Originally Posted By Dave Curtis appeared in more than 140 Hollywood films during his career Oscar-nominated actor Tony Curtis has died at age 85, the Clark County, Nev., coroner said Thursday. Entertainment Tonight first reported the news of Curtis's death, citing a representative for the actor's daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis. <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39433821/ns/today-entertainment/" target="_blank">http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/...ainment/</a>
Originally Posted By Labuda RIP, Mr. Curtis. I can't remember NOT knowing of Tony Curtis. First saw him when I was a little girl and Some Like it Hot came on tv.
Originally Posted By EdisYoda I think it's time for me to dust off my copy of "The Great Race" in tribute. Rest In Peace "The Great Leslie" aka Tony Curtis.
Originally Posted By debtee Ahhh that's sad news. I have enjoyed his workover the years and love the movie Some like it Hot. RIP Tony Curtis.
Originally Posted By DAR True story: A few years back I was in Vegas walking through the Bellagio with my family. We see these two couples talking to each other. The couple facing us was an older couple. And we notice the people they're talking to a tall blonde next to a shorter older man. As we got closer we realized the shorter older man was Tony Curtis. RIP
Originally Posted By Manfried Did you know that Tony Curtis starred in a film that had its major climax sequence shot at Disneyland? The man was in many great films. All the best Tony Curtis.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS This is sad news. I loved his work! They say they pass in threes - Greg Giraldo just passed, so who will be the third?
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Oh, Gloria Stuart. Maybe we're done with celebrity deaths for a bit. Let's hope.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Tony Curtis in "The Great Race" was the reason my husband stopped going by his middle name, Martin or Marty, and started using his first name, Leslie. RIP Mr Curtis, you made millions of people happy with your work.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I think it's time for me to dust off my copy of "The Great Race" in tribute. Rest In Peace "The Great Leslie" aka Tony Curtis.>> Tony was the last of the principle players (Natalie Wood, Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Keenan Wynn). Larry Storch (Texas Jack) and Marvin Kaplan (Frisbee) are the only two actors left, along with director Blake Edwards aka Mr Julie Andrews. My favorite film of all time. Ditto about a DVD tribute screening. "Get off my hood!" 8^) <<Did you know that Tony Curtis starred in a film that had its major climax sequence shot at Disneyland?>> "40 Pounds of Trouble" with Suzanne Pleshette and Larry Storch. Weird and confusing editing of the park scenes. I had no idea that the monorail drops you off at the main gate! =8^0 Thanks for the memories, you great Great Leslie you!!
Originally Posted By DAR <<Tony was the last of the principle players (Natalie Wood, Jack Lemmon, Peter Falk, Keenan Wynn). Larry Storch (Texas Jack) and Marvin Kaplan (Frisbee) are the only two actors left, along with director Blake Edwards aka Mr Julie Andrews. My favorite film of all time. Ditto about a DVD tribute screening>> When did Peter Falk die? And Natalie Wood never looked better in that movie.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 loved his role in Mad MAd MAd MAd World.... he was just in my town late last year at a theatre signing autographs -- it' s onme of those theatres where you sit in nice chairs and can order dinner...full bar...it was $5 Martini night in honor ot Mr Curtis and that era... <a href="http://www.atriptothemovies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.atriptothemovies.com/</a>
Originally Posted By skinnerbox OOPS! My bad. I could have sworn Columbo was no longer with us. OK... Peter is the last remaining principle. (I really wish I could get off decaf. Yikes.)
Originally Posted By DAR I know he's been suffering from Alzheimers the last few years. There was something in the news that his kids were fighting over how to handle his affairs and the estate(ie money)
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Oh that's really sad. I hope the family can resolve their differences. And you're correct about Maggie DuBois, DAR. Those Edith Head outfits she wore were GORGEOUS! "Come on, there isn't anything men and women can't discuss if they are civilized and mature and emancipated." 8^D
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<loved his role in Mad MAd MAd MAd World.... he was just in my town late last year at a theatre signing autographs -- it' s onme of those theatres where you sit in nice chairs and can order dinner...full bar...it was $5 Martini night in honor ot Mr Curtis and that era...>> That sounds like fun. Mad World is a great film. So is Some Like It Hot, another Curtis/Lemmon vehicle. Sigh. Classic comedic actors. RIP
Originally Posted By Manfried Tony as the Great Leslie "You make me the victim before we start." Peter Falk as Max: "Hey Professor!" Then he gets pelted with a ton of pies. Jack Lemmon as Professor Fate: "Push the button, Max."
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Glad to hear of all these 'The Great Race' fans. It's one of my favorites as well. Nerd alert -- when I was about 12, I dressed up as Professor Fate for Halloween. 35 years ago, the local TV station, as some kind of weird promotion during the holidays, KTLA ran 'The Great Race' every night for a week -- my dad and I sat and watched it just about every night. This was of course before cable was as typical as it is today, and before VCRs or DVRs. With commercials, it seemed to span 4 hours from 8 to midnight. My mom would spend the evening in another room of the house, and every time the scene came on when they were on the iceberg honking the car horns, my mom would call from the other room "what the heck are they DOING?" Ah, good times...
Originally Posted By DAR And because it's the 40th anniversary of the Flintstones <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSUIe6clDNE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Ie6clDNE</a>
