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September 16

Mary Tyler Moore Theme Song

I read a comment decades ago, I believe it was in a TV Guide article, saying that Mary Tyler Moore actually wrote the theme song to her show, somewhat snarkily implying it seemed a little narcissistic. I have nothing at all agains Ms. Moore, but I thought this was kind of funny. But this was a while ago. Am I remembering this correctly, or did I somehow get it garbled? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.98.240.21 (talk) 00:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Our article on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" says that Sonny Curtis wrote and performed the theme song. — Michael J 01:16, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

• The show was produced by MTM Enterprises, so Mary Tyler Moore most likely had a hand in selecting the theme song. That might be where that old TV Guide article was going with its suggestion of narcissism. --M@rēino 20:42, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

Star Trek VI

What race is the Federation president in Star Trek VI? Human? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.125.138.84 (talk) 02:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Not trying to muddy the waters, but I'm curious if "race" is the right word for what 97 is asking here? "Species" maybe? Quinn ^{░ RAIN} 03:43, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Well given that there seem to be no problems with a lot of hybridization in Star Trek (Spock is half human half Vulcan, that engineer chick in Voyager is half Klingon half human) maybe species isn't really applicable either. Googlemeister (talk) 14:05, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

In my observation, "race" seems to be the common term used for these kind of distinctions in the sciFi and fantasy genres. I believe it follows the way the term "human race" is used. —Akrabbim^talk 14:29, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Try looking it up at Memory Alpha, at http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Portal:Main, which is the main Star Trek wiki. If anywhere has it, that will. --Jayron32 03:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Efrosian, whatever that is, lol, see Memory Alpha here at Efrosian President, c. 2293 Heiro 04:48, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

(edit conflict)He is Efrosian. Dismas|^(talk) 04:49, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

French "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"?

Hi. I'm trying to track down the name (and hopefully, the episode) of the following show that was supposedly shot in April 1997:

A FRENCH film crew and fashion model descended upon Maui's Grand Waikapu Golf Course and its main man, head pro Fran Ciprio, recently to shoot at the lush course. A big draw is the clubhouse, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The French shot footage for a program similar to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." The Wright clubhouse originally was designed as a house for Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller in 1957.[1]

If anyone familiar with French television knows the name of this show, I would be very grateful. Thanks. Viriditas (talk) 03:49, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Wii U

It is true that the Wii U is for adult and not everyone. Will all games will be rated M for mature or Adult only and Japan D 17 and up or Z 18 and up? You should know the rest. Does this mean games like The Legend of Zelda,Mario,Dragon Quest,Harvest Moon,Sonic,Pokemon,Ape Escape, Super Smash Bros.,Kingdom Heart and Mega Man will be for adult? There is so many games. Will all Wii U games will have extreme violence, blood and gore, extreme sexual content, rape, sex, graphic nudity, mature humor, strong language, use of drug and alcohol, Nazi references, gay bar, satanic themes, use of tobacco, child abuse, seal clubbing, racism? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.131.127.150 (talk) 20:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Is seal clubbing a specific category for video game ratings? Googlemeister (talk) 20:37, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Only if it happens in a gay bar. LANTZY^TALK 00:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)

No (In response to the IP's question)--GroovySandwich^Yum. 20:38, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

No. Same as last time you asked. APL (talk) 22:50, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Do you think they'd stop asking if we said yes? They've asked a couple of times since the one you linked. Mingmingla (talk) 23:52, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

CoroCoro Comic

Is there any CoroCoro Comic scan of Pokemon Red and Green? If there is give me a link. this is the third time I asked.69.131.127.150 (talk) 20:28, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Probably, but since they would be copyright violations, I'm not going to link any I may or may not have found, and I hope hope no one else will either. Mingmingla (talk) 22:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Country song

A year or so ago I heard one of Bob Harris' picks on Bob Harris Country. I looked for it immediately after the event to no avail, because I couldn't remember enough of it. It was about a young couple, fiancées or newly married (possibly married halfway through) next to a cold lake, which they were tempted to swim in but were told not to. They did so on their wedding day, or the day before or some significant day like that and were found later dead by their parents. Any ideas? Grandiose (me, talk, contribs) 21:20, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Have you tried asking the man himself? He is on Twitter @whisperingbob , and he has a website too. --TammyMoet (talk) 08:46, 17 September 2011 (UTC)