R.I.P Charles Nelson Reilly
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mfh1029 — 18 years ago(May 28, 2007 08:03 AM)
To quote the infamous SNL sketch starring Alec Baldwin and Will Farrell: "Charles Nelson Reilly, you were a DELIGHT". Contrary to what CNR thought, Yahoo!'s headline about his death reads: "Tony Award Winner Reilly Dies at 76". He was certain it would be all about the game shows
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CoffeeGoddess — 18 years ago(May 28, 2007 08:12 AM)
He was a fixture in my Saturday morning childhood. I watched game shows just to see him. His humor influences me even today. My son loves the Dirty Bubble.
His description of an incident at a hotel while burning incense still makes me giggle some 30 years later.
Bless you, Mr. Reilly. We love you and are sadder for your passing.
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startrekkin58 — 18 years ago(May 28, 2007 01:59 PM)
Wow. What horrible news. I woke up this morning, feeling good since it's my birthday, and what do I find when I booted up the computer? "Charles Nelson Reilly Dies at 76." Talk about heart-wrenching. Very, very sad day for Match Game fans (like me), and game show fans in general.
He will be missed.
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thereseuphemiaabernathy — 18 years ago(May 28, 2007 11:26 AM)
Rest in peace, Charles. I was so sad to hear of your death this morning. I liked you so much! We'll miss you. Thanks for all the laughs and smiles. The other side is a little brighter now, it has you and Gene Rayburn.
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Ithilfaen — 18 years ago(May 29, 2007 02:40 AM)
It's weird to be that affected by the death of someone you did't know but I'm really sad. I guess it's a testament to his art and the way he touched us. It's trivial I know because he will keep living for us through his work whereas his loved ones have lost him forever but I'm glad I'll be able to enjoy his great performances over and over again. He made me smile like very few can.
Another little light goes out and the world grows a little darker still
RIP Mr Chung.
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Renaldo Matlin — 18 years ago(May 29, 2007 02:26 AM)
When I read this now I actually cried out "NOOOOOO!" I loved this man! He was truly a rare character in the world of entertainment. I live in Norway so I haven't seen much of the US gameshow stuff he did so personally I started being a fan after seeing him in reruns of "The Ghost and Mrs Muir" on British Sky Channel back in the 80's. Have seen some of his gameshow stuff later though and that only helped seal my affection for the man. Not long ago I was thinking about him and I can't believe he just died. I am also a bit annoyed with IMDb who put the news at the bottom under the headline "gameshow star Reilly dies&1908quot; Wtf.. Made it sound like it was some two-bit gameshow host. I clicked on it expecting to read about some other person named Reilly and was horrified when I realized it was Charles.
Here is a quote by Reilly I found on his IMDb-page:
When I die, it's going to read, "Game Show Fixture Passes Away". Nothing about the theater, or Tony Awards, or Emmys. But it doesn't bother me.
(end quote)
As far as IMDb's news page goes he was right
What an insult to such a great career. Charles Nelson Reilly was a film actor, a veteran comedian of television (where he shared scenes with legends like Lucille Ball etc) and most importantly he was a great Tony award winning stage entertainer. On top of this he was a solid stage director and in his 60s even delivered one of the most memorable guest-stars on the tv-show "The X-Files". He was anything BUT just a "gameshow star".
Rest in Peace Charlie. You were brilliant! And if it helps, you were the greatest "game show fixture" in the history of planet Earth.