Time to break out the Police Squad! DVDs

[sigma7]

From a comment on Deadspin: “In high school I was (and perhaps still am) a recidivist quoter of Neilsen’s lines in Airplane! and the Police Squad/Naked Gun series. When graduation came around, I had some additional invites left over, and decided to send one to him just for shits and giggles. While he didn’t attend, he did send a nice congratulatory note and an autographed picture.

Years later I ran into him at a country club in Arizona, and I brought up the invitation and his nice response. He actually remembered it and was kind enough to spend a few minutes to chat with me. I saw him a few times after that, and each time he remembered me and took the time to talk and catch up. An awesome comedic actor and a great guy. RIP, Leslie.”

Comments

[roseneko.livejournal.com]

Friend of mine sent me that clip yesterday. I've never been familiar enough with Nielsen's work to be a fan, really, but it's a great line. :)

[manekikoneko.livejournal.com]

It's kind of touching how quickly and completely remembrances have taken over Twitter, especially considering how fake prank celebrity deaths swell up.

[candidgamera.livejournal.com]

That is my all-time favorite verbal exchange in anything.

[kadyg.livejournal.com]

This is, like, the fourth story I've heard in the last couple days about how Leslie Neilson was a true mensche in real life. I'm glad he to know we was great on and off the screen.

[samson-of-5.livejournal.com]

I couldn't help but notice how happy that cat is, too.
Thanks for sharing this. He will be missed.