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#191290 05/24/10 10:36 PM
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does anyone else see an homage to Edward Gorey in this one?

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SIGH--who is or was Edward Gorey, please?

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Jackie: Google Edward Gorey. Go to images.

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who is or was Edward Gorey?

Have you ever seen Mystery! on PBS? The one that Diana Rigg long-time hosted? The opening titles and closing credits are animation based on Gorey drawings.


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Edward Gorey? I see; a little creepy, spooky and funny; slightly alienating style.

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Originally Posted By: BranShea
Edward Gorey? I see; a little creepy, spooky and funny; slightly alienating style.


That's Edward Gorey, AKA Ogdred Weary, AKA Mrs. Regera Dowdy

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