Everybody Loved Tom Bosley

For many years you starred on Happy Days as Howard Cunningham.
When your fans learned that you died, they most likely said "DAMN!"
You starred in Father Dowling Mysteries as a Catholic Priest.
You have passed away and now you will Rest In Peace.
When you began acting, everybody knew that you would go far.
First you married Jane Eliot and later you married Patricia Carr.
You starred as Sheriff Amos Tupper on Murder She Wrote.
Even though you were rich and famous, you didn't gloat.
I've watched you on TV shows since I was a little boy.
You were a friendly and talented man who people enjoyed.
You were a loving husband and an awesome dad.
You died at the age of 83 and millions of people are sad.

(DEDICATED TO TOM BOSLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER 19, 2010.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Good afternoon Randy. The weekend and half this week are gone and this is the first I have had a chance to read. Had so much drama in my life. Really feeling good reading poetry today. Glad yours was among them. Love, Carol
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October 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM
A wonderful tribute to a television icon....his face will live on, and bring happy smiles to those who will watch the old episodes. Nicely written in his behalf. ~
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October 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM
We won't forget his many roles, Randy. Nor will we forget Barbara Billingsley (The Beaver's Mom) who died this week. Bosley did seem like a nice guy, very down to earth. Love, Carolyn
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October 19, 2010 at 6:29 PM
well done on the dedication, i am sure he was loved by all, and I know exactly what happy day charecter he played. Enjoyed,..p.d.
David Avatar
October 19, 2010 at 6:20 PM
i thank you, randy....no one seemed to notice.....
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