Obama “Saddened” By Andy Griffith’s Passing

[Faygo Kid]

On Tuesday, President Obama said he was “saddened” by Griffith’s death.

“A performer of extraordinary talent, Andy was beloved by generations of fans and revered by entertainers who followed in his footsteps,” Obama said in a statement. “He brought us characters from Sheriff Andy Taylor to Ben Matlock, and in the process, warmed the hearts of Americans everywhere. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy’s family.”

http://www.talkradionews.com/news/2012/07/03/obama-saddened-by-andy-griffiths-passing.html

[ailsagirl]

1. Andy Griffith (a Dem) was a great actor

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His very first movie (A Face in the Crowd, directed by the late, great Elia Kazan) was amazing. All about this hick who managed to become a radio superstar but he's an arrogant SOB underneath and finally gets the comeuppance he so richly deserves. His acting was phenomenal.

They're all gone now, except Ron Howard, of course.

Rest in Peace, dear Andy

[lpbk2713]

10. Jim Nabors/Gomer is still with us.

(I had to check)

[ailsagirl]

22. So he is--thanks for the correction nt

[Taverner]

16. A lifelong Democrat, Obama supporter, Civil Rights Activist and just all around nice guy.

Who wouldn't miss him?

I mean other than the simply evil?

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

2. Here's Andy endorsing Obama, along with Ron Howard, in 2008

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/1028297/

[Huey P. Long]

3. Wow, I was just thinking, I wonder what Obama thinks about it. So comforted now.

I was distraught before. Now I know he will prosecute Wall Street bankers and end the corporate takeover.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

4. nice job on playing the ass... nt

[dionysus]

25. not playing... being...

[ProdigalJunkMail]

28. yes yes...my mistake... n/t

[Faygo Kid]

5. Sorry you didn't like it.

Not that I give a damn.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

6. Idiot

What a useless post.

[dionysus]

9. your bitter tears are nectar to my soul

[Itchinjim]

13. Dickhead.

[Tarheel_Dem]

15. Disrespectful on so many levels, but not at all unexpected.

[dionysus]

26. at this point, i relish the misery of those so bitter they could make an anti-obama

post in a thread about breakfast cereal or gardening tips.

example;


OP: what's the best way to plant tulips in a semi-shaded area?
Idiot: ask obama, he'd know while he's chumming it up with the banksters and turd wayers while slashing social security!!1!!! OCCUPY!1!!1!!!11 ASSANGE/MANNING2012!!1!1!

[Tarheel_Dem]

27. We're in talking points hell, and they don't even really make sense anymore.

ASSange/Manning 2012! Indeed!

Viva La Revolucion!!!!!!

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

29. LOL

Thanks, I just legit spit took all over my laptop.

[nolabear]

19. Bit of a tool, aren't you?

Btw Long would be ashamed of you. He was a lot of stuff, and a consummate politician was one of them.

[malaise]

7. He died around seven this morning and has already

been laid to rest - how wonderful. He must have stated his wishes clearly.

[madrchsod]

8. he gave us larry 'lonesome' rhodes

a face in the crowd......

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050371/

[Robbins]

11. So

He played the character Keith Olberman compared Glen Beck to.

[nolabear]

20. Yep, and brilliantly. A MUST see film.

[OriginalGeek]

12. I'm gonna have to find that movie

I loved No Time For Sergeants - I think that's the only movie I ever saw him in.


My grandma and I would listen to "What it was, was football" over and over when I was little. Laughed our behinds off every time. (I will not say "ass" in a sentence with my grandma.) (Oh! Dammit!)

[Faygo Kid]

17. Andy Griffith marathon on Turner Classic Movies, July 18

All will be aired.

[OriginalGeek]

18. Putting that in Cozi right

after I finish typing this.

Thanks!

[Archae]

14. He played a self-righteous fundy judge in some TV-movie.

Sentenced a truant to jail, where she was raped.

The judge kept using self-serving fundy homilies to "justify" his decision.

[Rex]

21. So am I sir, so am I.

[ailsagirl]

24. Here's the trailer from A Face in the Crowd (1957)