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Last night I felt like I was channeling a Beat reading while listening to the Lou Reed/Metallica collaboration. It sounded just like poetry night at a coffee house.
My only exposure to Maynard & co. was when it was in syndication in 1963. I was four and recovering from the lawnmower accident, so I probably got a lot of TV time first thing in the morning. Maynard's individuality was most likely my first strong television imprint. I remember mimicking his laid-back style because it gave me time to think of something good to say. Dobie made his own impression as he was the perfect balance. Two years later, I discovered the Smothers Brothers and what would be my adult personality coalesced.