Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Bob Elliott, R. I. P.

The New York Times: Bob Elliott, who as half of the comedy team Bob and Ray purveyed a distinctively low-key brand of humor on radio and television for more than 40 years, died on Tuesday at his home in Cundy’s Harbor, Me. He was 92.

Art Scott's review of Bob & Ray: Keener than Most Persons, appeared on this blog a couple of years ago, and it's well worth taking another look at now.  Here's the link.

And here's a link to 500 or so Bob & Ray shows you can listen to. 

9 comments:

Cap'n Bob said...

I was just talking about him and Ray and how an upcoming animated movie stole one of their routines. RIP, Bob, you were damn funny.

Jerry House said...

Thanks for reminding me how much I miss the old days. He was pure comic genius.

Art Scott said...

Another one of my heroes gone. 3 years ago I did a guest review here about a new B&R biography by David Pollock (I'm surprised the Times obit didn't cite it), in the review I said, "I am a proud, fanatical member of The Cult of Bob & Ray. For decades, B&R's radio routines have been in my ear as I relaxed at home, walked, biked and drove anywhere."; and, about their Two And Only stage show, "in July, 1971 I saw the show on tour at Stanford University, one of the most memorable experiences of my life." All that is still true.

Lots of their radio material is readily available from Amazon and elsewhere. Go get some, and laugh.

My review of Bob & Ray Keener Than Most Persons, can be found here:
http://billcrider.blogspot.com/2013/04/bob-and-ray-keenerthan-most-persons.html

Gerard said...

I'm not the fan of many of you but am quite the fan of his son, Chris Elliott. Or "Chrissy", as the jokes go.

Max Allan Collins said...

Bob and Ray are and were comedy magic. You have to get in their groove to get it -- but once you're there, you're there forever. "Up in attic, Todd!" "Oh, Greg..."

Art Scott said...

Max, just the thing to listen to while recovering from/waiting on more heart surgery. All the best... Art

Unknown said...

He was Brilliant on Garrison Keillor's show!

James Reasoner said...

Bob and Ray are long-time favorites of mine. Rest in peace.

Todd Mason said...

And his granddaughter, Abby Elliott, is off to a good start on her comedy-acting career. I like or love the work of all three generations.