Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Blast from the Past #248: A visit from the Governor

A dew days ago, Katie was going through some old files and found this cool photo from the late 1980's.



I can't remember all the details, but then-Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis honored us with a visit at the old Mirage Studios space. It was a short, but long enough for a photo op. -- PL

10 comments:

  1. Pretty cool pic. Its funny to see Dukakis hold the ninja turtle figure. I'm sure you got the opportunity to meet other politicians as well.

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  2. Hiya Peter,
    Interesting pic! I recognize you and Kevin of course; would you mind identifying the other Mirage guys in the photo? Thanks!

    - Austin V

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  3. exscind said...
    Hiya Peter,
    Interesting pic! I recognize you and Kevin of course; would you mind identifying the other Mirage guys in the photo? Thanks!


    If I may take the liberty...From left to right: Steve Murphy, Peter Laird, Kevin Eastman, Michael Dukakis, Jim Lawson, Steve Lavigne, Michael Dooney

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  4. thats pimp.
    he was famous back in the golden age of mirage.
    (well your jackets pimp too)

    is that a young dooney on the far right?
    lawson looks miserable.
    and from his expression im assuming the far left is talbot


    cool pic.
    its probably the only time a governor ever visited an indepndant comic studio.

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  5. Lovin the acid wash jeans and Murph's expression is priceless.

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  6. I bet if he drove a Turtle Party Wagon instead of a tank, Dukakis woulda won in '88.

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  7. @ stephan,

    Thanks! It's nice to know the faces behind the names.

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  8. Actually, Pete, I found the pic in my personal files and put it up on the bulletin board for all to see.

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