[RepoGirl]

I don't remember seeing that particular episode, but he was great in that show. So many classic lines, especially, "Nip it in the bud! NIP IT IN THE BUD!"

He had this ability to bring a great subtleness to even the most broad, slapstick humor. And he could milk awkward moments like no other comedian. His speech before the Chamber of Commerce in Mr. Chicken is a classic example!

"That electrician must be a democrat..."

[Tanniker Smith]

Nip it in the bud! NIP IT IN THE BUD!"

(grin) That just made me remember the Mayberry Rap from a dozen or more (probably more) years ago. The Barney verse contained the line, "Whenever there is trouble, I'm there on the double to Nip -- It -- In -- The -- Bud!"

[SealSeven]

"Its nothing but mortar, stone and wood."
"caro, caro, solomon"
"Let me clarify that, have a good day"
Luther Haigs was the man.

You will be missed.