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Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason established a friendship on the set of "The Hustler" (1961). At one point, Newman got a little cocky about his newfound pool skills and challenged the much more experienced Gleason to a $50 bet on a game. Newman broke, then it was Gleason's turn. He knocked all 15 balls in and Newman never got another shot. Gleason recalled that the next day Newman paid him off with 5000 pennies.

All the pool shots in the movie are performed by Newman and Gleason themselves except one: the shot where the cue ball sends two object balls into the same pocket, performed by Willie Mosconi. Brought in as technical adviser, crew members have noted how Mosconi was similar to the Minnesota Fats character as written: well-dressed, fastidious, a player who brought a deep concentration to the game. Other than seeing his hands making some of the shots, Mosconi appears in the picture as the guy who holds the stakes in the contest between Eddie and Fats.

Assistant director Ulu Grosbard said that watching Mosconi in action was "like watching a great violinist or great cellist. There was nothing he couldn't do once he went to work on that pool table."

There's a misconception that the character Minnesota Fats is based on the real Minnesota Fats (Rudolf Wanderone Jr.). Actually, the character appeared in the book and the film before Wanderone, who up until this time had called himself "New York Fats," appropriated the name.

During the filming, one of the production days happened to fall on St. Patrick's Day. Prior to Gleason's arrival to the shoot at the pool hall, the lighting crew took out all the clear gels, and replaced them with green ones. Upon seeing this, Gleason was so impressed he said, "Boys! This looks beautiful! Take the rest of the day off!" He left, and production was shut down for that day. (IMDb)

Happy Birthday, Jackie Gleason!

01/03/2017

Call today to See this Beautiful Home:

This beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home is a MUST SEE! As you drive up, you will immediately notice the tasteful curb appeal with the large porch, stone work, and landscaping. As you enter, your eye will be drawn to the spacious open floor plan that leads you to the Carolina Room overlooking the lake. This home offers numerous upgrades including laminate flooring, ceramic tile in wet areas, granite counter tops, recessed lighting and brushed nickel fixtures throughout. The first floor is complete with a half bath, laundry room, and master suite. The master features a bay window overlooking the lake, tray ceiling, and walk-in closet. The master bath has a double vanity, garden tub, stand alone shower and glass block window. You will appreciate the oak railing leading upstairs to the large 15' x 20' loft area which offers flexible bonus space. The second floor is complete with a full guest bath and two additional bedrooms. This home features plenty of living space, closets and storage. The attached two car garage has above garage storage.

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12/01/2016

Beautiful, turnkey Greenbriar 2 Bedroom/2Bath home built by Palm Harbor. Open floor plan with new, 12x14 Carolina Room (2015), stain master carpeting. Gorgeous laminate flooring in main living area. Large kitchen with lots of light. New garbage disposal and faucet. Full-sized one car attached garage...

11/16/2016

Terrific 2 Bedroom, 2 bath home in the world recognized Ocean Lakes oceanfront community. This home has been recently renovated with Laminate floors throughout. Bathrooms have also been updated. Very nice place that comes fully furnished and comfortably sleeps 6. Located 150 yards away from the Atla...

11/10/2016

What is the MLS ? The Multiple Listing Service Explained.

What is the MLS? We discuss why and how the system was designed, and how it benefits buyers, sellers, and brokers, as well as the pitfalls of not using it.

11/01/2016

Let me Help you Negotiate The Purchase of Your Next Home !!

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If you dread the negotiating process when buying a home, never fear. Your real estate agent is an experienced negotiator who helps keep the bargaining from becoming emotional and veering off track.

10/25/2016

VA loans offer numerous benefits, from zero down payment to flexible credit guidelines and more. But these government-backed loans also aim to help veterans buy homes that are safe, structurally sound and sanitary.

Property condition problems aren't automatically a deal breaker for VA buyers. But you may need to ask the seller to make repairs—or foot the bill yourself—to keep your VA loan moving forward.

10/21/2016

Terrific 2 Bedroom, 1 bath home in the world recognized Ocean Lakes oceanfront community. Fully furnished and comfortably sleeps 6. Golf cart and charger are included giving you and your visitors a fun way to access all the amenities in the community. Located right in the middle of everything, this…