Glenn Shadix: 1952-2010. Comic Gem Hoped for Role Opposite Rob Pattinson, He Said in Final Interview

September 8th, 2010

September is shaping up to be a sad month on the comedy front.

Three days ago, we got word that funnyman Robert Schimmel had passed away at age 60.

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his audition for "Water for Elephants."

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his "Water for Elephants" audition.

Today it pains us to report that another friend of BlogTalkRadio, Glenn Shadix, is gone at 58.

The master character actor accidentally fell last night in his Birmingham, Ala., home and suffered a head injury.

Fans of Tim Burton’s Beetle Juice will no doubt remember Glenn’s hilarious portrayal of pretentious interior designer Otho—opposite Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton and Geena Davis—in the classic 1988 mock-horror flick.

And though Glenn left Tinseltown in 2005, he hoped to return to the silver screen, namely in a role opposite superstar Rob Pattinson.

Interviewed in April of this year on BlogTalkRadio’s Flashback—which would be his last-ever known interview—he discussed his recent audition.

“I’ve been on a sabbatical and I’ve done a couple of films since I’ve been in Alabama—I’m doing one on Maui. I’m going again in the summer,” the actor, who also played Jerry Seinfeld’s landlord on Seinfeld, told host Carey Fisher.

“And just two weeks ago, Fox, out of the blue, called and I did two screen tests for two different roles.

Rob Pattinson: The co-star that never was.

Rob Pattinson: Glenn's co-star who never was.

Water for Elephants—it’s the new film based based on the Sara Gruen novel, with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series and Christoph Waltz, who just won Best Supporting Actor for Inglorious Bastards.

“I don’t know if I’m gonna get a role, but I’m real glad that they thought of me.

“I’ve been out of Hollywood for five years—and people think you’re dead!

“I was glad to let them know that I wasn’t, and I was pleased with the test.”

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s final interview, from April 7, 2010.

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s full Nov. 7, 2009 interview.

Glenn Shadix: 1952-2010. Comic Gem Hoped for Role Opposite Rob Pattinson, He Said in Final Interview

September 8th, 2010

September is shaping up to be a sad month on the comedy front.

Three days ago, we got word that funnyman Robert Schimmel had passed away at age 60.

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his audition for "Water for Elephants."

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his "Water for Elephants" audition.

Today it pains us to report that another friend of BlogTalkRadio, Glenn Shadix, is gone at 58.

The master character actor accidentally fell last night in his Birmingham, Ala., home and suffered a head injury.

Fans of Tim Burton’s Beetle Juice will no doubt remember Glenn’s hilarious portrayal of pretentious interior designer Otho—opposite Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton and Geena Davis—in the classic 1988 mock-horror flick.

And though Glenn left Tinseltown in 2005, he hoped to return to the silver screen, namely in a role opposite superstar Rob Pattinson.

Interviewed in April of this year on BlogTalkRadio’s Flashback—which would be his last-ever known interview—he discussed his recent audition.

“I’ve been on a sabbatical and I’ve done a couple of films since I’ve been in Alabama—I’m doing one on Maui. I’m going again in the summer,” the actor, who also played Jerry Seinfeld’s landlord on Seinfeld, told host Carey Fisher.

“And just two weeks ago, Fox, out of the blue, called and I did two screen tests for two different roles.

Rob Pattinson: The co-star that never was.

Rob Pattinson: Glenn's co-star who never was.

Water for Elephants—it’s the new film based based on the Sara Gruen novel, with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series and Christoph Waltz, who just won Best Supporting Actor for Inglorious Bastards.

“I don’t know if I’m gonna get a role, but I’m real glad that they thought of me.

“I’ve been out of Hollywood for five years—and people think you’re dead!

“I was glad to let them know that I wasn’t, and I was pleased with the test.”

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s final interview, from April 7, 2010.

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s full Nov. 7, 2009 interview.

Glenn Shadix: 1952-2010. Comic Gem Hoped for Role Opposite Rob Pattinson, He Said in Final Interview

September 8th, 2010

September is shaping up to be a sad month on the comedy front.

Three days ago, we got word that funnyman Robert Schimmel had passed away at age 60.

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his audition for "Water for Elephants."

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his "Water for Elephants" audition.

Today it pains us to report that another friend of BlogTalkRadio, Glenn Shadix, is gone at 58.

The master character actor accidentally fell last night in his Birmingham, Ala., home and suffered a head injury.

Fans of Tim Burton’s Beetle Juice will no doubt remember Glenn’s hilarious portrayal of pretentious interior designer Otho—opposite Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton and Geena Davis—in the classic 1988 mock-horror flick.

And though Glenn left Tinseltown in 2005, he hoped to return to the silver screen, namely in a role opposite superstar Rob Pattinson.

