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Darren McGavin, one of my inspirations when I wanted to be a reporter, passed away this morning at 83. Night Stalker was probably one of my all time favorite sci-fi/horror shows, right up there with Dark Shadows. And his turn as the Old Man, better known as Ralphie's dad, in A Christmas Story, makes me laugh every year.
Last year I sent two corrections into the Sci-Fi channel's news director who incorrectly reported that McGavin had passed away a few years before. He had been in poor health ever since his wife died in 2003.
Two great character actors in one day. This weekend just sucks.
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Tis a shame about Mr. McG...I only just heard that Don Knotts had handed in his deputy sherriff's badge a couple of days ago, too...
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I just remembered, McGavin's widow, Kathie Browne had been in an episode of STAR TREK as one of Kirk's many admirers...
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Yeah, Scott, I knew that - but thanks anyway. Also, regarding the Deela-Kirk pikkie, she was very attractive...
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