'Laugh-In' and 'Boston Legal' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

Source: AP

Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73.

Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-obit-henry-g...

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He was so wonderful in so many things, but one of my favorites was his turn as a neo-Nazi in The Blues Brothers.

Rest in peace, Henry.

[eleny]

1. Oh no! Rip, Henry

You're one of the best!

[Taverner]

2. RIP Henry - "I always loved you sir"

Those who remember know he did a great job playing the Fuher of Illinois Nazis in The Blues Brothers.

Ever since then Ford Pinto Station Wagons have taken on a whole new meaning.

RIP Henry

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. He was a major contributor on Laugh-In...

RIP, Henry...

I loved you...

[AlbertCat]

47. A poem, by Henry Gibson....

[Wilms]

50. I recall...

Peace.

[DinahMoeHum]

54. I loved him as the teacup-clutching minister on that show, too. . .

"...I preach to various denominations, but my favorite is the $5 bill..."

RIP, Henry.

[villager]

4. Shit! He was great in "Nashville," too!

n/t

[mitchum]

43. A fantastic performance (n/t)

[LisaM]

5. Oh damn

Wasn't he just recently in some commercial?

[d_b]

6. He'll always be Werner Klopek to me

RIP

[Libertas1776]

13. God I loved

The 'burbs.

And of course the Blues Brothers. Such a great actor we have lost, what a shame. RIP Mr. Gibson.

[d_b]

17. he was great

[WriteDown]

7. Best role was the serial killer in The 'Burbs.

[Auggie]

8. Iconic comic -- he developed some great schtick.

[Janice325]

9. Oh, no!

I'm so sorry to hear that.
RIP, Mr. Gibson. You will be missed.

[gauguin57]

10. NOOOOOOOOOO!

I LOVED his poetry on Laugh-In! And his portrayal of a priest/minister, drinking out of a teacup at the "cocktail party" on Laugh-In!

[sybylla]

11. Oh, no. Remember the poetry segment well, even though I was a kid.

My parents loved that show and consequently so did I.

RIP Henry. What better legacy than to have made people laugh?

[alsame]

12. RIP. He provided me with so many laughs over the years. nt

[ixion]

14. Safe Journey, Mr. Gibson

your talent will be missed.

[Stinky The Clown]

15. Ah geeeze

Rest well, Henry. You gave me many a happy moment.

[susanr516]

16. RIP, Henry Gibson

Loved him since Laugh-In.

[Newsjock]

18. Spokesman for the United Appeal for the Dead, too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Occg29DsI7k

[mascarax]

28. Hilarious! thanks for the link...

I've never seen that before.

RIP, Henry.

[sweetloukillbot]

37. That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the headline. n/t

[RagAss]

19. Rest in Peace.

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

20. A better link: LAT obituary

He was born James Bateman on Sept. 21, 1935, in Germantown, Pa., and began acting professionally at age 8 as a touring performer for nine years with the Mae Desmond Theatre.

He earned a bachelor's degree in drama from Catholic University. After serving in the Air Force as an intelligence officer with the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing in France from 1957 to '60, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

He was living in New York when he developed his poet character, Henry Gibson, a pun on the name of playwright Heinrick Ibsen. The character led to appearances on "The Tonight Show."

He made his feature film debut playing a college student in Jerry Lewis' 1963 comedy "The Nutty Professor."


http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-henry-gibs...

[Jokerman]

21. I was so glad to see him on Boston Legal.

Henry has always been one of my favorite funny men and the whole "namby pamby" shtick on B.L. was hilarious.

[JaneLovesAll]

46. Boston Legal

He was definitely my favorite judge on Boston Legal. His character took off, so the writers/producers kept bringing him back. In the last season, he was probably on every other episode.

[MaineDem]

22. Damn! He was wonderful

Such a talent.

[DainBramaged]

23. A womderful man.

I hate Illnois Nazis

http://blog.puppetgov.com/2009/07/17/i-hate-illinois-na...

[Ian David]

24. That's very sad. I liked him. n/t

[road2000]

25. An expectant hush would always come over the room

when we heard "A poem..."

RIP.

[Are_grits_groceries]

26. Bye Henry...

You were a hoot. RIP and thanks for all the laughs.

[NecklyTyler]

27. I hate Illinois Nazis.

[Blacksheep214]

35. I hate Illinois Nazis..

but I loved Henry Gibson.

Forever in our thoughts! RIP!

[nolabear]

29. Brilliant in Magnolia, too. Rest in Peace. nt.

[Fire1]

30. Oh no, the judge!!! Wow!! So sorry to hear that. n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

31. :^( I am sad to hear that.

[Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel]

32. Another victim to cancer...

R.I.P. Henry

[shadowknows69]

33. Funny guy. RIP Henry.

[Bluenorthwest]

34. O! Henry was one of my first heros

and he was a wonderful man.

[rove karl rove]

36. our loss

great comedian all around. Didn't even know he was ill, he will be missed. RIP.

[pleah]

38. Oh, bummer. :(

[Patsy Stone]

39. "I've always loved you."

And now a poem, by Henry Gibson. RIP.

[padumdang]

40. Gack. Patrick and Henry both this week...how horrible

[graywarrior]

41. Awww, I loved Henry Gibson.

RIP, dude.

[FailureToCommunicate]

42. Love: Henry Gibson. Hate: cancer. Rest in peace. Heaven just got a lot funnier!

[Botany]

44. From the Blues Brothers

As their car goes into Lake Michigan

Nazi 1 to head Nazi aka Gibson:

I love you

Gibson:

I know



Sweet Dreams Henry!

[JeanGrey]

45. It always comes in threes.

[Gman]

48. Veeeeery Interesting...

but sad. RIP Henry. You were a pioneer in comedy.

[SlingBlade]

49. RIP Henry, You made us laugh

And that is something I will always cherish

[Vidar]

51. Safe passage, Henry, & thank you for all the laughter.

[regnaD kciN]

52. Mary Travers and Henry Gibson...

This has been a bad day for those of us who grew up in the '60s.

[joeybee12]

53. I know...so sad to lose them both...RIP Henry and Mary