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Um this happened in 1966. He had his own show, the short lived “The Paul Lynde Show”, produced by William Ascher (husband of Elizabeth Montgomery) in 1972. Plus he was still on “Bewitched” after the incident. His career was cut short because he died in 1982. Whoever did the research and wrote this did a terrible job of it. IMDB is free and easy to use if you want to verify what year movies and tv shows debuted.
I truly agree with this statement. A quick glance at some details at PL's wiki proves that he had a very employed career in television for at least 17 years.
This channel often gets entire videos flat-out wrong. It’s practically appalling how many they pump out with incorrect info simply for the sake of dropping dozens of new videos every week or month.
I know wikipedia doesn't always get everything right, but their account of his death is very different to this video - Wiki- "On January 10, 1982, after Lynde failed to attend a birthday celebration, his friend, actor/model Paul Barresi became concerned. When he and another friend, actor Dean Dittman, could not get an answer after calling him on the phone and knocking on his door, Barresi broke into the side entrance to Lynde's home in Beverly Hills, California and found him dead in his bed in the early morning hours of January 11, 1982. Lynde was 55 years old."
Thank you so much for this comment to set the record; Paul hadn’t yet even say down in the center square at this point, to say this event ended his career is absurd! Arguably, while a household name, his best days were yet to come. Such a shame he passed so young.
"Cut short?" "Destroyed?" That incident happened early in Lynde's career. The thing that cut short Paul Lynde's career was dying of a heart attack in the 80s.
He was famous at the wrong time. Paul was a massive talent, his sexual orientation being no one's business but his own. I miss his wit, and his many great performances, as well as his time on Hollywood Squares, which as far as I'm concerned he carried as the the center square.
Mr Lynde was one of many who had to hide his private life from the general public; Rock Hudson, Liberace, Anthony Perkins, George Cukor, etc had to do the same.
Personally, I liked Paul on the Hollywood Square, he was a funny individual and HS gave him the opportunity to be funny as well as intelligent at the same time. He passed way to young! 🤔
I remember as a kid back in the 60s watching "Bewitched" a lot and thinking Uncle Arthur was side splittingly hilarious. My mom would always tell me in a very stern voice, "Don't laugh at that, he's not funny." It wasn't until a few years later that, watching him on a rerun, I realized that the reason she didn't like him at that earlier time was because he was gay. Her views had changed a few years later, however. I think most people's views had changed by then. And now, as an old man, I still think he was one of the funniest comedic actors I've ever seen. His whole presentation was so natural.
His character in Bewitched (Uncle Arthur) was one of my favorite characters,over the top and absolutely hilarious RIP Paul you were great,Thanks for the post on Paul much appreciated Auckland New Zealand lockdown 2021
I loved watching him on Hollywood Squares. He never repeated himself in all those years. He was a wonderful comedian. How he performed as a comedian had nothing to do with his sexual orientation. Too bad he didn't get help for the alcohol addiction. May he RIP forever!
In probably the same decade, my mother said, “You can say what you want about Liberace: he was good to his mother.” I did not know what he meant until much later.
I'm 62 and loved Paul, I don't give a damn about what his orientation was. He ad libbed everything when he was the center square in Hollywood Squares. He had such a quick wit and intelligent humor. I put him right up there with George Carlin and Robin Williams.
The " ad libs " were written. They wouldn't tell them what the questions were, but would tell them that a funny answer to question number 5 is this ( as an example).
I was at a taping of Hollywood Squares and Lynde gave his funny comment to a question. When the audience stopped laughing, he repeated the question back to the host, Peter Marshall, incorrectly. Marshall read it back correctly and Lynde replied, “Oh, is that why I said that.”
This man is a legend, and as a 62 year old Marine who has no tendency to merge, Paul was no threat to anyone. He was who he was, not what he was. I saw him as a man who was a welcome addition to any sitcom. He wasn't an actor, playing s role, he was a man living his life to survive the times. I have met many men who use these mannerisms and have never felt threatened by any. He's a man, and never hid his inner self. RIP Paul Legend
PM: Two things you should never do in bed. PL: Point and laugh! (signature chuckle) I still laugh at this punchline, Paul, and point at you. YOU DA MAN!
PM: Paul, when a man falls overboard, you're supposed to yell "man overboard". What do you yell if a woman falls overboard? PL: "Full steam ahead!!!" "closet" my ass! ;)
Hollywood Squares was said to have questions written for certain celebrity "Squares" with punch-lines or witty quips included. Most of that stuff was not ad-libbed. But that's how show biz works. And how to keep the ratings up.
@@frankciborski835 No doubt the celebs were "pre-fed" the questions ahead of time, but in Paul's case, I'm betting he wrote his own replies, or at least overrode what was presented to him many times.
Let’s not forget his cartoon acting; The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop. He was uncredited for roll of the villain and you knew instantly who the actor was by his “evil” laughing. RIP Paul!
He was also on the "Cattanooga Cats" as Mildew Wolf. It was so funny whenever Bristle Hound discovers Mildew trying to kidnap and eat Lambsy, and then throwing him out.
Wasn't the name of the villain the hooded claw? Also in a show called Wacky Racers, which also had Penelope Pitstop in it. That's the role I remember him best for. His evil laugh was unmatched.
@@bigguy130 He wasn’t in Wacky Races. The villain in that show was Dick Dastardly who had a dog named Muttley. He was voiced by a different actor named Paul Winchell. The dog had a raspy laugh. Penelope Pitstop had her own show and that’s where we see the Hooded Claw voiced by Paul Lynde. Penelope was in Wacky Races also.
@@bigguy130 I was born in the late 60’s so I was a toddler when those shows first aired. The were run in syndication in the 70’s and I remember watching them as a kid. At first, I was confused as well, but I quickly realized the only characters that were in both shows was Penelope and the Ant-Hill Mob. The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is a spin-off from Wacky Races and that’s were Paul Lynde comes in as the Hooded Claw.
Its a choice Paul made and mike Brady made same choice they are not born with it I pray to Jesus they found Jesus Christ Lord Saviour God in there heart's before they died if they didn't then they were cast into thefiry pit where the worm dieth not and whaling and nashing of teeth and you will crave your habits but will not get realif ps so everyone reading this please get saved in Christ God Bless everyone 🙏
@@billgreen4003 I don't believe it's a choice at all! I had a friend that said he knew he wasn't attracted to girls, but boys. He said he knew this at the age of 6! I believe there's something of too much, or too little in our DNA make up,that causes this. I might be wrong, but I watched a documentary on tv once,it showed families with some having a young boy that new he was meant to be a girl. While the family's with a girl,said they should've been a boy! So again, I don't think it's a choice!
