Larry Harmon RIP
 Larry Harmon died on 3rd July of congestive heart failure. He was 83 years old. His publicist, Jerry Digney, told The Associated Press that he died at home. Larry Harmon brought the character Bozo the Clown to life for over fifty years. But he is best known in Laurel and Hardy circles for his animated cartoons of Stan and Ollie, which many buffs disliked and some even scorned but which kids usually loved. He also provided the voice of Stan in these cartoons, which were with Hanna-Barbera Productions. In 1999 Harmon produced the feature film The All-New Adventures of Laurel and Hardy: For Love or Mummy about lookalike nephews of Stan and Ollie. Again its reception was mixed, but generally unfavourable with buffs. Larry Harmon obtained the rights to the Laurel and Hardy team name and likenesses back in 1960 and issued Laurel and Hardy toys, colouring books etc. Larry Harmon's relationship with the Sons of the Desert was sometimes controversial, but often equally benevolent and we mourn his passing. Besides his wife, Harmon is survived by his son, Jeff Harmon, and daughters Lori Harmon, Marci Breth-Carabet and Leslie Breth. Rest in peace and thanks for the laughs, Larry. |
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