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Offline Vince

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Mr. Wizard, dead
« on: June 13, 2007, 12:12:11 PM »
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/13/arts/ ... ref=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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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 04:02:41 PM »
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« Reply #2 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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« Reply #3 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!"
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