Remembering Henry Gibson: A classic scene from The Kentucky Fried Movie
There were two notable deaths in the news Wednesday: Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary and actor Henry Gibson. With all due respect to Ms. Travers, this post is for the latter.
When I remember Henry Gibson, I will always think of his role in one of the great comedy films of all time, The Kentucky Fried Movie. This United Appeal for the Dead sketch is about as edgy (and funny) now as it ever was, and may gross out some of you. Watch at your own risk:
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