Gene Wilder

[PNGwynne]

"We are the music-makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." -Willy Wonka to Charlie

TCM just ran a memorial spot for Gene Wilder; yery touching. I hope it shows a series of his films in the near future.

[hobub]

ok, I cleared some but this isn't the place to post something like that.

Gene Wilder, RIP.

[megotastic]

hobub- empty your inbox trying to contact you re cornelius

[megomania]

Has to be one of the greatest underrated movies of all-time everywhere.... a must see... ...and dare-I-say a great "show your kids this flick to show them what life's about" flick. The Frisco Kid's take on tolerance and morality is sublime. RIP Mr. Wilder Just as sublime, but not so "PG-rated" dialogue from Hear No, Evil See No Evil Dave: F'n-A. Something bothers you, "f" it. Your wife leaves you, "f" her. Your boss fires you, "f" him. F'n-A. F'n them. Right? Wally: You're f'n right! Dave: It's a gift to be able to do that.

Some would say it's a classic.... :-)

[huedell]

one of his lesser known movies, The Frisco Kid, is one I always loved. costars Harrison Ford in an early role

RIP!

Has to be one of the greatest underrated movies of all-time everywhere.... a must see...
...and dare-I-say a great "show your kids this flick to show them what life's about" flick. The Frisco Kid's take on tolerance and morality is sublime.

RIP Mr. Wilder

Just as sublime, but not so "PG-rated" dialogue from Hear No, Evil See No Evil
Dave: F'n-A. Something bothers you, "f" it. Your wife leaves you, "f" her. Your boss fires you, "f" him. F'n-A. F'n them. Right?
Wally: You're f'n right!
Dave: It's a gift to be able to do that.

[Goblin19]

Love Gene Wilder. One of my all time favorite comedic actors. He had a genuine quality that came through.

[EMCE Hammer]

So sad. I don't use this sort of term loosely, but he truly was one of the greats. RIP Gene.

Not much to add. Really bummed.

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

So sad. I don't use this sort of term loosely, but he truly was one of the greats. RIP Gene.

[HardyGirl]

RIP Gene. Although I knew him from other movies like Waco Jim, Young Frakenstein, Blazing Saddles and Stir Crazy, my absolute favorite was Willy Wonka. And my niece literally wore out a VHS of it, (it actually broke in the player!). One of the greatest comedians ever. We'll miss you Gene.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Meet the Waco Kid:

Chris

[emeraldknight47]

The man was a comedic genius and an all-around talented actor, to boot. RIP, Gene, you'll always be remembered by your family, friends and fans. Welcome to your own world of "pure imagination"...

[daz71]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNbZcT8RXgE

so funny i saw an old woman walking like this 2 weeks ago and i thought of stir crazy,i really had to bite my lip.

[mego maniac mark]

Gone is one of the greatest comedic actors of our generation. All of us kids of the 70's childhood would be so different without his movies in our lives.

I never do this when a celebrity I like passes, but tonight I will pop on Young Frankenstein( my wife's all time favorite ) to honor Mr. Wilder. I hope you all do the same soon to celebrate his work.

So may one liners from Wonka, Blazing Saddles and YF that, at least once a week or so ,I can use in real life conversations.
Sed A Give?!
RIP

[Grimjohn]

I never tire of watching Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak and Stir Crazy. Another magnificent talent lost in 2016.

Rest in peace Gene.

[hedrap]

Back in '02 IIRC it was when the Producers/Young Frankenstein musicals were taking shape, The Post referred to him as deceased. I was connected to his agent and brought it to his attention for correction. He told me later "Gene says thanks for reminding him he's still alive".

Just sad we didn't get more work from over the past decades. The man was instrumental in making Brooks work. RIP