Art Linkletter Dies at 97

[Risus]

Art Linkletter, TV Host, Dies at 97

By WILLIAM GRIMES

Art Linkletter, the genial host who parlayed his talent for the ad-libbed interview into two of television’s longest-running shows, “People Are Funny” and “House Party,” in the 1950s and 1960s, died Wednesday at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 97.

The full story: Art Linkletter, TV Host, Dies at 97 - Obituary (Obit) - NYTimes.com

A true legend has passed on.
Art, rest in Peace!

 

[AnnaG]

A ripe old age. My condolences for his family and friends.

 

[VanIsle]

Thanks for posting that Risus. Mr. Linkletter was a good man.

 

[lone wolf]

Thanks for a lot of smiles and pauses for reflection, Art. Rest in peace.

 

[JLM]

Another one of the good guys passes.

 

[talloola]

He was definitely a good guy, great sense of humour, always
a little smirk on his face, he always seemed to be thinking
of something funny, or seeing the funny side of a particular
situation.

I think one tragedy in his life was the death of his son,
(someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I believe it was
to do with LSD, and thinking he could fly, (from a rooftop).
So, not really suicide, a tragedy nonetheless.

 

[JLM]

He was definitely a good guy, great sense of humour, always
a little smirk on his face, he always seemed to be thinking
of something funny, or seeing the funny side of a particular
situation.

I think one tragedy in his life was the death of his son,
(someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I believe it was
to do with LSD, and thinking he could fly, (from a rooftop).
So, not really suicide, a tragedy nonetheless.

That was very tragic. Was it a son or a daughter? Must be 30 years ago now.

 

[Risus]

He was definitely a good guy, great sense of humour, always
a little smirk on his face, he always seemed to be thinking
of something funny, or seeing the funny side of a particular
situation.

I think one tragedy in his life was the death of his son,
(someone correct me if I'm wrong), but I believe it was
to do with LSD, and thinking he could fly, (from a rooftop).
So, not really suicide, a tragedy nonetheless.

It was his daughter, and no LSD was in her system. He had a son die in a car accident.
The Associated Press: TV's 'People Are Funny' host Art Linkletter dies

 

[gopher]

One of Hollywood's friendliest faces and personalities. A true gem of a human being.

 

[Mowich]

Goodbye Art and thank you for the endless hours of entertainment and enlightenment. You celebrated children and innocence. We could use more of that these days. You will be missed.

 

[talloola]

It was his daughter, and no LSD was in her system. He had a son die in a car accident.
The Associated Press: TV's 'People Are Funny' host Art Linkletter dies

thanks for the correction.

 

[The Old Medic]

Another Canadian who made good in the States.

I was a kid on his House Party radio show in the 1950's. He was very good with kids, you believed he actually cared what you said. I didn't say anything funny, but i sure remember being on his show.