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In Memory of My Favorite Martian
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In Memory of My Favorite Martian |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Dedicated to Ray Walston, the actor who played 'Uncle Martin' with so much charm, humor and creative spirit. Ray Walston passed away today. Rest in peace. How to describe the feeling The moment we begin to grieve Far better to rejoice in What he made us believe We believed back then in UFO’s In a man with antennas flaring We believed in brotherhood That began with a sense of caring And though we now are grown We will always claim to be a fan Of the uncle we knew as a Martian And the Martian we knew as a man Ray Walston left a legacy of hope That in humor we would learn That space is not terrible place That tolerance is something to earn Today, our ‘Favorite Martian’ Left this earthly place With a wiggle of his finger He exited with grace. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Indeed. . . A wonderful tribute. . . wonder if they'll play old episodes tonight or this weekend on TV Land??? I love cable. . . now, a whole new generation can see him at his best. . . Excellent deVine. . . ---------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i heard bout that on the radio o yuh was given me a sad heart yuh. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
This is a very nice tribute to a man who brought much pleasure. He was the first one who brought my attention to UFO's and men from Mars when I was a young girl. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wonderful tribute, deVine one, As for me, he will always be remembered as the no-nonsense judge on Picket Fences...he was a very versatile actor... |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Poet, Great tribute, excellent reward for such a talent. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
And what about his character in 'Fast Times At Ridgemont High'? I loved him! He was 86 and died of natural causes... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
He was one of my favorites when I was growing up. This is a lovely tribute to him, Sharon! Denise |
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maxtec1 Senior Member
since 2000-12-09
Posts 577Garland, Tx |
very sweet poem to a wonderful man. great writing. Love and light, Richard |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh I loved that show, and him as an actor, he was wonderful ... what a sweet and tender tribute Sharon!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ray Walston was everyone's kind uncle, and made "science fiction" real...in a humorous sort of way... and as an irascible judge, I loved him! I shall miss him...hard to think he was 46 when he starred as My Favorite Martian... gives me lots and lots of hope for better times to come! Thank you deVine! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
You have a wonderful way of paying tribute to people Sharon. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Stan Member
since 2001-01-01
Posts 120Inland Empire Southern California |
Sharon, How nice that you can write such a touching tribute so soon It shows that your emotions are real and there's inspiration at work Thanks |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
What a great actor he was, and he will always be remembered for his versatility, and talent. You provided a fitting and beautifully written tribute to my personal favorite Martian, and he would be pleased. He's on my tv right now, and will live on.  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Ray Walston and Bill Bixby... Those were the days... Nice tribute, Sharon..  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Okay, I confess, I remember him more as "Mr. Hand" or was it "Hawn" LOL...hard to tell the way 'Spiccoli' said it, from Fast Times...but thanks for the tribute...he was a treasure! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great tribute, PDV! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Morning Poet deVine, A very nice tribune to the earthly martian, and well done. I did enjoy the TV show, and looked forward to watching it, whenever I could. BC |
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