Ernest Borgnine

[rivertree]

Ernest Borgnine died recently. I will never forget his wonderful protrayal in the Movie, Marty.

I saw the movie when I was in high school, and I so identified with the shy awkward girl love interest.

 

[WannaWitness]

Ernest Borgnine is another talented legend to be remembered, just like Andy Griffith who we lost shortly before him.

Both men provided us all with quality entertainment anyone can appreciate.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

So sad. They're all passing away.

 

[Amber Bird]

I've not seen the movie, Marty. Though I hope there will be an Ernest Borgnine scheduled for TV soon, so I can revise that condition.

Now and then I find the old McHale's Navy episodes playing on TVLand or some such channel.

He enjoyed a great long life and will be beloved long after his passing. So too with Andy Griffith.

At least we still have the great Christopher Lee on board. And he's still acting.

Rest in peace, Ernest. And thank you for the memories.

 

[rivertree]

Amber, I hope you do get a chance to see Marty. It won academy awards for best actor, best picture, best director, and best writing (I had to look that up).

The movie role is quite a departure for Borgnine, and a huge departure for Hollywood, It portrays an average looking guy in a poor to middle class family who stirs things up a bit trying to find a decent life for himself. He goes against friends and family just to be himself, and it wasn't easy. He was outgoing and friendly, and people took advantage of him. Borgnine's portrayal was tender and thought provoking. His love interest was different too. She was petite and pretty, but she convincingly played the part of a gentle introvert and a repressed wallflower. Sometimes awkward silences are more realistic than sassy, quick-witted satire (though I love that too). These two tried to rock the boat for a bit of happiness and whether they gained it or not, well, you have to see the movie.

 

[WannaWitness]

Has anyone ever seen A Grandpa for Christmas? This is one of Ernest's more recent works. I highly recommend it.

 

[rivertree]

Aw, I think I did see that one (a Grandpa for Christmas). I's like to see it again- maybe Netflix has it- I get the discs.

 

[WannaWitness]

Aw, I think I did see that one (a Grandpa for Christmas). I's like to see it again- maybe Netflix has it- I get the discs.

Hallmark movies are usually pretty good viewing.

 

[mina]

I was thinking of Marty when I heard that he had passed away. I love that movie!

 

[WannaWitness]

I love older movies; this Marty is one I have not seen. I may have to check it out, sometime.