Posted on 04/09/2010 12:53:01 PM PDT by EveningStar
Meinhardt Raabe (born September 2, 1915 - April 09, 2010) has crossed over the Shifting Sands to take his rightful place in the Land of Oz.
Formerly the oldest surviving Munchkin-actor from The Wizard of Oz, he was also the only surviving cast member with any significant dialogue in the film...
In addition to his role in the film, Raabe worked for many decades as a spokesman for Oscar Mayer, where he was known as "Little Oscar, World's Smallest Chef"...
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WOW 95 years old, that is awesome really, consider a lot of little people have health issues that can affect lifespan.
I remember how excitin’ it was when the Oscar Meyer Wieniemobile came to Ralph’s parking lot back in ‘61.
This fellow played a bit part in a single movie and became immortal. That’s really neat! RIP, Mr. Coroner of Oz.
many decades as a spokesman for Oscar Mayer, where he was known as “Little Oscar, World’s Smallest Chef”
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so is this the guy who came up with the tiny weinie appetizer uhh.. hors d’oeuvre?
95 for a little person is pretty good.
RIP
Rest in Peace, Brother Meinhardt!
And a Big Ten graduate...
And a Master Gardener!He lived here
Oh Nooooooo, not little Oscar. Tomorrow a memorial wenie roast!
Pipe little Oscar over the side. Hand Salute.
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