Comments on Lloyd Thaxton: THE DO-IT-YOURSELF-OBIT

Holy Cow, Only 500 bucks to host the Tonight Show....

2008-10-15T05:59:00.000-07:00

Holy Cow, Only 500 bucks to host the Tonight Show. I would not be surprised if it is 5 million now.

Lloyd Thaxton:An AppreciationPedro BaezFebruary 19...

2008-10-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

Lloyd Thaxton:
An Appreciation
Pedro Baez

February 1965 was a time to bring another dance show to New York television. WPIX, then an independent station, decided to take a chance with yet another rock ‘n’ roll show. Monday’s had a show, “Hollywood A Go-Go”, which was hosted by Sam Riddle. At 7:30 pm, Tuesday’s became a must see.

The show was done in color, (although not transmitted in color) had a group of teens, and had guests. I saw the Temptations, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Hollies, Charlie Rich (“Mohair Sam”), Chad & Jeremy, and many more.

This wasn’t just another dance show. Lloyd would have kids “lyp-snyching” to the hits of the day. However he would pause the song, and the kid would have to then sing the next line. One the most memorable “lyp-synch” segments was when a kid was lypping to “It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones. When the song paused, this kid not only sang the next line, but had a range that was as we used to say “out of sight”, Lloyd yelled out “Wow” and the studio went wild.

The other feature was when Lloyd would put dots and a line on his thumb and have his thumb sing to songs. What was great about this show was the audience was made up of kids from local schools and reflected what Los Angeles was really liked. You saw African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Mexican Americans as part of the audience.

One of the segments that I enjoyed was the interviews Lloyd did. They weren’t the garden variety, he asked the guests questions that had some meat.

After the show had run it’s course, I had mor or less lost track of Lloyd, until one day while watching “Fight Back” w/David Horowitz, I was reading the credits at the end of the show and saw Lloyd’s name listed as producer.

Those were good times that I spent. It’s unfortunate that shows like this don’t exist today. If they did, perhaps we would all be a wee bit happier.

Goodbye Lloyd. We'll give you a good sendoff next ...

2008-10-11T02:15:00.000-07:00

Goodbye Lloyd. We'll give you a good sendoff next week.

Duke&Banner,
KBBF Radio.

What wonderful memories of the old days. Thanks f...

2008-10-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

What wonderful memories of the old days. Thanks for the laughs.

Jeanne

I remember, fondly, watching Lloyd's show while in...

2008-10-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

I remember, fondly, watching Lloyd's show while in the navy in Long Beach in 63-64. Still have a copy of "My Name Is Lloyd Thaxton" and "Image Of A Surfer". Great stuff from a great guy. He will be missed.

You keep referring to that "dash" between the date...

2008-07-06T04:57:00.000-07:00

You keep referring to that "dash" between the dates, and "deadlines".

I'd simply refer to the "dash" more positively as a "lifeline".

Fred

Oh Mr T-Has to be #1 ( dash) 'cause it looks like ...

2008-06-13T23:17:00.000-07:00

Oh Mr T-
Has to be #1 ( dash) 'cause it looks like yer sayin' OBIT?
(another dash) Siouxzan

Another epitaph idea..."Me dead...So what's new?"

2008-05-16T06:49:00.000-07:00

Another epitaph idea..."Me dead...So what's new?"

Lloyd I love your blogs!Your a genius and your sen...

2008-05-13T15:42:00.000-07:00

Lloyd I love your blogs!
Your a genius and your sense of humor bleeds through your writing like indulable ink.

I have written my own obit before but it was not that great... Hmmm I say it should be like
john smith
1950 !!! 2007

Hehe keep writing and I'll keep reading

Picture number (2)

!!! Keegan

I think the #2 photo would be a good one to use. ...

2008-05-13T08:59:00.000-07:00

I think the #2 photo would be a good one to use. How about adding #3 in a "cartoon bubble" over your head saying "Stuff Happens"

Thank you for your Blog!

Lloyd, that's one of the most inspiring things I'v...

2008-05-13T02:38:00.000-07:00

Lloyd, that's one of the most inspiring things I've read today. Thank you. :)

Hey Daniel:Yes! I like number 2 myself. I also lik...

2008-05-10T16:34:00.000-07:00

Hey Daniel:

Yes! I like number 2 myself. I also like your epitaph. Maybe I would change it just a little to "Me dead? So what?

Keep those cards and letters (comments) coming."

Lloyd

I would choose picture #2...You look defiant..."Wh...

2008-05-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

I would choose picture #2...You look defiant..."What???...Me...dead???"

Quite the thought provoker you are. Why stop with ...

2008-05-09T09:56:00.000-07:00

Quite the thought provoker you are. Why stop with the dash when there are so many other punctuations available for a much more meaningful expression of life?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punctuation

Use the picture on the cover of the Record Album o...

2008-05-07T20:01:00.000-07:00

Use the picture on the cover of the Record Album of "The Lloyd Thaxton Show" that was released. I have a copy if you want to borrow it. Or just grap one from the pile in your garage.

Short form ObitLloyd Thaxtondate--------------date...

2008-05-07T11:41:00.000-07:00

Short form Obit
Lloyd Thaxton
date--------------date
(why not make lots of dashes, the guy is having a very long life!?)

Made millions of people happy and entertained millions with his TV shows and books and blogs!

RT

Mike:That's cool.Lloyd

2008-05-06T18:06:00.000-07:00

Mike:

That's cool.

Lloyd

I think I'll keep it a surprise!

2008-05-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

I think I'll keep it a surprise!