Friday, April 12, 2013

Jonathan Winters Has Died


Jonathan Winters, the comedian whose improvisations and characters inspired the likes of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey, has died. He was 87.



Posted by ent lawyer at 10:40 AM

33 comments:

  1. Merlin D. Bear10:46 AM

    RIP Mr Winters.
    Thank you for the decades of laughter.

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  2. auntliddy10:46 AM

    Rip, and good journey, my funny friend.

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  3. Speakeasy Jane10:47 AM

    Between this and Count Steubenville, my Friday has been ruined.

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  4. figgy10:56 AM

    My Dad used to LOVE him! So he always reminds me of my late father. RIP.

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  5. Evil Kumquat10:57 AM

    Does anyone know if Maude Frickert has been notified yet?

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  6. Meanie Rhysie10:57 AM

    RIP Funny man. :(

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  7. chopchop11:00 AM

    Rest in peace, Grandma Frickert.

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  8. Sherry11:01 AM

    Oh my..good old Maude Frickert. He was such a funny guy. And I heard he was a lovely and sweet man too. He was very generous to up and coming comedians. Bless his wonderful, giving heart.

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  9. StewMcG11:11 AM

    This makes me sad. He was, also, one of the first comedians to discuss his mental illness. RIP funny man.

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  10. greenmountaingal11:15 AM

    Very sad. Rest in peace, Mr. Winters.

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  11. Gayeld11:22 AM

    But...but...but...he's supposed to be aging backwards. He should only be 24 right now.

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    1. Speakeasy Jane11:51 AM

      @Gayeld
      Nanu nanu. ;)

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    2. Gayeld1:13 PM

      @Jane. Jonathan Winters and Robin Williams were just golden. They could have pushed Mindy and her Dad right out the door and no one would have noticed.

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  12. Glitter11:27 AM

    He reminds me of my Dad...same kind of humor. He was part of my childhood. Loved him in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.

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  13. Nyan11:38 AM

    RIP Mr Winters. TY for the many years of laughter.

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  14. Seahorse11:40 AM

    Sorry don't know how to make this clicky but here is Jonathan Winters on Jack Parr he was a comedians comedian and I loved him RIP Mr Winters thank you for the lifetime of laughs!
    http://youtu.be/sUO6-Byrel0

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    1. Agent**It8:08 AM

      Seahorse, great clip. Thanks. RIP, Mom and I loved you, Mr. Winters.

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  15. Anonymous11:43 AM

    Maria Tallchief had died as well.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/arts/dance/maria-tallchief-brilliant-ballerina-dies-at-88.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&

    Seems like a lot of old timers in their 80s are cashing in their chips lately.

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    1. Anonymous1:57 PM

      Oh wow. I guess I didn't realize she was still alive. Truly a stellar ballerina! One of my heroes as a child.

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  16. Astrid11:50 AM

    He was amazing in my all time favorite movie, The Loved One. RIP Mr. Winters.

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  17. 8====D KermitGossnellKnobjob12:08 PM

    I don't know who this guy was, but according to the pic and the comments, he seemed a nice guy.
    The bad part is that he inspired Robin Williams and, even worse, jim carrey.

    RIP. I suppose the good things overcome the bad ones in this guy's life.

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  18. Mango12:13 PM

    My dad was a big fan of his, too.

    RIP, big guy.

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  19. Nyan12:14 PM

    Jerry Lewis is my all time favorite comedian. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but has been mine since I was a kid (over 40 yrs...YIKESSSSSS!!!). He just turned 87 on March 16th...PLZ stick around for a bit longer Jerry...seems all the legends are leaving us :(

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  20. Anonymous12:21 PM

    YoMismo Winters was 5 million times more talented than either of those 2 guys.

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  21. Maria12:39 PM

    My grandfather was a doctor and loved to tell the story of his hospital stay 30+ years ago. The nurse had asked for a urine sample. When she left the room, he poured the leftover apple juice served from his meal into the cup. When she came to pick it up he said he wasn't finished with it and drank it in front of her. My grandfather laughed every time he told that story. The hospital staff thought it was hilarious.

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  22. Anna Nonymous1:03 PM

    Rest In Peace Mr. Winters, you left the world a happier,funnier place than when you found it.

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  23. Mary Ann1:30 PM

    I loved him so much.

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  24. AKM1:40 PM

    Me-TV is airing "A Game of Pool," the classic JW/Jack Klugman episode of "The Twilight Zone" tonight. I'll be out, so I'll miss it. Boo.

    RIP Mearth.

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  25. Anonymous2:00 PM

    Damn. He was such a talented guy! And you never heard bad words about him from other comedians either (unlike the others mentioned.)
    His Nixon was spot on too. RIP.

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  26. hothotheat3:49 PM

    Sad. My Dad was a huge fan of his also and we used to watch his movies together. My favorite was Viva Max (very rare, not even on DVD).

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  27. car544:34 PM

    Oh I adore Jonathan Winters--I have all my life.

    Godspeed.

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  28. Unknown5:50 PM

    Very sad... Loved the Scooby shows he was on as a kid. Xo

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  29. audrey6:09 PM

    RIP Mr Winters.

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