Garry Marshall passes
Bobo sends along the sad news that Garry Marshall, the creator of so many television programs in the 70s, shows like Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, The Odd Couple and Mork & Mindy, has passed at the age of 81.
Of course, he was also an Army veteran, he worked for Stars & Stripes in South Korea for two years during the mid-50s.
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I read his bio through the link. The most amazing bit of info for a man connected in any way, shape, or form with Hollywood was that his survivors include his wife. Big deal? They were married 53 years ago.
Rest In Peach Mr. Marshall, you made a lot of people smile with your art and that makes the world a little better than how you found it. That’s a measure of what we are, did we leave it worse or better than we found it?
You passed that test easily, you will be missed.
Well said VOV, very well said.
Here was a man who used his skills to make the world a happier place.
“Princess Bride” remains my favorite light-hearted movie.
“The Odd Couple” and “Mork and Mindy” some of the best-ever sitcoms.
RIP, Mr. Marshall.
Thanks.
RIP
Genuinely funny guy.
Thank you, Mr. Marshall, for your service and the many hours of wholesome entertainment. The results of your writing was such a pleasure to watch.
Peace to your family, sir.
The rarity, a man who was funnier behind the camera, than in front of it. Lot of good memories from him. There’s not many I could say “I’ll watch that” just because of who diiected, but I would give his a second look even of the plot sounded lame. Might not have been “great”, but he would make the most of what was available.
What can you say to the man that invented “The Fonz” ???
“Heeeeyyyyy”
Two thumbs up and captured at “The Bronze Fonzarelli” !!!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bronze-fonz-milwaukee
Even though I wasn’t crazy about “A League of Their Own” I enjoyed his role in that film. I also remember him sharing an observation about when “Three’s Company” first went on the air. He said, “Back then, you couldn’t do a show with a gay character. Nowadays, you can’t do a show without one.”