When Barresi broke in, the alarm blared, indicating Lynde was alone at the time of his death.The coroner ruled the death a heart attack. Stories suggesting Lynde had a visitor at the time of his death who fled the scene circulated but could not be proven, as the comedian regularly activated his house alarm before retiring for the evening. When he and another friend, actor Dean Ditman, could not get an answer on the phone or from knocking on his door, Barresi broke into the side entrance to LyndeвЂ™s home in Beverly Hills, California and found him dead in his bed. On January 11, 1982, after Lynde had failed to attend a birthday celebration, his friend Paul Barresi became concerned. There are some who claim his death was a mystery however this is what was reported in his Wiki biography: We also interviewed The wonderful Ann-Margaret recently who had appeared with Paul ( as her father) in Bye Bye Birdie and a later film, thought that Paul was an вЂќ enchanting and funny man.вЂќ Alice, who at the time of her interview was ill with cancer, said she suspected Paul was ill with cancer as well and never told his friends. She also said that he had gotten clean before his death in on January 11, 1982. She said that Paul was deeply troubled much of his life and had a longtime drinking problem that caused him problems. I interviewed Alice shortly before her death in 2007 for my Dr Feelgood book. His friend, the wonderful actress Alice Ghostley started her career with him on Broadway in The New Faces of 1952. He also was the voice of many cartoon characters. Lynde was also a stand-up comedian before he became an actor. He also was a frequent guest on talk shows including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson His appearance on a talk show guaranteed that a good time would be had by all (Paul, the host, and the audience). However, Paul had a far more extensive career from his performance as the dad in Bye-Bye Birdie to playing Uncle Arthur- the prankster warlock on Bewitched. It wasnвЂ™t just what he said, but his delivery that made it so funny.

Paul seemed to be the only person who could get away with a certain brand of double entendres, perverted remarks, and pure bitchiness, and he was hilarious at it. What major body lies off AfricaвЂ™s east coast? Q: The Atlantic Ocean is the major body of water on AfricaвЂ™s west coast. Q: Now listen carefully, PaulвЂ¦during the time of the hula hoop, the yo-yo, and Davy Crockett hats, who was in the White House? Q: According to the old song, whatвЂ™s breaking up that old gang of mine? Q It is the most abused and neglected part of your body - what is it?ДЄ: Mine may be abused but it certainly isnвЂ™t neglected! Q: Paul, can anything bring tears to a chimpвЂ™s eyes?ДЄ: Finding out that Tarzan swings both ways! Q: The Great White is one of the most feared animals. Q: Paul, in what famous book will you read about a talking ass who wonders why itвЂ™s being beaten? As Peter as the straight man ( as he was to Toomy Noonan in films and stage) he set Paul up for his punchline for over 10 years. The viewer waited anxiously for Paul to be called and offer an hilarious answer to one of PeterвЂ™s offbeat questions. Anytime he was ina film ora television show, all focus went on Paul Lynde.Дespite his large body of work on television and film, Paul will be remembered for his long stint as the center square on the gameshow The Hollywood Squares hosted by Peter Marshall. One of the most talented comic actors was Paul Lynde.

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