I used a wordplay about senses of humor. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about not ignoring his cerebral palsy. Next, I talked about some of Geri Jewell’s life. And her recurring role on the 1980s NBC TV show, The Facts of Life.
In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the disability jokes and disability ironies of cerebral palsy jokes. I also met Geri Jewell. Once at Marist College in New York in the 1990s. I also met Geri at the Weinstein JCC at ReelAbilities Richmond, VA in 2018. I ended the episode with a clip from Geri about believing in yourself.
Episode resources
Regarding having Cerebral Palsy, I know realistically that I can't go up there on stage and ignore it.
https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/josh_blue_1183175
Geri Jewell
Geri Jewell - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geri_Jewell
The Facts of Life Season 3 Opening and Closing Credits and Theme Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq4CHQ6BBIo
Retro TV Moment: Geri's Comedy Show (The Facts of Life)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwwJ7JIeAeI
Geri Jewell (Facts of Life) Stand up comedy improv funny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9FNVsYKwAQ
Geri Jewell - 20 / 20 - Personal Touch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFEZzxnUC5Q
ReelAbilities International
THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group
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