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rawtribe

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Tue May-24-05 01:07 AM
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Howard Morris, Ernest T. Bass died

Edited on Tue May-24-05 01:13 AM by rawtribe

Freeper Icon dies

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=784517

LOS ANGELES May 23, 2005 — Howard Morris, best known for playing poetry-spouting hillbilly Ernest T. Bass on the "Andy Griffith Show," died at his home in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. He was 85.

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bluestateguy

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Tue May-24-05 01:12 AM
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1. I was not aware that he was a "Freeper Icon"

I haven't watched that show in years. It's a good show, but kind of Red Statish.

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Rowdyboy

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Tue May-24-05 01:14 AM
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2. Any proof that Howard Morris was a conservative are are you just slinging

shit

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rawtribe

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Tue May-24-05 01:19 AM
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6. I have no idea about Howard Morris's

Political views. The character Ernest T. Bass is the icon. Sorry if some don't understand

:sarcasm:

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jobycom

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Tue May-24-05 01:14 AM
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3. Why was he a freeper icon? Sounds like he was rather talented.

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madrchsod

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Tue May-24-05 01:17 AM
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4. freeper icon?

was he a republican? actually i could care less about his politics,he created one of the most popular characters on one of the best tv programs ever and his other tv and movie stuff is not shabby..ernest t bass- rest in peace.

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The_Casual_Observer

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Tue May-24-05 01:18 AM
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5. Ernest T might have been a freeper template, but icon?

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rawtribe

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Tue May-24-05 01:37 AM
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8. How about archetype?

Sorry, I can't speak my own fucking language.

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jobycom

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Tue May-24-05 01:23 AM
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7. Well, if he lived in Hollywood, as the story says

I wonder if this could be him...

Mr Howard Morris $500 John Kerry
9229 Wj Sunset Blvd (map)
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Gemini Cat

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Tue May-24-05 01:41 AM
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9. RIP Howard Morris

Ernest T Bass was one of my all time favourite characters.

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highnooner

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Tue May-24-05 05:31 AM
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10. One of the classic characters of all time

Prayers to his family.

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dbt

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Tue May-24-05 06:02 AM
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11. Greatest. TV. Show. Ever.

Howard Morris may have directed several episodes, but the five in which he played Ernest T. Bass are jewels. I read yesterday that he had almost no idea of how the character would sound or move until the cameras started rolling, at which point he just "took off."

For my money, the best Ernest T performance was where he "tuned" a gasoline can and began spouting poetry while he drummed on it. It may well have been the first Rap performance ever recorded.

"If I'd knowed you was comin'
Here's what I'd do:
I'd a riz both arms
And wove at you!"

:rofl:

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Tue May-24-05 07:38 AM
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12. locking

discussions here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=3309669

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=3709002

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