Rest In Peace, Rick McKay

[Jordan Catalano]

Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#1

Posted: 1/30/18 at 2:36pm

I can’t believe I just wrote those words. Rest In Peace, Rick McKay. Rick was a wonderful man. Hilarious. Generous. Kind. He was so kind, I can’t even begin to tell you. You couldn’t have asked for a better friend. I don’t think we ever had a phone call that lasted under an hour and a half. He taught me so much and I am forever in his debt for letting me work with him and research and find all the “never before seen” footage. He was so excited a few weeks ago when I called him about ANNIE GET YOUR GUN footage I just found from 1946 and we talked about how to possibly incorporate it into the second film because it had to be in there and just on and on for hours about where it could go. He was one of the best people I’ve ever known and I can’t even comprehend this right now. I’m sorry for rambling.

 

i just want people to know what a fantastic man Rick was. 

Updated On: 1/30/18 at 02:36 PM

[dramamama611]

Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#2

Posted: 1/30/18 at 2:45pm

Im sorry for the loss of your friend, Jordan.  {{{hugs}}}

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#3

Posted: 1/30/18 at 2:45pm

So very sorry Jordan. What a loss. Extremely grateful we are able to enjoy all his hard work chronicling the art form we love so much.

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#4

Posted: 1/30/18 at 2:45pm

This is absolutely devastating. I can't even begin to describe what Broadway the Golden Age means to me. I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend, Jordan. His work has truly meant so much to me and so many of us. And I we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude for recording and preserving so many treasures of the American theatre. 

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#5

Posted: 1/30/18 at 3:48pm

So well written Jordan, and my sincere condolences to you and to the Broadway community.  I am stunned that he is gone - I cherished his work, and mourn the loss of such a treasure. RIP

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#6

Posted: 1/30/18 at 4:47pm

Jordan, thank you for sharing your personal experiences with Rick. 

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

[mamaleh]

Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#7

Posted: 1/30/18 at 5:36pm

Jordan, I'm so sorry about your friend's passing. I loved his Golden Age documentary and view it often.  This is absolutely awful news.  My sympathies to all his family and friends. 

Updated On: 1/30/18 at 05:36 PM

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#8

Posted: 1/30/18 at 5:39pm

Beautiful words, Jordan. Endlessly sorry for your loss. His impact on the theatre community was (and is) remarkable.

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#9

Posted: 1/30/18 at 6:48pm

If there is someone who deserves to have theatre lights dimmed in his honor, it would be Rick McKay.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

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Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#10

Posted: 1/30/18 at 9:02pm

Lovely words, Jordan. I’m sorry for your loss of a dear friend and for the theater community’s loss of of such a dedicated researcher and historian.

Not many people do what he did, but his work and effort is so important. His loss will be felt by many.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Rest In Peace, Rick McKay#11

Posted: 1/30/18 at 11:18pm

Here is Rick McKay at his very best, with the divine Marian Seldes.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSDGpS47JY

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)