#1
Posted: 8/11/08 at 2:52pm
It was just announced on Castrecl that George Furth, best known as the bookwriter of Company and Merrily We Roll Along, has passed away.
#2
Posted: 8/11/08 at 2:55pm
Very Nice, Funny Man.
Also loved his acting.
RIP
Best to Friends and Family.
Also loved his acting.
RIP
Best to Friends and Family.
#4
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:01pm
He was a brilliant comedian. I remember when I was a kid and discovered this ubiquitous TV character actor was also the "guy who wrote" Company!
I especially remember him on The Monkees because Susan Browning was also in an episode. (I was a musical theatre nerd even as a child.)
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I especially remember him on The Monkees because Susan Browning was also in an episode. (I was a musical theatre nerd even as a child.)
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#5
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:06pm
How sad. My prayers go out to his family.
I know you.
I know you.
I know you.
#6
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:06pm
He was also on an early episode of THE ODD COUPLE as Joyce Van Patten's nervous, nerdy fiance. Hilarious.
R.I.P., George.
R.I.P., George.
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#7
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:07pm
Another casualty for the 2008 Season of Death. There's been a lot of it about this year. XP
Rest in peace, and my prayers are with his family.
Rest in peace, and my prayers are with his family.
#8
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:09pm
Oh my God, how sad.
I will be forever grateful; he created one of the great loves of my life.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
I will be forever grateful; he created one of the great loves of my life.
#9
Posted: 8/11/08 at 3:18pm
RIP George Furth. Thank you thank you thank you for my favorite musical. Thank you.
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#12
Posted: 8/11/08 at 4:31pm
Damn! i was hoping he would be here for the MERRILY revival that is coming.
#13
Posted: 8/11/08 at 4:50pm
=[ RIP
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#14
Posted: 8/11/08 at 6:16pm
RIP
What a night! I was in more laps than a napkin!
#15
Posted: 8/11/08 at 9:35pm
Everybody Rise
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#16
Posted: 8/11/08 at 10:44pm
Press confirmation, from AP:
"By MICHAEL KUCHWARA – 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (AP) — George Furth, an actor and playwright who wrote the book for the innovative Stephen Sondheim musical "Company," died Monday. He was 75.
Furth died at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., said Dennis Aspland, his agent, who didn't know the cause of death.
Furth's collaboration with Sondheim started with 1970's "Company," an unconventional, revuelike musical which followed the tribulations of a thirtysomething New York bachelor and his inability to commit to a relationship. Furth won a Tony for his book of the show, which was directed by Harold Prince and featured the choreography of Michael Bennett..."
George Furth, Sondheim collaborator, dies
"By MICHAEL KUCHWARA – 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (AP) — George Furth, an actor and playwright who wrote the book for the innovative Stephen Sondheim musical "Company," died Monday. He was 75.
Furth died at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., said Dennis Aspland, his agent, who didn't know the cause of death.
Furth's collaboration with Sondheim started with 1970's "Company," an unconventional, revuelike musical which followed the tribulations of a thirtysomething New York bachelor and his inability to commit to a relationship. Furth won a Tony for his book of the show, which was directed by Harold Prince and featured the choreography of Michael Bennett..."
George Furth, Sondheim collaborator, dies
#17
Posted: 8/11/08 at 10:54pm
As George Furth approaches the pearly gates, St. Peter puts up a sign that reads, "Whoever reads this, we all love you." RIP, and thank you for COMPANY!
#18
Posted: 8/12/08 at 1:03am
RIP George
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#21
Posted: 8/12/08 at 4:25am
Oh no, so sad!! His quote from Company "I think there is a time to come to New York, and a time to leave" is one of my favorites of all time!!
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#22
Posted: 8/12/08 at 9:45am
I saw his play Precious Sons on Broadway in the '80s and thought it was terrific, despite a very short run and disappointing reviews. Ed Harris, Judith Ivy, Anne Bobby, and a very young Anthony Rapp were in it.
And I always remember him in Blazing Saddles as Van Johnson.
And I always remember him in Blazing Saddles as Van Johnson.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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