As you know, the oh-so-brilliant Sid Caesar passed away last week, so this week I'm celebrating his genius by sharing (by the grace of youtube) a few favorite 'skits' from YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS featuring not only Sid, but darling Imogene Coca, the always frenetically frantic Howie Morris and the gruff and buffoony Carl Reiner at their very best. I know you've probably already seen them all, but what the heck. Watch 'em again. There's absolutely no such thing as too much laughter.
And just in case you want to read a bit more about YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS, I'm including a link to a previous post from 2011.
Invitation to Murder - Part Two - Couldn't find Part One, but I think this is self-explanatory.
The Continental Express
Le Honore de Julle
From Here to Obscurity - Part One
From Here to Obscurity - Part Two
Since this is Tuesday, don't forget to check in at Todd Mason's blog, Sweet Freedom, to see what other television, films or audio/visuals other bloggers are talking about today.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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AP Photo/Wally Fong
Sid Caesar passed away yesterday and I've only just now found out about it. A very sad day. I loved this man. We watched his SHOW OF SHOWS and later the SID CAESAR SHOW religiously when I was a kid growing up in Manhattan. Sid and his brilliant troop of loonies never failed to make us laugh until we cried or fell off the sofa or both.
I was fortunate enough to have a brief chat with Sid (on the phone) when once he appeared on the Phil Donahue Show. I was totally awestruck and inane, but it is a treasured memory. I got a chance to tell Sid that his opera skits featuring the entire cast spouting/singing gibberish were not only hysterically funny but were, in some weird way, what got me interested in learning about real opera once upon a time. He was surprised but I think, I hope, delighted.
I loved this man.
Rest in peace, Sid. You were the best of the best.
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