maudlin
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Among his notable original characters were Caballero; Sammy Maudlin, the overly effusive, overemotional host of a variety talk show; and most memorably, Count Floyd, the howling, cackling, frustrated vampiric host of “Monster Chiller Horror Theatre.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024
A year later, Holly drafted in guitarist Nikki Sullivan and bassist Joe B Maudlin, christening his new band The Crickets.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2022
It’s as if the author were gunning for the Paulo Coelho Chair in Maudlin Schlock.
From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2020
Lola and Bobby would be seen together on “The Sammy Maudlin Show,” an orgy of ostentatious emotionalism and extreme mutual puffery.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2019
"And I," quoth he, "will not forsake Sweete Maudlin in her sorrow up and downe: In wealth and woe thy part Ile take, And bring thee safe to Padua towne."
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV by Various
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