|
 |
RIP Jimmy Clem Sometimes it takes a while for word to get out of the passing of a MSTed movie cast member, because he or she is long retired to flyover country and is out of the public eye. Such is the case with James “Jimmy” Clem, who had a memorable role as Old Man Crenshaw in the movie in episode 1006- BOGGY CREEK II. Clem died July 22 at his home in Texarkana, Texas. He was 84.
Thanks to Rick for the heads up. 20 Replies to “RIP Jimmy Clem”Commenting at Satellite News
We are determined to encourage thoughtful discussion, so please be respectful to others. We also provide an "Ignore" button ( Comments are closed. |
|
Satellite News is a fan site for the Mystery Science Theater 3000 television and Netflix series. It is an independent publication written and compiled by Chris Cornell (msampo@aol.com) and Brian Henry (erhardt4@aol.com). Satellite of Love, LLC does not maintain this web site, nor is it responsible for this site's content.
All content posted on Satellite News is copyright © 2024 by Chris Cornell and Brian Henry, except where otherwise noted. This Date in MSTory is written and compiled by Steve Finley, Chris Cornell and Brian Henry. Copyright © 2024 All rights reserved. Please do not reproduce This Date in MSTory items in any form without express written permission from the authors. Items of MST3K news may be duplicated or reposted, as long as Satellite News is cited as the source. The views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Satellite of Love, LLC. No warranty is expressed or implied that the information given herein is completely accurate, and in fact this information can and will change at any time. So there. Mystery Science Theater 3000, its characters and situations are copyrights and trademarks of Satellite of Love, LLC. Banner image created by Larry Lee Moniz. Powered by WordPress & Atahualpa |
|
) to help our users cope with "trolls" and other commenters whom they find annoying. Go to our
“Well, boy, if you’ve come here to study me, you’d better be prepared to stay a while.”
Sometimes, no riffing is needed! God rest Mr. Jimmy Clem, thank you for an unforgettable role in a truly cheesy movie.
He came, tended to his fires, and then left…..
May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest, Jimmy Clem.
Rest in Peace, Old Man Crenshaw. May there be an endless supply of broccoli rubber bands in the afterlife.
Stand at attention for the 21 broccoli rubber band salute.
Before nine gars could gut a minnow, Clem buried his truck back in heaven.
They thumb tacked Jimmy’s obit from the Texarkana paper on the community bulletin board next to a picture of a Razorback burger at Sheryl’s Country Kitchen in Fouke, Arkansas, the “Home of the Fouke (Boggy Creek) Monster”. It was a badge of honor.
Seriously, he was a much respected citizen in those parts. RIP
I defy anyone to name a more memorable screen presence in any MSTed movie. Farewell, Old Man.
“From the royal academy of dramatic arts: Jimmy Clem.”
Going to put on my one-strap overalls in memoriam.
A truly great character. One of my favorite MST Ep’s. Just wish I coulda seen him in the country store, wearing a puffy hat with a filthy saying….. or a turquoise pith helmet.
Thanks to wearing overalls without a shirt, and the amazing distribution of filth over his entire body, Old Man Crenshaw was one of the most disturbing characters in a MST movie.
But it’s good to be reminded that that was only a character, and to find out that the actor himself was a father, grandfather, Korean War veteran, cattle rancher, and Texas Tech alum. That’s an impressive biography for someone who’ll always be associated with Old Man Crenshaw.
Jimmy Clem was undoubtedly the most memorable character in BC2 and one of the most memorable in the entire Mst3k series. RIP broccoli rubber band wearing old man.
“I’ll throw down on you before nine gars could gut a minna.”
Best Mst quote ever!
Old Man Crenshaw played by Jimmy Clem. In 5 out of 5 independent viewings, this aforementioned character was voted most trust worthy to tend to their fires, and, to finally figure it out…cuz. Clem as Crenshaw once started a short lived Broccoli Rubber Band craze as folks everywhere tightened them around their brow while exclaiming-“you’re a man’s kinda woman.”
That said, Crenshaw in BC2 was and is a shining star in the MST Universe. I still remember watching the premiere of the episode, his overalls, his bark bigger than bite. He stands aside Torgo now.
Dang. I only watched Boggy Creek last night. RIP Mr Clem. Your breasts were indeed marvelous
I just read his “life legacy” on that link, and it sounds like he was a really great guy with an impressive list of accomplishments.
Rest in peace, Mr. Clem.
The Little Critter misses him dearly.
RIP, Jimmy Clem.
He was in about 2/3 of Charles B Pierce’s movies, so I have seen him in a lot of stuff (which says a lot about my TV viewing habits).
Read his obit. A life well lived. Boggy Creek II is one of my go-to movies when I want to relax. He has none of the menace of Coleman Frances, just a nice guy.
Rest in peace, cousin.
“Old man? I was carded last week!”
The photo makes it look like he’s drinking out of a kerosene lamp…
Eighty-four is quite impressive for a man of his, erm, immensity. Well done, sir.
Fans should check out Charles B. Pierce’s “other movie”, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, to see a nicely cleaned-up Mr. Clem.