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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 05:34 AM
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Robert Blake RIP

Guy was a bit of an oddball, watched him on Baretta and as a kid in the Our Gang shorts and had a rough life like a lot of child actors when they grew up. Then there was the murder of his wife which he was accused of but was found innocent. RIP
Old Mar 10, 2023 | 06:02 AM
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He played a stock car driver in 'Corky' (early 70's, I believe) - drove a pink Barracuda fastback in that flick. Did some other notable movies as well, including Electra Glide in Blue and others which are frequently listed.

As to the Baretta series, I grew up on that, liked it better than Starsky & Hutch, even though S&H had the flashier wheels. Always wondered whatever happened to Tony's 'Blue Ghost' after the show ended...

I even still have my Baretta board game from back in the day!

Maybe now the entire Baretta series will be released on DVD to supplement the 1st season which came out years back. Blu Ray would be even cooler.

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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 07:19 AM
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Peace to you Mickey. He definitely ran the whole runway. Definitely had a long life. One of one for sure.
Old Mar 10, 2023 | 07:28 AM
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He was a rather cute little bugger in Our Gang. He had a very troubling & disturbing youth. RIP
Old Mar 10, 2023 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Vintage Chief
He was a rather cute little bugger in Our Gang. He had a very troubling & disturbing youth. RIP
His adulthood was no great shakes either. His performance from In Cold Blood was eerily convincing.
Old Mar 10, 2023 | 08:51 AM
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That's because he looked just like the real guy. Holy cow.



Old Mar 10, 2023 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BangScreech4-4-2
His adulthood was no great shakes either. His performance from In Cold Blood was eerily convincing.
I read that (Truman Capote) novel - wicked evil. Honestly, I can't recall if I saw the movie - probably did, can't recall.
Old Mar 10, 2023 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vintage Chief
I read that (Truman Capote) novel - wicked evil. Honestly, I can't recall if I saw the movie - probably did, can't recall.
You'd remember.
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