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Title: Mr. Wizard, dead
Post by: Vince on June 13, 2007, 12:12:11 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/13/arts/ ... ref=slogin (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/13/arts/13herbert.html?_r=1&oref=slogin)

I used to watch this all the time as a kid.

He piloted a B-24 in Italy during World War II, eventually retiring as a Captain with a Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters.

A true member of the Greatest Generation.

Farewell, Captain.

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Post by: Nil8r on June 13, 2007, 04:02:41 PM

+1

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Post by: Phyrst on June 13, 2007, 05:03:06 PM

We are all of us diminished.  See ya on the other side Mr. Wizard.   :cry:

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Post by: Bullseye on June 13, 2007, 06:33:34 PM

I remember seeing the original "Watch Mr. Wizard!" show in the 60's.

The 80's revival was pretty good, but I think the best tribute was the "Mr. Lizard" character in Dinosaurs!

"Timmy, hold these conductors while I throw the switch..." ZAP!

"oops - We need another Timmy!"