Posted on 05/26/2010 1:11:12 PM PDT by Stoutcat
Art Linkletter, a longtime television and radio host, passed away today at the ripe old age of 97. In the 50s and 60s, he hosted the well-known variety show, “Art Linkletter’s House Party“, which featured conversation with celebrities of the day. But he may be best remembered for the wonderful interactions betweeh himself and an amazing assortment of children on his show, “Kids Say the Darnest Things“.
Mr. Linkletter showed himself to be an affable host, and clearly had a terrific rapport with his young visitors. I have vague memories of seeing the show (in flickering black & white) as a child and wishing I could be one of his guests. In the clip below, you get a brief sense of the man, and you can simply feel the good humor, joy, and love he radiated.
[Really touching video, not to be missed]
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For crying out loud, this is at least the third thread about this.
Really liked the guy, btw.
My favorite audience bits were when he would look through a lady’s purse, and when he would talk to somebody in the audience and they would have to say “stop” when the clock got to exactly one minute.
“For crying out loud, this is at least the third thread about this. Really liked the guy, btw.”
Hahahaha...FReepers say the darnedest things. RIP, Art.
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Do not miss the video, it is incredible.
Yer right. That was a good video. Thanks!
RIP American Icon
Some years ago I heard an interview with Mr. Linkletter. Someone asked how long he planned on living. He mentioned that he would like to live until the year where the government would steal the least amount of his inheritance. I think he might have mentioned this year.
Does anyone else remember this?
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