Golden Groovies

Golden Groovies
Who are No Longer Here..

This is kind of a tribute blog to some of my heroes..
in tv who are no longer here...
They are not listed in any particular oeder.

Lloyd Thaxton-may 31, 1927-oct 5, 2008 great and innovative teen show host,
who's shoe was based in Los Angeles, but became syndicated all over the U.S.

Joe Pyne-dec 22, 1924-mar 23 1970 Father of Controversial televison, where pepole could come on his show
and step up to the beef box, and argue with him about various subjects..

Walt Disney,dec5,1901-dec 15,1966 - affectionately known as Uncle walt, Everyone's
favorite tv uncle, simply a genius..His warm tv personality
was very effecting.
nothing more needs to be said...

Louis Lomax-aug 26, 1922-july 30, 1970
Black Intellectual talk show host attcking trhe subjests of racism, equal rights, and various
other sujects..
I loved watching his Los Angeles based tv show in the late 60's.

Steve Allen dec 26, 1921-oct 30, 2000 an innovative variety show host, whoentertained us with his eit, personality, music,
and shenanigans"on the streets of Hollywood"...one of a kind.

Joey Bishop feb 3, 1918-oct 17, 2001 this quiet man who said little, but implied a lot in the rat pack days, developed his personality as
a talk show host, and became sinply, quite wonderful.He is missed.

WAlly George dec 4, 1931-oct 7, 2003-ultra conservative talk show host, on the order
of JOe Pyne, who "hung out" at one of my favorite restauants
in Rosemead, ca. "The Bahooka"
His show bordered on the ridiculous, but was very entertaining..RIP

Bob Clampett-may 8, 1913-may 4, 1984 not really a tv star, but a cartoon producer, and a great friend.I miss him..

Lawrence Welk-mar 11, 1913-may 17, 1992 Just miss the guy..he was a trip to watch, and made some very good
surf records(yes) in the early 60's!

Chick Lambert-(may still be alive, but no info on him) a Flambouyant Advertising host, who did spots for the all night movies KTTV in Los Angeles
back in the early 60's He was something else! (See my blog on Chick)

Dean MArtin jun 17,1917 dec 25, 1995(yes thats right, he passed on xmas.)
a real smooth guy who let you in on the fun he was having..just
so enjoyable to watch!

Henry MAncini ap 15, 1924 - jun 14, 1994 he was only 70! I am familiar with this great man of music through his tv show(MAncini Generation,early 70's)
his records, his interviews(youtube), and of course, his
wonderful music. He was really a fine fellow.


These guys gave so much "color" to our local tv, they are irreplaceable...
and inspirational..thanks guys!

Steveo

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