Monday, July 11, 2022

Remembering Three

 

It was a bad week, as three memorable people left us.

What can you say about James Caan?  Comedy and drama.  Movies and television.  He was a giant.  If you need a laugh, check out his appearance in an episode of "Newsradio."  James Caan was 82.

Larry Storch died at the age of 99.  His role as CPL Randolph Agarn on "F Troop" lasted for only two seasons.  Great show.  Fantastic theme.  Everyone was funny, but Storch had the tough job of being second banana.  As I have said here many times before, getting laughs in a secondary role is tough.

Unfortunately, this one might have slipped through the cracks, and that's too bad.  Adam Wade died last week.  He was a singer, musician and actor.  Wade also hosted a game show for a few months in 1975.  It was called "Musical Chairs."  No, it wasn't like the kids game.  It was a test of musical knowledge with a band and live performers on stage.  CBS taped the show at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.  I'll level with you.  The show wasn't very good and CBS yanked it after about four months.  Regardless, Wade made history as the first Black network game show host.  Adam Wade was 87 years old.