Actually, the line I most remember Marlin Perkins saying was,

"Uh oh, looks like Jim's in trouble!!"

(Marlin watches Jim wrestling alligator, snake, whatever)
We always were fascinated by the fact that Marlin would just stand there watching as Jim fought the critter off alone.

Also, the inevitable product tie-in:
"Just as the bear seeks the protection of his cave, so Mutual of Omaha provides you protection from....."

Sorry, back to birds -

Saw my first rufous the day before yesterday, a male eyeing me as he hovered in front of my sliding glass door at the spot where my hummer feeder was last year. Later when walking the dog I saw (maybe) him on his last year's usual perch at the top of a dead tree. My feeder is up now, awaiting his return.

Pam Parrish
Hansville, WA

The Wild Bird
Poulsbo Village