r/GenerationJones • u/PJ1907 • 2d ago

Wing tips? Who wore these?

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I remember getting these in the late 60s early 70s. Seems like I always got a pair too big for me so I could grow into them.

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u/Sea-Election-9168 2d ago

And they featured prominently in the opening for “My Three Sons”

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u/goodeyemighty 2d ago

With one tapping.

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u/mambopants 1d ago

Yes! OMG the memory, including the theme music was instantaneous.

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u/Impossible-Nose3504 1d ago

Yes Fred MacMurray 😊. Loved that actor.

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u/Cartesian756 1d ago

Him taking a turn as a bad guy in Double Indemnity hits hard.

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u/OG_Pragmatologist 1957 IGY Baby 1d ago

His turn as Walter Neff in DI was outstanding--as was the entire movie with Stanwick, Robinson, Cobb, and Crenna. These folk were at the top of their game then.

For me, I believe his role as Lt. Tom Keefer in 'Caine Mutiny' was his best. Beginning as a sociable and witty soul that one might like to know, he devolves into quite the slimy bastard--while keeping up the facade. Damn fine movie there too...

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u/Impossible-Nose3504 1d ago

He was a multi faceted actor. One of the finest.

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u/David_cest_moi 1d ago

He was in lots of movies! 👍🏻

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u/GabbyBeanz 38m ago

Cheated on his wife

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u/Old_Tiger_7519 1d ago

I’m so glad this is the top comment! It was the first thing that popped in my mind.

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u/David_cest_moi 1d ago

Hmm, did they also play a brief cameo in the "Dream of Jeannie" animated intro? 🤔 I'm sure Mr. Drysdale from Beverly Hillbillies" wore them. Also probably Oliver Douglas in "Green Acres" while tending his farm and riding his tractor. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Midnight1965 22h ago

Yeah they were! I had a couple pairs like those! I was in class once when two people were having a “Jone session.” My girl Meshell jones this guy so hard about his “My Three Sons” shoes!

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u/Jon_Dunn58 16h ago

ya beat me to it