@@Mike583 You are so correct. I had a best friend who was a lesbian. She told me that she SWEARS that it was not a choice. She told me she would do anything to not have certain feelings toward women, but with men, it was more like sibling feelings. So, I know from spending lot of friendship years with her, that sexual orientation is something that happens from the womb. I have read that it is an excessive amount of testostone for female babies that make them feel male-like and, vice versa for men, where too much estogen during fetal development makes them have high probability of becoming gay. So, it's biology and not choice.
James Davidson was NOT murdered. It was a horrific accident. Lynde was probably scared seeing someone fall many stories to their death. Paul Lynde's entire family all died young and that also could've contributed to his drunken anger! RIP 🙏 Paul
Miguel, I totally agree with you. 3:41 in the video it said Paul witnessed a murder it was an accident that the guy chose his own fate and perhaps it was due to the fact the guy was drunk and did not use good judgement. I'm sure Paul was in shock. I really appreciate this video and it was very informative; however, I wouldn't assume he witnessed a murder. He witnessed an accident.
@@FactsVerse That you call it a murder is a major error in your otherwise fine narration. Please fix the audio or insert a graphic or something. Errors like this can take on a life of their own and perpetuate misinformation. Please fix it
My favorite moment from Paul Lyndes career is for being the panelist on Hollywood Squares from 1966 1981 on NBC daytime and in first run syndication and Storybook Squares from 1969 1977 with Peter Marshall as host during it's original run
Without a doubt, my favorite roles of his career are Uncle Arthur from Bewitched and Templeton (the rat) from the 1973 animated film of Charlotte's Web. I can't even imagine another person playing these iconic characters. 🥰
I will always here his voice as “Templeton the rat.” As a kid in the late 70’s and 80’s, watching reruns of “Bewitched”, I looked forward to the appearances of zany “Uncle Arthur.”
I loved everything he did. That show he lost would have been great. I wish he had lived longer. Even though his personal life was only his business. After Rock Hudson came out, maybe he could have lived the life he deserved. I have always missed him. He was so talented.
I question this video's premise that this chin-up tragedy "destroyed" Lynde's career. More like "damaged." It happened in the late '60s, and a cursory check of his resume on IMDB clearly shows he kept working long after this incident. He remained on "Bewitched" and "Hollywood Squares" afterward and into the '70s and even scored two short-lived (one season each) network shows in the early '70s, one of which was a starring role, along with more appearances on variety shows like "Laugh-In." Yes, his career never reached its full potential, likely due to his sexuality and Hollywood's fear of bad PR, and his drinking problem that sprang from this. However, this incident did not lead to him gettng banished from Hollywood.
I agreed with you up until you said he didn't reach his full potential due to his sexuality. By your own assessment and this videos take, his sexuality didn't get in the way of his career up until he started getting in serious trouble. Its more likely his alcoholism and behavior problems were what held him back. His drinking problem sprang from the fact that he had a drinking problem. Everybody has problems, not everybody becomes an alcoholic to deal with their problems.
I was a kid growing up when Mr. Lynde was on BEWITCHED and HOLLYWOOD SQUARES. We all knew Mr. Lynde was gay and enjoyed his wit and presence every time we saw him. Few could deliver a come back line like Paul Lynde! He was a great actor with a bigger then life personality. I never had any idea that his being gay was something he tried to hide or wanted hidden. My family spoke openly about it with his obvious innuendos toward his preferences. It didn't offend us but made him very easy to adore and enjoy. He was simply himself. If he was in this secret closed closet then the door had a huge clear glass window and left unlocked. He was a great actor. Miss him but still enjoy his clips on UA-cam.
In 1976, I was working in an summer musical theater with a guy named Basil Cross, who at the time was the chief antiques buyer for Marshall Field's in Chicago. Basil was Paul Lynde's roommate back in their college days at Northwestern, and he showed me his old NWU yearbook, which had a fabulous photo of both Paul and Basil onstage in a school production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (I believe). As Basil had told me, Paul was quite overweight at the time..he was very self-conscious about it.. and in the photo was peaking out from behind a piece of stage shrubbery, with an insane (comic) look on his face (I recall he was wearing a wig and a beard for his role). MY point is: it wouldn't be that difficult to get ahold of that yearbook, so that you could use the photo in your documentary. Obviously, you'd have to cut it into the video at the point you mention Northwestern, but it would add a lot of authenticity to your work. Mr. Cross died years ago, but there must be many copies of that yearbook out there (it was probably from Lynde's senior year), in libraries, etc. LR
I met Paul when he was appearing at a local summer theater. Waylon Flowers was his opening act and i was friends with a guy who was dating Waylon at the time. Paul was a nasty, sarcastic drunk and quite unpleasant. Another incredibly talented gay guy whose closeted life him a sad, tormented alcoholic. So unfortunate. Hopefully society is now, and will remain, more accepting of gays, and no more lives will be destroyed like his was.
I was a server at a gay upscale restaurant in West Hollywood during the 70's. I had to escort Paul and his group out and ban him from returning after he threw a wine bottle across the crowded room to get someone's attention. Fortunately, nobody was hit or hurt but Paul's reputation.
@@milesmayhem5440 Do you live in that NYC/Los Angeles bubble in order to believe that? Gays are not mainstream ,unfortunately. In the vast heartland of America, gays are still vilified and hate crimes continue to happen. On a relative scale, it is better but bigots still freak out if they see two men kissing on tv or in life. We can still be fired from jobs for being gay in most states ( or denied housing). Maybe we do not get thrown off buildings for being gay as in Iran but we still have a long way to go for acceptance.
I LOVED see Paul on 'Bewitched'. He was so funny. How could anyone not laugh, even smile every time. I wish he had been able to be on more BEWITCHED episodes. Never knew what to expect from him. I could care less about his preferences..... who cares. VERY TALENTED. I am sure he is missed by all of his fans. 😉👍🙂 I never knew what happened to him or how he passed away. Just know we lost a wonderful talented actor and there is none like him. 😥
his friend Paul Barresi became concerned. When he and another friend, actor Dean Dittman, could not get an answer after calling him on the phone and knocking on his door, Barresi broke into the side entrance to Lynde's home in Beverly Hills, California, and found him dead in his bed. He was 55 years old.
In three of the episodes of "The Munsters" he played a doctor. I thought it might have been funny if he had become a semi-regular on the show and become the Munster's family physician.
