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Truly a sad day..........Robert was one of the very last "Our Gang" children left alive from the 30's and 40's. While his 40 episodes that he appeared in with Spanky, Darla, Buckwheat, Alfalfa, and Froggy were towards the end of the series, and not very good, he played the role well. Certainly, he was a VERY controversial figure in later life. However, despite what people thought of him personally, he definitely left his mark on Hollywood. Between "Our Gang" "Little Beaver" in "the "Red Ryder" movies and "Baretta," he had some memorable roles! Certainly, his tagline from "Baretta" will not be forgotten: ""Don't do the crime if you can't do the time." Despite him being an awful through-the-mail signer, I was always a BIG fan of his. He was a great actor! His Emmy Award for "Baretta" was well deserved! His portrayal as a killer in the film "In Cold Blood" was fantastic!
He was always a bitter, bitter man because of his childhood. He had many, many emotional issues. However, his autobiography was all-telling -- and NOT boring! He did not hold back on his life! Robert was 89.
**Just as a side note, he was always one of Johnny Carson's favorite guests to have on his show. He liked him a lot because he was a very entertaining guest -- which he was.
He was always a bitter, bitter man because of his childhood. He had many, many emotional issues. However, his autobiography was all-telling -- and NOT boring! He did not hold back on his life! Robert was 89.
**Just as a side note, he was always one of Johnny Carson's favorite guests to have on his show. He liked him a lot because he was a very entertaining guest -- which he was.
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