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Ricardo Montalban, who died Jan. 14 at age 88, was a class act. He says in the interview, “I never had a great role.” But he was a cool guy who did cool things, from “The Saracen Blade” to a “Planet of the Apes” to Khan, whose wrath he made legendary. He was also in Fantasy Island, but my parents didn’t let me watch that.

WASHINGTON, DC - In a stunning response to the passing of Ricardo Montalban, Barack Obama has announced last-minute changes to his upcoming inauguration.

LOS ANGELES -- Ricardo Montalban, the Mexican-born actor who became a star in splashy MGM musicals and later as the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke in TV's "Fantasy Island," died Wednesday morning at his home, a city councilman said. He was 88. Montalban's death was announced at a meeting of the city council by president Eric Garcetti, who represents the district where the actor lived. Garcetti did not give a cause of death.

In this episode, Khan is commenting to Kirk on how, even though technology has advanced, humans haven't. If anyone has that quote, I'd love to have it. Thanks.

FR Comedy radio needs the voices of Mr. Roark and Tattoo for our broadcast of the "Political Fantasy Island" episode on May 21 at 9 PM EDT. Can anybody out there sound like Mr. Roark as played by Ricardo Montalban? Applicants for this role must be able to say "Rrrrrich Corrrrinthian leather," with significant rrrrrroll of the Rs. And the Tattoo applicant must be able to say, "De plane, boss, de plane!" If you can do either of these voices, please FreepMail Me and become part of the FUNNIEST comedy show on the radio.