I liked Paul in all his roles. I found him a great comedy actor. He used his talents well ( sometime in costume that MADE the gag even funnier ), in Bewitched. It's a shame he felt he had to hide his sexuality. Thanks for this video.
What a sad incident. Uncle Arthur was such an iconic role/performance & he was great on Hollywood Squares, but just as unforgettable (at least for me) was his voice role as "The Hooded Claw" on the cartoon "The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop".
His quips and style of delivery revealed how much he understood connections between words, phrases, and their alternate meanings. I think he was quite brilliant with this skill.
Lynde was an original. Never seen anyone quite like him before or since. He projected this persona of sharp wit, intensity and goofiness all at the same time.
Definitely one of the funniest men to ever enter show business. Loved him in everything he did. My favorite recollection of him on Hollywood Squares was when he was asked, "Paul, why do bikers wear leather?" and he responded with "because chiffon wrinkles to easily." I laugh every time I think about it. I think the clip of that is here on youtube somewhere. Like so many others, he is greatly missed and will always be remembered for his quick wit and how he made others laugh. RIP
Growing up in the 60's l was a big fan of Bewitched n Uncle Arthur was 1 of my favorite characters. Also loved watching Paul on Hollywood Squares n in Bye,Bye Birdie.Paul was a great comedic actor, he's missed by all of his fans.
Our late PM,Pierre Trudeau had it right, when he said that peoples leanings towards sexuality are best left to the bedrooms, and it isn't contagious. So let talents make people excel in whatever they do! Heck even the difference in sexes divides us needlessly. I'm not gay, but treat them like I would like to be treated.
I was in the studio audience in the 70s for taping of Hollywood Squares numerous times. The other celebrities during breaks would usually wave at the audience, blow kisses etc. Paul wouldn't and sometimes would stare at the audience and shake his head with a look of disgust (it seemed). I will always love him and he was unique.
I loved his characters he was funny and always made me laugh. My two favorite was Uncle Arthur on Bewitch, and on Hollywood Squares. He was so quick with his responses before providing an answer. I just loved him.
I met him when I was a teenager. He was a funny, kind man, unfortunately born in an era when being gay was a liability. The incident in this video was a tragedy. It should be noted that his eponymous TV series in 1972-73 was directed by William Asher. I will always remember him as a talented man with a difficult life. I wish I could time travel back to the 70s and bring him to 2021 where he'd have a better life.
My favorite Paul Lynde roles were Uncle Arthur on "Bewitched" and as the center square on "The Hollywood Squares". I have seen Paul Lynde in the movie version of "Bye Bye Birdie" years ago on a premium movie channel during a Broadway musical revival film block of time.
If James Davidson accidentally fell to his death, it was not his “murder” but just that…an accident. In the video you refer to it as a murder. Big difference.
@John Hill The story is so odd... The 'muscle boy' supposedly claims he can do 100 chin-ups, they can't find an adequate bar for the 26 yr old can prove his claim, so they go to the fire escape? Doesn't sound believable...
Richard Deacon, the pompous Mel Cooley TV show boss on The Dick Van Dyke Show, was also gay, and late in life, shared a story that spoke to Paul's occasional viciousness. Over the course of several months, Lynde seemingly acted like a friend toward Deacon, planning some project (I believe) for the two of them, then dismissed the entire idea as a joke even though Deacon was sincerely interested and trusting of Lynde. To Deacon it was a cruel prank although it was anyone's guess what Lynde's motive/frame of mind was in the late 1970's.
My favorite Paul Lynde was when he played an Indian (chief?) in an old movie. I can't recall the name of the movie, but, I guess I'll always remember his line. " If we weren't so busy beating those damn drums!). It was a very funny movie. If anyone remembers the movie, please let me know. It's gonna drive me crazy!!!
@@profdave2861 I checked and found it! The Villain! I love that movie and had to watch it , after reading your message! THANK YOU!! I never get tired of it!
@@suziboggus5206 I’m happy that it worked for you Suzi! Thanks for letting me know - always nice to hear back from someone on comments like this 😁. I now also see that somehow my system autocorrected movie to moving LOL, but obviously you knew what I meant! If I can find time I’ll look up that movie and check it out - I haven’t seen anything with Paul Lynde in it since watching a few episodes of Bewitched on UA-cam!!
@@profdave2861 I saw Paul Lynde on Bewitched, and, Hollywood Squares. When I saw him in The Villain, as an Indian Chief, I had to watch it. I don't watch any movies made in the past 10-20 years. The ones today is not as good as they were back then (in my opinion). I love watching the Don Knots movies, Tim Conway, but, my all time favorite comedian is Red Skelton. I haven't seen any that can top him! Thanks again!!
Paul Lynde was hilarious on Hollywood Squares. His double entendre answers were classic not to mention his Uncle Arthur character on Bewitched. Cousin Serena & Uncle Arthur together were a laugh riot.
I come from an era were being gay wasn't "in fashion" so I get that he drank so much, I did too (30 years sober now). He was such a talented man and in my opinion a very handsome one too. Still missed to this day! 💟💟💟
He tried to impress Paul with a trick, it failed and this man fell to his death. Paul did try to help him, but failed to do so. Uncle Arthur is one of my favorite Paul Lynde roles.
He was a great actor and comedian, who never really got the recognition that he should have. I visited his grave, back in 2006, just a short drive from where I was living at the time. Rest In Peace , Mr. Lynde.
There is no mention of the one show where he was a principal character "Temperature Rising" in which his Co stars were Cleaving Little and Karen Valentine
To this day, he's still one of my favorite Hollywood personalities. I so enjoyed his quick wittiness on Hollywood Squares, may his soul always rest...🙏🏼...
Some blame his gayness or the incident as a reason his career never matched his talent but he was typecast as the Uncle Arthur character and not every TV sitcom of the 60's/70's needed one. As said in the video, he was a nasty drunk and he pissed off the wrong people who didn't think his caustic wit funny especially when it was directed at them...
You would have to be living under a rock to not know Paul was gay. But, gay people are fun people. And usually funny people. That was Paul. The alcohol just came along with it. He was the best.
My favorite was "The Paul Lynde Show" from the early '70s where Paul play a lawyer and family man with a loving wife and two teenage daughters the youngest daughter was played by the most prolific child actor of the time Pamelyn Ferdin and the father-daughter comedic exchange between the two was hilarious, and his older daughter had a boyfriend by the name of "Howie", which was from a sitcom "Howie" only a (pilot) from 1962 where Paul plays the patriarch, so I guess the '70s version was much of a "do-over" of the original "Howie".
