My wife thinks it's goofy that whenever I see a cool toy or gadget that I want, I quietly lisp "I've always wanted a sparkly of my very own." posted by JaredSeth at 11:37 AM on May 5 [3 favorites has favorites]
Dom Deluise stands in the foreground of the developing years of my sense of humor and comedic persona. Larger than life, self-deprecating, bombastic, and avuncular, he always surprised me with his range.
When commenting in the Bea Arthur thread I thought how strange it is that we all seek to eulogize people whom we don't know personally, but right now I think I finally get it. People who make us laugh find a special place in our hearts and never ever leave it. They show us the secret emotional contortions for turning joy into pain and sobbing into fits of laughter. They lead us out of the valley of sadness, misery, and regret by ceaselessly pointing toward the mountain tops of joy.
Thanks Dom. The moments you chose to share with the world meant something to me. You struck a light in some of my darkest times.
Oh, crap. Fatso (trailer) was a great movie (and for me, way too relatable) and I never looked at that wacky guy DeLuise the same again. He lived unhealthily to the age of 75, good for him.
RIP. There are some celebrity passings that feel a bit like getting punched in the stomach, and this was one. posted by anazgnos at 11:59 AM on May 5
A sad day. I loved everything he did, even his cookbook "Eat This, it'll Make you Feel Better". My father always loved to do the Captain Chaos "Duhn Duhn Duuuuhhnn!" Time for a Dom film festival I guess. posted by genefinder at 12:00 PM on May 5
He was the ONLY funny thing in The twelve Chairs.
I'm making something from his "Eat This, You'll feel good" cookbook tonight. posted by Gungho at 12:19 PM on May 5
Father Fyodor: I didn't hear that. I didn't hear that. I didn't hear that. I didn't hear that. I didn't hear that. I don't want to hear that don't you understand? I didn't hear that. My God. Hots. That's hot. My dear lady, don't you understand? I need those chairs.—"The Twelve Chairs" posted by No Robots at 12:30 PM on May 5
Another Secrets of NIMH fan here, and Cannonball Run. posted by doctor_negative at 12:49 PM on May 5
He also gave the world Peter DeLuise
Yes he did. And Peter has been responsible for so many bad/ wonderful Sci-fi shows that I've enjoyed. that I stopped being weirded out by seeing Penhall's name in front of Stargate episodes and just learned that when it came up, it would probably be a good one.
Just one of the many wonderful things that Dom gave us.
Oops..I mean Cannonball Run. (God, how funny is that shit is with Reynolds slapping Deluise. It makes me laugh just thinking about it.) posted by Skygazer at 1:14 PM on May 5
While not his best role by any stretch, the lady and I caught Robin Hood: Men in Tights over the weekend and I found myself wondering if he was still alive.
I have a two degree separation of the DeLuises type thing. And according to said degree the family was pretty frigg'n crazy. Awesome dinners and funny as hell. But crazy. posted by tkchrist at 1:40 PM on May 5
The streets of heaven will be a little safer now that Him is there.
Captain Chaos, RIP. posted by zarq at 2:01 PM on May 5
He was the ONLY funny thing in The twelve Chairs.
Oh lord . . . you're so strict! posted by nola at 2:05 PM on May 5
He also gave the world Peter DeLuise, whose time in the sun is coming, oh yes, it will come.
Dom DeLuise does a spot on Stargate SG-1, directed by Peter, that I thought was a lot of fun.
I'm just into my sixth season of Stargate, which I love, and what's cool about Peter is that he is himself the biggest fan of the show. And he's way cute. So he's already in the sun for some of us... posted by troybob at 2:10 PM on May 5
I remember when Leonard Maltin on GMA was panning Cannonball Run 2. He admitted that Dom DeLuise was funny, "but then again - Dom DeLuise would be funny doing the weather". I thought that was an interesting insight into his comedic style. He would have been funny doing the weather. posted by thermonuclear.jive.turkey at 2:20 PM on May 5
"Alligators? Did you say Alligators?!?" posted by Cyrano at 4:19 PM on May 5
His episode of The Muppet Show was just amazing to go back and watch as an adult (particularly around about 5:08).... posted by dilettante at 4:56 PM on May 5
What a wonderful man, and wacky life. He was one-of-a-kind.
I hope he's laughing for all eternity.
Right here, great movie, they don't make kids movies like that anymore. And yeah Dom D. was good in it. posted by Liquidwolf at 6:24 PM on May 5
I was less than 5 years old when my father knew to call me into the TV room if he came on. posted by StickyCarpet at 6:53 PM on May 5
Oh sad. I'm pretty sure a majority of my childhood film experience was spent hearing his voice in cartoons. I still remember seeing "Fievel Goes West" in the theater. My mom fell asleep, and the gunshot that came with the "The End" sign woke her up.
They just don't make 'em the same these days. posted by Kimothy at 7:00 PM on May 5
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What a wonderful gift, wonderful talent. From his work with reynolds to henson to his voiceover work. Luckily the recorded media holds up and future generations will still be able to enjoy him!
Woulda been nice if somebody made a big tribute post, tho.. well, poot. posted by cavalier at 7:08 PM on May 5
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I rarely if ever found anything he did funny, but that doesn't matter, since he clearly brought a lot of joy to others. posted by Clyde Mnestra at 7:21 PM on May 5
His scenes with the barber in The World's Greatest Lover still crack me up. All he's doing is slapping the poor guy around but it's hilarious. Actually that whole film is pretty damn funny, I'm surprised it hasn't become a cult classic. RIP, Dom. posted by Devils Slide at 9:56 PM on May 5
Amen on "Hot Stuff" -- Dom is/was simply a happy, fun guy, and it shone through in everything I can remember seeing him in. RIP, Dom.
BTW, anyone remember some sort of cheap syndicated show he did (maybe early 90s), featuring him as a barber? posted by davidmsc at 10:31 PM on May 5
As much as I hate to admit it, SpiffyRob is right: Robin Hood: Men in Tights wasn't great. But it was revered among my friends in middle school, so I'm pretty nostalgic about it. I can't help but laugh now watching Dom DeLuise's big scene in it. I showed the movie to my boyfriend a few years ago, and while he didn't really appreciate it like I did, he insisted on rewatching that scene.
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You guys knew that was Dom's wife, right? posted by RavinDave at 11:54 PM on May 5
I heard today that Dom DeLuise has an appearance in practically every season of Stargate.
Anyone know if this is accurate? I sure don't remember him being in that.... posted by JHarris at 1:22 AM on May 6
Dom guest starred in one episode (did a great job), around Season 3 or so. His son, Peter, directed many episodes (as well as being a producer), and often, when he did direct, he'd put himself in a scene somehow. It's probably safe to say that Peter makes an appearance almost every season for a few seconds. posted by Atreides at 5:55 AM on May 6
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