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ElsewheresDaughter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:50 PM
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MSNBC: Get Smart...Don Adams has died age 82
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genius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:51 PM
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1. That was my favorite comedy series ever. That's terrible.
He was a Democrat, too.
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Yupster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:58 PM
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14. New proposal for DU group
We need a "Cone of Silence" group under which we can discuss the most sensitive issues.
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No DUplicitous DUpe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:04 PM
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20.  Yes, The Cone Of Silence



Sorry about that, Chief.
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Baclava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:53 PM
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32. That was an upgrade over...
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genius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:04 PM
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21. But the Cone of silence never worked
There are yahoo groups which people have to be approved to. Usually they have to provide some verification they are not Republicans.
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Tace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:11 PM
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27. Excellent Idea
Members only. Not for attribution.
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 05:28 PM
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42. You mean GD?
Wait, that's the Hurricane Channel...
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quispquake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:51 PM
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2. Shit!!!
RIP Don...Maxwell Smart was a character for the ages...
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ewagner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:52 PM
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3. Damn!
"Missed it by that much..."

RIP Don Adams and thanks for the memories.
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SteppingRazor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:53 PM
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4. Hey.... wasn't 82 his Agent number?
And if so, that's pretty damn freaky! :)
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:54 PM
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7. 86
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Call me Deacon Blues Donating Member (512 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:55 PM
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11. Nope, his number was 86
He missed it by that much!
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genius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:02 PM
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17. Agent 86.
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Charlie Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:53 PM
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5. Man, first Bob Denver and now Don Adams
Oddly enough, I remember Adams primarily as the voice of Inspector Gadget. A great talent.
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stopbush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:07 PM
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23. And don't forget Tennessee Tuxedo - "I NEVER fail!"
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gmoney Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 04:38 PM
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37. Tennessee Tuxedo!
I remembered about half of this, but had to Google the rest... and I swear I never even heard the second or third "verses" here...

Come on and see see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
See see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
He will be
Parachuting for you pleasure
Sailing seas in search of treasure.
Anything so he can measure
Up to men
That's Tennessee Tuxedo
A small penguin
Who tries but can't succeed-o
Though he may fail
As he vies for fame and glory
Still he tries in each new story tale.

Join along with me
The club of Tennessee
We'll try each day through
To learn something new
To better you and me.

Come on and see see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
See see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
Though he may fail
As he vies for fame and glory
Still he tries in each new story tale.
That's Tennesee Tuxedo and his tales
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 08:44 PM
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45. I loved that cartoon too.
I'll miss him.
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liberalpress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 05:00 PM
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38. Not only Inspector Gadget...
... but Tennessee Tuxedo
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GregW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:54 PM
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6. First Gilligan, then Max ... who's next, Marsha!?!
:cry:
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:54 PM
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8. Aww.
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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:55 PM
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9. Quick call everybody on your shoe phone.
Edited on Mon Sep-26-05 02:17 PM by Botany
"Missed it by that much"

God Speed Don and if agent 99 is there to greet you all the better.
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ChairmanAgnostic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:01 PM
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16. I always wanted to meet her barbara ?????
agent 99.
I loved this show too. Showing both sides of the cold war as buffoons. the shoe payphone, the robot, Herbie? Herman?
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grytpype Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:14 PM
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29. Agent 99 was a honey, no doubt about that!
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 03:03 PM
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34. Hymie (I won't vouch for the spelling)
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FrankieBud Donating Member (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:55 PM
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10. Geez, I was sad about Giligan, but this is too much...joking...n/t
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tmooses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:56 PM
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12. He was a cultural icon. How many people do you remember repeating
lines from his show?
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 01:58 PM
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13. "Missed it by THAT much" is a oft-quoted line :)
Goodbye Max, we'll miss ya.
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Baclava Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 03:06 PM
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35. I asked you not to tell me that.........
RIP
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:00 PM
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15. RIP, Agent 86!
That sucks. I used to LOVE that show growing up. Anyone want to use the cone of silence?
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melody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:02 PM
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18. He was a nice man, too n/t
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JuniperLea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:03 PM
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19. Don't Fear the Reaper
and RIP
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Gregorian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:06 PM
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22. He's not gone, he has only entered the Cone of Silence.
We'll miss you. Heaven is looking better all the time.
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:09 PM
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25. He'll Never Retire From Our Battle With The Forces Of Chaos
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edbermac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:08 PM
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24. Would you believe...Maxwell Smart is dead?
I asked you not to tell me that!

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genius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:09 PM
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26. Havn't seen anything official. Hopefully it's a mistake.
We can't afford to lose any more Democrats.
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edbermac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:12 PM
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28. Just posted on this website link...
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PurityOfEssence Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:37 PM
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30. Dear Mel: sorry for the rotten year
Maybe things will pick up from here.
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Roland99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:52 PM
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31. SIGN THE DVD PETITION!!
There's a campaign to get the series on DVD:
http://www.wouldyoubelieve.com/dvd.html

Sign the petition! :)
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 02:55 PM
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33. Oh, man.
Sorry about that, 86. RIP
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nytemare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 03:57 PM
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36. Did he do the voice for Inspector Gadget as well?
Edited on Mon Sep-26-05 03:58 PM by nytemare
Or was that someone imitating him?

That is sad, I loved that show.

:(

On edit: MSNBC said he was inspector Gadget. Never mind.
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 05:01 PM
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39. Yes, that was him. He was also the beloved Tennesse Tuxedo.
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 05:26 PM
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40. Waaaaaaaaaaah! When google news had it up for 10 minutes, I saw it...
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Lung infection was the cause, but his ailments began about 18 months ago when he broke his hip.
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arwalden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 05:27 PM
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41. Awww... I Always Liked Him. I Thought 'Get Smart' Was A Fun Show.
So long, Don! Thanks for everything!
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 07:24 PM
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43. RIP Agent 86. I'll miss you by more than "that much".
Loved this show as a kid.

:-(

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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 08:42 PM
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44. NO!!!!
:(
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 09:34 PM
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46. I read this earlier this morning
Don Adams was a classic entertainer, a wonderful actor and a first class human being who gave me hours of enjoyment, entertainment and pleasure in his role as Maxwell Smart and also as Inspector Gadget. We have lost a truly great and talented man in Don Adams and the world will be a sadder place for his loss

My thoughts, prayers and condolences to his family

Rest in peace Don Adams and may your legacy and all that you contributed to this earth endure for many years to come
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DanCa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-05 09:50 PM
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47.  I m sorry about that chief. nt.
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