Art Linkletter

Art passed away today at the age of 97. I used to watch his TV show all the time. The part where he would interview the kids was always a riot. My favourite question of his was "What did your Mommy tell you not to say today?"

That's sad to hear.

I also watched "Kids Say the Darndest Things" (later co-opted by Bill Cosby) as a child, about 50 years ago. I actually met Art once at a benefit. Would've had my picture taken with him, but that was $350. Memories will have to suffice.

i have met him too.. very nice guy. The world is a less happy place today

We need a new show.. "dorks say the darndest things"

His face was also on the $100,000 bill in the game LIFE.

Wow! I thought he died 10-20 years ago.

I really liked his shows.

...and Abe Vigoda solidiers on

To think such a nice guy had such a crappy start in life. This evening, ABC-NEWS said Mr. Linkletter was abandoned on the steps of a church/preacher's home.

I remember watching his shows WAAAAY back when they were in black and white. Think about it, he was THE original daytime talk show host. And I agree, when he asked, no kid refused to tell "what Momma told me not to say"....is/was THE funniest part of his shows.

mad_machine wrote: i have met him too.. very nice guy.

Of course he was.

He was Canadian.

zomby woof wrote:

mad_machine wrote: i have met him too.. very nice guy.

Of course he was. He was Canadian.

He couldn't have been, everyone liked him.

zomby woof wrote:

mad_machine wrote: i have met him too.. very nice guy.

Of course he was. He was Canadian.

From Saskatchewan.

The only entertainer to ever have 5 network shows simultaneously, according to a report I saw this morning.

I met him at the Orange County airport about a decade ago. Very low key, friendly, and actually seemed happy that somebody recognized him and stopped to say what a fan they were.

Bill