Uncle Otis

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MagnumILWU · #1 Post by **MagnumILWU** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:30 pm

A friend posted something that made me think of Magnum and his 'Uncle Otis' ! Who knows the episode?

Higgins (aka Bondtoys) · Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:19 am

That woild be paper war

MagnumILWU · #3 Post by **MagnumILWU** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:56 pm

Yes it is! The look on Higgins face, when Magnum tells him he had a Uncle Otis, who worked on elevators, is just great! For those who don't know, Google, 'Otis Elevator'!

Lt Tanaka · #4 Post by **Lt Tanaka** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:38 pm

Ha! That's great. Never heard of that company but it's cool to learn of another meaning to a line you've know for decades. Thanks.

Braddah Kimo · #5 Post by **Braddah Kimo** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:17 am

Immediately pops to mind is one of Cheech And Chong's album bits;
"Awrite people, that was Otis and the Elevators singin; "Baby I got my ups and downs"

firefly · #6 Post by **firefly** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:15 pm

i live a couple of towns away from otis elevator which is located in bristol ct, very close to the espn campus.

this is the otis test shaft, at 383 feet it is by far the largest thing in the area. if you go up on any of the ridge-lines in the area just about the only thing you see other than tree tops is the shaft.

MagnumILWU · #7 Post by **MagnumILWU** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:07 pm

I bet people didn't realize that the Magnum Mania site could be so educational! There are so many little quips and lines in TV and movies that have a hidden meaning. And if you know it, it makes it that much more fun! It's like in the movie, Fletch. The maid says Buenos Dias to Fletch, and he says, 'Pup and Taco'! Pup and Taco was a fast food restaurant in southern Cal., that sold hot dogs and Tacos, 3 for a $, mix or match! I know this isn't about Magnum, but I love that movie!

#8 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:27 am

firefly wrote:i live a couple of towns away from otis elevator which is located in bristol ct, very close to the espn campus.

this is the otis test shaft, at 383 feet it is by far the largest thing in the area. if you go up on any of the ridge-lines in the area just about the only thing you see other than tree tops is the shaft.

That's very cool.

Steve · #9 Post by **Steve** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:33 am

firefly wrote:i live a couple of towns away from otis elevator which is located in bristol ct, very close to the espn campus.

this is the otis test shaft, at 383 feet it is by far the largest thing in the area. if you go up on any of the ridge-lines in the area just about the only thing you see other than tree tops is the shaft.

When I saw the photo before reading your description I thought you were going to say it was Elisha Graves Otis' head stone..LOL!

St Max Kolbe · #10 Post by **St Max Kolbe** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:45 pm

MagnumILWU wrote:I bet people didn't realize that the Magnum Mania site could be so educational! There are so many little quips and lines in TV and movies that have a hidden meaning. And if you know it, it makes it that much more fun! It's like in the movie, Fletch. The maid says Buenos Dias to Fletch, and he says, 'Pup and Taco'! Pup and Taco was a fast food restaurant in southern Cal., that sold hot dogs and Tacos, 3 for a $, mix or match! I know this isn't about Magnum, but I love that movie!

Watching Magnum over the years I have been very curious about a number of shots/locations/characters, this place is a goldmine with much painstaking research gone into it.

Now Fletch that was a great film! As a kid and an adult I found/find that movie funny, timeless quality and excellent delivery by Chevy Chase.

firefly · #11 Post by **firefly** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 1:00 am

Steve wrote:
firefly wrote:i live a couple of towns away from otis elevator which is located in bristol ct, very close to the espn campus.

this is the otis test shaft, at 383 feet it is by far the largest thing in the area. if you go up on any of the ridge-lines in the area just about the only thing you see other than tree tops is the shaft.

When I saw the photo before reading your description I thought you were going to say it was Elisha Graves Otis' head stone..LOL!

LOL - now that would be one heck of a grave!