Al Lewis has Passed Away - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

gilligan fanatic · 02-04-2006, 03:40 PM

By LARRY McSHANE, Associated Press Writer
9 minutes ago

NEW YORK - Actor Al Lewis, the cigar-chomping patriarch of "The Munsters" whose work as a basketball scout, restaurateur and political candidate never eclipsed his role as Grandpa from the television sitcom, died after several years of failing health. He was 95.

Lewis, with his wife at his bedside, passed away Friday night, said Bernard White, program director at WBAI-FM, where the actor hosted a weekly radio program for years. White made the announcement on the air during the Saturday slot where Lewis usually appeared.

"To say that we will miss his generous, cantankerous, engaging spirit is a profound understatement," White said.

Mr. Television · 02-04-2006, 04:04 PM

R.I.P. AL.

bad_boy · 02-04-2006, 04:42 PM

Zoneboy · 02-04-2006, 04:43 PM

I hate I missed this one, A very talented actor who played the part of Grandpa to perfection.

R.I.P. Al

Brian Damage · 02-04-2006, 04:47 PM

Grandpa

gidgetgrape · 02-04-2006, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the laughs Grandpa.

tv star collector · 02-04-2006, 05:14 PM

He was great on both CAR 54 and THE MUNSTERS. One of my favorites actors.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-04-2006, 05:14 PM

Rest in Peace Al

A.P. · 02-04-2006, 05:17 PM

Rest in Peace Al Lewis you will be missed!

dirtprod · 02-04-2006, 05:36 PM

Al Lewis -

Go hang out with Fred, again.

My best,
Dirt

TV DVD Fan · 02-04-2006, 08:44 PM

Another gloomy day for sitcom history. Rest in peace, Mr. Lewis. Your spirit lives on, and we all love you.

Pat

Schmoe56789 · 02-05-2006, 12:27 AM

Sad news... he'll definitely be missed! RIP

Ometiklan · 02-05-2006, 12:40 AM

Goodbye My Friend...

kirkfan · 02-05-2006, 09:34 AM

Thats so sad.

I loved him on the Munsters may he RIP.

lillysmansion · 02-05-2006, 08:04 PM

I was lucky enough to have met Mr. Lewis (Grandpa) and to have had him visit my home. My heart is sadden at the lose of such a great man. He will be missed. We will never forget him.

lillysmansion

02-04-2006, 03:40 PM	#1
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Al Lewis has Passed Away By LARRY McSHANE, Associated Press Writer 9 minutes ago NEW YORK - Actor Al Lewis, the cigar-chomping patriarch of "The Munsters" whose work as a basketball scout, restaurateur and political candidate never eclipsed his role as Grandpa from the television sitcom, died after several years of failing health. He was 95. Lewis, with his wife at his bedside, passed away Friday night, said Bernard White, program director at WBAI-FM, where the actor hosted a weekly radio program for years. White made the announcement on the air during the Saturday slot where Lewis usually appeared. "To say that we will miss his generous, cantankerous, engaging spirit is a profound understatement," White said.
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A.P. Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 04, 2004 Posts: 121	Rest in Peace Al Lewis you will be missed!

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02-04-2006, 08:44 PM	#11
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	Another gloomy day for sitcom history. Rest in peace, Mr. Lewis. Your spirit lives on, and we all love you. Pat
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02-05-2006, 12:27 AM	#12
Schmoe56789 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 97	Sad news... he'll definitely be missed! RIP

02-05-2006, 12:40 AM	#13
Ometiklan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 35	Goodbye My Friend...

02-05-2006, 09:34 AM	#14
kirkfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2002 Posts: 50	Thats so sad. I loved him on the Munsters may he RIP.

02-05-2006, 08:04 PM	#15
lillysmansion Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 29, 2005 Posts: 104	I was lucky enough to have met Mr. Lewis (Grandpa) and to have had him visit my home. My heart is sadden at the lose of such a great man. He will be missed. We will never forget him. lillysmansion