breads, either — the restaurants listed here are some bargain. You may come across a great deal of meals for under 7 EUR. I would strongly recommend eating in Mustafas. They possess the very best kebabs at Berlin.

Couchsurf – If you would like to cut off your traveling costs while also benefiting from local insight in to the city, then you ought to sofa browse. Not only can you cut costs however, you are going to meet natives that are able to help get you off the tourist route and to the city whilst the natives experience it. Since Berlin is really actually just a favorite city, make sure you ship your requests beforehand (particularly in the summertime!) .

Berlin Travel Guide – Tips for Visiting Berlin