It is truly very sad that this man who had incredible talent and a Gift from "God" to the entertainment industry. Left this Earth unknowingly how he impacted many young young gay men during his career. As a young boy growing up I followed his career and saw many of his projects projects TV and Broadway and eventually game shows. It was very evident to anyone who is a gay person especially a gay male that Paul was part of the community. It was reassuring to see someone without him acknowledging his own personal sexuality publicly that 1 could flourish and be successful. It was reassuring to men out there that One was not alone and gave validation to a persons existence From the TV screen to the Silver screen. Rest in peace Paul
My favorite role was as Mr. Macafee (movie version). When I was 14 and at summer camp we did Bye Bye Birdie and I had the role he did. I am glad no one from the film saw our production. That was 1964. In 1991 (?) I was on the radio with Ann Margaret and told her two important things. One I played her Dad years before and I feel madly in love with her when I first saw the movie. The radio host, David Brudnoy knew about my ‘feelings’ for her and invited me into the studio.
It was an accidental death yet the narrator said "...after witnessing the murder of a .... muscle boy." What did I miss? Paul was a hilarious actor. I probably enjoyed him most on Hollywood Squares.
I just found out Paul Lynde was gay, in the last 10 years and it didn't make a difference, how I felt about him. (UA-cam.) I was a little, bit, surprised because, I never saw it, I guess I was so young, I hadn't fine tune to my "Gaydar" skills yet?🤔 (If that's a thing.) I still loved Paul Lynde no, one, made me, laugh like him. R.I.P.🕊️🌹😑⭐
Maybe I was too young to remember, even though Bewitched was my favorite TV Show, but I never new about this scandal. Rest In Peace Paul Lynde, your off-beat sense of humor always made me laugh!
Here's another classic one-liner from Paul Lynde. Why did Elizabeth Taylor get married so many times? Because she didn't want to eat alone at the dinner table! From Ms. Harper Stacey.
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A "murder?"
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I'd like to see content that isn't so full of mistakes! Proof reading, anyone? I know, it's a lost art.
@@bobriedel3277 I hate when they use It instead of your or you're. Pure laziness.
How about FIX what you have screwed up here. You are literally calling an accidental fall a MURDER. Fix. Your. Mistake.
Um this happened in 1966. He had his own show, the short lived “The Paul Lynde Show”, produced by William Ascher (husband of Elizabeth Montgomery) in 1972. Plus he was still on “Bewitched” after the incident. His career was cut short because he died in 1982. Whoever did the research and wrote this did a terrible job of it. IMDB is free and easy to use if you want to verify what year movies and tv shows debuted.
I truly agree with this statement. A quick glance at some details at PL's wiki proves that he had a very employed career in television for at least 17 years.
Agreed 💯 this is trash.
This channel often gets entire videos flat-out wrong. It’s practically appalling how many they pump out with incorrect info simply for the sake of dropping dozens of new videos every week or month.
I know wikipedia doesn't always get everything right, but their account of his death is very different to this video -
Wiki- "On January 10, 1982, after Lynde failed to attend a birthday celebration, his friend, actor/model Paul Barresi became concerned. When he and another friend, actor Dean Dittman, could not get an answer after calling him on the phone and knocking on his door, Barresi broke into the side entrance to Lynde's home in Beverly Hills, California and found him dead in his bed in the early morning hours of January 11, 1982. Lynde was 55 years old."
Thank you so much for this comment to set the record; Paul hadn’t yet even say down in the center square at this point, to say this event ended his career is absurd! Arguably, while a household name, his best days were yet to come. Such a shame he passed so young.
"Cut short?" "Destroyed?" That incident happened early in Lynde's career. The thing that cut short Paul Lynde's career was dying of a heart attack in the 80s.
Yup.
Plus, Lynde did not witness a murder, he saw an accident!
Accident NOT murder !!! No matter what he was a comic genius. I loved him in all his roles. May he rest in peace!!
“After witnessing the MURDER…”???!! Isn’t that a massive indictment of Lynde by the narrator? It was a DEATH , not a MURDER!
That's what I was thinking.
Came in to say that. He witnessed an accident, not a murder.
Same thought I had when I heard "murder".
This is a total hack piece.
It was an accident, a drunken mishap. It wasn't Paul's fault.
Paul Lynde was a magnificent actor. His work on Bewitched, Hollywood Squares and The Carol Burnett Show is extraordinary!
We agree!
He was also a semi regular on The Donny & Marie Show and was great!
Don't forget his voice overs for cartoons like Penelope pitstop, wacky racers and Scooby-Doo
I agree, Joseph Johnson👍
I loved when he played Uncle Arther the most. However, Hollywood Square’s & Carol Burnett were darn good as well 😁😉
@@mikekeltner4291 Oh!!!! That’s right!!! I forgot about that!!!
He was famous at the wrong time. Paul was a massive talent, his sexual orientation being no one's business but his own. I miss his wit, and his many great performances, as well as his time on Hollywood Squares, which as far as I'm concerned he carried as the the center square.
We agree!
Loved him I’m bewitched as a kid
Mr Lynde was one of many who had to hide his private life from the general public; Rock Hudson, Liberace, Anthony Perkins, George Cukor, etc had to do the same.
@@FactsVerse hiding his normal sexuality in plain sight. I think that describes it perfectly. In today’s world, it wouldn’t matter. 🏳️🌈
My Mom grew up in the 60s. EVERYONE around her knew that Paul was "Gayer than a Betsy Bug". More so than Rock Husdon and even Dick Sergent.
Personally, I liked Paul on the Hollywood Square, he was a funny individual and HS gave him the opportunity to be funny as well as intelligent at the same time. He passed way to young! 🤔
Same here!
I AGREE WITH YOU.
Both his parents died of heart attacks in their early fifties just like Paul
Paul was hands down the BEST square!
I remember as a kid back in the 60s watching "Bewitched" a lot and thinking Uncle Arthur was side splittingly hilarious. My mom would always tell me in a very stern voice, "Don't laugh at that, he's not funny." It wasn't until a few years later that, watching him on a rerun, I realized that the reason she didn't like him at that earlier time was because he was gay. Her views had changed a few years later, however. I think most people's views had changed by then. And now, as an old man, I still think he was one of the funniest comedic actors I've ever seen. His whole presentation was so natural.
Thanks for sharing this!
