Today's second notable death - Tom Snyder

flippyshark · 07-30-2007, 08:39 AM

I used to enjoy staying up late and watching Tom Snyder. I particularly relish the memory of his interview with a rude and cantankerous Johnny Rotten.

Snowflake · 07-30-2007, 08:52 AM

I loved Tom Snyder (and UI loved Dan Ackroyd's take on him, as well)

he was crusty and a lot of fun to watch.

NickO'Time · 07-30-2007, 09:13 AM

I remember reading an article on Train travel while riding Amtrak by him. Also he had a pretty cool TV interview with Ward Kimball at his home. They were Playing with all of Mr. Kimball's toy train collection. I believe this is on YouTube.

He may have been a cranky guy, but he sure met a lot of interesting people.

Not Afraid · 07-30-2007, 10:30 AM

He was a late night staple for me when I was a teen. I adored him.

Alex · 07-30-2007, 10:35 AM

I had never heard of him until the Late Late Show (his earlier talk shows were well before my time) but I enjoyed him quite a bit.

I'm really surprised to learn that he was only 71 since I would have put him around that age when Late Late Show was one.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-30-2007, 12:07 PM

After Ackroyd skewered him, it could be tough to watch him and not start laughing but I always thought he was very good at what he did. I often wondered what had happened to him. A sad loss, indeed.

Alex · 07-30-2007, 12:11 PM

As is frequently the case, Mark Evanier has nice comments.

CoasterMatt · 07-30-2007, 05:10 PM

Johnny Lydon and Tom Snyder - Part I
Johnny Lydon and Tom Snyder - Part II

Not Afraid · 07-30-2007, 08:35 PM

Where's Tom Snyder and Wendy O Williams?

flippyshark · 07-30-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Where's Tom Snyder and Wendy O Williams?

You can see that on the Punk/ New Wave Tomorrow Show DVD collection, which I've now really got to get. It's got performances with Wendy O, Iggy Pop, Ramones and much more.

Check it out

07-30-2007, 08:39 AM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Today's second notable death - Tom Snyder I used to enjoy staying up late and watching Tom Snyder. I particularly relish the memory of his interview with a rude and cantankerous Johnny Rotten.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I loved Tom Snyder (and UI loved Dan Ackroyd's take on him, as well) he was crusty and a lot of fun to watch. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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NickO'Time Missed it by that much.. Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 678	I remember reading an article on Train travel while riding Amtrak by him. Also he had a pretty cool TV interview with Ward Kimball at his home. They were Playing with all of Mr. Kimball's toy train collection. I believe this is on YouTube. He may have been a cranky guy, but he sure met a lot of interesting people. __________________ Yeah, right.
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07-30-2007, 10:30 AM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	He was a late night staple for me when I was a teen. I adored him.
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07-30-2007, 10:35 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I had never heard of him until the Late Late Show (his earlier talk shows were well before my time) but I enjoyed him quite a bit. I'm really surprised to learn that he was only 71 since I would have put him around that age when Late Late Show was one.
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	After Ackroyd skewered him, it could be tough to watch him and not start laughing but I always thought he was very good at what he did. I often wondered what had happened to him. A sad loss, indeed.
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07-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	As is frequently the case, Mark Evanier has nice comments.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Johnny Lydon and Tom Snyder - Part I Johnny Lydon and Tom Snyder - Part II __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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07-30-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Where's Tom Snyder and Wendy O Williams?
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