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Posted by Sampo, on January 29th, 2018  Sometimes news of a passing takes a little while to leak out from loved ones. Or if it happens overseas, it make take some time in translation. Here are two passings which happened several weeks ago, but we’re only now hearing about it.
One example is actor and voice actor Jeremy Wilkin, who died on Dec. 19 at the age of 87. MSTies who recently got the chance to see episode K02- REVENGE OF THE MYSTERONS in its entirety for the first time, will recall that he provided voices for six different characters.
A more complete appreciation is here.
 And although he passed on Jan. 7, it was only yesterday that news got about the death of Don Sullivan, who played Chase Winstead in the movie in episode 402- THE GIANT GILA MONSTER and George Leland in the movie in episode 419- THE REBEL SET. He was 80.
More info here.
Posted by Sampo, on January 28th, 2018  Stamford, Conn.–Mort Walker, the creator of the “Beetle Bailey” comic strip, died Jan. 27 at his home here. He was 94.
Beetle Bailey was mentioned in a host segment in episode 315- TEENAGE CAVEMAN.
The New York Times has the story.
Posted by Sampo, on January 27th, 2018 Alert regular “Sitting Duck” suggests:
Largely forgotten TV shows have proven to be a gold mine for our favorite cowtown puppet show. What other shows do you think are suitable for being riffed? I’d like to put forth this British show from the 50s called “Colonel March of Scotland Yard.” It’s got slipshod plotting, overwrought acting, inappropriate music cues and Boris Karloff sporting an eye patch. In other words, it’s perfect for the MST3K treatment.
What obscure TV shows would you like to see riffed?
Posted by Sampo, on January 26th, 2018  Sherman Oaks, Calif–Joel Freeman, a veteran producer behind such films as “Shaft,” “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Love at First Bite,” died Jan. 21 at his home here. He was 95.
Before he became a successful producer, he was a production manager for a number movies, including the movie in episode 524- 12 TO THE MOON.
Deadline.com has the story.
Thanks to Tim for the heads up.
Posted by Sampo, on January 26th, 2018  Actor Robert Dowdell, perhaps best remembered as Lieutenant Commander Chip Morton in TV’s “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” died Jan. 23 after struggling with several health issues.
MSTies will remember him as Sen. Clayton in the movie in episode 324- MASTER NINJA II.
This site has a look back at his career. You can also visit Robertdowdell.com and his Facebook page.
Thanks to Tim for the heads up.
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Sometimes news of a passing takes a little while to leak out from loved ones. Or if it happens overseas, it make take some time in translation. Here are two passings which happened several weeks ago, but we’re only now hearing about it.
And although he passed on Jan. 7, it was only yesterday that news got about the death of Don Sullivan, who played Chase Winstead in the movie in episode 402- THE GIANT GILA MONSTER and George Leland in the movie in episode 419- THE REBEL SET. He was 80.