His character in Bewitched (Uncle Arthur) was one of my favorite characters,over the top and absolutely hilarious RIP Paul you were great,Thanks for the post on Paul much appreciated Auckland New Zealand lockdown 2021
I loved watching him on Hollywood Squares. He never repeated himself in all those years. He was a wonderful comedian. How he performed as a comedian had nothing to do with his sexual orientation. Too bad he didn't get help for the alcohol addiction. May he RIP forever!
In probably the same decade, my mother said, “You can say what you want about Liberace: he was good to his mother.”
I did not know what he meant until much later.
I'm 62 and loved Paul, I don't give a damn about what his orientation was. He ad libbed everything when he was the center square in Hollywood Squares. He had such a quick wit and intelligent humor. I put him right up there with George Carlin and Robin Williams.
We loved him too!
The " ad libs " were written. They wouldn't tell them what the questions were, but would tell them that a funny answer to question number 5 is this ( as an example).
I was at a taping of Hollywood Squares and Lynde gave his funny comment to a question. When the audience stopped laughing, he repeated the question back to the host, Peter Marshall, incorrectly. Marshall read it back correctly and Lynde replied, “Oh, is that why I said that.”
He had writers!
This man is a legend, and as a 62 year old Marine who has no tendency to merge, Paul was no threat to anyone.
He was who he was, not what he was. I saw him as a man who was a welcome addition to any sitcom. He wasn't an actor, playing s role, he was a man living his life to survive the times. I have met many men who use these mannerisms and have never felt threatened by any.
He's a man, and never hid his inner self.
RIP Paul Legend
What do you mean by a tendency to merge?
Hollywood Squares Host- "Paul, you're the world's most popular fruit. What are you?"
Paul- "Humble!"
His zingers are legendary!
PM: Two things you should never do in bed.
PL: Point and laugh! (signature chuckle)
I still laugh at this punchline, Paul, and point at you. YOU DA MAN!
PM: Paul, when a man falls overboard, you're supposed to yell "man overboard". What do you yell if a woman falls overboard?
PL: "Full steam ahead!!!"
"closet" my ass! ;)
Hollywood Squares was said to have questions written for certain celebrity "Squares" with punch-lines or witty quips included. Most of that stuff was not ad-libbed. But that's how show biz works. And how to keep the ratings up.
@@frankciborski835 No doubt the celebs were "pre-fed" the questions ahead of time, but in Paul's case, I'm betting he wrote his own replies, or at least overrode what was presented to him many times.
@@wallyman292 I agree, because Paul's was always a cut above the rest.
Let’s not forget his cartoon acting; The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop. He was uncredited for roll of the villain and you knew instantly who the actor was by his “evil” laughing. RIP Paul!
He was also on the "Cattanooga Cats" as Mildew Wolf. It was so funny whenever Bristle Hound discovers Mildew trying to kidnap and eat Lambsy, and then throwing him out.
Wasn't the name of the villain the hooded claw? Also in a show called Wacky Racers, which also had Penelope Pitstop in it. That's the role I remember him best for. His evil laugh was unmatched.
@@bigguy130 He wasn’t in Wacky Races. The villain in that show was Dick Dastardly who had a dog named Muttley. He was voiced by a different actor named Paul Winchell. The dog had a raspy laugh. Penelope Pitstop had her own show and that’s where we see the Hooded Claw voiced by Paul Lynde. Penelope was in Wacky Races also.
@@standhd You're right, but it was so long ago, I guess my memory failed me.
@@bigguy130 I was born in the late 60’s so I was a toddler when those shows first aired. The were run in syndication in the 70’s and I remember watching them as a kid. At first, I was confused as well, but I quickly realized the only characters that were in both shows was Penelope and the Ant-Hill Mob. The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is a spin-off from Wacky Races and that’s were Paul Lynde comes in as the Hooded Claw.
Gay or not, he was a wonderful actor. Good bye Paul. You are missed by your fans.
What's your favorite memory of him?
Its a choice Paul made and mike Brady made same choice they are not born with it I pray to Jesus they found Jesus Christ Lord Saviour God in there heart's before they died if they didn't then they were cast into thefiry pit where the worm dieth not and whaling and nashing of teeth and you will crave your habits but will not get realif ps so everyone reading this please get saved in Christ God Bless everyone 🙏
@@billgreen4003 I don't believe it's a choice at all! I had a friend that said he knew he wasn't attracted to girls, but boys. He said he knew this at the age of 6! I believe there's something of too much, or too little in our DNA make up,that causes this. I might be wrong, but I watched a documentary on tv once,it showed families with some having a young boy that new he was meant to be a girl. While the family's with a girl,said they should've been a boy! So again, I don't think it's a choice!
@@billgreen4003 Psycho
@@Mike583 You are so correct. I had a best friend who was a lesbian. She told me that she SWEARS that it was not a choice. She told me she would do anything to not have certain feelings toward women, but with men, it was more like sibling feelings. So, I know from spending lot of friendship years with her, that sexual orientation is something that happens from the womb. I have read that it is an excessive amount of testostone for female babies that make them feel male-like and, vice versa for men, where too much estogen during fetal development makes them have high probability of becoming gay. So, it's biology and not choice.
Bewitched is a classic. May Paul rest in peace.
It truly was!
Yes he was so funny and I couldn't wait to see him. How sad people had to hide who he really was. May he rest in peace
I always thought the Character of Darrin was such a jerk, played well by both actors
James Davidson was NOT murdered. It was a horrific accident. Lynde was probably scared seeing someone fall many stories to their death. Paul Lynde's entire family all died young and that also could've contributed to his drunken anger! RIP 🙏 Paul
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Miguel, I totally agree with you. 3:41 in the video it said Paul witnessed a murder it was an accident that the guy chose his own fate and perhaps it was due to the fact the guy was drunk and did not use good judgement. I'm sure Paul was in shock. I really appreciate this video and it was very informative; however, I wouldn't assume he witnessed a murder. He witnessed an accident.
@@FactsVerse That you call it a murder is a major error in your otherwise fine narration. Please fix the audio or insert a graphic or something. Errors like this can take on a life of their own and perpetuate misinformation. Please fix it
@@joemondello4312 Agreed. I heard that as well. The guy was doing chin ups and lost his grip. I don’t call that “murder”.
My favorite moment from Paul Lyndes career is for being the panelist on Hollywood Squares from 1966 1981 on NBC daytime and in first run syndication and Storybook Squares from 1969 1977 with Peter Marshall as host during it's original run
We loved that too!
