Tarzan from a vine

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When I was just a wee little tyke, I would stay up late at night sometimes and watch old TV show reruns. I remember, one of my favorite of these old shows was called “The Fall Guy” and starred Lee majors. I remember when it would come on, I would build a little tent out of my pillows and blankets, and watch it in big eyed amazement.

Now, I am not sure how many of you are familiar with the show, but it’s about a hollywood stuntman, who is also a part-time bounty hunter, and he uses his hollywood skills in his night job. It was also in the 80’s and anyone who’s familiar with action shows of the 80’s know that they are chock full of explosions. Fall guy was no different!

Last night, I noticed that one of our local stations was airing old re-runs of The Fall Guy! I haven’t seen the show in years, and was anxious to see it again. So, I tuned in and began watching. Unfortunately, about 10 mins into the show, it dawned on me, that the show kinda sucks! It wasn’t as good as I remember. Perhaps my tastes have changed? I don’t know, but for whatever reason, it lost its magic.

You know what? On second thought, maybe it was just because I was missing my make shift tent!

Lee Majors – Fall Guy Theme Song

Well I’m not the kind to kiss and tell
but I’ve been seen with Farah.
I’ve never been with anything less than a nine so fine.
I’ve been on fire with Sally Fields
gone fast with a girl named Bo
but somehow they just don’t end up as mine.
It’s a death-defying life I lead
I take my chances.
I die for a livin’ in the movies and T.V.
but the hardest thing I ever do
is watch my leadin’ ladies
kiss some other guy
while I’m bandagin’ my knees.

I might fall from a tall building
I might roll a brand-new car
’cause I’m the unknown stuntman
that made Redford such a star.

I’ve never spent much time in school
but I taught ladies plenty.
It’s true I hire my body out for pay (hey, hey).
I’ve gotten burned over Cheryl Tiegs
blown up for Raquel Welch
but when I end up in the hay it’s only hay (hey, hey).

I might jump an open drawbridge
or Tarzan from a vine
’cause I’m the unknown stuntman
that makes Eastwood lookes so fine.

They’ll never make me president
but I’ve got the best first ladies.
Some days I’ve got’em as far as the eye can see.
A morning dive with Jackie Smith
I crash in the night with Cheryl
but in the end they never stay with me.

I might fall from a tall building
so Burt Reynolds don’t get hurt
I might leap a mighty canyon
so he can kiss and flirt.
While that smooth talker’s kissin’ my girl
I’m just kissin’ dirt

yes I’m the lonely stuntman
that made a lover out of Burt.