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Thanks Jerry

I was little but had a crush on you your rubbery funny faces is what got me through singing off key about your little turtle dove whose your little whose-y, my first comedic love, Having boundless energy while bounding up the steps to wait on his demanding stepmother he was a nervous wreck always hearing "Fella, do this and do that!" continually braking while chauffeuring around the old bat, Having to hear all about the patients gripes and pains Jerry would listen but the details would drive him insane trying to help a patient whose television picture was snowy adjusting the tube snow came pouring out in a fury, Horn rimmed and buck toothed you craved love a professor whose potion made you mean and tough your girlfriend telling both of you right away how she felt teaching you just to be your funny four eyed self, So thanks Jerry for all the memories and laughs a comic actor whose funny movies were goofy and unabashed such as Cinderfella, Disorderly Orderly and The Nutty Professor leaving your theatre audience with a chuckle and smile out the door, PS. And thanks especially for doing the MDA telethon all those years I'm sure a lot of MDA survivors tonight are wiping away their tears… Rest in peace Jerry… 8-20-17

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Date: 8/21/2017 12:56:00 PM
Such a joyous tribute, Cheryl. I loved his movies as a kid too. My fave were "The Geisha Boy" and "Rock-a-Bye Baby." But your poem covered so many more of his great comedic God-given talent. It's so good to see you back. I really enjoyed the nostalgic memory lane walk. Wonderful poem, my dear friend. Love and more love to you and yours.
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 8/21/2017 8:55:00 PM
Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Freddie~he certainly was a character! P & L~Che :)
Date: 8/21/2017 3:49:00 AM
a lovely tribute Cheryl may he rest in peace - his humour and your memories will live on Cheryl:-) hugs
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 8/21/2017 7:59:00 AM
Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Jan~Che :)

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