NPR: Linkfest: Farewell, Harvey Korman

Linkfest: Farewell, Harvey Korman

One of America's funniest funny men has died at 81. Harvey Korman appeared on the Carol Burnett Show and on Blazing Saddles, as what the AP calls a "natural second banana."

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7:51 AM ET | 05-30-2008 | permalink

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First Don Knotts, now Harvey....so sad...the slipping away of an era....and of youth. :(

Sent by Rob | 2:35 PM ET | 05-30-2008

If ever I wanted to laugh 'till the tears flowed, all I needed to do was watch a skit with Harvey and Tim Conway. Those two went together like bread and butter. I always hoped they would do a show together again, but, alas, it was not to be. Rest in peace Mr. Korman.

Sent by Jerry | 10:03 AM ET | 05-31-2008

The world is a little less funny with Harvey's passing.

Sent by K.C. Collins | 7:14 PM ET | 05-31-2008

I grew up watching the Carol Burnett show and Harvey and Tim were truly hilarious together each trying to crack up the other He will be truly missed!

Sent by debi | 8:02 PM ET | 06-02-2008

It's lifes funny way of balance. Though Mr. Korman will be missed, he's one of the few that will be burned into our memories of life. His acting will not soon be forgotten. I am laughing my way through life with his movies, the funniest being "Blazzing Saddles...it's Hedley", and you known it. Rest in peace, Semper Fi.

Sent by William | 8:13 PM ET | 06-02-2008

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