The Power of Half its Sunday collections to a local charity. Baumberger remarked: "What will we learn by practicing the power of half? What will this program teach our children and youth? I cannot wait to find out." Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said she was inspired by the Salwens' philanthropic efforts. On December 9, 2010, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook's CEO), and investor Warren Buffett signed a promise they called the "Gates-Buffet Giving Pledge", in which they promised to donate to charity at least half of their wealth. After launching the Giving Pledge, the Gates invited the Salwens to Seattle
Goof on the Roof when they eventually destroy the home. When Bill's new wife (Maxine Gates) comes home to see the mess, all hell breaks loose, and Bill is single as quickly as he had gotten married. In a fit of anger, Bill takes out his aggression on his roommates. "Goof on the Roof" was filmed on November 17–19, 1952. It is a remake of 1949's "Let Down Your Aerial" with Wally Vernon and Eddie Quillan and 1930's "Hog Wild" with Laurel & Hardy. This was the last original Stooge short written by Clyde Bruckman. His name would appear in future productions, however, when