Former 'Baretta' star Robert Blake Escorted Out of Celeb Autograph Convention - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-15-2011, 10:23 AM

Actor Robert Blake was escorted out of a celebrity autograph convention over the weekend in Burbank, Calif.
The Baretta star -- who was acquitted in the murder of his wife in 2005 - left the event Saturday after complaining that the line at his table was too short.

He returned Sunday and began signing autographs in the parking lot.

He was booted a short time later for causing a disruption and threatening show organizers.

The mayhem was captured on camera.

"I'm giving away free pictures to my fans because yesterday I embarrassed myself by behaving like a fool, so I came back today to be a good guy and give them pictures and give them autographs because they kept me alive for 70 years," he said.

He also was seen on camera saying, "Call the police. There are deputies right there. There are cops all around."

He left a short time later.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...utograph-99526

TV Knowledge Fan · 02-15-2011, 12:10 PM

Why am I not surprised that this hasn't happened sooner?

catlover79 · 02-16-2011, 04:18 AM

You took the words right out of my mouth!! One of our local stations showed Baretta reruns back around 2003-04 and watching him from way back then was creepy. I wasn't born yet when the show was originally on - did anyone who watched it the first time around pick up on a creepy vibe from him?

70s show watcher · 02-16-2011, 04:55 AM

i figured somthing like this would happen when i heard that he was booked for one of these autograph shows mr blake seemes like a very weird man

70s show watcher · 02-16-2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

You took the words right out of my mouth!! One of our local stations showed Baretta reruns back around 2003-04 and watching him from way back then was creepy. I wasn't born yet when the show was originally on - did anyone who watched it the first time around pick up on a creepy vibe from him?

i did i was just a kid at the time but i got that vibe

catlover79 · 02-16-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

i figured somthing like this would happen when i heard that he was booked for one of these autograph shows mr blake seemes like a very weird man

I wasn't surprised, either. I AM surprised that someone booked him for an autograph show in the first place.

catlover79 · 02-16-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

i did i was just a kid at the time but i got that vibe

Then I'm sure you weren't the only one.

MickeyMac · 02-16-2011, 01:27 PM

I've seen Baretta and he never appeared creepy to me on that show. That said I too am surprised he would get a booking at an autgraph session.

Zebra 3 · 03-06-2011, 07:51 PM

What MickeyMac said...

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I've seen Baretta and he never appeared creepy to me on that show.

biffbronson · 03-06-2011, 10:31 PM

I used to watch Baretta pretty regularly as a kid. He just seemed well-cast in the role. I later watched his earlier work as Mickey Gubitosi on the old "Our Gang" (Little Rascals) shorts.

Flying Dutchman · 12-04-2014, 09:18 PM

I was just wondering if Mickey Gubiosi, or Robert Blake as he likes to be called, is the only Little Rascal still living? Yes he was Mickey who was in the Our Gang comedies of the late 30s with Spanky McFarland through the early 40s. Blake may be a jerk, but he's been in movies and TV longer than most of these people.

Zoneboy · 12-04-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

I was just wondering if Mickey Gubiosi, or Robert Blake as he likes to be called, is the only Little Rascal still living? Yes he was Mickey who was in the Our Gang comedies of the late 30s with Spanky McFarland through the early 40s. Blake may be a jerk, but he's been in movies and TV longer than most of these people.

As of May 2014, living Our Gang actors included Robert Blake, Sidney Kibrick, Jean Darling, Marianne Edwards, Dickie Moore, Jerry Tucker, Lassie Lou Ahern, Mildred Kornman, and Leonard Landy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang

Bonniegirl · 12-06-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

i figured somthing like this would happen when i heard that he was booked for one of these autograph shows mr blake seemes like a very weird man

I used to watch Baretta. It was a cool show. Robert Blake was a good actor, but yes a bit weird, maybe you would call it eccentric ? As a little girl before Baretta I saw him in the movie In cold blood, where he played a murderer. He fit the roll well. When I heard about the shooting of his wife, I wasn't surprised really. I could see him prone to violence. He seemed like a hair trigger temper type person.

Flying Dutchman · 05-19-2015, 09:15 AM

First time I ever saw Robert (Micky Gubatosi) Blake. was in the Little Rascals in the 1940s shorts. Who would expect he'd grow up to be such an A-HO. I can't stand him now.

HarryWild · 03-07-2016, 03:21 AM

I remember him in all his work: Little Rascals, Baretta And play a motorcycle cop in a movie that was very memorable!

02-15-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Former 'Baretta' star Robert Blake Escorted Out of Celeb Autograph Convention Actor Robert Blake was escorted out of a celebrity autograph convention over the weekend in Burbank, Calif. The Baretta star -- who was acquitted in the murder of his wife in 2005 - left the event Saturday after complaining that the line at his table was too short. He returned Sunday and began signing autographs in the parking lot. He was booted a short time later for causing a disruption and threatening show organizers. The mayhem was captured on camera. "I'm giving away free pictures to my fans because yesterday I embarrassed myself by behaving like a fool, so I came back today to be a good guy and give them pictures and give them autographs because they kept me alive for 70 years," he said. He also was seen on camera saying, "Call the police. There are deputies right there. There are cops all around." He left a short time later. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...utograph-99526
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TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Why am I not surprised that this hasn't happened sooner?

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70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i figured somthing like this would happen when i heard that he was booked for one of these autograph shows mr blake seemes like a very weird man

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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I've seen Baretta and he never appeared creepy to me on that show. That said I too am surprised he would get a booking at an autgraph session.

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Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	I was just wondering if Mickey Gubiosi, or Robert Blake as he likes to be called, is the only Little Rascal still living? Yes he was Mickey who was in the Our Gang comedies of the late 30s with Spanky McFarland through the early 40s. Blake may be a jerk, but he's been in movies and TV longer than most of these people.

05-19-2015, 09:15 AM	#14
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	First time I ever saw Robert (Micky Gubatosi) Blake. was in the Little Rascals in the 1940s shorts. Who would expect he'd grow up to be such an A-HO. I can't stand him now.

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HarryWild Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2012 Posts: 454	I remember him in all his work: Little Rascals, Baretta And play a motorcycle cop in a movie that was very memorable!