Originally Posted By ecdc <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/09/11/obit.larry.gelbart/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBI...dex.html</a> Aside from being a great talent, Larry Gelbart was a great guy. He actually participated from time to time on the M*A*S*H newsgroup when I was there a few years ago. He was very kind to everyone and was fun to converse with. He was even kind enough to send me a few private notes after I expressed some things. In addition to M*A*S*H, he also had the great Tootsie to his credit, in addition to many others, including recent award winners. He'll be missed.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Man, another great one gone! What a year. I thought "Oh, God!" was a terrific movie. I didn't realize Larry Gelbart wrote the screenplay.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA 'Oh God' is another great movie. Thought John Denver was so fun in that movie. Wait he's dead too! So is George Burns! *sob*
Originally Posted By skinnerbox One of my favorite writers of all time, so multi-talented, a true comedic genius. And don't forget my favorite Zero Mostel vehicle, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Sondheim is always remembered for the music, but few remember Gelbart as co-author of the book. You will be greatly missed, Larry. (And oooh ecdc I am green with envy!) Comedy won't be the same without you.
Originally Posted By Faline skinnerbox took the thought out of my mind: a comedic genius. Another incredible talent is gone.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 On the occasions I've seen him interviewed, it was also obvious that he was an extremely intelligent and thoughtful guy - a class act.
