friedo
July 23, 2009, 2:22am
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In 1961, he joined CJOH-TV as a freelance writer and performer. It was here, that he forged a long-lasting partnership with Bill Luxton. Together, they created the popular ‘Willy & Floyd,’ which ran for more than 20 years. Such personalities as Alanis Morissette, Klea Scott, Bruno Gerussi and Margaret Trudeau would drop by for surprise guest appearances.
Opportunity knocked when producers of ‘You Can’t Do That on Television’ were looking for a versatile actor to play the many adult “foils” for the kids. Lye answered the call and instantly became a household name around the world.
What do you think’s in the burgers?!
The Taco Bell dog died today. I say this in front of the lunch counter, you see.
That’s what I call hyperbole.
Yeah, a bit.
Friedo , may I suggest that you request the thread title be augmented with who he was? It is a shame his name wasn’t widely recognizable, but I bet a few more Dopers would check in if they knew who he was.
RIP, Barth.
If anybody sees Moose looking like she needs some consoling, I’ll be right over here.
