Arte Johnson, ‘Laugh-In’ Star, Dies at 90 --
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/art...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/tvshowbi...t-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...
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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