Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 4, 2007 Director Bob Clark, best known for classics such as "A Christmas Story" and "Porky's" has met his end in a car crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted April 4, 2007 Director Bob Clark, best known for classics such as "A Christmas Story" and "Porky's" has met his end in a car crash. I really hate it when people link to registration screens. Wonder if I've ever done it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 4, 2007 Director Bob Clark, best known for classics such as "A Christmas Story" and "Porky's" has met his end in a car crash. I really hate it when people link to registration screens. Wonder if I've ever done it? Sorry. I forgot that I can access registration links under a UCSD proxy. Here's the article: Director of 'A Christmas Story,' son killed in PCH crashBy Andrew Blankstein, Times Staff Writer 2:04 PM PDT, April 4, 2007 Director Bob Clark Director Bob Clark click to enlarge The films of Bob Clark Photo Gallery The films of Bob Clark Film director Bob Clark and his son Ariel were killed in an early morning collision along a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades, authorities said. Clark directed the classic holiday film "A Christmas Story" in 1983 and was the producer of the "Porky's" films, along with about two dozen other features. The crash was reported about 2:20 a.m. on PCH just south of Bay Club Drive. Police said Clark, 67, of Pacific Palisades, and his son, who was 22 and lived in Santa Monica, were pronounced dead at the scene. LAPD investigators said Clark was driving a 1997 Infiniti Q-30 sedan southbound on PCH when the driver of a GMC Yukon, Hector Velazquez-Nava, 24, of Los Angeles swerved and hit the Clark vehicle head-on. The road was closed until about 10:40 a.m. while authorities investigated. Nava and his passenger, Lydia Mora, 29, of Asuza, were transported to a local hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries, said LAPD Lt. Paul Vernon. Mora was later released. Nava was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license. After treatment, he will be booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and gross vehicular manslaughter, Vernon said. Clark produced, directed and co-wrote "A Christmas Story." Set in the 1940s and adapted from humorist Jean Shepherd's novel "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash," "A Christmas Story" stars Peter Billingsly as Ralphie, a young boy determined to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The film was not an immediate box office bonanza, but it has grown in popularity over the years. In a 1997 interview with The Times, Clark said the movie has struck a chord with audiences because it deals with a "special time and special feeling. Shepherd's material had the truth and heart in it." Clark had a prolific movie and TV directing career that spanned four decades. In addition to producing and directing the cult classic "Porky's" and it first sequel, he also directed "Turk 182"; "Rhinestone" with Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone; "Loose Cannons," a Gene Hackman-Dan Aykroyd cop buddy comedy; "From the Hip," and "Baby Geniuses." The "Porky's" franchise was a surprise hit and took years to get off the ground. At first, Hollywood studios rejected the pitches for the film. The franchise went on to earn more than $150 million domestically, according to boxofficemojo.com The films were based on Clark's experiences during the '50s a with his high school buddies in Florida. In a 1985 interview with The Times, co-writer Roger Swaybill talked about how Clark dictated the outline for the movie into a cassette recorder while sick. "I was weeping with laughter," Swaybill said then. "I became convinced that I was sharing in the birth of a major moment in movie history. It was the funniest film story I had ever heard." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted April 5, 2007 well known Briitish actor George Sewell has died at 82 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 5, 2007 I found that Sewell was selected on the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted April 5, 2007 I found that Sewell was selected on the DDP. Yeah, by three teams, a first hit of the year for two of them. Well done to them, and to Crazycarl who gets a UK obit from the Guardian as I predicted. Guardian do it again Shame to lose Sewell. Maybe this'll be the start of an Easter rush as often happens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 5, 2007 well known Briitish actor George Sewell has died at 82 I saw him on stage about 10 years ago in 'The Homecoming'..pity he died. Probably the customary 'short illness'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted April 5, 2007 I saw him on stage about 10 years ago in 'The Homecoming'..pity he died. Probably the customary 'short illness'... Cancer, according to this. http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.p...rge-sewell-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 5, 2007 I saw him on stage about 10 years ago in 'The Homecoming'..pity he died. Probably the customary 'short illness'... Cancer, according to this. http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.p...rge-sewell-dies And 3 picked him on DDP...somebody was on the inside track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 6, 2007 Italian movie director Luigi Comencini has died at the age of 90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted April 6, 2007 Good point Whitehouse. I didn't understand your venom at first but now I do. Townie 1488, you're either an idiot or a Nazi or both. In any case you are beneath contempt. You will believe in Mermaids, Pixies & pots of gold at the end of rainbows also, no doubt. Along with the Hoax of the 20th century. I have no doubt in my mind that in 50 years, if you'll ever live the day, you will absolutely deny 9-11 did happen. Guess you'll call that the great CNN hoax... (Apologies for the late reply. I had an internet daught of five days. So bear with me. Thanks.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 7, 2007 Calvin Lockhart Bahamian-born actor has died aged 72. Appeared in "Cotton Comes to Harlem" and as the character Biggie Smalls in "Let's Do It Again" (starring Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier), then many "blaxploitation" films in the 70s. Also was an actor in residence with the RSC in Stratford for a time. Later appeared in "Dynasty" and had minor roles in "Coming to America," "Wild at Heart" and "Predator 2". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 7, 2007 Guitarist Mark St.John has died at the age of 51. He was briefly a member of "KISS", going on to form the band "White Tiger". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted April 7, 2007 Brian Miller, a legendary player & manager for Burnley F.C. and a former capped international by England has died, aged 70. The 2nd Burnley manager to die in a short space of time. The likes of Chris Waddle ought to start worrying - these things happen in threes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 7, 2007 Edward Mallory, star of Days of Our Lives - now dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 7, 2007 Brian Miller, a legendary player & manager for Burnley F.C. and a former capped international by England has died, aged 70. The 2nd Burnley manager to die in a short space of time. The likes of Chris Waddle ought to start worrying - these things happen in threes... Stan Ternent has a dodgy ticker....but I'd wager on Jimmy Adamson being the next ex-Burnley manager to..er burn... 1000! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted April 7, 2007 1000! Congratulations! ...er 't' Perhaps you need a few more initals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 7, 2007 Jimmy Lee Smith whose story was told in Joseph Wambaugh's book "The Onion Field", has died in prison aged 76. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 8, 2007 Wing Commander Hardwicke Holderness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 8, 2007 Mariano Gonzalvo, former captain of Barcelona, has died at the age of 84. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 8, 2007 Comic strip creator Johnny Hart, famous for B.C. and The Wizard of Id, has died. Didn't see that one coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 8, 2007 Burt Topper, cult moviemaker, has died aged 78. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 9, 2007 Tonight I have realized that I am here for other reasons then death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted April 9, 2007 Jazz saxophonist and all-female band leader Peggy Gilbert died way back on 12th Feb at the spritely age of 102! Interesrtingly (in more ways than one!) her IMDB entry notes "Survived by her companion of more than 60 years, Kay Boley, a former vaudeville performer and contortionist whom she met when they appeared at the same nightclub" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 0 Posted April 9, 2007 Tonight I have realized that I am here for other reasons then death. whats that then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
