In this game we will pit four New Orleans Harrys against each other in a battle for New Orleans Harry supremacy. The title will be the honor of never having to be referred to as “Hank” in this blog. They will be judged on their worth to New Orleans and their accomplishments in life. The contestants are:
Former New Orleans DA Harry Connick Sr!
His son, singer Harry Connick Jr!
Actor and musician Harry Shearer!
Actor and magician Hank (nee’ Harry) Anderson!
Hank Anderson got waxed in the first round against Harry Shearer who advanced to the finals. Furthermore, Anderson will only be referred to as “Hank” on this site. Now, a battle of real heavy hitters. So with no further ado…
Harry Connick Sr.
Vs.
Harry Connick Jr.
Let’s go!
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Legal trouble
Senior: In 1989 for allegedly aiding and abetting a gambling operation. He was acquitted.
Junior: Separate offenses for attempting to carry weapons onto commercial airlines. He said all were simple mistakes.
Advantage: Senior was acquitted and Junior’s offenses were in New York, not in Louisiana. So, a tie.
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Height
It has been impossible to find an exact heigth of Senior but, judging from this photo, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree in terms of heigth.
Advantage: Tie
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Cover of “Sheik of Araby” (Judge: Romy Kaye)
Senior: Found here.
Junior: Found here.
Advantage: Romy says Junior.
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Preceded by:
Senior: Jim Garrison, who brought a case to court for the murder of John F. Kennedy.
Junior: Frank Sinatra, who brought a mistress to the court of John F. Kennedy.
Advantage: Senior
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Handsomeness (again, judged by Romy)
Senior:
Junior:
Advantage: Romy says tie. It’s a defensive struggle!
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Spawned…
Senior: Harry Connick Jr. and sister Suzanna
Junior: Three daughters
Advantage: Since he spawned the spawns, Senior
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Parades founded:
Senior: 1, Orpheus
Junior: 1, Orpheus.
Advantage: Tie
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Rhyming:
Senior: Sued by Myers and then retires
Junior: Kicked the tires and lit the fires.
Advantage: Junior
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“Google Fight:” results (exact phrase match)
Senior: 101,000 results
Junior: 1,630,000 results
Advantage: Junior, by a million and change.
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Moonlighting:
Senior: District Attorney who moonlighted as a singer.
Junior: Singer who moonlighted as an actor.
Advantage: Tie
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Winner by a one point in a mostly even match: Harry Connick Junior!
Congratulations cap! You are going to the finals!
Up next! Shearer Vs. Connick in the final battle for official Harry of New Orleans!
I’m so disappointed that Senior lost. Really.
Now there’s no way Shearer should lose. At least, he kinda lives here. Connick lives in Connecticut, bastion of soul.