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MikeLutton · 04-12-2013, 01:18 PM

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Jonathan Winters
Dead at 87

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Jonathan Winters, the comedic film and TV actor who was huge in the '70s and '80s on shows like "Mork and Mindy," has died at age 87 ... TMZ has learned.

Winters died last night of natural causes in Montecito, Calif, around 6:30 p.m., surrounded by friends and family.

Winters' career began when he won a talent contest, which led to radio gigs and appearances at comedy clubs. He was a staple on the late night TV circuit for decades -- he was one of Jack Paar's favorite guests and a Johnny Carson regular -- and recorded several classic comedy albums.

He often performed in character ... the best known of which was Maude Frickert, the seemingly sweet old lady with a quick and acid wit.

Winters appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows ... including the classic "It's a "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" ... and was a regular on the Saturday morning children's television program "Hot Dog" in the '70s.

He co-starred with Robin Williams as Mearth -- Mork and Mindy's son ... who was hatched from an egg and aged backwards. Think Benjamin Button ... but funny.

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Marvo301 · 04-12-2013, 01:43 PM

Jonathan Winters. His was one of the most original and most creative comedy minds ever.

catlover79 · 04-12-2013, 02:55 PM

Mr. Winters. It seems a bit funny in retrospect, but he gave me nightmares as a little kid. See, when I was little I used to watch the M&M reruns, and seeing this gigantic man dressed up like a baby and babbling like a baby gave me the absolute creeps!! But I did like him as Randy Quaid's dad on the later sitcom, Davis Rules.

Plus, from all accounts, he seemed like a very nice and humble man off-camera, and that's all that counts.

AB · 04-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Rest in peace.

king of comedy · 04-17-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AB

Rest in peace.

A very funny and talented man. R.I.P. If it weren't for him, there would be no Robin Williams or Jim Carrey.

04-12-2013, 01:18 PM	#1
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	Jonathen Winters dies at 87 http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/12/jonath...ers-dies-dead/ Jonathan Winters Dead at 87 Exclusive Jonathan Winters, the comedic film and TV actor who was huge in the '70s and '80s on shows like "Mork and Mindy," has died at age 87 ... TMZ has learned. Winters died last night of natural causes in Montecito, Calif, around 6:30 p.m., surrounded by friends and family. Winters' career began when he won a talent contest, which led to radio gigs and appearances at comedy clubs. He was a staple on the late night TV circuit for decades -- he was one of Jack Paar's favorite guests and a Johnny Carson regular -- and recorded several classic comedy albums. He often performed in character ... the best known of which was Maude Frickert, the seemingly sweet old lady with a quick and acid wit. Winters appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows ... including the classic "It's a "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" ... and was a regular on the Saturday morning children's television program "Hot Dog" in the '70s. He co-starred with Robin Williams as Mearth -- Mork and Mindy's son ... who was hatched from an egg and aged backwards. Think Benjamin Button ... but funny. See also Annette Funicello Dead -- Mouseketeer Dies at 70 Richard Griffiths Dead -- 'Harry Potter' Star Dies at 65 Conrad Bain Dead -- Phillip Drummond Actor From 'Diff'rent Strokes' Dies at 89 Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/12/jonath...#ixzz2QGpoYwX0 Visit the TMZ Store: http://tmzstore.com
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04-12-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Jonathan Winters. His was one of the most original and most creative comedy minds ever.
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04-12-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Mr. Winters. It seems a bit funny in retrospect, but he gave me nightmares as a little kid. See, when I was little I used to watch the M&M reruns, and seeing this gigantic man dressed up like a baby and babbling like a baby gave me the absolute creeps!! But I did like him as Randy Quaid's dad on the later sitcom, Davis Rules. Plus, from all accounts, he seemed like a very nice and humble man off-camera, and that's all that counts.
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04-12-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.