[ealgeone]

Just some of the comments from Orson Wells about Jimmy Steward.

Get a hanky ready....this one may bring a little eye moisture.

Hope all enjoy.

[xp38]

There were giants back then.

[Viking2002]

We could use another of both of these men today, IMHO.

[Huskrrrr]

“I’m the only actor on this podium who has not attempted to imitate you, Jimmy, because in my view that’s all we can do.”

So true. He really did bring some class to the roasts, although I have to admit the non-PC Don Rickles kept me in stitches.

[DannyTN]

You should check out Orson’s roast of Dean Martin.

[ReleaseTheHounds]

This brings to mind a speech I saw Jimmy Stewart deliver on behalf of William Scranton who was running for President (Republican) in 1964, I think. He comes into the huge coliseum with maybe 15,000 people in attendance, and he starts out: "You know... they used to say you could take all the Republicans in Pennsylvania and put them in a phone booth... Some phone booth!" The audience roared! I was a big Goldwater fan that year but that was a great moment and Jimmy Stewart was a star.

[GnuThere]

Very enjoyable!