Category Archives: In Memoriam
Parting Shot: Goodbye Reege
Thanks for the memories, most of which were caused by your terrible, terrible memory.
Filed under Good with Coffee, In Memoriam, Parting Shot, Reeeeeege
In Memorium: Steve Jobs
Well, actually, all that needs to be said about Steve Jobs has already been said, both good and bad. So, instead, we thought we’d take this opportunity to share our earliest memory of Mac, what made us first want a … Continue reading
Filed under In Memoriam, Nostalgia Corner, Robots
Belated In Memoriam: “Macho Man” Randy Savage
[It was about a month ago, while quickly scanning our Twitter feed, that we saw a report that Macho Randy Savage (née Randy Poffo) had passed away. It seemed like one of those hoax stories, and at the very least even … Continue reading
Filed under In Memoriam, Matt Christopher Books, Nostalgia Corner
In Memorium: Sidney Lumet
Legendary director Sidney Lumet passed away this past weekend at the age of 86. Although he was long-known as one of Hollywood’s most prolific and talented directors, helming such masterworks as Dog Day Afternoon, Twelve Angry Men and Network, thanks … Continue reading
Filed under In Memoriam, The Big Screen
In Memorium Nostalgia Corner: Bill Erwin
Well, it’s been a big week for Growing Pains news. Unfortunately, this latest development is of the sadder variety, as we’ve lost another member of the Growing Pains family. It was announced today that veteran actor, Bill Erwin passed away … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Pains, In Memoriam, Nostalgia Corner
Winter Cleaning: ‘LOST’ Finale: The Neverending Story (And a Brief Discourse on Series Finales)
Note: We began this post the day after Lost’s series finale. Unfortunately, do to a series of fortunate events, we became otherwise occupied, and soon a Lost finale review seemed rather dated. But with the end on the year quickly … Continue reading
Filed under Analysis, Count Bleh, Flashback!, In Memoriam, LOST
In Memoriam Emeritus: Chris Farley
Every year here at Jumped the Snark we like to commemorate the passing of Chris Farley, who left us on December 18, 1997. We’re a few days late marking the 13th anniversary of that dark afternoon, but we don’t think … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Leslie Nielsen
What’s to be said has already been said, and said better, so we’ll just leave you, and Mr. Nielsen, with this: Thanks for the laughs. Hopefully every time anyone makes a “don’t call me Shirley” reference you’ll get another set … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Stephen J. Cannell
Fuck. That’s about all we can say about this one. Back in the late 80s, pre-Simpsons, there were exactly two shows on Fox: Married with Children and 21 Jump Street. The latter was brought to us by the legendary Stephen … Continue reading
Filed under In Memoriam, Jump Street, Nostalgia Corner
