Jim Harmon has passed on

[Wich2]

Jim's books,  along with those of folks like Don Glut, and Alan Barbour, are some of the ur-texts of genre writing.

Jim was one of the first guys I traded OTR with, away back in my NYU days (he was tickled to get a great NOSFERATU vid from me once - I believe for some DIMENSION X's of his.) And Cowboy fan - heck, he was related to Brace Beemer!

We stayed in touch through the years, by snailmail, then phone, then email, and I met him in person when he came to an the Friends of Old Time Radio con in Jersey years ago. He was very flattering in his opinion of my Quicksilver shows, and we several times tried to work together on some his own radio programs - but the continent between us kept getting in the way. In fact we had talked about that again last year, as some folks were trying yet again to recreate some lost Carlton Morse shows.

He graciously asked me to write an Intro for a volume of his "It's That Time Again" series - he wanted the perspective of someone who had come to love Network-Era radio, though born after it's actual run. Again, he was very kind about the piece I turned in. (The publisher cut it for space.)

Though not doing great, he hauled himself back to Newark last year - though a hair to late to make the rehearsal for my YOUNG MR. LINCOLN recreation, which he would've had a cameo in. AGAIN, he was generous after the show (see a pattern, here?) - but also loaded with corny puns about Old Abe!

Just a grand guy, and a pleasure to know. Rest to him, and comfort to his wife Barbara, and to all those who loved him.

-Craig Wichman

[Mike Scott]

I knew there would be a post from you before day's end.

Being a monster mag fan I wanted to mention his involvement with Fantastic Monsters and Monsters of the Movies.

[Wich2]

LOVED MoM!

A really great companion to FM and CoF - until the Marvel East Coast gang got jealous and pushed out the West Coasters.

-Craig

[Mike Scott]

A really great companion to FM and CoF - until the Marvel East Coast gang got jealous and pushed out the West Coasters.

Yes, that is too bad, but Marvel never could keep a monster mag going very long.

[typhooforme]

Bob Burns, JIM HARMON, and Ron Haydock

[Moonshadow]

Sad news. I used to love "Monsters of the Movies" and got to meet Jim Harmon at the San Diego Comic Con in 1975. I don't recall much, other than he was very nice and signed an autograph for me. Condolences to his loved ones.

[Mike Scott]

Bob Burns, JIM HARMON, and Ron Haydock

I posted that same photo on my blog, this morning. The missing person is Don Glut, who must've been talking the picture?

[Illoman]

Loved his book the Great Radio Comedians for years. I used to check it out of the library and then a few years ago was lucky enough to have a friend send me a copy of it!!

Rest in peace, Jim!!

Mike

[Wich2]

[Jscareshock]

I remember Jim as an expert in old time radio.  I think I have a few of his books on my shelf.  Wow!

[michblk]

Sorry to hear this.  My condolences to his family and friends

Brian