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May 30, 2008
Sadness...
Last night, just before bed, I read of the passing of Harvey Korman.
Harvey (I feel I can call him that, with all due respect, as he was one of my favorite comedians...) was not one of those Hollywood "A" listers; you rarely heard about him, but you knew about him. He was from a different time, I suppose, one where the paparazzi was made of different stuff, as you don't know embarrassing details of his life, like do about today's "stars". He was so good on the Carol Burnett Show, he was equally as fantastic in the roles he played for Mel Brooks.
I am a huge fan of Mel Brooks, and by extension, a huge fan of Harvey Korman. Harvey played his roles to perfection, always playing the "funny", and making us laugh at each word. His Count DeMoney (Dee-moan-a, Dee-moan-a!) in Mel's "History Of The World Part 1", was a "spin off" of sorts of his Hedley (not Hedy) LaMarr in "Blazing Saddles", but each character was so, so different. I remember watching the Carol Burnett show, when he had Carol were re-enacting scenes from "Gone With The Wind". It is sketch comedy legend. He played all sorts of characters on the Carol Burnett Show, that proved his comedic talent and showed what fun he was having.
I will miss Harvey very much, and that makes me sad. But knowing how happy he made me, knowing how much he made me laugh, brings me back to a place that will help me remember the man, the actor and the comedian.
Rest in peace, Harvey.
Posted by Jon at May 30, 2008 09:24 PM