Without a doubt, my favorite roles of his career are Uncle Arthur from Bewitched and Templeton
(the rat) from the 1973 animated film of Charlotte's Web. I can't even imagine another person playing these iconic characters. 🥰
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Hello Moon Princess 🌜🌛
I will always here his voice as “Templeton the rat.” As a kid in the late 70’s and 80’s, watching reruns of “Bewitched”, I looked forward to the appearances of zany “Uncle Arthur.”
One of a kind. His mannerisms and facial expressions were so hilarious.
I loved everything he did. That show he lost would have been great. I wish he had lived longer. Even though his personal life was only his business. After Rock Hudson came out, maybe he could have lived the life he deserved. I have always missed him. He was so talented.
We loved everything he did too!
The actor who played “Perry Mason” was also gay in the 1960s, but had no problem being successful across 3 different TV shows/series
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He had talent. He was very likable and funny. Still miss him.
We miss him too
❤ Paul Lynde brilliant comedian
I question this video's premise that this chin-up tragedy "destroyed" Lynde's career. More like "damaged." It happened in the late '60s, and a cursory check of his resume on IMDB clearly shows he kept working long after this incident. He remained on "Bewitched" and "Hollywood Squares" afterward and into the '70s and even scored two short-lived (one season each) network shows in the early '70s, one of which was a starring role, along with more appearances on variety shows like "Laugh-In." Yes, his career never reached its full potential, likely due to his sexuality and Hollywood's fear of bad PR, and his drinking problem that sprang from this. However, this incident did not lead to him gettng banished from Hollywood.
Thank you ❤️
I agreed with you up until you said he didn't reach his full potential due to his sexuality. By your own assessment and this videos take, his sexuality didn't get in the way of his career up until he started getting in serious trouble.
Its more likely his alcoholism and behavior problems were what held him back. His drinking problem sprang from the fact that he had a drinking problem. Everybody has problems, not everybody becomes an alcoholic to deal with their problems.
this video must have made by millenials.
The video also called it “murder” as opposed to accidental death or death by misadventure.
Does anyone remember the Perils of Penelope Pitstop? Paul voiced Sylvester Sneekly and the Hooded Claw. He was hilarious 😁
Blast!
I was a kid growing up when Mr. Lynde was on BEWITCHED and HOLLYWOOD SQUARES. We all knew Mr. Lynde was gay and enjoyed his wit and presence every time we saw him. Few could deliver a come back line like Paul Lynde! He was a great actor with a bigger then life personality. I never had any idea that his being gay was something he tried to hide or wanted hidden. My family spoke openly about it with his obvious innuendos toward his preferences. It didn't offend us but made him very easy to adore and enjoy. He was simply himself. If he was in this secret closed closet then the door had a huge clear glass window and left unlocked. He was a great actor. Miss him but still enjoy his clips on UA-cam.
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In 1976, I was working in an summer musical theater with a guy named Basil Cross, who at the time was the chief antiques buyer for Marshall Field's in Chicago. Basil was Paul Lynde's roommate back in their college days at Northwestern, and he showed me his old NWU yearbook, which had a fabulous photo of both Paul and Basil onstage in a school production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (I believe). As Basil had told me, Paul was quite overweight at the time..he was very self-conscious about it.. and in the photo was peaking out from behind a piece of stage shrubbery, with an insane (comic) look on his face (I recall he was wearing a wig and a beard for his role).
MY point is: it wouldn't be that difficult to get ahold of that yearbook, so that you could use the photo in your documentary. Obviously, you'd have to cut it into the video at the point you mention Northwestern, but it would add a lot of authenticity to your work. Mr. Cross died years ago, but there must be many copies of that yearbook out there (it was probably from Lynde's senior year), in libraries, etc. LR
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"Witnessing the murder of 24-year-old James Davidson..." It was not a murder, it was an accidental death.
Paul played a doctor on The Munsters, hilarious!
Thanks for the reminder!
He also appeared on an episode of the flying nun. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
The doctor was near sighted so never really "saw" any problems treating The Munsters. Nice recall
The Immortal Don Rickles also played a robber.
I loved him on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares.
Same here!
He was a shining star on the Hollywood squares. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
I met Paul when he was appearing at a local summer theater. Waylon Flowers was his opening act and i was friends with a guy who was dating Waylon at the time. Paul was a nasty, sarcastic drunk and quite unpleasant. Another incredibly talented gay guy whose closeted life him a sad, tormented alcoholic. So unfortunate. Hopefully society is now, and will remain, more accepting of gays, and no more lives will be destroyed like his was.
I was a server at a gay upscale restaurant in West Hollywood during the 70's. I had to escort Paul and his group out and ban him from returning after he threw a wine bottle across the crowded room to get someone's attention. Fortunately, nobody was hit or hurt but Paul's reputation.
Gays have never had it better. They’re pretty much mainstream now.
@@milesmayhem5440 Do you live in that NYC/Los Angeles bubble in order to believe that? Gays are not mainstream ,unfortunately. In the vast heartland of America, gays are still vilified and hate crimes continue to happen. On a relative scale, it is better but bigots still freak out if they see two men kissing on tv or in life. We can still be fired from jobs for being gay in most states ( or denied housing). Maybe we do not get thrown off buildings for being gay as in Iran but we still have a long way to go for acceptance.
You called the accidental death a murder. Wha?!! Loved Paul Lynde. Sorry he struggled with alcoholism and still love his work and amazing humor.
Regardless of his lifestyle Paul was one of the greatest comedians of my lifetime.I watch Bewitched all the time.Over and over.Paul was GREAT!!!
The actor who played “Perry Mason” was also gay in the 1960s, but had no problem being successful across 3 different TV shows/series
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I LOVED see Paul on 'Bewitched'. He was so funny. How could anyone not laugh, even smile every time. I wish he had been able to be on more BEWITCHED episodes. Never knew what to expect from him.
I could care less about his preferences..... who cares. VERY TALENTED. I am sure he is missed by all of his fans. 😉👍🙂
I never knew what happened to him or how he passed away. Just know we lost a wonderful talented actor and there is none like him. 😥
Paul Lynde died of a heart attack at age 55 in 1982. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
his friend Paul Barresi became concerned. When he and another friend, actor Dean Dittman, could not get an answer after calling him on the phone and knocking on his door, Barresi broke into the side entrance to Lynde's home in Beverly Hills, California, and found him dead in his bed. He was 55 years old.
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In three of the episodes of "The Munsters" he played a doctor. I thought it might have been funny if he had become a semi-regular on the show and become the Munster's family physician.
Loved Paul and was so sad when he passed. What a tragic life. RIP.
