RIP: Barry Morse

[dewline]

The oldest memory I have of this actor is his role as Prof. Victor Bergman on Space: 1999. When Fred Freiberger came in as line producer, he left. I didn't get to see his work on the original Fugitive until decades later, thanks to the family's move to Ottawa. It was one of the many cultural benefits of that move, looking back.

I never had the chance to actually meet him, of course, although I'd heard of his attendance of assorted conventions and festivals over the years.

The thing I'm sorriest about is that we won't see any more new work of his.

Good-bye, sir.

For those interested: the CBC obituary notice.

Comments

[coneycat.livejournal.com]

I feel bad about this as well--I once had a Victor Bergman action figure, and I liked that silly show a lot.

I also saw Mr Morse in a production of A Christmas Carol many years ago--that was pretty wonderful.

[dewline.livejournal.com]

Was that Christmas Carol performance live?

[coneycat.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think it was with Theatre New Brunswick, but it was so long ago I can't swear to it. Morse was just charming as Scrooge.

[(Anonymous)]

I could believe that. Very easily, where Mr. Morse was concerned. I wish I could've seen it.

[dewline.livejournal.com]

And yes, I wrote that.

re:

[(Anonymous)]

thanks

[dewline.livejournal.com]

For what it's worth, you're welcome.