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Harvey Pekar, 1939-2010
Another tough blow for Cleveland: The great comic book writer Harvey Pekar has died. Pekar, who was portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the film based on his long-running series American Splendor, was also able to claim one of television's most uncomfortable moments when he badgered David Letterman about then-NBC owner General Electric's corporate malfeasance. Pekar was 70.
Poor #CLEVELAND.
ENCASE DREW CAREY IN A PANIC ROOM
needs emergency Liz Lemon transplant
GODDAMMIT.
Aw, shit no. Harvey Pekar was probably in poor health, but wow, that was out of left field.
I just saw him at Tommy's on Coventry 2 weeks ago. Now I'll have to go back have a milkshake in his memory.
OMFG, please do not haunt me with mentions of my alma mater. OMGOMGOMG (But yeah, saw him there in the day :'()
SO SORRY! PTSD! Feel free to enjoy your milkshakes and E-Z falafel sans harassment. (PS: The broccoli rizzo? It's 100% Cheese Whiz©)
Thanks for the tip. I'll stick with pound o'grease that is their meat pies.
My family vote was split between the Ceebee and the J.J. The constant was the choc. pb milkshakes which were SO GOOD.
@Rebecca: PRO TIP: ask specifically for chocolate ice cream (they otherwise make it with syrup). My fav was pb/cookies & cream
Peter Scolari!
DAMMIT!,
First Rapity Rape-rape, then teh Erl, then 'Aiti and now this! I can't take it anymore.
His collaborations with R. Crumb were genius. RIP Mr. Pekar
bummer
Oh dearie me. What a guy.
Also: great Letterman clip, great movie.
Sadness
Maybe it was Paul Giamatti's stupid mugging that killed him. Wait, no, that was just the movie going experience.
I only knew him from his Letterman appearances but I find myself quite badly struck by this.
Harvey Pekar, Larry "Bud" Melman and Brother Theodore. Modern TV-and even modern Letterman-would never give such quirky & lovable schlubs a platform to speak on. R.I.P.
I completely forgot I have a copy of that issue where he wore the ON STRIKE shirt.
I guess this is what it feels like when doves cry.
I hope I leave behind a youtube of me being obnoxious or harassing celebrities for people to watch after I die.