R. I. P.

[billyS]

Let's be careful with the remarks on the Rev Jesse Jackson. Nothing political please.

 

[trigger]

Let's be careful with the remarks on the Rev Jesse Jackson. Nothing political please.

It's why I was very respectful with my post and obeying the rules of UG.

 

[billyS]

It's why I was very respectful with my post and obeying the rules of UG.

Thanks. The some of the Charlie Kirk comments were over the top aggressive.

 

[genius]

Kind of scary how long ago 1972 was. I have clear memories of Nixon going to China in 1972 and the Watergate hearings the following year. Now I'm feeling old.

Yes I guess it was kinda scary how long ago 1972 was.
Was even more scary for other reasons. For example during the Tet Offensive - 1968) my high school buddy (he played tackle, I played guard in 1966 high school season) came home in box.

Yeah, I have clear memories too of that era.

The only good part is that drinking age was 18 then. Odd you could drink and die at age 19 but couldn't vote until 21 for those idiots who sent you to fight a useless war.

 

[trigger]

Thanks. The some of the Charlie Kirk comments were over the top aggressive.

You're welcome. I was brought up to respect dead celebrities whether you agree with their lifestyle or not. I don't have time to waste spitting out vitriolic comments when I need to work on my own shortcomings. I am not perfect.

 

[eros]

Tom Noonan (April 12, 1951 – February 14, 2026) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Francis "Red Dragon" Dollarhyde in Manhunter (1986),

 

[billyS]

Tom Noonan (April 12, 1951 – February 14, 2026) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Francis "Red Dragon" Dollarhyde in Manhunter (1986),

Always had small but memorable roles, like in Heat. Had a unique look, so you always knew " hey, that's that tall odd looking guy".

 

[po10ial]

Tom Noonan (April 12, 1951 – February 14, 2026) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Francis "Red Dragon" Dollarhyde in Manhunter (1986),

Big thomas harris fan (author of red dragon/silence of the lambs/Hannibal and unrelated black Sunday).
86 version called manhunter because studio was afraid red dragon would be taken as a karate flick versus suspense by the public.
Noonan. Was in a bunch of movies mostly in smaller or supporting roles.

 

[trigger]

Robert Carradine, 71. Known for playing the stereotypical nerd in Revenge of the Nerds.

 

[billyS]

Bill Mazeroski.
Hall of Fame second baseman. Played 17 seasons in the majors, all with the Pirates. Won 8 Gold Gloves. A ten-time NL All-Star. All-time leader in double plays turned as a second baseman. Won two World Series, and is the only player to hit a walk-off home run in Game Seven of the World Series.

That home run came at the Yankees expense in the 1960 WS

 

[trigger]

Lauren Chapin, 80. She played Kathy aka Kitten, the youngest daughter on the 50's TV show Father Knows Best.

 

[billyS]

Lauren Chapin, 80. She played Kathy aka Kitten, the youngest daughter on the 50's TV show Father Knows Best.

Wow, Kitten was 80.
I remember watching that show in Syndication. Classic 50's family.

 

[trigger]

Neil Sedaka, 84. Singer.

 

[antwerp1701]

Neil Sedaka, 84. Singer.

Quite the career! From teen idol to someone who wrote a song about wanting to let John Lennon emigrate to America called The Immigrant.

 

[trigger]

Neil Sedaka, 84. Singer.

Actually, he was 86.