Abraham Lincoln's son dead at 90

[Platapus]

Other wise known as Arte Johnson, whose comedy performing career lasted over 50 years.


He lost his battle with bladder and prostrate cancer today.

[Sailor Steve]

And another one bites the dust...

(sigh)

[Rockstar]

Verrrry interesting...


:salute: arte

[vienna]

Arte Johnson, ‘Laugh-In’ Star, Dies at 90 --

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/arte-johnson-dead-dies-laugh-in-1203259167/


Comedian and actor Arte Johnson who co-starred on Laugh-In with Goldie Hawn and Ruth Buzzi dies at age 90 from heart failure --

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7210795/Comedian-actor-Arte-Johnson-Laugh-dies-age-90-heart-failure.html


"Verrry interrresting... und verrry, verrry sad. In a cast of some of the best comic character actors assembled for Rowan & martin's Laugh-In, Arte Johnson was a stand-out performer. Whether it was as the Dirty Old Man Tyrone, a timid Russian immigrant, or a slyly spying Nazi soldier, Arte nailed each character and demonstrated impressive comedy chops and timing...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQtQ4Nsja_8


One of my favorites of the Gladys and Tyrone sketches went something like this:

(Tyrone approaches the bench where Gladys is already seated, takes a seat, forcing Gladys to scoot down to the far end followed by Tyrone)

Tyrone: Will you call me sweetheart?

(Whap!!)

Tyrone: Will you call me darling?

(Whap!!)

Tyrone: Will you call me beloved?

(Whap!!)

(indignant, Gladys gets up and strides off in a huff)

Tyrone (slowly falling off the bench): Will you call me an ambulance?...


It is noted in the obituary he is survived by hi wife of 51 years, Gisela; I remember seeing him with her on some talk shows and the odd juxtaposition of the diminutive Arte and his tall, statuesque bride; that they remained married so long is rare in Hollywood and it was good to see Arte enjoyed a good and long private life...


RIP, Arte, thanks all the laughs and wishing you peace in your repose...







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[Jimbuna]

I remember him from when the Rowan & martin's Laugh-In show was aired here in the UK.

RIP

[Commander Wallace]

Rest in peace, Arte.