Air Farce tribute to Roger Abbott

[kickingfrog]

From cbc:

 

Following the sad passing of one of Canada's most beloved comedians, and

in celebration of his enormous skills and gifts, CBC Television will air

Royal Canadian Air Farce Special: A Tribute to Roger Abbott tonight

(Tuesday, March 29) at 9:00 PM (9:30 NT).

 

The special will highlight some of Roger's most memorable moments on Air

Farce. A master of impersonation and comedic characters, his work covered

former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, CBC chief correspondent Peter

Mansbridge, singer Leonard Cohen, and the misogynist TV critic Gilbert

Smythe Bite-Me. For more information, please visit http://www.airfarce.com.

 

"Roger Abbott was, quite simply, at the very heart of the CBC family,"

said Kirstine Stewart, CBC's Executive Vice-President of English Services,

in a statement on Sunday. "As one of the founders of Royal Canadian Air

Farce, first on radio, then on television, he was, to generations of fans,

among the best-known and loved in the history of Canadian comedy. I would

extend on behalf of CBC our deepest condolences to his family and

friends."

 

Roger died Saturday night at Toronto General Hospital, 14 years after

being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He was 64.

 

Many people have asked what they can do to remember Roger. His favorite

charity was Easter Seals Ontario. He was devoted to helping children with

physical disabilities and was a passionate supporter, with his time and

money, for more than 30 years. Donations can be made to Easter Seals

Ontario in his name at http://www.easterseals.org. Roger would thank you!

 

-- In loving memory of Roger, from Don and everbody at Air Farce.

Edited March 30, 2011 by kickingfrog

[Stern Rules]

I was watching part of that. I didn't hear he died. Whoa. Well that's two of them gone now.