I liked Paul in all his roles. I found him a great comedy actor. He used his talents well ( sometime in costume that MADE the gag even funnier ), in Bewitched. It's a shame he felt he had to hide his sexuality. Thanks for this video.
What a sad incident.
Uncle Arthur was such
an iconic role/performance
& he was great on
Hollywood Squares,
but just as unforgettable
(at least for me) was his voice role
as "The Hooded Claw"
on the cartoon
"The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop".
Paul Lynde was an unforgettable talent. One of the best comedians of that era.
He did some pretty funny stuff on the Donny & Marie show in the late 70s. And this was AFTER the "fire escape" incident!
He was so funny!
He kissed Mr.Kotter, Gabe Kaplan, on a variety show, bak in the 1970's or early 1980's.
Loved him on Hollywood Squares. I was young but I got a kick out of my Dad cracking up
His quips and style of delivery revealed how much he understood connections between words, phrases, and their alternate meanings. I think he was quite brilliant with this skill.
Lynde was an original. Never seen anyone quite like him before or since. He projected this persona of sharp wit, intensity and goofiness all at the same time.
Regardless of what went on in his personal life, he sure was a talented fellow on screen.💞
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The actor who played “Perry Mason” was also gay in the 1960s, but had no problem being successful across 3 different TV shows/series
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Definitely one of the funniest men to ever enter show business. Loved him in everything he did. My favorite recollection of him on Hollywood Squares was when he was asked, "Paul, why do bikers wear leather?" and he responded with "because chiffon wrinkles to easily." I laugh every time I think about it. I think the clip of that is here on youtube somewhere. Like so many others, he is greatly missed and will always be remembered for his quick wit and how he made others laugh. RIP
Growing up in the 60's l was a big fan of Bewitched n Uncle Arthur was 1 of my favorite characters. Also loved watching Paul on Hollywood Squares n in Bye,Bye Birdie.Paul was a great comedic actor, he's missed by all of his fans.
he was my favorite, I always looked forward to Uncle Arthur episodes and was disappointed that there weren't more.
Even as kids we knew but he was hilarious! Loved him on Bewitched and Hollywood Squares!
I love Paul lynde... his being center square & Uncle Arthur... he makes me laugh 😆 😂 😄
He made us laugh a lot too!
Our late PM,Pierre Trudeau had it right, when he said that peoples leanings towards sexuality are best left to the bedrooms, and it isn't contagious. So let talents make people excel in whatever they do! Heck even the difference in sexes divides us needlessly. I'm not gay, but treat them like I would like to be treated.
Sounds like he had an exhausting life. Yes was a gifted preformer and so comical. RIP Paul
@Joan 23 y.o - check my vidéó I never heard if Penelope ...who is she? I'm not a very bright boy
I was in the studio audience in the 70s for taping of Hollywood Squares numerous times. The other celebrities during breaks would usually wave at the audience, blow kisses etc. Paul wouldn't and sometimes would stare at the audience and shake his head with a look of disgust (it seemed). I will always love him and he was unique.
I loved Paul Lynde...he guest starred on the Donny And Marie show 24 times...he was hysterical...R.I.P. Paul Lynde
Paul Lynde was so popular, every show show wanted him as a special guest star. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Paul Lynn also made several very funny commercials, the funniest being the banking commercials
I loved his characters he was funny and always made me laugh. My two favorite was Uncle Arthur on Bewitch, and on Hollywood Squares. He was so quick with his responses before providing an answer. I just loved him.
He was also funny in "Bye Bye Birdie" (1963) as Ann-Margaret's character's father...
I met him when I was a teenager. He was a funny, kind man, unfortunately born in an era when being gay was a liability. The incident in this video was a tragedy. It should be noted that his eponymous TV series in 1972-73 was directed by William Asher. I will always remember him as a talented man with a difficult life. I wish I could time travel back to the 70s and bring him to 2021 where he'd have a better life.
My favorite Paul Lynde roles were Uncle Arthur on "Bewitched" and as the center square on "The Hollywood Squares". I have seen Paul Lynde in the movie version of "Bye Bye Birdie" years ago on a premium movie channel during a Broadway musical revival film block of time.
If James Davidson accidentally fell to his death, it was not his “murder” but just that…an accident. In the video you refer to it as a murder. Big difference.
@John Hill
The story is so odd... The 'muscle boy' supposedly claims he can do 100 chin-ups, they can't find an adequate bar for the 26 yr old can prove his claim, so they go to the fire escape? Doesn't sound believable...
I laughed so much when Paul played the Indian chief in the movie “the villain.” His mannerisms were so funny.
He played the role of the Munster’s family doctor on the Munsters. He was hilarious. Miss him.
Richard Deacon, the pompous Mel Cooley TV show boss on The Dick Van Dyke Show, was also gay, and late in life, shared a story that spoke to Paul's occasional viciousness. Over the course of several months, Lynde seemingly acted like a friend toward Deacon, planning some project (I believe) for the two of them, then dismissed the entire idea as a joke even though Deacon was sincerely interested and trusting of Lynde. To Deacon it was a cruel prank although it was anyone's guess what Lynde's motive/frame of mind was in the late 1970's.
My favorite Paul Lynde was when he played an Indian (chief?) in an old movie. I can't recall the name of the movie, but, I guess I'll always remember his line. " If we weren't so busy beating those damn drums!). It was a very funny movie. If anyone remembers the movie, please let me know. It's gonna drive me crazy!!!
That sounds familiar!
Try checking his performance credits on Wikipedia - you’ll probably find the moving there.
@@profdave2861 I checked and found it! The Villain! I love that movie and had to watch it , after reading your message! THANK YOU!! I never get tired of it!
@@suziboggus5206 I’m happy that it worked for you Suzi! Thanks for letting me know - always nice to hear back from someone on comments like this 😁. I now also see that somehow my system autocorrected movie to moving LOL, but obviously you knew what I meant! If I can find time I’ll look up that movie and check it out - I haven’t seen anything with Paul Lynde in it since watching a few episodes of Bewitched on UA-cam!!
@@profdave2861 I saw Paul Lynde on Bewitched, and, Hollywood Squares. When I saw him in The Villain, as an Indian Chief, I had to watch it. I don't watch any movies made in the past 10-20 years. The ones today is not as good as they were back then (in my opinion). I love watching the Don Knots movies, Tim Conway, but, my all time favorite comedian is Red Skelton. I haven't seen any that can top him! Thanks again!!
Paul Lynde was hilarious on Hollywood Squares. His double entendre answers were classic not to mention his Uncle Arthur character on Bewitched. Cousin Serena & Uncle Arthur together were a laugh riot.
