Harry Morgan, RIP

[GA Russell]

Harry Morgan of December Bride, Pete & Gladys, Dragnet and MASH fame has passed away at 96.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/12/07/mash-star-harry-morgan-dies-at-age-6/?test=faces

[Larry Kart]

Enjoyed his dry Midwestern wit on Dragnet especially. Also, anyone know what the connection is between Morgan and the so-called Birth of the Cool band?

[Tom 1960]

Funny, I was channel surfing the other day and came across an old MASH rerun. I thought gosh he must be dead by now. Well I was off by a few days, not making light of things. He sure had a rich and fulfilling life. Thanks Harry for the great memories.

[ValerieB]

wow, i'm another one who didn't know he was still around!! i always appreciated his dry wit. sure brings back memories of '50s tv.

[alocispepraluger102]

harry's roles were too numerous to mention, or even recall.

the timing between morgan and webb on the first dragnet was magnificent.

he must have been a really quick study.

he was also on a 50s show december bride.

do i remember him from the film stalag 17?

Edited December 7, 2011 by alocispepraluger102

[Free For All]

From The Glenn Miller Story to Dragnet to MASH I've long been a fan. RIP.

[GA Russell]

aloc, December Bride was a favorite of my dad's.

[alocispepraluger102]

aloc, December Bride was a favorite of my dad's.

and mine as well--harry morgan, spring byington, dean jones, verna felton.

[Larry Kart]

From The Glenn Miller Story to Dragnet to MASH I've long been a fan. RIP.

In "The Glenn Miller Story," Morgan played pianist Chummy MacGregor, composer of "Moon Dreams," later arranged so handsomely by Gil Evans for the Birth of the Cool band.

[Larry Kart]

First recording of "Moon Dreams" (by Martha Tilton) was also the first recording made by Capitol Records:

[JSngry]

[Big Al]

Always liked his roles in "Support Your Local Sheriff" and "Support Your Local Gunfighter."

RIP

Edited December 8, 2011 by Big Al

[Larry Kart]

Quite a band that was, and Desmond was a fine singer. I also like the shorter version on "The Secret Broadcasts" -- great sound.

[brownie]

Missed his TV career but I was a fan of his film appearances, as with Henry Fonda in 'Ox Bow Incident'

and in 'Bend of the River' (with James Stewart) and in numerous other films.

[Neal Pomea]

Flim-Flam Man. "Meshaw!!!!" "What we got here is a situation"

Edited December 8, 2011 by Neal Pomea

[Dave James]

My favorite Morgan role was Officer Bill Gannon in the reconstituted Dragnet series from the late 60's and early 70's. Outside of the drug related episodes which were always highly amusing, the one episode I remember most vividly was one where Friday and Gannon were working a case involving the theft and fencing of fur coats where a legit furrier taught Gannon how to act like he knew he way around a mink coat. I don't know why I remember that episode so well, but for whatever reason, it's stuck with me all these years..

Anyhow, here's a little something Dragnet fans and fans of Morgan might find amusing. Terrific dead panning and the usual impeccable timing from Benny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P1uXrS2TFA

Edited December 8, 2011 by Dave James

[Stereojack]

My favorite Morgan role was Officer Bill Gannon in the reconstituted Dragnet series from the late 60's and early 70's. Outside of the drug related episodes which were always highly amusing, the one episode I remember most vividly was one where Friday and Gannon were working a case involving the theft and fencing of fur coats where a legit furrier taught Gannon how to act like he knew he way around a mink coat. I don't know why I remember that episode so well, but for whatever reason, it's stuck with me all these years..

Anyhow, here's a little something Dragnet fans and fans of Morgan might find amusing. Terrific dead panning and the usual impeccable timing from Benny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P1uXrS2TFA

[Larry Kart]

My favorite Morgan role was Officer Bill Gannon in the reconstituted Dragnet series from the late 60's and early 70's. Outside of the drug related episodes which were always highly amusing, the one episode I remember most vividly was one where Friday and Gannon were working a case involving the theft and fencing of fur coats where a legit furrier taught Gannon how to act like he knew he way around a mink coat. I don't know why I remember that episode so well, but for whatever reason, it's stuck with me all these years..

Anyhow, here's a little something Dragnet fans and fans of Morgan might find amusing. Terrific dead panning and the usual impeccable timing from Benny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P1uXrS2TFA

[TedR]

Hilarious what Jack Benny can do with just a look. My favorite standup comedian.

[Big Al]

Hilarious what Jack Benny can do with just a look. My favorite standup comedian.

[Big Al]

My favorite Morgan role was Officer Bill Gannon in the reconstituted Dragnet series from the late 60's and early 70's. Outside of the drug related episodes which were always highly amusing, the one episode I remember most vividly was one where Friday and Gannon were working a case involving the theft and fencing of fur coats where a legit furrier taught Gannon how to act like he knew he way around a mink coat. I don't know why I remember that episode so well, but for whatever reason, it's stuck with me all these years..

Anyhow, here's a little something Dragnet fans and fans of Morgan might find amusing. Terrific dead panning and the usual impeccable timing from Benny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P1uXrS2TFA

This is how funny Jack Benny is/was: replay the video and close your eyes. It STILL works brilliantly! Best line, IMO, belongs to Morgan at the end!

[GA Russell]

I prefer Jack Benny's radio shows to the tv shows because the sound effects of the car and going to down the money vault are more funny than seeing the picture.

[Dave James]

Best benny line ever?

[JSngry]

"I'm an Old Cowhand"!