TV host Art Linkletter dies at 97

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washingtonpost.com

He asked one little girl, "What do you think would make a perfect husband, Karen?"
"A man that provides a lot of money, loves horses, and will let you have 22 kids and doesn't put up a fight," Karen said.
"And what do you think you'll be when you grow up?"
"A nun."

 

[dfergie]

First thing that came to mind was his House Party TV Show... R.I.P.

 

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His daughter killed herself and Art blamed it on LSD. Watch this awkward exchange with Timothy Leary.

 

[navychop]

"I think I'm one of the smartest people on the planet"- coming out of the mouth of someone who appeared to be about to drool. Playing with the mic cord. "Are we on the camera now?" (during a TV interview).

BTW, despite his implication, it is in fact illegal to abuse legal drugs.

Of course, the interviewer seemed a tad too right wing also, but that was the times.

Really surprised to hear Art like that. I didn't think he had it in him. I LOVED his shows. Still do. They have staying power.

 

[HIFI]

R.I.P.

 

[Ramy]

R.I.P. Art