MSNBC: Get Smart...Don Adams has died age 82

[ElsewheresDaughter]

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[genius]

1. That was my favorite comedy series ever. That's terrible.

He was a Democrat, too.

[Yupster]

14. New proposal for DU group

We need a "Cone of Silence" group under which we can discuss the most sensitive issues.

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

20. Yes, The Cone Of Silence

Sorry about that, Chief.

[Baclava]

32. That was an upgrade over...

[genius]

21. But the Cone of silence never worked

There are yahoo groups which people have to be approved to. Usually they have to provide some verification they are not Republicans.

[Tace]

27. Excellent Idea

Members only. Not for attribution.

[Deja Q]

42. You mean GD?

Wait, that's the Hurricane Channel...

[quispquake]

2. Shit!!!

RIP Don...Maxwell Smart was a character for the ages...

[ewagner]

3. Damn!

"Missed it by that much..."

RIP Don Adams and thanks for the memories.

[SteppingRazor]

4. Hey.... wasn't 82 his Agent number?

And if so, that's pretty damn freaky! :)

[Fridays Child]

7. 86

[Call me Deacon Blues]

11. Nope, his number was 86

He missed it by that much!

[genius]

17. Agent 86.

[Charlie Brown]

5. Man, first Bob Denver and now Don Adams

Oddly enough, I remember Adams primarily as the voice of Inspector Gadget. A great talent.

[stopbush]

23. And don't forget Tennessee Tuxedo - "I NEVER fail!"

[gmoney]

37. Tennessee Tuxedo!

I remembered about half of this, but had to Google the rest... and I swear I never even heard the second or third "verses" here...

Come on and see see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
See see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
He will be
Parachuting for you pleasure
Sailing seas in search of treasure.
Anything so he can measure
Up to men
That's Tennessee Tuxedo
A small penguin
Who tries but can't succeed-o
Though he may fail
As he vies for fame and glory
Still he tries in each new story tale.

Join along with me
The club of Tennessee
We'll try each day through
To learn something new
To better you and me.

Come on and see see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
See see see
Tennessee Tuxedo.
Though he may fail
As he vies for fame and glory
Still he tries in each new story tale.
That's Tennesee Tuxedo and his tales

[xmas74]

45. I loved that cartoon too.

I'll miss him.

[liberalpress]

38. Not only Inspector Gadget...

... but Tennessee Tuxedo

[GregW]

6. First Gilligan, then Max ... who's next, Marsha!?!

:cry:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

8. Aww.

[Botany]

9. Quick call everybody on your shoe phone.

"Missed it by that much"

God Speed Don and if agent 99 is there to greet you all the better.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

16. I always wanted to meet her barbara ?????

agent 99.
I loved this show too. Showing both sides of the cold war as buffoons. the shoe payphone, the robot, Herbie? Herman?

[grytpype]

29. Agent 99 was a honey, no doubt about that!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

34. Hymie (I won't vouch for the spelling)

[FrankieBud]

10. Geez, I was sad about Giligan, but this is too much...joking...n/t

[tmooses]

12. He was a cultural icon. How many people do you remember repeating

lines from his show?

[ET Awful]

13. "Missed it by THAT much" is a oft-quoted line :)

Goodbye Max, we'll miss ya.

[Baclava]

35. I asked you not to tell me that.........

RIP

[Initech]

15. RIP, Agent 86!

That sucks. I used to LOVE that show growing up. Anyone want to use the cone of silence?

[melody]

18. He was a nice man, too n/t

[JuniperLea]

19. Don't Fear the Reaper

and RIP

[Gregorian]

22. He's not gone, he has only entered the Cone of Silence.

We'll miss you. Heaven is looking better all the time.

[KittyWampus]

25. He'll Never Retire From Our Battle With The Forces Of Chaos

[edbermac]

24. Would you believe...Maxwell Smart is dead?

I asked you not to tell me that!

[genius]

26. Havn't seen anything official. Hopefully it's a mistake.

We can't afford to lose any more Democrats.

[edbermac]

28. Just posted on this website link...

http://www.wouldyoubelieve.com/

[PurityOfEssence]

30. Dear Mel: sorry for the rotten year

Maybe things will pick up from here.

[Roland99]

31. SIGN THE DVD PETITION!!

There's a campaign to get the series on DVD:
http://www.wouldyoubelieve.com/dvd.html

Sign the petition! :)

[bertha katzenengel]

33. Oh, man.

Sorry about that, 86. RIP

[nytemare]

36. Did he do the voice for Inspector Gadget as well?

Or was that someone imitating him?

That is sad, I loved that show.

:(

On edit: MSNBC said he was inspector Gadget. Never mind.

[Left Is Write]

39. Yes, that was him. He was also the beloved Tennesse Tuxedo.

[Deja Q]

40. Waaaaaaaaaaah! When google news had it up for 10 minutes, I saw it...

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Lung infection was the cause, but his ailments began about 18 months ago when he broke his hip.

[arwalden]

41. Awww... I Always Liked Him. I Thought 'Get Smart' Was A Fun Show.

So long, Don! Thanks for everything!

[peekaloo]

43. RIP Agent 86. I'll miss you by more than "that much".

Loved this show as a kid.

:-(

[Darth_Kitten]

44. NO!!!!

:(

[RFKHumphreyObama]

46. I read this earlier this morning

Don Adams was a classic entertainer, a wonderful actor and a first class human being who gave me hours of enjoyment, entertainment and pleasure in his role as Maxwell Smart and also as Inspector Gadget. We have lost a truly great and talented man in Don Adams and the world will be a sadder place for his loss

My thoughts, prayers and condolences to his family

Rest in peace Don Adams and may your legacy and all that you contributed to this earth endure for many years to come

[DanCa]

47. I m sorry about that chief. nt.