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Bandit
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07-29-2001

Friday, February 09, 2007 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bandit a private message Print Post    
He was also the guy in the limo that is asked if he has any Grey Poupon.

"But of course."

Weinermr
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08-18-2001

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Weinermr a private message Print Post    
Ian Richardson wasn't in Foyle's War. That's Michael Kitchen who plays DCS Christopher Foyle, and Michael Kitchen is still very much alive. It's a great series.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 8:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Here he is as Bill Hayden in Tinker Taylor. I had thought he played Toby Esterhase but looking at the picture I remember it was the character Bill Haden, the man who had an affair with George Smileys wife and also ended up being the double agent.

bill hayden

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 2:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
When that Kitchen guy had his appendix removed the doctor was perspiring. His assistant proclaimed "If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen" (the preceding is most likely entirely false but you have to admit it's cool) :-)

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Oops! Thanks, Weiner. Thought his face looked fatter there! I think I recall watching Foyle's War a long time ago. Like to see it again. I genuinely English productions. Superb actors, including this man Kitchen. (Glad to know he is still alive!)

Ketchup, putting you back in the fridge. Very cool in there.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 6:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Kathy Griffin's father died.
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Kathy Griffin’s dad John died
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Kathy Griffin's dad John died
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Kathy Griffin loses an Emmy to Extreme Makeover, while The Amazing Race wins two Emmys
VH1 may be interested in Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List
Kathy Griffin and Matt Moline are officially divorced but "were absolutely reconciled" for season two
>> more storiesJohn Griffin, Kathy Griffin’s hysterical father and one of the stars of Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, has died, according to Rosie O’Donnell.
On her blog, Rosie writes, in her trademark quasi-poetic form, that “kathy griffins dad died”; Kathy “arrived just now/in miami/only to hear and turn around/back home 2 him/and her mom/reality tv must wait/as it should.”
She also notes that Kathy “was to perform/on another R FAMILY VACATION/leaving tomorrow.” Rosie posted late Saturday night, so presumably Kathy’s dad died that day.
To commemorate his life, here’s a bonus video from the first season of Kathy’s Bravo show; it’s not his funniest moment ever, but it’s all Bravo has on their site. Kathy goes to her parents house to before her interview with E!, and her dad characteristically says, “You know, you’re interrupting Judge Judy.”

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Monday, February 19, 2007 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I saw this on Rosie's blog (Kathy was going to be on the cruise this weekend, but got the word when she arrived in Miami). Having watched Kathy's "Life on the D-List," this news made me more sad than I expected -- he seemed like a genuinely funny guy.

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Sunday, February 25, 2007 - 6:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
Broncos RB Damien Nash Dies

DENVER - Broncos running back Damien Nash collapsed and died after a charity basketball game in suburban St. Louis on Saturday, less than two months after the slaying of teammate Darrent Williams.

"We have been informed of the passing of Damien Nash," team spokesman Jim Saccomano said Saturday night. "We are attempting to get more details. ... We do know it's true."

Officials at Christian Hospital in St. Louis said the 24-year-old Nash died early Saturday evening. The cause of death wasn't immediately determined.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Winemaker Ernest Gallo has died at age 97.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I just had some Gallo Blush and it was wonderful! I read the obit today. It said that Julio made the wine and Ernest did the paperwork.

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
"Are You Being Served?" actor John Inman dies Thu Mar 8, 4:04 AM ET


LONDON (Reuters) - Actor John Inman, best known for his role as camp shop assistant Mr Humphries in the long-running BBC comedy "Are You Being Served?" died aged 71 on Thursday.

Inman, who later became a pantomime regular, was one of the sitcom's most memorable cast members and his catchphrase "I'm free" became part of popular culture.

In 1976, he was voted "Funniest Man On Television" by readers of TV Times magazine and was also named BBC TV's "Personality Of The Year."

He died at St Mary's Hospital in London after having been ill for some time, his manager Phil Dale said in a statement.

"John, through his character Mr Humphries of Are You Being Served? was known and loved throughout the world," Dale said.

"He was one of the best and finest pantomime dames working to capacity audiences throughout Britain.

"John was known for his comedy plays and farces which were enjoyed from London's West End throughout the country and as far as Australia, Canada and the USA."

Inman's long-term partner Ron Lynch was "devastated" at the news, the BBC said.

Actress Wendy Richard, who played Miss Brahms in "Are You Being Served?," said she had been regularly visiting Inman who had been seriously ill with Hepatitis A.

"You just have to regard it as being an end to his suffering," a tearful Richard told BBC radio.

"I think John was one of the wittiest and most inventive actors I have ever worked with. He was a brilliant, brilliant pantomime dame. He was a very good all round actor really."

Inman's character Mr Humphries attracted criticism at the height of the department store-based sitcom's success from some gay rights groups who were upset by what they saw as his portrayal of an over-the-top homosexual.

"He never ever said Mr Humphries was gay," Richard said. "He was just a young man who was very, very good to his mother."


Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 7:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Now Mr. Humphries can finally be "free" from his suffering. Rest in peace John, and thanks for all the laughs.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Oh I loved him.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 8:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    


What a showman he was!

Sheilaree
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07-19-2002

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 8:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sheilaree a private message Print Post    
I must be outdating myself because I never heard of him

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i loved him! i love that series. our PBS station runs it every Saturday night. i love most of the Britcoms.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
It was a pretty funny show if I remember correctly.

Max
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08-12-2000

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 9:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
This one probably won't be recognized by a lot of you, unless you follow blues religiously or live in the Portland area, but it hit me hard this morning when I saw it in the paper. :-(

" Paul deLay, the larger-than-life Portland bluesman who redefined the harmonica and its musical potential, died Wednesday morning at Providence Portland Medical Center from end-stage leukemia diagnosed just days before. He was 55."

If you like the blues and ever had the pleasure of seeing Paul Delay perform. . . well, he'll be missed. :-(

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 9:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I love the harmonica. It can be an amazing instrument. 55 is young.

Max
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08-12-2000

Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, Paul could blow that harmonica better than anyone I've ever heard. In the blues community, he was known as one of, if not the best harmonica player around. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform live several times, both before and after he served five years for drug trafficking. He was clean and sober for the last 13 (I think) years and his death is a big blow to the music scene here. To me, Paul deLay and Linda Hornbuckle are the two standards in the Portland music scene, although there are lots of talented folks here, they have always been my consistent favorites.

And yeah, from my 51-year-old perspective, 55 is very young.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 7:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Brad Delp, the lead singer of the 1970s and '80s rock band Boston was found dead at his home in southern New Hampshire on Friday, local police said.
2-1225-1243_2081431%2C00.html,http://www.news24.com/News24/Entertainment/Abroad/0,,2-1225-1243_2081431,00.html

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I never was a Boston fan but he's the same age I am and that's scary. Does anyone know how he died?

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I liked "More than a Feeling". Sorry to hear the news. He was still young.

The following link to the song is compliments of Naja who posted it in the AI area:

http://home.comcast.net/~naja3/mtaf.mp3

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I remember going to see Boston in concert, back in the day. They were good.

Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
Sad news, his voice made that band. I wonder if he was ill, it was not stated what he died of.