Another thing to note is in the 80s and 90s many sitcoms had a Home Defense episode (commonly a break-in was the foil) and all of them the fearful wife won at the end and the gun was returned to the shop with the acknowledgment that having a gun was a stupid macho thing, and you’re better off without one.
I was really impressed to see this, so much so that I turned to my wife and said, “He’s absolutely right to teach his kid about the gun.” Of course Mommy had to come in and be the obligatory hoplophobe, but I think most of the audience sided with Donny’s character.
Jeff, are you saying that Donnie actually served in the military?
February 17th, 2012 at 11:01 am
I don’t know if he has any influence on the writing but Tom Selleck is a multiple alum of Gunsite.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:12 am
If Sgt Carwood Lipton explains gun safety to you, you’d best heed. He has Captain Speirs’ ear.
February 17th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Remember this when people say that celebrity NRA board members are no good. You can all thank Tom for this.
February 17th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Another thing to note is in the 80s and 90s many sitcoms had a Home Defense episode (commonly a break-in was the foil) and all of them the fearful wife won at the end and the gun was returned to the shop with the acknowledgment that having a gun was a stupid macho thing, and you’re better off without one.
They’ve lost prime time, they’ve lost the war!
February 17th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I have to say I’ve always liked Donnie better than his jackass of a brother.
February 17th, 2012 at 7:06 pm
His brother saved us from 9/12 and 9/13. Marky Mark don’t play.
February 17th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Well done. And about time.
February 18th, 2012 at 10:42 am
I have to admit I liked this segment! I also liked how he handled his wife. Now take the boy to the range!
February 18th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Well, that is better that some. Although the eye rolling was a bit much.
February 18th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
I was really impressed to see this, so much so that I turned to my wife and said, “He’s absolutely right to teach his kid about the gun.” Of course Mommy had to come in and be the obligatory hoplophobe, but I think most of the audience sided with Donny’s character.
Jeff, are you saying that Donnie actually served in the military?