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tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts) Mon Dec 1, 2014, 07:32 PM Dec 2014

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Bob Baker Dies – A Huge Loss

For anyone who ever experienced the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, you'll know the enormity of the loss to this rich and dynamic art form. A video with the history is below. His magical little theater opened on the day after Thanksgiving in the 1960's. Bob passed away at 90 the day after Thanksgiving. With over 50 wonderful seasons!!

Couple of more videos with a great little history on the theater, on Bob and his legacy...

LA Times article

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Visit the theater if you visit the Los Angeles area -- it's definitely worth it -- use your GPS as it is tucked away in the heart of Los Angeles. They are planning on continuing the theater and performances as noted in the LA Times article.

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Bob Baker Dies – A Huge Loss (Original Post) tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 OP

Fun little promo for their Halloween show tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #1

I read Bob Barker and almost had a heart attack yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #2

thank goodness is right!! tomm2thumbs Dec 2014 #3

100 million percent correct! yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #4

Sad to hear of his passing, happy his Theater will continue Bluenorthwest Dec 2014 #5

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)

1. Fun little promo for their Halloween show

Reply to tomm2thumbs (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 07:54 PM

Dec 2014

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

2. I read Bob Barker and almost had a heart attack

Reply to tomm2thumbs (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 08:08 PM

Dec 2014

Thank goodness I reread the title.

tomm2thumbs

(13,297 posts)

3. thank goodness is right!!

Reply to yeoman6987 (Reply #2)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 08:29 PM

Dec 2014

Millions of animals would shed a tear -- along with millions of humans!!!

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

4. 100 million percent correct!

Reply to tomm2thumbs (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 08:30 PM

Dec 2014

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)

5. Sad to hear of his passing, happy his Theater will continue

Reply to tomm2thumbs (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2014, 10:52 AM

Dec 2014

I've been a few times, a purpose built puppet theater is a rare and special thing it is very much worth a visit.

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