'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Director Blake Edwards Dead at 88.

foxnews.com ^ | 12/16/2010 | AP

[Huskrrrr]

A spokesman for Blake Edwards says the filmmaker has died in Southern California at age 88. Publicist Gene Schwam says Edwards died from complications of pneumonia at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. His wife, Julie Andrews, and other family members were at his side. Edwards directed "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "The Pink Panther" and many other popular films. He also was a screenwriter, producer and actor.

[Lazlo in PA]

I forgot that one. I love Peter Sellers in most of his roles. I don't know if that movie could be made today with Sellers painted to be an Indian.

[dfwgator]

Here was Blake Edwards getting his honorary Oscar from Jim Carrey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29WRP92X7Mg&playnext=1&list=PL962DE571380B6E04&index=43

[oyez]

"The Party" could not have been filmed and marketed in these days of PC.

--Birdie Num Num.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Days of Wine and Roses” What a heartbreaker of a movie. Is there a woman more beautiful than Lee Remick? I don’t think so!

[mewzilla]

I loved this one....

Victor/Victoria

[a fool in paradise]

Blake Edwards films will forever be linked to Henry Mancini soundtracks just as Sergio Leone westerns are associated with their Ennio Morricone soundtracks.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Me, too! I have always been half in love with both James Garner AND Julie Andrews...it’s a win/win, LOL!

I just went to my library site and reserved it.

I thought ‘Arthur’ was a really cute movie, too. :)

[wideminded]

I don't know if that movie could be made today with Sellers painted to be an Indian.

Or Mickey Rooney playing a Japanese stereotype.

[Hoosier Catholic Momma]

‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ is awesome. Starred one of the most beautiful actresses to ever grace the silver screen, Audrey Hepburn.

He had a good, long life and entertained millions. RIP, Mr. Edwards.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Me, too! I have always been half in love with both James Garner AND Julie Andrews...it’s a win/win, LOL!

I just went to my library site and reserved it.

I thought ‘Arthur’ was a really cute movie, too. :)

[whitedog57]

Yes, The Party was superb. Particularly the Gunga Din scenes at the beginning.

[wideminded]

Is there a woman more beautiful than Lee Remick? I don’t think so!

I don't know if it is just beauty but I have always thought that Lee Remick had a look that is really fascinating, captivating, and deep. It would be interesting to figure out exactly what it was about her face and manner that made her stand out so much.

[MamaB]

He was one of the best. RIP and God bless his family and friends.

[a fool in paradise]

Blake Edwards films will forever be linked to Henry Mancini soundtracks just as Sergio Leone westerns are associated with their Ennio Morricone soundtracks.

That's quite a track record.

And here's the lounge/rock-album tribute:

[Lmo56]

Loved his screwball military comedies such as “Operation Mad Ball”, “What Did You Do In The War, Daddy”, and “Operation Petticoat” ...

[Steve_Seattle]

"Publicist Gene Schwam says . . . "

It seems that the only job of these publicists for aging Hollywood stars is to announce their client's death.

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

“A Shot in the DarK’ introducing Inspector Cleuseau to the world was his best effort. Classic comedy.

[brytlea]

Sorry to hear that, my condolences to you. It’s especially hard on the elderly.

[Loud Mime]

Thanks; that was great.

I still retch over Steve Martin's ripoff of Closeau. Martin is a remake of comedy with not a shard of originality.

[oprahstheantichrist]

Thanks....:^[