Sid Caesar the Curtain Closes on a Comedy Giant
Sid Caesar is dead at 91 and the curtain has softly closed on a comedy giant. Although giant is perhaps not a large enough term to refer to a legendary figure who, through his live comedy programs, seemed to have invented the forerunner to the TV sitcom. The comic, and comedic genius, had been ill for a year before his death on Wednesday February 12. Stars and other comic icons have come forward to speak of their sorrow at the trial blazer’s death and also to talk of his ability to connect with audiences in a way that made them “roar with laughter.”
Here’s where the word “legend” is appropriate. Time for another viewing of “My Favorite Year” and maybe a little personal something about the Godfather of TV comedy.
Oh yeah!! I forgot to say thank you for the reblog!!! Thanks mate!!! 😀
I agree, what a lovely thought. I like to imagine that he and Imogene are working out some new skits as we type…
Wow. Shirley Temple yesterday. Sid Caesar today. The whole generation is disappearing and so quickly. I hope he’s up there making God laugh.
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Truly one the greatest of the greats. I remember “The Show of Shows” when I was a kid. From that show came more giants — Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Woody Allen — to name a few.