As Bob Barker's retirement is just days away, I've been wallowing in nostalgic television research, which naturally brought Charles Nelson Reilly into the equation. I'm just a tad freaked that as I've been remembering how much laughter he brought me as a kid, he then ups and leaves this mortal coil. I have promptly ceased all thoughts of Brett Somers and Richard Dawson, hoping to avoid a Dies-In-Threes Match Game smack down.From Horatio J. Hoodoo on Lidsville, to Match Game to Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In to my beloved Love American Style, Charles Nelson Reilly was like a 1970s prototype of Where's Waldo? He constantly popped up everywhere on TV, and it was always a treat when he did. Just like Paul Lynde, there was true humor for everyone of every age and awareness, and that's how it's supposed to work. A sad and fond farewell to a true entertainer.
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Thanks for this lovely picture. I read one article, that started out well, with news that David Hyde Pierce was going to be hosting a tribute to the actor/comedian, but then, someone had to go and say, "David Hyde Pierce is OFFICIALLY gay." Why do we have to know what's going on in the bedrooms of celebs?! I have enough nightmares, trying to keep Britney spears' tabloid doings at bay.
Sorry for spoiling your tribute. Again, thanks!
jo
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