The most notable characteristic of Jim Smiley in "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is his love of betting on any contest or competition, no matter how unconventional. He is always looking for ways to make a wager and win money, even if it means tricking others into participating in rigged contests.
Jim's descriptions of the prairie show it at its most vibrant and alive, filled with a sense of freedom and untouched beauty. His words evoke a deep connection to the land and its natural splendor.
Jim Giles - meteorologist - died in 2006.
On the original series Marlon Perkins starred in and was the narrator. His helper who did most of the more demanding scenes (wrestling animals) was a man named Jim Fowler. Interesting fact: Jim Fowler appeared on Seinfeld with a hawk.
Treasure planet is Disney's loose adaption of the classic book Treasure Island. Jim, a young troublemaker, lives with his mother in the Benbow inn. When Jim tries to help an old space pirate, the creature gives him a chest and tells him to beware of "the cyborg" then dies. Pirates attack the Benbow and Jim and his mother Sarah escape with the help of their family friend Dr. Doppler. They travel to his home where Jim discovered that the old pirate had given him a sphere that contained a map to the legendary Treasure Planet! Jim and Dr. Doppler set out to find the treasure. They meet Captain Amelia and Mr. Arrow as well as several unsavory characters. The most notable being John Silver the Cyborg. They travel throughout the galaxy's trying to find the planet. Jim and Silver become good friends while Dr. Doppler starts to develop feelings for Captain Amelia. Jim discovers that Silver is actually planning a mutiny against the Captain. He tries to tell the captain before it happens, but he's too late. The Doctor, Jim, and Amelia escape on a small boat and crash land on Treasure Planet where Jim meets an old robot called B.E.N., Jim and B.E.N. go back to the pirate infested ship to find the map. When they return to the hideout they discover that Dr. Doppler and Captain Amelia have been captured! Silver forces Jim to lead him to the treasure. When they arrive Silver accidentally sets off a booby trap and the planet begins to destroy itself. Will they all survive? Watch the movie and find out!
In their careers, Jim Bunning struck out Mickey Mantle the most with 64 strikeouts, while Dick Radatz struck him out 13 times.
No, the narrator asked Simon Wheeler about an old friend named Leonidas W. Smiley, not Jim Smiley. Simon Wheeler then proceeded to tell the narrator the story of Jim Smiley and his gambling exploits.
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Jim Smiley is a character in Mark Twain's short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." He is a notorious gambler who bets on his trained frog to win jumping competitions. Jim's frog wins most of the contests until a competitor tricks him, leading to his frog's defeat.
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Besides his trained frog, Jim Smiley had also previously owned a fighting dog.
Educated.
Jim Smiley is described as a lean, lank man with long, straggling black hair, and a complexion of "yaller janders." He often has a smile on his face and a lively twinkle in his eye.
In "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," the adjective "gullible" best describes Jim Smiley. His tendency to bet on anything and everything, often without fully understanding the situation, highlights his naivety and readiness to be deceived. This characteristic not only drives the plot but also serves as a commentary on human nature and the folly of blind trust in luck and chance.
Jim Smiley liked to bet on various contests and competitions involving animals, such as frog jumping or dog fighting. He was known for always seeking out opportunities to wager on different outcomes and events.
Enthusiastic, competitive, and shrewd.