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01/14/2009 05:30:12 PM · #1 |
Ricardo Montalban passes on at 88
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I remember seeing an interview with him years and years ago where he was asked if it bothered him that he would most likely be remembered for playing a sci-fi character (Khan). His reply was classic: At least I will be remembered. |
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01/14/2009 06:01:10 PM · #2 |
| Not being a big Star Trek fan I will remember him most from Fantasy Island. |
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01/14/2009 06:07:30 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
Not being a big Star Trek fan I will remember him most from Fantasy Island. |
Being a Star Trek geek the role of Khan is what stands out in my mind. People from our generation remember him- mostly- for three roles- Khan, Mr. Roarke or Chrysler commercials. But the man had a heck of a career, starting back in 1946. I am an old movie geek as a well and am always amazed at how much he worked.
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1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Message edited by author 2009-01-14 18:12:13. |
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01/14/2009 06:09:50 PM · #4 |
What about the special way he said Corinthian leather.
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01/14/2009 06:23:51 PM · #5 |
Ah, that's sad, but he sure left us some good performances to watch. Kahn was probably the best Star Trek movie thanks largely to him imho.
Message edited by L2 - Fixed width issues.. |
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01/14/2009 09:04:50 PM · #6 |
Me wonders if his coffin will be lined with... fiiine Corinthian leather?
88, wow, he was older than I thought... heck, what does that say about me?? :-P |
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01/14/2009 09:05:33 PM · #7 |
It says I am surpised you are still awake at this late hour. lol
Originally posted by kirbic:
heck, what does that say about me?? :-P |
Message edited by author 2009-01-14 21:06:14. |
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01/14/2009 09:23:09 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
It says I am surpised you are still awake at this late hour. lol
Originally posted by kirbic:
heck, what does that say about me?? :-P |
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You watch your mouth, whippersnapper! |
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01/14/2009 09:42:43 PM · #9 |
| Was it khan that said "revenge is a dish that is best served cold, it's very cold in space"? I kinda remember that. |
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01/14/2009 09:49:43 PM · #10 |
Mr. Rourke will be sadly missed. I loved fantasy island! BTW - my husband said the leather was a made up thing (never really thought about it), so I looked it up. This is what I found...
Back in the 70s, when I was growing up, Ricardo Montalban was not only the infamous Mr. Rourke on Fantasy Island, he also starred in a commercial for Chrysler where he tantalized potential buyers by telling them that the seats in the car were covered "with the finest Corinthian leather." No one really knew what Corinthian leather was; indeed, it didn't actually exist. Corinth, of course, exists, but they do not produce leather there. In reality, that "fine Corinthian leather" was produced in a factory in New Jersey. But the commercial illustrates just how easily people are fooled by a slogan that sounds vaguely exclusive and out of reach.
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