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RIP Lyle Waggoner

LOS ANGELES–Actor and comedian Lyle Waggoner, perhaps best remembered as a stalwart straight man on “The Carol Burnett Show” and on TV as a co-star on TV’s “Wonder Woman” series, died March 17. He was 84.

MSTies will recall that he played Angelo in the movie “Never Steal Anything Wet” which was seen in episode 204- CATALINA CAPER.

The AP has the story.

Thanks to Paul for the heads up.

A New Short from RiffTrax…

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RIP Max Von Sydow

French Provence–Max von Sydow, who starred in brooding, metaphysical masterpieces by Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, notably as the medieval knight stalked by Death in a game of chess, and who later brought Nordic gravitas to a breathtaking array of roles, from Jesus to Satan, died March 8 at his home in the French region of Provence. He was 90.

MSTies may recall that he was mentioned in a host segment in episode 808- DEVIL DOLL.

The Washington Post has the story.

RiffTrax Presents a New Riff from Bridget and Mary Jo

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RIP James Lipton

MANHATTAN — James Lipton, who plumbed the dramatic arts through perceptive, mostly admiring interviews with celebrity actors as host of the Bravo television series “Inside the Actors Studio,” died at his home here on March2 of bladder cancer. He was 93.

MSTies will recall when Mike became Lipton during a host segment in episode 904- WEREWOLF.

The New York Times has coverage.