He lived in my hometown, when I was growing up, and I remember trick or treating at his house on one occasion. He was, of course, referred to as "Roy Wally" -- a reference to his small part in Vacation. Later, I met him at a career day in my high school. He seemed a very warm and modest person and I'm sorry to see him go. posted by condour75 at 9:50 AM on November 20, 2002
i found disappointing the fact that there was no appreciation in the new jersey patriot ledger. i know he was probably considered a has-been to most of our generation and that his death was overshadowed by james coburn -- who had arguably worked on more vital and "important" films prior to his passing -- but he had taken on major roles in two influential films, and had worked with the first ever writer/director, and was a prominent princeton (?) resident. because he had no appreciation, i took it upon myself to show some love posted by pxe2000 at 9:54 AM on November 20, 2002
do you have anything constructive to say about the post, aaron, or are you just going to sit around being snide? posted by pxe2000 at 12:32 PM on November 20, 2002
Ignore the User Comments at the IMDB page for Morgan's Creek: it's a wicked funny movie. Still controversial today, but for political incorrectness. There's a good swing dancing scene as well. posted by todd at 3:29 PM on November 20, 2002
My mother, wife and I appeared with Eddie in The Wizard of Oz at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ in 1992. He was a very down-to-earth friendly person, who really cared about the people he worked with. I'm glad I got to spend time with him. Rest in Peace, Eddie.... posted by garypratt at 1:34 PM on November 22, 2002
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