Funnyman Harvey Korman, well known for his work on the Carol Burnett show opposite Burnett and Tim Conway, has died. He was 81. Sadly, Harvey Korman died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles — he had been suffering from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm for several months. (more…) read
I'm so glad we had that time togetherI'm so glad we had that time together by The Night Writer Actor and comedian Harvey Korman has passed away at the age of 81. I loved watching him and the gang on the old Carol Burnett Show, where he was recognized with four Emmys and a Golden Globe, and he had a memorable role in the funniest (imho) Mel Brooks film ever, Blazing Saddles as Hedy, I mean Hedley Lamarr. As much as he could make me laugh, some of his funniest performances were in skits with the great Tim Conway where he did read
Afternoon shortsSallie Hofmeister is the new business editor at the Los Angeles Times, reporting to the managing editor. LA Biz Observed Scary forecast about the financial future of newspapers, also via Mark Lacter. LABO Comedian Harvey Korman died today at age 81 while at UCLA Medical Center. He was a star on TV's "Carol Burnett Show" and played Hedley Lamarr in "Blazing Saddles." AP Mayor Villaraigosa proposed targeting ammunition and guns in the battle against gangs. LAT Judge candidate Bill Johnson has so read
What Sucks...The ReaperThe Reaper is moving fast this week against talented people today taking great comic actor Harvey Korman. Among the gift things Korman gave humanity was an appearance in the Star Wars Holiday Special, his role as Hedley Llamar in Blazing Saddles and the voice of the Great Gazoo. That’s a shitload more than most people bring to the table. Harvey Korman, RIP. read
Harvey Korman 1927-2008The world has lost a true comedy icon. LOS ANGELES - Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to "The Carol Burnett Show" and played a conniving politician to hilarious effect in "Blazing Saddles," died Thursday. He was 81. Korman died at UCLA Medical Center after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic read