Charles Nelson Reilly RIP

Tinsel and Rot salutes the life of Charles Nelson Reilly, who died last Friday at the age of 76. Smarter people than T&R would likely have a lot to say about his acting career and triumphs in the theater. Alas, we can only speak of his numerous "Match Game" appearances and his star turn as announcer Vic Carson in the best movie about professional wrestling ever, "Body Slam" (where he shared the screen with another lost legend, Billy Barty). But those are plenty good enough for us.

So, here's to you, Charles Nelson Reilly. Thanks for the laughs.

{photo above from playbill.com}