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  1. brndirt1

    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    without looking for it I believe he was an active journalist during WW2, but that is all I will venture.

    He passed away today, April 8th, 2012. I haven't seen it on the web or in print yet, but it was announced on CBS Sunday Morning News.

    Rest in Peace Mr. Wallace, your journalism in both print and Television leaves a legacy of quality.

    Just found this on the NY Times site...

    Mike Wallace, a pioneer of American broadcasting who confronted leaders and liars for the newsmagazine “60 Minutes” for four decades, has died, CBS News said. He was 94.

    His death was announced on CBS by the anchor of its Sunday morning program, Charles Osgood. The network did not immediately specify when or where he died. Mr. Wallace had been ill for several years.


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    http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/08/mike-wallace-60-minutes-pioneer-dies/
     
  2. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    He was in the Navy but not sure of what he did.
    Rest in Peace Mr. Wallace
     
  3. 36thID

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    To one of the very best, Mike Wallace. I enjoyed his work for decades.
     
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    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    RIP, Mike Wallace and my condolences to his family. His son, Chris, followed his father into journalism and works for Fox News.
     
  6. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Ouch! The final results was the water was really hot when she obviously fell in it, like 66 degrees Celsius. Also " The autopsy concluded that the singer had drowned due to the effects of cocaine use and heart disease.The report also indicated the singer had a perforated nose, a sign of long-term substance abuse. "

    Whitney Houston | Whitney Houston's Body Found In 'Scalding' Hot Water | Contactmusic

    Nothing unexpectedly new really but still shocking.... :(
     
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    is in a coma and not expected to survive for long. I'm sorry, I mis-read this originally, and it was Andy Gibb and Maurice (Robin's twin) who died before. Barry Gibb survives yet. I was never a giant fan of their style, but must admit they were extremely talented as a family.

    Goto:

    Robin Gibb Gravely Ill In Hospital: Reports
     
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    He certainly wasn't my idol and I never bought his records, but I respect him for what he did.
     
  11. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Sad to hear about this, I personally liked some later songs like " You win again" but I do respect their whole production in music businez.
     
  12. Volga Boatman

    Volga Boatman Dishonorably Discharged

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    Ahh! What fond memories! The Bee-Gee hair...the hairy chest and medals...the Bee-Gee teeth....that harmony that reminds one of testicular retrograde move back up the slot they descended from.....I mean, if you think it's easy, just try staying in tune with them the next time you put on your copy of "Staying Alive". If you can hit that note without grabbing your nuts and squeezing hard, you are part the way there. All you then need are the hair, teeth and chesty medals.....
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Sadly, there are few left like him. He was a great interviewer.
     
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    rkline56 USS Oklahoma City CG5

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    rkline56 USS Oklahoma City CG5

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    Spokesman Paul Shefrin said Clark had a heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint John's hospital in Santa Monica, where he had gone the day before for an outpatient procedure. Clark had continued performing even after he suffered a stroke in 2004 that affected his ability to speak and walk.

    "Dick Clark was a true pioneer who revolutionized the way we listened to and consumed music," record executive Clive Davis said in a statement. "For me he ranks right up there with the giants of our business."
    For a time in the 1980s, he had shows on all three networks and was listed among the Forbes 400 of wealthiest Americans. Clark also was part of radio as partner in the United Stations Radio Network, which provided programs -- including Clark's -- to thousands of stations.



    I thought he'd live to 100. You'll be sorely missed Mr. Clark.
     
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    mikebatzel Dreadnaught

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    Oh no. Another sign that the world will come to an end in December. No one to ring in the New Year.


    All jokes aside, Rest in Peace. Our holidays will never be the same without you.
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I'm from Philadelphia, so Dick Clark was part of me growing up. We had Bandstand on nearly every day while my younger sister danced his tunes with the 2nd floor banister. He will be missed.
     
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    That is sad to hear, of course I was wondering just how long the "forever young" Dick Clark could keep on "keepin' on". Rest in Peace Sir.
     
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    I'm a child of the '70s, and I remember AB well. It made for some fun Saturday mornings. I also remember the Pyramids game shows and The Challengers from '89 and '90.
    Dick, so long.:salute:
     

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