Category Archives: Obituaries
Mission: Accomplished
Peter Graves, best known as Jim Phelps in the long running Mission: Impossible TV series, died on Sunday of a heart attack at the age of 83. And no, he had never seen a grown man naked. Probably best known … Continue reading
Filed under Movie Megacheese, Obituaries, Sci-Fi, Spy Games, Television, Videos, YouTube
The End of the Cartwright Clan
Pernell Roberts, who played eldest son Adam Cartwright on Bonanza, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his television brothers, Hoss (Dan Blocker), Little Joe (Michael Landon) and Pa Cartwight (Lorne Greene). Although not a fan of westerns … Continue reading
Filed under 1960s, Obituaries, Television, The Wild West
Take Your Both Feet Out…
Robert Degen, one of the writers of the Hokey Pokey, has died at the age of 104. I have to wonder if he ever asked himself, “Is this what it’s all about?” Image thanks to the online store of my … Continue reading
Filed under Music, Obituaries
R.I.P. Dave Arneson
It is with sadness that this blog notes the passing of Dave Arneson – a co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, Dave was overshadowed by Gary Gygax, nonetheless his contribution to D&D, and indeed to Roleplaying everywhere, was second to none.
Filed under Books, Obituaries
The Voice of “Figure Eight”
Blossom Dearie, well-known and much-loved jazz singer from New York, has passed away at the age of 82. Why do I make note of this here? Well, I’m glad you asked… The haunting, childlike voice from this classic 1973 Schoolhouse … Continue reading
Filed under 1970s, Obituaries, Television
