Merlin Olsen 1940-2010

typhooforme · March 11, 2010, 04:22:08 PM

Pro-football hall of famer and actor Merlin Olsen has passed away. Probably best remembered for his continuing charcter on LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Olsen had a healthy tv career both before and after that series. Roles include parts in tv thriller flick TIME BOMB, the KUNG FU series, and sci-fi movie A FIRE IN THE SKY in '78.

Scatter · March 11, 2010, 05:33:04 PM

WOW!! I've gotta get some details here. I'm shocked.

Unknown Primate · March 11, 2010, 05:39:54 PM

Bummer! I really dug the big guy! Especially in the legendary MITCHELL with JDB.

Wicked Lester · March 11, 2010, 07:29:06 PM

I remember seeing him play as a kid. Great player for sure. Really enjoyed his TV roles which also included Father Murphy.

Sean · April 17, 2010, 06:31:06 PM

One of the Fearsome Foursome. A gentlemanly giant who would smash your face in on the gridiron.

ChattyLMS · May 10, 2010, 10:04:21 AM

I didn't know until just now. Godspeed Merlin.

toysoldierman2001 · May 28, 2010, 05:20:41 PM

Met him at an Eagles game and got his autograph,Heck of a real nice guy.Stayed and signed till the very last person.And this was after a game and he hadn't even got in to the lockerroom yet!

Scatter · May 28, 2010, 05:27:56 PM

Quote from: toysoldierman2001 on May 28, 2010, 05:20:41 PM
Met him at an Eagles game and got his autograph,Heck of a real nice guy.Stayed and signed till the very last person.And this was after a game and he hadn't even got in to the lockerroom yet!

Hey, a cool remembrance Tom!! Do you have the autograph displayed in your home, or is it tucked away?

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Merlin Olsen 1940-2010