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https://www.foxnews.com/entert...rd-erdman-dead-at-93 _______________________________________________ “What sickens me about left-wing people, especially the intellectuals, is their utter ignorance of the way things actually happen.” ~ George Orwell "That's one thing about intellectuals. They've proved that you can be absolutely brilliant and have no idea what's going on." ~ Woody Allen | ||
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SIG's 'n Surefires |
What a great career. RIP, sir. "Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth "Freedom of Speech does not guarantee freedom from consequences." -Mike Rowe "Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas | |||
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Notary Sojac |
Just watched him last week on Perry Mason. "The Case of the Murderous Mermaid". Good actor will definitely be missed. RIP sir. Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers, come to dust. | |||
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So long Hoffy. Hedley Lamarr: Wait, wait, wait. I'm unarmed. Bart: Alright, we'll settle this like men, with our fists. Hedley Lamarr: Sorry, I just remembered . . . I am armed. | |||
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Fly High, A.J. |
Loved him in Stalag 17. I never realized how much he was in until I looked him up on IMDB. Looks like he worked pretty steadily for 70 years. | |||
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teacher of history |
He was in several Perry Mason's and I have watched some of them recently. There are so many great old character actors that we see over and over, but may not know their names. | |||
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Just saw him in an Andy Griffith episode recently. RIP. | |||
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always with a hat or sunscreen |
The name didn't register nor did the picture with that Fox linked article. But a search with images brought the "ah ha!" moment.  Yes, very prolific actor.Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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The article I linked to mentions Cry Danger and it is one of my favorite films noir. Here's just a tiny snippet- way too short- of the marvelous dialogue in this film. TCM regularly airs this movie, so you'll have a chance t catch it. That's LA in the background. Great views of long-gone parts of Los Angeles in this film, but the real reason to watch it is for Powell and Erdman and their wisecracking. _______________________________________________ “What sickens me about left-wing people, especially the intellectuals, is their utter ignorance of the way things actually happen.” ~ George Orwell "That's one thing about intellectuals. They've proved that you can be absolutely brilliant and have no idea what's going on." ~ Woody Allen | |||
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Happily Retired |
Yup, I remember him now. He was such a great character actor. .....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. | |||
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Enjoyed him in the Twilight Zone. | |||
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Great character actor! RIP. Oh... In the Clover Park Trailer scene, the car Powell and Erdman are in is a 1950 Nash. Which had seats that transformed into a bed. End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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Stalag 17 has to be one of my all-time favorite movies. After reading his IMDB article I hadn’t realized just how much he has done. Laughing in the face of danger is all well and good until danger laughs back. | |||
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