Walter Winchell On Broadway

Copyright, 1930 Daily Mirror, Inc.

first published May 9, 1931.

To Jackie Cooper

(Alias Skippy)

No doubt you are the busiest of chaps

With work to do - and silly books to study;

But I'm a nervy cuss and thought perhaps -

That you could do a favor for me, Buddy.

I saw you on the screen the other night.

You made me howl - then brought me close to tears;

I played each game you played - I fought each fight;

I haven't been so entertained in years.

I wonder if you know the Kings and Queens

Of Hollywood - the stars of high degree.

No doubt you do - and your acquaintance means

An awful lot to wistful guys like me.

Please ask them over some day, Jackie, do -

I'll count on you for modesty and tact;

And youngster, spend a precious hour or two

To teach them what they're paid for - how to act!

Don Wahn