RIP: Ron Palillo (aka Arnold Horshack)

cartman · 08-14-2012, 10:37 AM

The actor from 'Welcome Back Kotter' passed away at the age of 63.

Ron Palillo, Arnold Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' dies at age 63 in Palm Beach Gardens home

molson · 08-14-2012, 10:43 AM

That's the weird article, I think it was half cut-and-pasted from something else.

"Before being hired by G-Star in 2009, Palillo had lectured in colleges and high schools all over the country for years and isn’t worried."

Worried about what?

Ksyrup · 08-14-2012, 10:48 AM

He's got no more worries about anything.

RIP

MizzouCowboy · 08-14-2012, 11:24 AM

Sad to hear. Was always one of my favorites as a little kid.

I'll never forget "Horshack means the cattle are dying".

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-14-2012, 12:04 PM

RIP Ron...

I met him. Seemed like a nice guy. I was working at a radio station & joking with the host (who wasn't in the studio.) The host would regularly say "Hello" in a funny voice & I would respond in kind. This day I broke into a Horshack impression. Five minutes later Ron Pallillo walks into the studio & says "Is this where I am supposed to be?" Um... Uh... Are you on the next show? Sure. have a seat.

After a few minutes of awkward silence I asked how long he had been in the hall. Luckily he hadn't been out there. I admitted that I had no idea he was coming in & had just done the impression of him as Horshack. He wanted me to do it. "Hell no! I am not going to do an impression of Horshack for you!" He kept on til I finally relented... "Not bad!" So we're just talking & joking. I told the host I didn't do a proper job with the impression & had Ron do it. The host was shocked at how good it was.

That was fun. Killed the perception I had of him from interviews entirely.

Rest in Peace, Ron.

JediKooter · 08-14-2012, 12:12 PM

Damn. He was the only one that raised his hand in Mr. Kotter's class. RIP Horseshack.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-14-2012, 01:12 PM

Ron Palillo Dies; Welcome Back, Kotter Actor Dead at 63 : People.com

A much better article.

Ksyrup · 08-14-2012, 01:26 PM

First Epstein, now Horshack. I hope Boom Boom Washington is doing OK.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-14-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

First Epstein, now Horshack. I hope Boom Boom Washington is doing OK.

He is going "boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom"

Draft Dodger · 08-14-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

First Epstein, now Horshack. I hope Boom Boom Washington is doing OK.

and yet Travolta survives...

JediKooter · 08-14-2012, 03:42 PM

His son didn't...

08-14-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	He's got no more worries about anything. RIP __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-14-2012, 12:12 PM	#6
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Damn. He was the only one that raised his hand in Mr. Kotter's class. RIP Horseshack. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

08-14-2012, 01:26 PM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	First Epstein, now Horshack. I hope Boom Boom Washington is doing OK. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-14-2012, 03:42 PM	#11
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	His son didn't... __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

08-14-2012, 10:43 AM	#2
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	That's the weird article, I think it was half cut-and-pasted from something else. "Before being hired by G-Star in 2009, Palillo had lectured in colleges and high schools all over the country for years and isn’t worried." Worried about what?

08-14-2012, 11:24 AM	#4
MizzouCowboy H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2009	Sad to hear. Was always one of my favorites as a little kid. I'll never forget "Horshack means the cattle are dying".

08-14-2012, 12:04 PM	#5
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	RIP Ron... I met him. Seemed like a nice guy. I was working at a radio station & joking with the host (who wasn't in the studio.) The host would regularly say "Hello" in a funny voice & I would respond in kind. This day I broke into a Horshack impression. Five minutes later Ron Pallillo walks into the studio & says "Is this where I am supposed to be?" Um... Uh... Are you on the next show? Sure. have a seat. After a few minutes of awkward silence I asked how long he had been in the hall. Luckily he hadn't been out there. I admitted that I had no idea he was coming in & had just done the impression of him as Horshack. He wanted me to do it. "Hell no! I am not going to do an impression of Horshack for you!" He kept on til I finally relented... "Not bad!" So we're just talking & joking. I told the host I didn't do a proper job with the impression & had Ron do it. The host was shocked at how good it was. That was fun. Killed the perception I had of him from interviews entirely. Rest in Peace, Ron.

08-14-2012, 01:12 PM	#7
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Ron Palillo Dies; Welcome Back, Kotter Actor Dead at 63 : People.com A much better article.

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