Abraham Lincoln's son dead at 90

Platapus · 07-03-19, 05:00 PM

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 · 07-03-19, 05:21 PM

And another one bites the dust...

(sigh)

Rockstar · 07-03-19, 05:34 PM

Verrrry interesting...

arte

vienna · 07-03-19, 05:40 PM

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...

<O>

Jimbuna · 07-04-19, 05:33 AM

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

RIP

Commander Wallace · 07-04-19, 07:22 AM

Rest in peace, Arte.

07-03-19, 05:00 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Abraham Lincoln's son dead at 90 Other wise known as Arte Johnson, whose comedy performing career lasted over 50 years. He lost his battle with bladder and prostrate cancer today. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-03-19, 05:21 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	And another one bites the dust... (sigh) __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-03-19, 05:40 PM	#4
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	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... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

07-04-19, 05:33 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I remember him from when the Rowan & martin's Laugh-In show was aired here in the UK. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-03-19, 05:34 PM	#3
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Verrrry interesting... arte

07-04-19, 07:22 AM	#6
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace, Arte.