A little late to this, but Mudd's legacy is divided.
His actual work for CBS was solid and quality.
Then there was his personal advocacy, as an "objective journalist," to whitewash the name of a distant relative, Dr. Samuel Mudd.
Who actually, as it turns out, WAS a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, WAS a Southern sympathizer, and WAS friendly with John Wilkes Booth on several occasions.
No matter what Roger Mudd tried to get people to believe otherwise. And that tarnishes his legacy, frankly.
Still, RIP hopefully, because he's going to have a lot of talking to do with his dead ancestors.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:22 am
by Merkin
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:13 pm
by azgreg
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:33 am
by 84Cat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:00 pm
by EastCoastCat
Growing up a Laker fan it’s sad to hear of Elgin’s passing. Truly one of the greatest Lakers ever, and is always in the top 20 of all-time NBA discussions.
Always disappointed he retired before the ‘72 ship and never got a ring due to all of those Celtic losses in the 60’s.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:28 pm
by pc in NM
Great novels, great screenplays - one of the all time greats
RIP Larry McMurtry
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:06 pm
by 84Cat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:36 pm
by azgreg
Was it a skiing accident?
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:13 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:20 am
by Chicat
I thought that guy was in his 80s when he was coaching Miami.
RIP
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:24 pm
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:41 am
by Chicat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:45 am
by Chicat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:50 am
by RichardCranium
Just missed qualifying for the congratulating letter from the Queen.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:30 am
by UAEebs86
Good riddance
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:38 am
by Chicat
I wish I believed in Hell.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:53 pm
by azgreg
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:56 pm
by UAEebs86
I saw Coach Larson a couple years ago crossing 6th heading to a football game. Seemed to be in pretty good shape for his age. Used to do color for games on TV when I was in school.
RIP Coach
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:59 pm
by UAdevil
He was coach when my dad was at UA 62-66. Then when I was at UA 1998-2001 he was in McKale everyday, just because. He lived and breathed UA basketball.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:00 am
by Merkin
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:15 pm
by Merkin
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:54 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 3:15 pm
by 84Cat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:43 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 12:51 pm
by 97cats
alcohol abuse/addiction is such a gigantic problem in this country - very sad
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:15 pm
by Merkin
Jesus.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 6:22 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 7:22 pm
by 84Cat
If you have kids you will know who this is. My grandson loves Brown Bear, Brown Bear and asks us to read it to him a lot
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 7:56 pm
by scumdevils86
I have several of his books that he signed for us when I was a little kid. Loved it growing up and will definitely be passing it on to my soon to arrive daughter!
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 8:23 pm
by Merkin
Kids and grandkids all love his work. Was just looking at one of his books the other day.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:04 am
by Alieberman
If you've ever had kids or are planning on having kids.... you will have read his books literally 1000s of times.
RIP Eric Carle.... you helped soooooooo many kids to love books
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 6:37 am
by Chicat
He did a reading and book signing at our local Barnes & Nobles that I took my youngest to a few years back. Nice man. Generous with his time.
His books are so simple and amateurishly illustrated I’m not sure how he ever got published but kids love his work. RIP
His books are so simple and amateurishly illustrated I’m not sure how he ever got published but kids love his work. RIP
Less is more so often.
Our young kids often teach us to just appreciate the simple things. What parent hasn't bought the most awesome expensive gift for their small child only to find the kid more interested in the box it came in?
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 8:19 am
by 84Cat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 9:31 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 6:19 pm
by Chicat
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:10 am
by Merkin
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:35 am
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 7:21 am
by Merkin
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:28 am
by UAEebs86
You don't have to survive to set the record?
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:32 am
by azgreg
Sounds like he needs more practice.
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:08 pm
by UAEebs86
Re: RIP Notable Figures
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 1:12 pm
by Chicat
Now I’ll never get the secret key to getting his bullshit software off my old computer.