I loved him, it always made me happy when I watched him! He was a Hollywood gem! ❤️
“…witness the murder..” he was not murdered. You mean he witnessed the death…
I come from an era were being gay wasn't "in fashion" so I get that he drank so much, I did too (30 years sober now). He was such a talented man and in my opinion a very handsome one too. Still missed to this day! 💟💟💟
He tried to impress Paul with a trick, it failed and this man fell to his death. Paul did try to help him, but failed to do so. Uncle Arthur is one of my favorite Paul Lynde roles.
He was such an amazing legend. I loved and adored him!
He was a great actor and comedian, who never really got the recognition that he should have. I visited his grave, back in 2006, just a short drive from where I was living at the time. Rest In Peace , Mr. Lynde.
How sad. Loved this man and his character on Bewitched. That’s why I named my daughter Samantha! I wanted to call her Sammy the way he did! 💜
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He was clever , and so witty. He made The Hollywood Squares iconic.
He was the reason why I watched Hollywood squares 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
When I was a kid, he was ALWAYS the funniest on Hollywood Squares.
There is no mention of the one show where he was a principal character "Temperature Rising" in which his Co stars were Cleaving Little and Karen Valentine
>>Co stars were Cleaving Little
If the guy slipped, it was an accident not a murder.
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The same thing with Natalie Wood. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
There were many of his jokes that were over my head as a young girl but I always loved him. My favorite character on bewitched.
first it was an accident, now it a MURDER??
It's really sad
It's the same thing with the Natalie Wood drowning. First, it was an accident, now it's murder. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
To this day, he's still one of my favorite Hollywood personalities. I so enjoyed his quick wittiness on Hollywood Squares, may his soul always rest...🙏🏼...
He was hilarious on Hollywood squares.
He was also hilarious as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
He was so funny!
@@harperstacey9604 Couldn't agree more.
I always enjoyed Paul …talented actor! Uncle Arthur was a scream! ❤️
Agreed! Uncle Arthur was the coolest of the relatives. Loved his episodes.
Some blame his gayness or the incident as a reason his career never matched his talent but he was typecast as the Uncle Arthur character and not every TV sitcom of the 60's/70's needed one. As said in the video, he was a nasty drunk and he pissed off the wrong people who didn't think his caustic wit funny especially when it was directed at them...
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the bedrooms aside! Paul Lynde was a comic genius and only the MSM made millions of dollars OFF of Lynde's Talents, and rumours! In My Opinion!
We agree!
You would have to be living under a rock to not know Paul was gay. But, gay people are fun people. And usually funny people. That was Paul. The alcohol just came along with it. He was the best.
He was so funny!
My favorite was "The Paul Lynde Show" from the early '70s where Paul play a lawyer and family man with a loving wife and two teenage daughters the youngest daughter was played by the most prolific child actor of the time Pamelyn Ferdin and the father-daughter comedic exchange between the two was hilarious, and his older daughter had a boyfriend by the name of "Howie", which was from a sitcom "Howie" only a (pilot) from 1962 where Paul plays the patriarch, so I guess the '70s version was much of a "do-over" of the original "Howie".
Earth. The place of pain. We love you Paul. We grew up with you.
His "Cousin Arthur" was a scream to me as a kid, very funny! Plus all the innuendo jokes on Hollywood Squares.
It is truly very sad that this man who had incredible talent and a Gift from "God" to the entertainment industry. Left this Earth unknowingly how he impacted many young young gay men during his career. As a young boy growing up I followed his career and saw many of his projects projects TV and Broadway and eventually game shows. It was very evident to anyone who is a gay person especially a gay male that Paul was part of the community. It was reassuring to see someone without him acknowledging his own personal sexuality publicly that 1 could flourish and be successful. It was reassuring to men out there that One was not alone and gave validation to a persons existence From the TV screen to the Silver screen. Rest in peace Paul
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A man falling from a fire escape to his death is not “a murder,” as you termed it.
Loved Paul on Bewitched, and on the Munsters !
Paul Lynde appeared on three episodes of I dream of jeannie. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Same here!
Paul Lynde brilliant comedian
Paul Lynde did have his own sitcom, 1972-73, titled "The Paul Lynde Show".
I loved him in Bewitched💝
He was so funny!
"Closeted Homosexual" . . . . . WHEN!?! When was he EVER in a closet?
My favorite role was as Mr. Macafee (movie version). When I was 14 and at summer camp we did Bye Bye Birdie and I had the role he did. I am glad no one from the film saw our production. That was 1964. In 1991 (?) I was on the radio with Ann Margaret and told her two important things. One I played her Dad years before and I feel madly in love with her when I first saw the movie. The radio host, David Brudnoy knew about my ‘feelings’ for her and invited me into the studio.
He was so good!
It was an accidental death yet the narrator said "...after witnessing the murder of a .... muscle boy." What did I miss? Paul was a hilarious actor. I probably enjoyed him most on Hollywood Squares.
I just found out Paul Lynde was gay, in the last 10 years and it didn't make a difference, how I felt about him. (UA-cam.)
I was a little, bit, surprised because, I never saw it, I guess I was so young, I hadn't fine tune to my "Gaydar" skills yet?🤔 (If that's a thing.)
I still loved Paul Lynde no, one, made me, laugh like him. R.I.P.🕊️🌹😑⭐
We loved him too!
He was also good in the movie,"Glass Bottom Boat",with Doris Day and Rod Taylor.
He was hilarious!! Laughed at and with whatever he did. Loved him on Hollywood Squares.
He made the whole world laugh. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
He was so funny!
He was off the hook funny 😂😂
Maybe I was too young to remember, even though Bewitched was my favorite TV Show, but I never new about this scandal. Rest In Peace Paul Lynde, your off-beat sense of humor always made me laugh!
Why do bikers where leather? Because chiffon wrinkles! Classic one-liner Paul Lind
That's a classic!
Here's another classic one-liner from Paul Lynde. Why did Elizabeth Taylor get married so many times? Because she didn't want to eat alone at the dinner table! From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@@harperstacey9604 laughing my ass off!!!!
@@Abouttogoaway Paul Lynde was the funniest comedian in the world. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
Roger the Alien was based on Paul.
Seth based the voice on Paul.
Your “re-enactments” are so real and vivid.
It’s like I was there.
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Hope you are being sarcastic. This whole video sucked
@@dennisjs Well dah.......
It's such a shame that talented people, like Paul Lynde, have tragic endings. I enjoyed his performances on Bewitched and the Hollywood Squares.
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