In Memoriam - 34

REST IN PEACE, ROBIN WILLIAMS.

Robin Williams was found dead on Monday August 11. He brought so much joy, laughter, and light to millions, yet his own darkness could not be dispelled. He will be missed.

Rest In Peace, Robin Williams.

In Memoriam - 33

I have just learned that Nick Cardy, a longtime DC Comics artist, has passed away today. He did so many of DC's covers back in the 1960's and 1970's, and was especially known for his work on Aquaman, Batman, and The Teen Titans.

I've always enjoyed his artwork, and he was a favorite.

RIP, Nick Cardy.

In Memoriam - 32

As I'm sure most (if not all of you) have heard, Annette Funicello passed away earlier today. I used to watch reruns of The Mickey Mouse Club every day after school in the '70's and the Beach Blanket movies.

Below is a panel from MAD Magazine's Happy Days parody from the early 1970's that I decided to include with this tribute. :)



She will be missed.

RIP, Annette Funicello

In Memoriam -- 30 & 31

We lost two good men yesterday. I never paid TOO much attention to Roger Ebert, though, as I ignored a lot of movie reviews and went to movies based on the subject matter, if I liked it, ignoring what any reviewer may've had to say about it.

Carmine Infantino was a great comicbook artist whose work on The Flash, Batman, Elongated Man and many others shaped my perceptions of what these characters should look like in the comics.

RIP, gentlemen. You will be missed.

In Memoriam - 29

Stan Musial, possibly the GREATEST baseball player of all time, has just passed away last evening. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, and was recently honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame.

RIP, Stan Musial. You will be missed.

In Memoriam - 28

I just learned minutes ago that Charles Durning has passed away today. My favorite roles of his were in Tootsie, as Dustin Hoffman's suitor, and in Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, as the over-the-top governor.



He will be missed.

Rest In Peace, Charles Durning.

In Memoriam - 27

Jack Klugman has just passed away yesterday on Christmas Eve. He brought joy and laughter to millions of people as Oscar Madison, the slob of a sportswriter on The Odd Couple and the crime-fighting coroner on Quincy, M.D.

He will be missed.

Rest In Peace, Jack Klugman.

In Memoriam - 26

Larry Hagman, best known for portraying Captain Tony Nelson on I Dream Of Jeannie, and J.R. Ewing on Dallas, passed away yesterday at the age of 81, after a long battle with throat cancer.

He was a favorite who will be missed.

RIP, Mr. Hagman.

In Memoriam - 24 & 25

RIP to Alex Karras and Gary Collins. Both gentlemen passed away this week and will be missed.

I mostly remember Mr. Karras from his Victor, Victoria role with Julie Andrews and the late James Gardner (a VERY funny movie), and Gary Collins from his Sixth Sense TV show on Saturday nights on ABC-TV.

RIP, gentlemen.


Alex Karras


Gary Collins

In Memoriam - 23

Neil Armstrong, one of America's greatest heroes, has passed away at the age of 82.



RIP, Mr. Armstrong. God Bless.

In Memoriam - 22

Phyllis Diller passed away yesterday at the age of 95. She was a very funny lady, beloved by many.

RIP, Phyllis Diller

In Memoriam - 21

Phyllis Thaxter, the actress who had a long career in film, and played Superman's mother, Ma Kent, in the 1978 Superman movie, has passed away after a long illness.

She was 90 years old.

RIP, Phyllis Thaxter

In Memoriam - 20

Ron Pallilo, the actor who play Arnold Horshack on Welcome Back, Kotter, has passed away at the age of 63.

RIP, Ron Pallilo

In Memoriam - 19

Joe Kubert, the legendary comics artist, passed away today at the age of 85. He was best known for his work on DC Comics' Sgt. Rock, and he drew many other of their war comics.

RIP, Joe Kubert.

In Memoriam - 17 & 18

Both Chad Everett and Sherman Hemsley passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2012. Both gentlemen were a big part of my childhood and will be missed.

RIP, Chad Everett
RIP, Sherman Hemsley

In Memoriam - 16

Ernest Borgnine passed away today at the age of 95. Besides McHale's Navy, I fondly recall his great role as the cop in The Poseidon Adventure.

RIP, Mr. Borgnine.

In Memoriam - 15

Andy Griffith has passed away. Another beloved icon of our youth.

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/andy-griffith-dies-at-86.html

RIP, Sheriff Taylor.

In Memoriam - 14

Frank Cady, the actor who played Sam Drucker (the General Store owner) on The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, and Green Acres, has passed away. I always loved his character. He was 96.



Rest In Peace, Mr. Cady.

In Memoriam - 13

Bob Welch, the rock singer, has passed away. His was a great voice, and he will be missed.

Here is his best song, in my opinion.



Rest In Peace, Mr. Welch.

In Memoriam - 12

Ray Bradbury, the author of The Illustrated Man, among many other books, had passed away several days ago.

Rest In Peace, Mr. Bradbury.