When I was young, I saw a production of "Camelot" on cable -- I think it was HBO. Richard Harris was King Arthur, and Robert Goulet was Lancelot. It was amazing, and I can still hear Goulet singing Lancelot's theme, "C'est Moi." Hell, I still know the lyrics by heart.
Robert Goulet -- who was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a city I know a bit too well -- died last night.
Robert Goulet didn't just have a tremendous voice. He had an amazing sense of humor, and a staunch refusal to take himself too seriously. He took on numerous roles lampooning the arrogant, famous, pompous elites, poking fun at himself with delight.
I can't find a video of Goulet singing Lancelot's incredibly arrogant theme song (but then, "it ain't bragging if you can do it," and Lancelot simply WAS all that), but I did find this delightful commercial Goulet did for Emerald Nuts.
Godspeed, Mr. Goulet.
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Sadly, Robert Goulet died w... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul Hooson | October 31, 2007 7:00 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Sadly, Robert Goulet died while waiting for a life-saving lung transplant because of a serious respiratory problem.
My own mother died at home on Monday of serious respiratory problems as well, related to both acute asthma and emphysema. I'm personally totally devastated with her death only weeks after my dad's death in late July from a massive stroke also here at home.
Robert Goulet was a great sport, appearing in some funny cameo roles in films and a great singer. He was both talented and very funny.
1. Posted by Paul Hooson | October 31, 2007 7:00 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 07:00
2. Posted by WildWillie | October 31, 2007 7:15 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I was a fan of Goulet. For all the reasons noted by JT.
Paul, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I disagree with you often but appreciate your civility. As often happens, when people who are married for a very long time seem to not be able to go on without the other. Hang in there buddy. Live to fight another day. ww
2. Posted by WildWillie | October 31, 2007 7:15 AM |
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3. Posted by Paul Hooson | October 31, 2007 7:26 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Wildwillie, thanks so much for your very kind comments. You're a very nice fellow. Have a great Halloween holiday.
I think that I'm also safe to say that we'll also both miss the campy and often funny antics of the the late great simger Robert Goulet as well.
3. Posted by Paul Hooson | October 31, 2007 7:26 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 07:26
4. Posted by Maggie | October 31, 2007 7:34 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
That is sad news. I was a fan of Robert Goulet,
he had a fabulous voice.
Paul, accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
I wish good things didn't have to stop, just the
bad ones.
4. Posted by Maggie | October 31, 2007 7:34 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 07:34
5. Posted by LaMedusa | October 31, 2007 7:41 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I always liked Robert Goulet. That's too bad that he couldn't get the transplant he needed. Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm very sorry for your loss.
5. Posted by LaMedusa | October 31, 2007 7:41 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 07:41
6. Posted by BlogDog | October 31, 2007 9:17 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
What a trouper. When he sang the Batman version of "Jingle Bells" at Bart's treehouse casino, we all shed a tear of joy.
Seriously, he was a real talent and his loss is ours as well.
6. Posted by BlogDog | October 31, 2007 9:17 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 09:17
7. Posted by OregonMuse | October 31, 2007 9:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Mr. Hooson, let me chime in and offer my condolences and good wishes to you for the loss of your parents in so short a period of time. As LaMadusa said, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
7. Posted by OregonMuse | October 31, 2007 9:48 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 09:48
8. Posted by Spurwing Plover | October 31, 2007 10:07 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Were slong too many of the hollywood celeberties of its golden age and are left with the usial antiamerican douchie bags of over paid spoiled brats
8. Posted by Spurwing Plover | October 31, 2007 10:07 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 10:07
9. Posted by ExSubNuke | October 31, 2007 10:14 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
(Tasteless joke to follow, you've been warned)
At least he won't be messing with my stuff at work anymore.
9. Posted by ExSubNuke | October 31, 2007 10:14 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 10:14
10. Posted by ExSubNuke | October 31, 2007 10:15 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
On a more serious note, I wish his family well during this time.
10. Posted by ExSubNuke | October 31, 2007 10:15 AM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 10:15
11. Posted by Mitchell | October 31, 2007 1:27 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
My bro just sent me the ESPN vid he did for Wake Forest U. in the tourney years ago. He was a hoot.
Rest well, Robert.
11. Posted by Mitchell | October 31, 2007 1:27 PM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 13:27
12. Posted by John F Not Kerry | October 31, 2007 2:33 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Goulet did the singing voice for Mikey in "Recess:The Movie", and did a fantastic job on "Green Tambourine".
Paul H., you have my condolences as well.
12. Posted by John F Not Kerry | October 31, 2007 2:33 PM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 14:33
13. Posted by Steve | October 31, 2007 5:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Oh, the irony of Naked Gun 2 1/2...he HATED Elvis and who's his love interest in that one. But they're talking about that one upstairs.
13. Posted by Steve | October 31, 2007 5:53 PM |
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Posted on October 31, 2007 17:53
14. Posted by 89 | November 1, 2007 7:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Re: #8
Now he's messing with people's stuff in heaven.
:-)
14. Posted by 89 | November 1, 2007 7:52 AM |
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Posted on November 1, 2007 07:52
15. Posted by Lamar Cole | November 9, 2007 12:41 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Robert Goulet was a great singer who taught the world to dream the impossible dream.
15. Posted by Lamar Cole | November 9, 2007 12:41 PM |
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Posted on November 9, 2007 12:41