RIP Tom Poston

Whoops, forgot to link the story:

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-poston2may02,0,3724260.story?coll=la-default-underdog

NOOOO! :(((((

Rest in peace, beloved character actor

Shame. Very funny guy.

Love the quote from the story about the characters he most often played:

"These guys are about a half-step behind life's parade," Poston commented in a 1983 interview. "The ink on their instruction sheets is beginning to fade. But they can function and cope and don't realize they are driving people up the walls.

"In ways I don't like to admit, I'm a goof-up myself," Poston continued. "It's an essential part of my character. When these guys screw up it reminds me of my own incompetence with the small frustrations of life."

love him

:(

Aw. I'm genuinely sad - what a lovely man. My friend just posted this on his blog and I just liked it:

Back about 10 years ago I got on this kick of writing fan letters to celebs and asking for autographed pictures in return. One of my favorites was Tom Poston - he sent [a] photo and he wrote a note that said something like: "Dear M--now you have my picture, but I don't have yours--is that fair? How 'bout a picture to hang up on the old dressing room wall?"

So I sent back a picture of myself. I later read that Tom Poston had rooms in his house, full of photos sent by fans.

Now that's damn cool.

awwww
RIP

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Tom Poston, you had many good years in situation comedies and I hope they led you to a voluntary and healthy retirement. Kampei.

The clips of him on the old Steve Allen show are amazing. I have no memory of him being on Mork and Mindy. However, re the first Newhart show: "The Peeper is here to see the Mooner."

Also, this is the second To Tell the Truth regular to go in 2 weeks, so Orson Bean had better watch the fuck out.

All flowers left for Tom Poston
Flowers 1 to 50 (of 89 total) 51 - 89


- A.J. Marik
Added: 5/2/2007

you we great comedian and you will be sadly missed.rest in peace
- krys watkins
Added: 5/2/2007

I feel as though I've lost a friend. I am so saddened to hear of your death. My deepest sympathies to your dear wife, and your children. (Tom was married 3 times-3 children.) You will be missed.
- marie williams
Added: 5/2/2007


- ~Brenda~
Added: 5/2/2007

I remember you as a very young child on all the game shows. You were indeed a fine actor. Say hi to Kitty Carlisle up there for me. God bless and rest in peace.
- Shannon Kelly
Added: 5/2/2007

You were a very understated comedic genius. Everything you touched turned to gold. You have earned my respect and your well-deserved rest. Thank you Mr. Poston.
- Chris Hayes
Added: 5/2/2007

Loved watching you saw you in Masquarade with Elizabeth Montgomery as a vampire
- Jim Ditton
Added: 5/2/2007


- EJQ
Added: 5/2/2007


- linda haughton
Added: 5/2/2007


- * Barb J.* (John 3:16)
Added: 5/2/2007

Oh how I'll miss you R.I.P.
- TKA
Added: 5/2/2007

You were adorable. Rest in peace.Love,
- Elizabeth
Added: 5/2/2007

I loved your character no matter what Movie or TV show you were on!
- Andrena's Daughter
Added: 5/2/2007

Tom, I remember watching you as the "man on the street" on the Steve Allen version of the Tonight Show with my dad when I was a kid. May you rest in peace.
- Major Fred Beisser, USAF (Retired)
Added: 5/2/2007


- auntysuz63
Added: 5/2/2007

In honor of your World War II service in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Thank you & God bless you, brother Airman.
- JCFHS '38
Added: 5/2/2007

You were a hoot on 'Newhart!' R.I.P.
- Greg Smith
Added: 5/2/2007

So very sad to hear of your passing, you were wonderful on Newhart, and also on the Bob Newhart show as the "peeper" You will be missed. Rest well.
- *~Sharon M~*May God Bless and Keep You~*
Added: 5/2/2007

Thank you for all the laughter.
- Verum
Added: 5/2/2007


- CJS
Added: 5/2/2007

Made us smile. Thanks
- Ms Bear
Added: 5/2/2007

Rest in peace Tom
- TheMysterian
Added: 5/2/2007

Thanks for the memories. You were so much fun to watch on tv.
- Susie Kilpatrick
Added: 5/2/2007


