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Jonathan Segal Chicken
Sure, you know about chicken soup, but do you know about a souped-up chicken?Jonathan Segal Chicken was just another piece of kosher poultry, but he decided he wanted something more. He wanted to fly, and fly he did, on adventures that take him out into the world... and beyond.This classic parody from the 1970s is now available again in this newly redesigned edition."It is a witty and bitchy book, which amply repays the time and trouble which were once taken with its more serious and less significant forbear." - The Spectator (UK)
- GenresFiction
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1973
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About the author
Sol Weinstein
13 booksWeinstein was born and raised in Trenton, N.J. In the 1950s, he wrote for his local newspaper, The Trentonian, before turning his sharp wit to comedy sketches and songs for variety show performers. He married Eleanor Eisner in 1955, and they had two children, David and Judee.
He started writing gags for Joe E. Lewis, Alan King and, years later, for Bob Hope’s and Dean Martin’s shows. His show-biz pals were Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly and Dom DeLuise.
In 1962, Weinstein wrote the ballad “The Curtain Falls” for Bobby Darin’s act, which the singer used as his finale for years. The song was also recorded by Hope, and Steve & Eydie, and was featured in the Darin biopic “Beyond the Sea.”
Weinstein conceived his Israel Bond capers, starting with “Loxfinger,” in 1965. The series of four books — including “Matzohball,” “On the Secret Service of His Majesty, the Queen” and “You Only Live Until You Die” — sold more than 400,000 copies and gained him national exposure.
In the ’70s, Weinstein moved to Los Angeles and wrote for such television shows as “The Love Boat,” “The Jeffersons” and “Three’s Company” with writing partner Howard Albrecht.
Weinstein moved to New Zealand in 2002 to be near his son. He was a real mensch, fun to be with, funny, he loved jazz, loved being Jewish and speaking Yiddish, and he loved life itself.
Of his writing partner, Albrecht said, “Sol was the most interesting, knowledgeable, talented — but, more important, the most gentle — man I have ever known.”
Weinstein, writer, composer, jazz fanatic and sweetheart, died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 25 in his home in Plimmerton, New Zealand, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
Predeceased by wife, Eleanor, Weinstein is survived by his daughter, Judee; son, David; and granddaughter, Eleanor.
Kenny Ellis is cantor of Temple Beth Ami, a Reform synagogue in Santa Clarita.
He started writing gags for Joe E. Lewis, Alan King and, years later, for Bob Hope’s and Dean Martin’s shows. His show-biz pals were Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly and Dom DeLuise.
In 1962, Weinstein wrote the ballad “The Curtain Falls” for Bobby Darin’s act, which the singer used as his finale for years. The song was also recorded by Hope, and Steve & Eydie, and was featured in the Darin biopic “Beyond the Sea.”
Weinstein conceived his Israel Bond capers, starting with “Loxfinger,” in 1965. The series of four books — including “Matzohball,” “On the Secret Service of His Majesty, the Queen” and “You Only Live Until You Die” — sold more than 400,000 copies and gained him national exposure.
In the ’70s, Weinstein moved to Los Angeles and wrote for such television shows as “The Love Boat,” “The Jeffersons” and “Three’s Company” with writing partner Howard Albrecht.
Weinstein moved to New Zealand in 2002 to be near his son. He was a real mensch, fun to be with, funny, he loved jazz, loved being Jewish and speaking Yiddish, and he loved life itself.
Of his writing partner, Albrecht said, “Sol was the most interesting, knowledgeable, talented — but, more important, the most gentle — man I have ever known.”
Weinstein, writer, composer, jazz fanatic and sweetheart, died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 25 in his home in Plimmerton, New Zealand, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
Predeceased by wife, Eleanor, Weinstein is survived by his daughter, Judee; son, David; and granddaughter, Eleanor.
Kenny Ellis is cantor of Temple Beth Ami, a Reform synagogue in Santa Clarita.
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February 14, 2021
For some reason, I was talking about Jonathan Livingston Seagull with a friend of mine today and this satire of it came back to my mind. It was preferable to Bach's book, in that it made teenaged me laugh; but I can pretty well be sure I'd think it was labored and clunky if I read it now.
So stars for the memories. Won't be seeking out a copy in the 21st century, though.
So stars for the memories. Won't be seeking out a copy in the 21st century, though.
September 3, 2017
What a great little book. I happened upon it at a library book sale. Although I am not old enough to get all the references, the ones I caught were done very well. It is able to make a point, not get preachy, and leave you laughing the whole way through.
November 19, 2015
I first saw this book in a long-gone department store when I was a teenager. Was it worth the 40-year wait to resd?
Not really. But it was moderately funny in a dated, early 70's way.
Not really. But it was moderately funny in a dated, early 70's way.
April 3, 2016
JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL with a Yiddish accent. Every page is a wonder to behold.
March 14, 2016
Entertaining
A good lighthearted read, especially as in my case, while traveling. I won't say what I liked or didn't like. You can decide that for yourself.
A good lighthearted read, especially as in my case, while traveling. I won't say what I liked or didn't like. You can decide that for yourself.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews