Blogcritics: Comments on Art Carney Dies

Comment by BB

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 16:58:57 EST

It is also interesting to note they were of a generation that knew wars and hardship that we have never had to endure. And yet they found humor in everyday things without profanity. They epitomized class and good taste in every sense of the word. They are classics the world may never see the likes of again. I am so sad to see them go.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 16:21:47 EST

Interesting that everyone you named was also a good dancer - performers were more generally trained in showbiz in the old days.

Comment by BB

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 16:18:50 EST

Art Carney, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, etc., etc. They are all heading off into the sunset. Comedic genius' that didn't need four letter words to make us laugh. Thank you all for making my childhood full of joy and laughter. You are special people and I will be forever indebted to you.

Comment by Chris Arabia

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 15:01:20 EST

just for perspective: art carney won his oscar over al pacino, jack nicholson, dustin hoffman, and albert finney--no holes in that lineup. "hello, ball" puts me in hysterics to this day.

Comment by Natalie Davis

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 12:55:29 EST

Indeed, all hail Carney. He was among the best.

Comment by Rodney Welch

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:50:34 EST

All hail and honor to the great Art Carney, a true comic genius. Note for trivia buffs: there now remains only one of the original Honeymooners: Joyce Randolph.