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Bilko a Vignette

In the base motor pool See an off-limits card school- A scheming Bilko takes the pot Hoodwinking top brass was his game, Fast talking his claim to fame. | Year Posted 2008 NOTE:A vignette is a 5 line variation on a clerhew

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Gary Radice

Date: 9/17/2021 6:52:00 AM

Loved Phil Silvers Brian - your light verse does him justice. Do you remember a kids' TV cartoon called Top Cat (First called Boss Cat in the UK due to a cat food being called Top Cat?) It was based on Bilko's characters. Cheers - Gary

Brian Strand
Date: 9/17/2021 7:52:00 AM

Not really Gary..my kids might .I was into my sport/career era in the Top cat days

Elaine George

Date: 9/17/2021 4:34:00 AM

Good morning, Brian. Sgt Bilko...Yes! I remember him. What a character he was. You have captured him exactly in this delightful vignette.

Brian Strand
Date: 9/17/2021 7:50:00 AM

Yes,Elaine I used my vignette for light verse before I discovered he clerihew.