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Jonathan Winters dead; Groundbreaking improv comic was 87
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Posted on 04/12/2013 10:21:01 AM PDT by Perdogg

Jonathan Winters, the cherub-faced comedian whose breakneck improvisations and misfit characters inspired the likes of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey, has died. He was 87.

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To: Perdogg

A Classic! RiP, you made us laugh!


21 posted on 04/12/2013 10:33:21 AM PDT by AuntB (Illegal immigration is simply more "share the wealth" socialism and a CRIME not a race!)
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To: Perdogg
Rip Johnathan...
22 posted on 04/12/2013 10:33:44 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: Perdogg

Rest in Peace. Semper Fi, Marine................


23 posted on 04/12/2013 10:34:01 AM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: Perdogg

Darn. Loved this guy as a child.


24 posted on 04/12/2013 10:34:23 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: Perdogg

Not of much interest to the tabloids ... never resorted to obscenity or vulgarity ... never involved in a sex scandal ... no drug or alcohol addiction issues ... not a raving libtard supporting such chic causes as gay rights, global warming, or animal rights ... married to the same woman for over 60 years ... he could not have made it in Hollyweird today!

25 posted on 04/12/2013 10:35:40 AM PDT by Zakeet (If idiots could fly, Washington would be an airport)
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To: cripplecreek

I know his first words at the Pearly Gates

” I’ve got heaven....all over my body “


26 posted on 04/12/2013 10:37:38 AM PDT by advertising guy ( sad when the " go to guy " at FOX NEWS is Greta)
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To: Perdogg

The world is officially a sadder place.


27 posted on 04/12/2013 10:38:02 AM PDT by null and void (Republicans create the tools of oppression and Democrats use them. Gun confiscation enables tyranny.)
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To: A.A. Cunningham

My favorite comedy!


28 posted on 04/12/2013 10:38:22 AM PDT by Slyfox (The Key to Marxism is Medicine ~ Vladimir Lenin)
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To: Wiggins

*sigh* that’s back when Comedian Roasts had class and dignity.

Now they are filthy pigs wallowing in their own feces.


29 posted on 04/12/2013 10:38:25 AM PDT by Mr. K (There are lies, damned lies, statistics, and democrat talking points.)
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To: Wiggins
Not to many of those Dean Martin Roast comedians left. RIP.

Unfortunately, that's true. Tim Conway and Bob Newhart are the only comedians from that era that come to mind who are still around. Back then, a comedian had to be talented and creative to make it. They didn't rely on vulgarity and bathroom jokes as the basis for their routines.

30 posted on 04/12/2013 10:40:07 AM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: A.A. Cunningham

My initial thought, too! :)


31 posted on 04/12/2013 10:40:56 AM PDT by SparkyBass
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To: A.A. Cunningham
Johnathan could do impromptu comedy like no other...
32 posted on 04/12/2013 10:41:24 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: Perdogg

Jonathan Winters was one of the truly funny comedians. If only we had ANY today. Rest in peace, Mr. Winters.


33 posted on 04/12/2013 10:42:18 AM PDT by EDINVA
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To: Perdogg

R.I.P. Jonathan, the world has lost another great comedian and what we are being raised to take their place is a sad reflection!


34 posted on 04/12/2013 10:43:18 AM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Perdogg

Winters was born in a tiny stone cottage in the village of Bellbrook OH, now an affluent Dayton suburb. The cottage is the town’s library, appropriatly named for Winters.


35 posted on 04/12/2013 10:43:39 AM PDT by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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To: Perdogg
RIP Mr.Winters. You provided many belly laughs and were a enormous talent.
36 posted on 04/12/2013 10:44:27 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: Perdogg

37 posted on 04/12/2013 10:47:46 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: clintonh8r
Off to Whispering Glades.

If you don't know what that reference is, you should.

By far some of his best work...IMO.

38 posted on 04/12/2013 10:48:15 AM PDT by skimbell
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To: A.A. Cunningham

It’s the Big W, I tell ya! The Big W!

RIP you funny man, you.


39 posted on 04/12/2013 10:51:37 AM PDT by miss marmelstein ( Richard Lives Yet!)
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To: Wiggins

Here is a great roast with Johnathon Winters .... so many of them gone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XynxTU8ovZ8


40 posted on 04/12/2013 10:52:25 AM PDT by RedWhiteBlue (Mama tried)
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