So Sad... :(

transmet · Post by **transmet** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:44 pm

I just got the news last night that Joe Barbera has slipped into a coma, and that more than likely he won't make to the end of the year.

I'm so honored that I got to meet and spend a little time with this legend of the animation industry, as well as attend what will end up being his last birthday party. So many talented people were there, but even at 95 yrs. old Joe still stole the spotlight. He'd start telling a great story about the good old days over at MGM, all the while working his way over to the most beautiful woman in the room, and just as he was about to deliver the finale he'd make his move and have her sitting in his lap by the time it was all said and done - such a character.

He went to work at the studio at least twice a week (usually more) up until this month. Just a great, great guy with an amazing inner drive who always left a piece of himself in the hearts of everyone he met. They just don't make 'em like him anymore.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:44 pm

I think I start telling a great story about the good old days over at MGM all the while working his way over to the most beautiful woman in the room and just as I was about to deliver the finale he would make his move and have her sitting in his lap by the time it was all said and done - such a character.

kittens · Post by **kittens** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:13 pm

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:13 pm

I don't have anything to say to that.

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:27 pm

Awww man.

So many greats have left us or are leaving us this year. *sigh*

This is indeed very sad news.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:28 pm

Thanks for telling me your gender, Baakay. You are a "he".

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:22 am

Couldn't agree more. It's sad when the legends fade away. As Kay said, we've lost many great people this year. Joe will be sorely missed but his impact on animation will live for all time. Couldn't think of a better memorial than that. Wish I could've met him too, you're very lucky Lance.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:23 am

What a shame.

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:23 am

Cloud wrote:What a shame.

Well said, bot.

transmet · Post by **transmet** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:21 pm

Joe Barbera 1911-2006 R.I.P.

blueheaven · Post by **blueheaven** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:25 pm

Can't be too sad. He lived a long and amazing life. What an artistic genius.

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:01 pm

He was an amazing man. RIP

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:01 pm

When was he?

transmet · Post by **transmet** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:06 pm

"Iwao Takamoto 1925-2007, the animator who designed Scooby-Doo and characters on 'The Flintstones' and
'The Jetsons' died after suffering a massive coronary."

Tough days at Hanna-Barbera...

Caroline · Post by **Caroline** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:01 pm

i too had the honor of meeting joe barbara when i was little. one fond memory: my parents had made plans for lunch, but instead we spent the entire time in his office looking at this huge book with all the old cartoon characters in it... jabber jaw, smurfs, the flintstones... he kept asking, "who's that? who's that? and who's this??" until i got the names right. we got so carried away that we totally missed lunch. lol... he was definitely an amazing and kind person. he will always be "mr. barbera" to me. rip.