Dead Pool

[scfire86]

This is a thread title I copied from another message board. It is meant to be respectful of those we knew or admired and want the other participants to be aware of the passing of that individual.

I'll start off with yet another TV icon from my youth who just passed away.

Don Adams. (http://www.tvsquad.com/2005/09/26/breaking-news-don-adams-dead-at-82/)

Aside from giving us classic lines ("sorry about that chief"), I had no idea till today that Don served in the USMC and survived the Battle of Guadacanal.

R.I.P.

[123456D]

It gets even more amazing then that...

In Guadalcanal he survived the deadly blackwater fever and was returned to the States to become a drill instructor, acquiring the clipped delivery that served him well as a comedian.

Can you imagine the guys in the 60s trying to tell there twelve year olds that Maxwell Smart had been there Marine Corps drill instructor!!!!

Amazing how many of the "greatest generation" where quiet about their service.

[DaSharkie]

When I was in The Corps, there was always a rumor running around that he was a DI, but it was difficult to confirm.

We just wondered what type of DI he was considering what they could do to you badk in 1943 - 1945 time frame.

Semper Fi!

[CaptainGonzo]

I can see DI Don Adams now....

Sorry about that, maggot...now drop and give me 50!

[scfire86]

Today Don Adams. Last week it was Bob Denver.

The celebs of our youth (at least mine anyway) are starting to pass away.

[Weruj1]

Today Don Adams. Last week it was Bob Denver.

The celebs of our youth (at least mine anyway) are starting to pass away............I am sorry that God "Got Smart" ................I did like that show ..............where else could you say 69 and have a hottie like Barbra Feldman saunter over to you ..........RIP Max .......... :(

[ChiefReason]

I never missed an episode of "Get Smart". Don Adams was brilliant. I put him in the same comedic class as Soupy Sales and Ernie Kovacs.
And don't forget; he was also the voice of Tennessee Tuxedo. A very cool cartoon.
Hope there's a Get Smart marathon on TV Land this weekend.
CR

[scfire86]

...........I am sorry that God "Got Smart" ................I did like that show ..............where else could you say 69 and have a hottie like Barbra Feldman saunter over to you ..........RIP Max .......... :(

Hate to be buzz kill. But her number was Agent 99.

[Dave1983]

Hate to be buzz kill. But her number was Agent 99.

HMMM, your correct. At least we know what Weruj1 thinks about her. :eek: :D

[doughesson]

Okay,so how many comedians today can make you split a gut laughing and not use a cuss word every few seconds or talk about things that most folks just don't want to know about?
I like a good comedian who can cuss and make you laugh but the better ones do it without the profanity.

[Ladder8]

Okay,so how many comedians today can make you split a gut laughing and not use a cuss word every few seconds or talk about things that most folks just don't want to know about?
I like a good comedian who can cuss and make you laugh but the better ones do it without the profanity.



Rita Rudner is one that I can think of....


Don Adams, RIP.

[Firedan38]

how about sinbad?...he doesnt cuss and is hilarious!!!!

RIP Mr. Adams

[ChiefReason]

Of course, Smart's most famous catch phrase was "would you believe..."
Honest to God, when I heard Al Michaels utter those famous words during the USA/USSR hockey game at the '84 Olympics, what came to my mind was Maxwell Smart.
Would you believe in miracles?
Yes!
CR

[scfire86]

I wonder if Adams picked up the 'missed him by that much' line on Guadacanal?

[jasper45]

Today Don Adams. Last week it was Bob Denver.

The celebs of our youth (at least mine anyway) are starting to pass away.


Watchout, your going to age yourself with statements like this. ;)

[Weruj1]

HMMM, your correct. At least we know what Weruj1 thinks about her. :eek: :D........ROFLMAO @ ME ! :o :o :o (WHOOPS)

[scfire86]

Watchout, your going to age yourself with statements like this. ;)

It's already too late.

[doughesson]

Tim Wilson is one of the funniest comedians I've heard in years.He mixes political comment,history and redneck into his music and not only makes you laugh,he makes you think when you stop and really listen.
He's not one that totally avoids cuss words but he doesn't go out of his way to use them either.


Rita Rudner is one that I can think of....


Don Adams, RIP.

[Plattsfire2]

Hows about Carol Burnette? (sp)

[FireLt1951]

RIP Don Adams.

Ok, let's see just how old a few of you are. Remember Red Skelton. He was one of my favorites and one classy individual. I just wish I bought some of his clown prints years ago.

[ChiefReason]

Tim Wilson is one of the funniest comedians I've heard in years.He mixes political comment,history and redneck into his music and not only makes you laugh,he makes you think when you stop and really listen.
He's not one that totally avoids cuss words but he doesn't go out of his way to use them either.
And he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
We were at a comedy club one night. Tim Wilson was performing. After his show, which was hilarious, we were in the bar and in walks Tim Wilson. He came over to our table and we got to talking about fire departments and he told us that his brother was a paramedic somewhere in Tennessee, I believe.
We talked until it was time for him to do his second show. He autographed his CD for my wife, Kim. It says "To Ki-um; Love Ti-um." Funny.
True story.
CR

[ffemt1977]

"And may God bless"

Red Skelton ;)

[RyanEMVFD]

"And may God bless"

Red Skelton ;)


That's the one I was going to mention.

You know what show I really miss? Hogan's Heros.

[scfire86]

I remember watching Louie Nye (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/11/nye.obit.ap/index.html) on the old Steve Allen show.

R.I.P.

[MalahatTwo7]

I remember both, and would get some really odd stares when I mention either of them from younger co-workers back home.

