Revisiting Paul Lynde

2021-06-13

In my childhood there was Paul Lynde. He was rather ubiquitous and appeared in many of those television programs which populated my viewing habits during that kinder, gentler, more fantasy prone time in my life.

He was born June 13, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio and became a comedian, television personality, actor, and voice artist behind the scenes of animation for a long period of time and was known for comedic improvisation skills second to none.

My favorite role he portrayed was Uncle Arthur on Bewitched ... mainly because of that personality and schtick which permeated each and every appearance. He was also quite enjoyable as a Hollywood Square where he was regularly positioned in the 'center square'.

Most of all I liked Paul Lynde because he made me laugh in times where that emotional outburst was far and few between for me personally.

He passed at 55 years old on January 10, 1982 at his home in Beverly Hills and was found when a concerned friend investigated a missed birthday party.

So like all things which come to an end too soon, we add Paul Lynde who was as funny as people get.

Rest in peace.