Hardbopjazz Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I wonder how many of us here remember "Laugh in" from the 60s. I remember this show very well and I always thought Gibson was funny. RIP 'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73 Updated 8h 1m ago | Comments 33 | Recommend 12 E-mail | Save | Print | Subscribe to stories like this Henry Gibson, who first gained fame on TV's Laugh-In and then played small but memorable roles in a series of films, has died. He ws 73. Henry Gibson, who first gained fame on TV's Laugh-In and then played small but memorable roles in a series of films, has died. He ws 73. By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES — Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, has died. He was 73. Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer. After serving in the Air Force and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Gibson — born James Bateman in Germantown, Pa., in 1935 — created his Henry Gibson comic persona, a pun on playwright Henrik Ibsen's name, while working as a theater actor in New York. For three seasons on Laugh-In, he delivered satirical poems while gripping a giant flower. Full story. Quote
7/4 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I'll miss him, he really made me laugh. Even when I saw him on Laugh In when I was a kid! ... Quote
Free For All Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I'll miss him, he really made me laugh. Even when I saw him on Laugh In when I was a kid! Me too. I was a Laugh-In fan; I always liked "A poem........by Henry Gibson......". RIP Quote
AllenLowe Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 "Marshall McLuhan - what are you doin?" Quote
Neal Pomea Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 Loved him in the movie Nashville! "My brother fought with Patton I saw action in Algiers But we must be doing something right To last 200 years!" Quote
BruceH Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 I was a little kid when "Laugh-In" was on, but I remember him! Didn't know he got so much work since then, good for him. RIP Quote
7/4 Posted September 17, 2009 Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) The Eyelash The eyelash is a friend to man. It lives to serve the eye. It fights the dirt and dust and grime, And keeps the eyeball dry. NY Times obit. Edited September 17, 2009 by 7/4 Quote
AllenLowe Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 well, it happened in the past - and he's gone past us - it's not like he passed out - more permanent than that - Quote
paul secor Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 He was my favorite part of Laugh-In & I enjoyed watching him in other television and film roles over the years. Thanks, Mr. Gibson. Quote
jeffcrom Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 He was my favorite part of Laugh-In.... Really, Paul? I also thought he was funny. But, dude - Goldie Hawn! In a bikini! Quote
Dan Gould Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 And also very stupid. Not Mr. Gibson though. I enjoyed his work. Quote
JSngry Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 You ever notice there's more famous people named Bateman than you might think? And only Justin & Justine are related. Jody Powell died too... Quote
JSngry Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 ok, mary travers. that's your three right there. Quote
Big Al Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Only 73. He seemed like one of those ageless wonders. My first memory of him was as the voice of Wilbur in "Charlotte's Web!" RIP Quote
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