The Errol Flynn Blog

Tonight is the opening game of the new NFL season. One of the most popular (and brutal) sports in the entire world. Each team tries to choose a name and logo that inspires thoughts of action and heroism. And two of them just might have been inspired by the renowned swashbuckler Errol Flynn.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ original logo seemed clearly to be patterned after Errol, complete with a twinkle in his eye.

And what could be a more exciting name than the one chosen by the current World Champions, the Seahawks?

The point is Errol Flynn continues to inspire images of excitement. When in doubt, go with the champion. Go Flynn!!!

— zacal

I just finished reading Cousteau’s Papua New Guinea Journey. Wow, what a sensational book, especially for fans of Errol! Though Flynnie himself is not specifically mentioned, there is extremely rare & extensive exploration & exposition directly connected to E’s old turf & times in and around Papua, along with approaching 200 National Geo-like photos! It’s top of the line – marvelous for Flynn researchers.

With renowned research ships Calypso & Alcyone leading the way, an armada of Zodias, rcks , jeeps, a helicopter, seaplane & even a submarine, take a team of scientific explorers to all of Errol’s old PNG waterways and stomping grounds, including the outer islands if New Britain, New Ireland, and all the rest.

Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Wau, Madang, the old gold territory – they’re all here, as are incredible descriptions and photos of all the astonishingly unique and diverse tribes & cultural rituals. And notably, there’s significant discussion regarding the very widespread practice of adult men taking very young females as lovers & wives.

Most rewarding of all may be the “spellbinding” Sepik River – “The River of the Crocadile Men” – said to be the most linguistically & culturally diverse place on earth – with approximately 200 languages and incredibly intense spriritual beliefs & practices. Natives believe the Sepik to be a sacred source of water and life, flowing directly “from the beginning of the world”!

Wouldn’t it have been so wonderful for Errol to have headed and filmed
a major exploration of PNG like this! He did out it on the map, though! – even more so than the Cousteau!!

The Book!

The Video!!

The Musical Score !!!

The Territory!!!!

The Tour!!!!!

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— Tim

I wasn’t quite sure where to post this as it is not specifically about ERROL .

The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) will be presenting Christopher Plummer’s 1 man show  of  “Barrymore” on Saturday September 6th.  I believe this is a filmed version of the highly acclaimed stage production depicting Barrymore at the end of his life.

Christopher Plummer is famous for his performances of Shakespeare -but is likely better known for his portrayal of Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music -Eleanor Parker was also in that one – he has also performed at the Errol Flynn Playhouse. For anyone into Star Trek he played  General Chang in Star Trek VI.

I  found him reciting Hamlet (or was it Macbeth?) on an old Cosby episode- he shines!  I wish my English teacher had looked like that.

Now in his 80’s he has an Oscar to boot – and retains his Canadian Citizenship.

His autobiography (In Spite of Myself)  is a fun and fascinating read. Imagine hanging around with the likes of Peter O’Toole – and surviving that.  Of course there is a small mention (very small)  of  Errol.  I have read this book and found some of the writing style similar to Errol’s in MWWW- never taking himself too seriously. I have seen him interviewed on TV- lots of humor there too and great stories of the  stage actors of the time performing on TV in the 1950’s.

Like I said -not a direct link to EF I just thought it might be interesting to watch knowing how much Barrymore influenced Errol.

— Maria

A GIFT FROM ERROL

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— Tim