R.I.P. - Jackie Cooper - Democratic Underground

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R.I.P. - Jackie Cooper

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/ktla-jackie-cooper-obit,0,1766455.story

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KTLA) -- Legendary actor Jackie Cooper died Tuesday at a hospital in Beverly Hills After a "short illness."

The Los Angeles born actor was first nominated for an Oscar when he was 9-years-old for his role in the 1931 film "Skippy."

Cooper was highly respected director in his adult years -- winning Emmy awards for his work on "M*A*S*H*" and "The White Shadow."

Cooper may be best known for his portrayal of The Daily Planet newspaper editor in the 1978 "Superman" film.

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JuniperLea

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Wed May-04-11 04:51 PM
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1. Awww...

I loved him... RIP Mr. Cooper!

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Duer 157099

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Wed May-04-11 04:52 PM
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2. Aw. Bye Jackie, RIP

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PlanetBev

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Wed May-04-11 04:57 PM
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3. Cute kid, great actor

He did a Twilight Zone, playing an alcoholic ventriloquist. Eventually the dummy took over his life. Really creepy.

Anybody remember him in that show from the late 1950's "Hennessey"? Ran for one or two seasons, I think.

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sarge43

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Wed May-04-11 05:12 PM
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5. I remember Hennessey very well, one of my favorites.

The writing and acting, especially Cooper's, was well above average for the time. Probably why it didn't last.

Rest in peace Mr Cooper and thank you.

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DonP

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Wed May-04-11 05:22 PM
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6. In the 50's he did a TV show "The People's Choice"

He ran for mayor in a Cali town against his girlfriends father and won. That's about all I remember about the series.

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RebelOne

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Wed May-04-11 05:24 PM
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7. Remember the show, but do not remember what it was about. n/t

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Wed May-04-11 05:26 PM
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8. It had a great dog named Cleo, a basset hound.

It was one of the first TV series I remember. My family got a TV in 1954 or 1955, and I was allowed to watch that show. The dog's thoughts about his owner's dilemmas were show in the form of a narration by a female voice-over. It was cute.

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Wed May-04-11 04:59 PM
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4. In school during the 60's, when it was raining and we couldn't go outside for recess

they'd show movies and Our Gang was in the mix.

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Wed May-04-11 05:42 PM
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9. "Gee Miss Crabtree, you smell just like a brand new haircut."

"You're even prettier than Ms. Magilicutti."

RIP

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joeybee12

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Wed May-04-11 05:45 PM
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10. Wow! Nice long life...RIP Mr. Cooper...knr

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Kat45

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Wed May-04-11 07:45 PM
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11. I didn't know he was still alive.

Haven't heard his name in a long time. RIP.

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