Interviewed in April of this year on BlogTalkRadio’s Flashback—which would be his last-ever known interview—he discussed his recent audition.

“I’ve been on a sabbatical and I’ve done a couple of films since I’ve been in Alabama—I’m doing one on Maui. I’m going again in the summer,” the actor, who also played Jerry Seinfeld’s landlord on Seinfeld, told host Carey Fisher.

“And just two weeks ago, Fox, out of the blue, called and I did two screen tests for two different roles.

Rob Pattinson: The co-star that never was.

Rob Pattinson: Glenn's co-star who never was.

Water for Elephants—it’s the new film based based on the Sara Gruen novel, with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series and Christoph Waltz, who just won Best Supporting Actor for Inglorious Bastards.

“I don’t know if I’m gonna get a role, but I’m real glad that they thought of me.

“I’ve been out of Hollywood for five years—and people think you’re dead!

“I was glad to let them know that I wasn’t, and I was pleased with the test.”

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s final interview, from April 7, 2010.

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s full Nov. 7, 2009 interview.

Glenn Shadix: 1952-2010. Comic Gem Hoped for Role Opposite Rob Pattinson, He Said in Final Interview

September 8th, 2010

September is shaping up to be a sad month on the comedy front.

Three days ago, we got word that funnyman Robert Schimmel had passed away at age 60.

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his audition for "Water for Elephants."

"Whatever happens happens, but at least they saw my work," Glenn (above) told us of his "Water for Elephants" audition.

Today it pains us to report that another friend of BlogTalkRadio, Glenn Shadix, is gone at 58.

The master character actor accidentally fell last night in his Birmingham, Ala., home and suffered a head injury.

Fans of Tim Burton’s Beetle Juice will no doubt remember Glenn’s hilarious portrayal of pretentious interior designer Otho—opposite Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton and Geena Davis—in the classic 1988 mock-horror flick.

And though Glenn left Tinseltown in 2005, he hoped to return to the silver screen, namely in a role opposite superstar Rob Pattinson.

Interviewed in April of this year on BlogTalkRadio’s Flashback—which would be his last-ever known interview—he discussed his recent audition.

“I’ve been on a sabbatical and I’ve done a couple of films since I’ve been in Alabama—I’m doing one on Maui. I’m going again in the summer,” the actor, who also played Jerry Seinfeld’s landlord on Seinfeld, told host Carey Fisher.

“And just two weeks ago, Fox, out of the blue, called and I did two screen tests for two different roles.

Rob Pattinson: The co-star that never was.

Rob Pattinson: Glenn's co-star who never was.

Water for Elephants—it’s the new film based based on the Sara Gruen novel, with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson from the Twilight series and Christoph Waltz, who just won Best Supporting Actor for Inglorious Bastards.

“I don’t know if I’m gonna get a role, but I’m real glad that they thought of me.

“I’ve been out of Hollywood for five years—and people think you’re dead!

“I was glad to let them know that I wasn’t, and I was pleased with the test.”

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s final interview, from April 7, 2010.

Click here to hear Glenn Shadix’s full Nov. 7, 2009 interview.

Daily Highlights: Wednesday, September 8, 2010

September 8th, 2010

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At 1 PM Doc Heather host Heather Lounsbury gets up close and personal with Alexandra Paul, who played Stephanie Holden on Baywatch and will be starring opposite fellow hottie Scott Patterson in the upcoming feaure flick The Frankenstein Brothers.
josh-gates

At 8 PM Mandogg House Radio host Amanda Rosenblatt sets off with intrepid adventurer Josh Gates, host of the Syfy series Destination Truth, on which he travels to the world’s most extreme locations to investigate reports of unexplained phenomena.
mashonda

At 8 PM Embrace Life Radio’s Tiffani Walker kicks it with diva Mashonda, who has contributed vocals to the projects of such stars as Eve, Cassidy and Fat Joe. The No Panties singer will fill us in on her new CD, The Renovation Series, which is set for a 2011 release.
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At 10 PM The Sphere’s Ms. Lynn beams in Rick Worthy, who played Kornan on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Jannar on Star Trek: Enterprise and Simon on Battlestar Galactica—and who made his TV dubut on Deney Terrio’s 1979 kitsch-fest, Dance Fever (which we’ll ask him all about).
damon-dunn

At 8 PM Craig “The Hatchetman” Johnson sits down with former NFL star Damon Dunn, who played for the Jaguars, Browns, Jets and Cowboys before founding a real-estate firm in 2002—and, earlier this year, launching his campaign for California Secretary of State.
michelle

At 8 PM JL Radio’s Jessica LaShawn gives it up for R&B star Michel’le, who made her name on World Class Wreckin’ Cru’s 1987 single Turn off the Lights, before releasing a self-titled album 2 years later, which sold 2.7 million copies. The Nicety singer will chat about her upcoming CD.


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