An unusual Flying Fickle Finger of Fate award, measuring 9.5″ tall, comprised of a cast base metal ‘finger-with-wings’ statuette painted gold and mounted to a wooden base with a small presentation sticker on the front. Bottom of base is indistinctly stamped "George Schlatter Ed Friendly promotions and Romart, 1969, Invento Products." Includes the original 15 x 9.5 presentation certificate featuring a color illustrated image of the award, matted to 18 x 14, in part: “Hear ye, hear ye… to all those witness thereof, the bearer of this is hereby entitled to single out some deserving citizen or group and award them the coveted Flying Fickle Finger of Fate. By all authorities, the esteemed winner is: J. Solomon.” Also accompanied by a souvenir goblet emblazoned with the Flying Fickle Finger of Fate logo in its original Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In packaging. Noticeable scattered marks and peeling corners to the plaque label on the statuette’s wooden base, otherwise overall fine condition. This weekly satirical award was presented by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin on Laugh-In for the craziest news item of the week. These particular awards were sold in stores at the same time the show ran on television and have become quite collectible. RR Auction COA.
