Mike Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Actor Harvey Korman dies at 81 Staff, Vancouver Sun Published: Thursday, May 29, 2008 Harvey Korman, star of TV's 'The Carol Burnett Show' and the classic big screen comedy Blazing Saddles, has died at the age of 81. Korman had been hospitalized four months ago with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. His daughter, Kate Korman, suggested it was a 'miracle' he survived at all considering the major operations that ensued. Complications set in last week and he passed away Thursday. Korman was born in Chicago in 1927. He spent thirteen years trying to get a job on Broadway before starting a nightclub comedy act with a friend. They were fired halfway through their first night. He moved to California and sold cars for a further three years before landing a job on The Danny Kaye Show. When the show was cancelled he jumped to the Carol Burnett Show and spent a decade enjoying critical acclaim and audience praise. He also picked up four Emmy awards. Korman's roles in films such as Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, The History of the World Part I and a pair of Pink Panther movies cemented his place in Hollywood's comedic elite while turns in Gypsy, Huckleberry Finn and Bud and Lou brought his dramatic talents to the fore. He is survived by his wife of 25 years and four children. © Vancouver Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I remember that sketch back in the '70's. What I remember vividly was my Dad, laughing so hard tears were streaming from his eyes. Harvey Korman was a genius.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Great stuff ! What a team they were . Korman's attempts to hold back his laughter often doubled the hilarity of a skit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Awww that's too bad...They were quite the team...I also remember my parents laughing so hard at these skits...We would watch right along with them...very funny stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 RIP What a hilarious man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 RIP Harvey. I'll always remember Hedly Lamar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 It's sad when great comedians pass on, this last week I was hard hit with both Dick Martin and Harvey Korman leaving us. But I also know from spending so much time watching them that they would want us to be joyous, not sad, appreciative for their great gifts of laughter to ease our stress in life. And to carry the torches they lit to future generations to show them what "real" comedy is and how is delivered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I loved him on the Carol Burnett show. May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 RIP Harvey. I'll always remember Hedly Lamar. ...and Count de Money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I hadn't heard about Dick Martin passing. Now, Harvey Korman. Just great memories of being entertained by those two comedians. Making people laugh is one one of the greatest gifts to which a person may lay claim. RIP gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I hadn't heard about Dick Martin passing. Now, Harvey Korman. Just great memories of being entertained by those two comedians. Making people laugh is one one of the greatest gifts to which a person may lay claim. RIP gentlemen. It may have slipped passed others too. THE LINK TO DICK MARTIN MEMORIAL THREAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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