RIP

[CaptainS]

You know what show I really miss? Hogan's Heros.

Seasons 1 & 2 are out on DVD. :D

[scfire86]

Rosa Parks (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-10-24-parks-dead_x.htm?csp=34)

R.I.P.

[scfire86]

You know you're getting old when the sports stars of your teen years are passing away.

Jack Snow R.I.P. (http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-snow10jan10,1,6850376.story?co ll=la-news-obituaries&ctrack=1&cset=true)

[fireman4949]

Every time I hear of a great singer, actor, comedian, etc. that passes away, I feel a great sense of loss, especially for the younger generation...They just don't make 'em like they used to. Clean humor, music and movies that I don't have to worry about my kids seeing.

Jackie Gleason, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Red Skelton, The Duke, Don Adams, Bob Denver, just to name a few, and the list goes on and on. :(

Rest in Peace and God Bless you all!

"Thanks for the memories!"




Kevin ;)

[hwoods]

RIP Don Adams.

Ok, let's see just how old a few of you are. Remember Red Skelton. He was one of my favorites and one classy individual.

FREDDY THE FREELOADER!!............. :D

[skyraider]

The early days of SNL were the best. I loved Roseanne Roseanna-Dana and of course...the Samurai Warrior! Gilda Radner was a great comediene (sp?).

On the music side....I'll admit it...I liked John Denver. Saw him in concert in the 80s and the man had a great voice (in most his songs...can't say I like all of them).

[scfire86]

Curt Gowdy. 86

Used to love watching The American Sportsman.

R.I.P.

[CaptainGonzo]

Curt was also the voice of the Boston Red Sox from 1951 to 1966, and he also owned a few radio stations.

[ChiefReason]

Curt Gowdy. 86

Used to love watching The American Sportsman.

R.I.P.
Me, too. One of the few programs that Dad and I watched together.
Gowdy was such a gentleman.
Read his book "Cowboy at the Mike" when it first came out. Might have to read it again, just because.
Schenkel will now have to share the mike.
CR

[ChiefReason]

First, it was Don Knotts.
Then, Darin McGavin.
Now, Dennis Weaver.
Threes.
Sheesh.
CR

[tanker5117]

First, it was Don Knotts.
Then, Darin McGavin.
Now, Dennis Weaver.
Threes.
Sheesh.
CR


They always go in 3s. :(

Tanker

[scfire86]

Glenn Ford dies at 90. (http://feed.insnews.org/v-cgi/feeds.cgi?feedid=145&story_id=2115471)

Played the role of being a man's man without being boorish like John Wayne.

R.I.P.

[scfire86]

Holy Crikey.

Steve Irwin (http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html?section=cnn_topstor ies) stung to death.

Thx. Calgary. I must have been thinking of someone else when I wrote that. Correction duly noted.

[RspctFrmCalgary]

I couldn't figure out who the heck Tom Irwin was ... I clicked on the link and went to the kitchen to get some iced tea. Came back and there was a CNN page open with a story about Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. Took me a minute to get why the story was on my screen. LOL

:confused: That's not nice to confuse someone who just got up in the middle of the night (got tired of tossing and turning). ;) :o

Anyway, I'm not too shocked, not that I've ever seen his show, only formed an opinion from what I've heard on the news/tv .... and just always expected him to die in this type of incident.

[PattyV]

Well as bad as it sounds we all hoped that it would happen. Turns out that its not as cool when it actually happens.

[PFire23]

Well as bad as it sounds we all hoped that it would happen. Turns out that its not as cool when it actually happens.


You're saying you all hoped a man would die? Who is "all"?

I saw the guy's show, he was energetic, charismatic and clearly loved what he did. A great loss for Australia I'm sure.

[Ladder8]

You're saying you all hoped a man would die? Who is "all"?

I saw the guy's show, he was energetic, charismatic and clearly loved what he did. A great loss for Australia I'm sure.


I didn't "hope" for him to die, although I expected it more than once.

Sad part is, it sounds like it was an accident - that he inadvertantly stepped on the stingray and it got him.

RIP, Steve. :(

[firenresq77]

Sad part is, it sounds like it was an accident - that he inadvertantly stepped on the stingray and it got him.

RIP, Steve. :(


He didn't step on it........ Story goes that he was swimming above it and accidentally boxed it in, sending the stingray into dfensive mode....... The stingray spun and then attacked.........

He was killed instantly, due to the shape of the barb........ When it is pulled out, it actually tears at the flesh..........

[Ladder8]

Whups...

You are correct, my bad.

Either way, it was an accident. I always thought that he'd go in the jaws of a croc or shark...

Not like this. :(

[ChiefReason]

You always thought that the Crocodile Hunter would get himself into any strange predicament, but always get himself out of it.
Bitten or stung; he appeared invincible.
He was a library of knowledge, he got those watching excited and he introduced us to a world that we might never have known without his films.
He was unpretentious, engaging and entertaining.
Dying from the sting of a stingray is right up there with having a piano fall on you.
I will miss him. And I will continue to watch his shows in syndication.
CR

[scfire86]

Legendary screen and real life tough guy.

Jack Palance (http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/15983020.htm)

Requiescat In pace

[RspctFrmCalgary]

Ok this isn't the thread I was thinking about when I mentioned "dead pool thread" in the Ed Bradley thread. hmmmm :confused: I thought there was a thread called Dead Pool predicting who was going to go next or in the near future, with a lot more posts than this one. Must be called something else. Or I'm just confused :rolleyes: :D

Either way, this makes two. Unless I've missed one.

Rest in peace, Jack. :(