Art Linkletter, the popular tv host in the 1950s and 1960s died in his Bel-Air home at age 97 from age related causes.
Art was best known for his show, Kids Say the Darndest Things; the original of Bill Cosby’s show.
Before Linkletter died, Cosby had the chance to have him on his show. Unbeknownst to Linkletter, the whole audience was filled with people that had been on his show as kids.
For a funny recap of the original show, plus a touching tribute to Art Linkletter, watch this short YouTube clip:
Art Hershey, Linkletter’s son in-law said, ‘He lived a long, full, pure life, and the Lord had need for him.’
Rest in peace, Art Linkletter: 1912-2010. Thanks for making us all laugh.
Favorite clip from the video:
Art to Kid: What would you do if you were the President?
Kid Answer: Keep my mouth shut.
Art had a keen sense that out of the mouth of babes can come poignant wisdom and simple truth.
See Bill Crider’s blog for more information.
See Wikipedia for a comprehensive overview of the life and times of Art Linkletter.
See the official Google news report by Associated Press: TV’s ‘People Are Funny’ host Art Linkletter dies