- PearlsBoy
Added: 5/1/2007


- Ricky Hempel
Added: 5/1/2007

REST IN PEACE, YOU WERE VERY FUNNY.
- MACCA
Added: 5/1/2007


- Republican
Added: 5/1/2007


- J Spencer
Added: 5/1/2007


- Ace Leon
Added: 5/1/2007

What a witty man! ( and you never "caught him acting" ) Tom was one of the good guys that we're losing all too frequently. Sleep well...and thanks for all the laughs!With love and respect from
- a fellow Buckeye
Added: 5/1/2007

What a great one!! God Bless You!
- Richard Brizendine
Added: 5/1/2007

You were a great actor, I used to watch you all the time, Rest in peace, God bless you.
-Anonymous
Added: 5/1/2007


- ♥Marissa♥
Added: 5/1/2007


- AutumnBreeze
Added: 5/1/2007


- Nancy
Added: 5/1/2007

Rest in peace, Tom. You brought so much laughter to many people and you will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Suzanne and the family at this difficult time.
- Fiddlin' Lady from O.C.
Added: 5/1/2007

You gave us so many laughs! Time for you to rest now. Great work.
- Celeste
Added: 5/1/2007


- roz
Added: 5/1/2007

Rest well, Tom. I'm sure my mother came over to you to shake your hand...she loved meeting celebrities. Thanks for the laughs.
- Karen
Added: 5/1/2007

REST IN PEACE
- Tom "Homer" W.
Added: 5/1/2007

You had such a great "every man" quality. You will be missed and you are remembered with much love.
- Beth Jordan-Myers
Added: 5/1/2007

I was so sorry to hear of your death tonight on TV. As a kid, I remember watching you on To Tell The Truth and as an adult I enjoyed Newhart. Your contributions to these shows helped make them successful. I loved your sense of humor. Rest in peace and may God be with your family and friends during this time of sorrow.
- Elizabeth Lowery
Added: 5/1/2007

and we just lost Kitty as well...I remember you from to tell the truth and of course Newhart. Rest Easy
- Anita Aasen
Added: 5/1/2007

THANK YOU! WHAT A GUY!
- ke
Added: 5/1/2007


- Karen H
Added: 5/1/2007


- MAE
Added: 5/1/2007

The world has lost a great talent... funny... genuine... touching. You were a unique funnyman.
- Mari
Added: 5/1/2007


- Love Always, Renee Rybanski
Added: 5/1/2007

tom, i met you and tim conway at hamilton place here in ontario. so sad today but i will cherish your autograph. thanks.
- Kevin Hobbs
Added: 5/1/2007

TO A GREAT ACTOR, AND FUNNY MAN..REST IN PEACE.
- paulbearer
Added: 5/1/2007

RIP Mr. Looney ("That's 'Loonay'").

hey, they stole that from Fields.

aww

RIP

Man so many good people kicking it, they'll have to start an I Love Obituaries forum :(

That's actually not the worst idea ever.

Am I the only person who didn't know that he was actually married to Suzanne Pleshette!!!!!?????


http://www.boysrepublic.org/img/photo/Pleshette+Poston.jpg

I didn't know either! I expressed shock upthread!

oh jeez i didn't see that up there! it just seemed so...odd, when i read that!

RIP, Mr. Poston.

from his NYT obit:


In 1959, starring on Broadway in "Golden Fleecing," Mr. Poston met Ms. Pleshette. The two began a romance, though they later married others.

...Before she married Mr. Poston [in 2001], Ms. Pleshette laid down one ironclad condition: she wanted "a big rock," she said in a telephone interview yesterday.

So Mr. Poston gave her exactly that. A piece of unpolished granite the size of a large marble, it was culled from the gravel in his driveway. He had it put in a platinum setting.

The rock worked like a charm, Ms. Pleshette said. She added: "Of course, he later was taught the pleasures of diamonds."