Saturday, October 13, 2012

Dead Page: No More Mongo

ALEX KARRAS (1935-2012)

Was a fearsome NFL defensive lineman, lovable TV dad and hilarious movie cowboy.  Died at 77 of dementia.  Played for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970.

In 1974 had his signature horse punch scene in "Blazing Saddles."  Then was on the 80s sitcom "Webster."

I never watched "Webster" but loved old Mongo in the movie.  Our friends have a brown lab dog named Mondo.  I always get him confused with Mongo.

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