Comments on: Come Pie With Me in Heaven: Milton Supman a/k/a Soupy Sales, Z”L [Blessed Be His Memory]

By: Ralph Adamo

Ralph Adamo — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:40:19 +0000

Soupy Sales was not only a wonderful comedian, but he was a real genius of the unique format of television comedy. That such a great comedian as Soupy Sales was Jewish, should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed comedy; an astonishing percentage of the top comedians are practicing Jews or are of Jewish heritage. Thus, Ernie Kovacs, who was another genius of television comedy, and has influenced scores of other masters of comedy, was a Hungarian Jew.

Talent seems to run in the Sales family. Sales had two sons, both of whom are rock musicians: bassist Tony Sales and drummer Hunt Sales. Along with David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels, the Sales brothers comprised the art rock band Tin Machine and worked with Iggy Pop on Lust For Life.

By: JohnD

JohnD — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:24:13 +0000

I remember Soupy Sales on WXYZ every school day at lunchtime. What a hoot! It was “White Fang” and “Black Tooth”. White Fang was gruff and aggressive and, of course, Black Tooth was the exact opposite… being gentle and ‘sensitive’. Soup also had a late night variety show in Detroit. Also got to see his network show from L.A. His was a clever and very funny humour. Too bad nobody emmulates his Class act these days… those of us who saw his work and remember the fun times have good memories that contemporary kids and young folks will never have. May Soup rest in peace.

By: FeFe

FeFe — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:55:49 +0000

I wish they would rerun his show instead of the dentist trash on Nick. You always bring a smile. RIP

By: pitman

pitman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:43:25 +0000

Soupy is and was the man. He was an important funny character to many of us growing up and we would frequently emulate his antics in school to gain attention. Especially characters such as White Tooth and Black Fang. Hope you’re laughin where ever you are Soupy

By: Spiffo

Spiffo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:59:34 +0000

I interviewed Soupy on my radio show in 1978. He was such a sweet guy, just as genuine as they come. No ego, no attitude, no foul mouth. Pure “class” all the way, a term that has been rendered obsolete. Sure, he was just a tad naughty, but back then there was another concept called “innuendo”. Audiences have been too dumbed down for that now.

By: Sam Adams

Sam Adams — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:45:11 +0000

“…….His parents, owners of a dry-goods store, sold sheets to the Ku Klux Klan. The family later moved to Huntington, W.Va……”

What’s up with that?

By: Orlin Bowman

Orlin Bowman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:46:26 +0000

Fond memories abound ~~ RIP Soupy!

By: Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:20:04 +0000

I remember eating lunch in front of the TV with Soupy Sales. The show was “12 O’Clock Comics” on WXYZ-TV in Detroit. That had to be around 1954 – 1955. I think every kid in my class could do the “Soupy Shuffle”. I loved his words of wisdom.. things like “You be kind to your teeth and they’ll be kind to you.” That was a good program. Are there any re-runs of that show?

By: JeffT

JeffT — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:02:44 +0000

Soupy was my fave in NY kids shows. He was just the funniest guy and his show was a laugh riot. White Fang, Black Tooth and all the rest. Television back then was so well done. Sandy Becker was another favorite on NY television. And who can forget Zacherly? Sad to see him go. All the great ones are gone.

By: seahawker

seahawker — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:20:31 +0000

A great personality who has been sorely missed for some time. Even though death maybe a part of life it still hard to except.