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4 unusual facts about Flipper


Birds Do It

Producer Ivan Tors filmed the comedy at his Miami studios with cameos provided by Dean Martin (Columbia's Matt Helm), Flipper, director Andrew Marton as himself, and a Cary Grant impersonator played by Ray Anthony.

Flipper's Guitar

The band were influenced by the chirpy sound of British 80s pop groups like Haircut One Hundred, Exhibit B, The Style Council and Aztec Camera, as well as the fashionably eclectic sounds of early 90s Britain, from indie dance to acid jazz.

Flipper's New Adventure

The mother Julia (Helen Cherry) and two daughters Gwen (Francesca Annis) and Penny (Pamela Franklin) are let go on a small boat and they escape to the nearby island Sandy is hiding on.

He flees by motorboat to the Bahamas, where he witnesses a vacationing British family of Sir Halsey Hopewell (Tom Helmore), being taken hostage by some recently escaped convicts.


Balassa–Samuelson effect

For instance, a highly skilled Zurich burger flipper is no more productive than his Moscow counterpart (in burger/hour) but these jobs are services which must be performed locally.

By Dunham

" He also wrote the lyrics to the theme song for the "Flipper" television series, and for the film, The New Adventures of Flipper. his other films included The Young Swingers. "Surf Party" and Wild on the Beach.

Corynne Charby

This song was also briefly parodied in a sketch by the comedian Gad Elmaleh, part of which went: "Qui c'est qu'a mangé un bout du flipper? C'est pas cool!".

Henry Ossian Flipper

In May 1880, Flipper and Nolan reunited during the Victorio Campaign.

Flipper served with competency and distinction during the Apache Wars and the Victorio Campaign but was haunted by rumors alleging improprieties.

Luke Halpin

Halpin's most famous role came when he was picked to play Sandy Ricks in producer Ivan Tors' 1962 (released 1963) feature Flipper.

Ric O'Barry

Richard O’Barry started out capturing and training dolphins for the Miami Seaquarium and through the 1960s became the head trainer for the five dolphins who collectively played Flipper on the popular American TV show, while also serving as stunt double for show cast member Luke Halpin.

Ron Diaz

The show made international headlines once again when show regular Flipper formed a rock band to play at the upcoming Ron & Ron Live Gig in Miami, FL and named his band The Dead German Tourists after two German tourists who had recently been murdered upon leaving the Miami International Airport in a rental car.

Samuel Goldwyn Television

2. The original series Flipper was later sold to the Samuel Goldwyn Company by creator Ivan Tors.

Willacoochee, Georgia

In the movie Jungle Fever, Rev. Purify (played by Ossie Davis), Flipper Purify's (played by Wesley Snipes) father, makes reference to being born in Willacoochee.


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