Larry Pennell (Dash Riprock) 1928-2013 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 12-06-2013, 04:39 PM

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Film and TV actor Larry Pennell died on August 28, 2013, place unknown. Born Alessandro Pennelli on February 2, 1928 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Before becoming an actor he was a professional baseball player for the Boston Braves [1948-1953]. He then drifted into acting appearing in several films before he was given the lead in the 1961-1963 TV series ‘Ripcord’ about skydivers. He made his most lasting impression on the TV series, ‘The Beverly Hillbillies” as Elly May’s boyfriend Dash Riprock. His career continued with small parts in films and television including “Mr. Baseball” (1992) with Tom Selleck. His last film appearance was in “The Passing” (2011).

Marvo301 · 12-06-2013, 11:56 PM

Larry Pennell. Dash Riprock was one of my favorite recurring characters on Hillbillies!

missy's pop pop · 12-08-2013, 08:58 PM

I remember him from both "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Ripcord."

richieonline · 12-17-2013, 10:13 PM

RIP Homer Noodleman!

scrapple · 07-06-2016, 07:53 PM

Definitely the most memorable of Elly's beaus!

12-06-2013, 04:39 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	Larry Pennell (Dash Riprock) 1928-2013 Link Film and TV actor Larry Pennell died on August 28, 2013, place unknown. Born Alessandro Pennelli on February 2, 1928 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Before becoming an actor he was a professional baseball player for the Boston Braves [1948-1953]. He then drifted into acting appearing in several films before he was given the lead in the 1961-1963 TV series ‘Ripcord’ about skydivers. He made his most lasting impression on the TV series, ‘The Beverly Hillbillies” as Elly May’s boyfriend Dash Riprock. His career continued with small parts in films and television including “Mr. Baseball” (1992) with Tom Selleck. His last film appearance was in “The Passing” (2011).
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12-06-2013, 11:56 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Larry Pennell. Dash Riprock was one of my favorite recurring characters on Hillbillies!
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12-08-2013, 08:58 PM	#3
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	I remember him from both "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Ripcord."

12-17-2013, 10:13 PM	#4
richieonline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 216	RIP Homer Noodleman!

07-06-2016, 07:53 PM	#5
scrapple Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 03, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 259	Definitely the most memorable of Elly's beaus!