Originally Posted By Admin This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID512060.asp" target="_blank">4/15/08 Rhett Wickham: Sincerely, Ollie Johnston</a>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Beautifully written, Rhett. "The end of an era" is an overused cliche, but it really fits in this case. Thank you, Ollie!
Originally Posted By BostonMouse Great article. I heard the sad news on the 2719 Hyperion blog and have been spending the last hour or so reading the various tributes to and memories of Ollie. I couldn't help but gt choked up a few times. I am going to go home tonight and watch my "Frank and Ollie" video as my own little tribute to a man who gave me so much joy, laughter and tears.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 A beautiful tribute. Thank you. It's remarkable that one of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men died *yesterday.* What longevity he had...
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Very well said. Thank you for that. I never really realized before how recently (in a way) all the things that started Disney happened. It's really sad that we are getting to the point where not many of the originals are left around. I'm very grateful that so many of their stories have been well documented, but I'm also sad that we are losing so many others. This really does signal the end of an era of pure talent, but hopefully they will be able to recover and move on. It's amazing how many people's lives have been impacted by the Nine Old Men, without ever actually knowing who they were. I guess part of being in animation is having a big impact on people, without the celebrity that comes along with acting. He will be missed.
Originally Posted By vicdisney1962 Years ago, I met Ollie and Frank as they were talking about emotions and character development. The discussion ensued and it was evident that we were speaking about real personalities and lives in animation. Animation comes from the Latin word “animaâ€, meaning the spirit of. The spirit and soul of their animated creations is not “make-believe†but genuine. The ability to breathe life into one dimensional papyrus and graphite is a gift of the visionaries. As time brushes the last of the artist’s pencil dust to the four corners of the universe, let us relive each day knowing Ollie was an able man that knew how to touch our souls with his love and inspiration.
Originally Posted By JAF376 Keep a look on the skies from now on my friends, cause now that Walt and all of the boys are together again in Heaven, I know they are gonna make some beautiful things happen up there. What a legacy they leave behind!
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Perfect tribute Rhett.. Thank you. 8) Ollie has been missed dearly from the time he left California. He was a good friend to the CPHS, and a good friend to many. We're all glad we'll be able to enjoy his legacy through his films for years to come. Dan & Laura B Carlsbad, CA
Originally Posted By DAR Terrific as always Rhett. Btw Entertainment Weekly linked this article on their site.
