So Long and Good Night.

This past weekend we lost 2 great actors from TV and movies.

Darren McGavin was 83 and was the star of one of the best tv shows ever.
Darren played Carl Kolchak in Kolchak The Nightstalker. Kolchak was an amazing show that inspired many a modern show. Chris Columbus even credits Kolchak as a main inspiration for the X-Files. Darren was the perfect man for the part, he could convey so much with just a look or a one-liner. Gavin also starred in the best Christmas movie ever made, A Christmas Story. This was another part that no one else could have played. The movie has become a Christmas tradition and some channels show it for 24 hrs on the holiday.
Don Knots was 81 and probably one of the most recognizable and beloved actors of all time. Don was in more movies than I can count, from Disney's Apple Dumpling Gang to The Incredible Mister Limpet. Don also had his TV career with guest spots on tons of shows, Mr Furley on Threes Company and probably his best know role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. Don was just your "every-man" and could always make you laugh.

Both men will be greatly missed.