He was essential to the film and did a fine job. It reminds me of the cartoon drawn by Darrell Van Citters when Mel Blanc died, captioned, “Speechless.” It acknowledged the absence of someone important to all the characters. Same thing with Steve’s drawing of Julie Andrews. Well done.
I have never seen the movie — never been a fan of musicals. I do remember seeing “The Royal Hunt of the Sun” with Plummer and Robert Shaw back in the early 70s. That was a feast.
IMDB shows that he narrated a lot of episodes of “Madeline” over the years.
It’s rather unfortunate that Christopher Plummer is by and large remembered only for “The Sound of Music.” He leaves an impressive body of work besides that single role, although for the life of me, I can’t imagine anyone else portraying Captain Von Trapp.
Let’s not forget that the Klingon Empire just lost General Chang: “You cannot truly appreciate Hamlet until you have heard it in the original Klingon!”
There’s also an urban legend floating around about Julie Andrews losing her singing voice and barely being able to croak. As the old saying has it, “A lie can go twice around the world while the truth is putting on its boots.”
David OBrien about 3 years ago
Try Plummer, or pipe down.
David OBrien about 3 years ago
Snot funny.
Kind&Kinder about 3 years ago
He was essential to the film and did a fine job. It reminds me of the cartoon drawn by Darrell Van Citters when Mel Blanc died, captioned, “Speechless.” It acknowledged the absence of someone important to all the characters. Same thing with Steve’s drawing of Julie Andrews. Well done.
Zev about 3 years ago
He was my first big girlhood fan crush (until Peter Tork of The Monkees came along). All these years, I carried a bit of a torch for him. RIP.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 3 years ago
I have never seen the movie — never been a fan of musicals. I do remember seeing “The Royal Hunt of the Sun” with Plummer and Robert Shaw back in the early 70s. That was a feast.
IMDB shows that he narrated a lot of episodes of “Madeline” over the years.
stevie44 about 3 years ago
Musicals, good ones, bring joy to my heart. I don’t care that he hated the role; he was still good in it. Thanks for a touching tribute, Steve.
thebashfulone about 3 years ago
Christopher obviously stopped being a hill.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 3 years ago
Time moves on.. and all the greats we grew up with are leaving us.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member about 3 years ago
RIP Christopher Plummer. You are misses.
Bookworm about 3 years ago
It’s rather unfortunate that Christopher Plummer is by and large remembered only for “The Sound of Music.” He leaves an impressive body of work besides that single role, although for the life of me, I can’t imagine anyone else portraying Captain Von Trapp.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 3 years ago
Let’s not forget that the Klingon Empire just lost General Chang: “You cannot truly appreciate Hamlet until you have heard it in the original Klingon!”
JenSolo02 about 3 years ago
Oh, too sad! He hated that movie…
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 3 years ago
There’s also an urban legend floating around about Julie Andrews losing her singing voice and barely being able to croak. As the old saying has it, “A lie can go twice around the world while the truth is putting on its boots.”
Durak Premium Member about 3 years ago
One a scale of 1 – 10 I’d label this tribute a 3. It’s just lame.
DD Wiz Premium Member about 3 years ago
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, good night — adieu Christopher Plummer.
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
They were running away from the Nazis in the movie.
The republicans now want to be the Nazis.
pamela welch Premium Member about 3 years ago
Ahhh — nicely done ♥♥
Another Take about 3 years ago
“The toilet is stopped up again” PLUMBER JOKE – BA-BOOOOM!
pokeystick about 3 years ago
Sorry, I’m new to this strip, or this country or.. I don’t even get this. Did someone well known whose name is Christopher pass away? Help?