Art Linkletter

I remember it was around 1963 and I went to art linkletter tot in catonsville off of baltimore national-pike near ingleside ave.I was four years old.In those days this was pre-K.The next year I was in kindergarten on wilkens & alan drive.

God Bless

Condolences to his family

I watched you all the time on TV as a kid. Great shows.

I loved watching both of your shows in the 50´s and 60´s. May God bless you and keep you in his arms forever. Thank you for everything you did in your life for others.

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Godspeed.

To Art Linkletter,
You were a great host for Kids Say the Darnest things, and I remember seeing you on the Donny and Marie Variety Show and you just great. My prayer go to you and your family. Lisa Weiner

WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU. YOU WERE THE MOST FASCINATING TV PERSONALITY EVER. R.I.P ART LINKLETTER.

Thanks to the clean & non-condescending humor of the "Kids Says the Darndest Things show", we felt like this, Psalms 126:2 - "At that time our mouth came to be filled with laughter, And our tongue with a joyful cry." I send my condolences and thanks to the Linkletter family.

I remember watching Art Linkletter and even as a youngster that I was, I enjoyed how he teased those little children, yet, he never ridiculed them.

He was always a joy to watch, and to include him in our tv watching, that today is so lacking.

May God continue to watch over him and his beloved famlies, and allow them to always keep his memory in their hearts.

God Bless!

Dear Linkletter family,

I too am a children's television show host and spoke and corresponded with Art in the beginning of my career. I have a letter on my website from him and I pass on my deepest condolences to you. He was gracious in writing me and important part in my life and its development. I think I probably had more talks with Art than I maybe did with most of the other adults in my life. If you have a chance, get me a mailing address where I could mail you a real card and if you have the chance, feel free to look at www.blairkarsch.com or www.onyourlevel.org to see the sincerity and the warmth Art instilled in me and others.

Sincerely,

Blair

Mr. Linkletter had a remarkable life. Like most others I liked him from the first moment I ever saw & heard him because he was so nice and genuine. He wanted to get laughs but not to make people fools and he was always successful in that effort. It seems as if he had high expectations from himself in always getting the best out of everyone and everyone wanted to please him. We are all better for him and would be better if there were more men like him. It is no wonder that Bill Cosby walks that same path and with the same type of success. Good for both of them.

Cathie Davids
Flint, Michigan

I used to watch Art Linkletter when I was a kid. Thank you Art for keeping your show clean--and funny! And I know you are with our Lord! How do you like your mansion prepared by our Saviour? I'll see you there!

I was so young then that this trip was more like a dream than an experience. I remember being picked up from Hesby Street Elementary in Encino by a limo, driven over the Sepulveda Pass and through the old tunnel to CBS on Beverly. They placed us in an offstage room - kind of a "catch all" storage type room with a couch and some adults standing around looking at us. I remember they told us the kinds of questions they'd ask, but my young mind didn't register any repetition or formula. They told us not to look at our family or friends and to focus only on Art. It was very quiet in the waiting room, but there was excitement everywhere around us. I'm not even sure we got more than a short "Hello" from Art Linkletter before everything crackled with the excitement of live television.

Suddenly, we were on the stage. The audience was cheering. They were laughing. I could see my folks in the audience, I couldn't see anything. I could hear everything and nothing all at the same time. I don't think I had any idea exactly what was transpiring here on live television.

Our segment began, Art was asking questions and the audience was laughing - typically at things we weren't delivering for the purpose of getting a laugh. I think I was the third of four kids on the stage. My fuzzy recollection is that the person next to me got a lot of time, the audience was loving it, and I was getting excited.

There he was, kind of half kneeling by my chair! I don't recall all the questions, but remember that Art asked what food I didn't like and I responded with a monsyllabic "peas." (What a dynamic response!) Art said he had discovered "If you push them around on your plate long enough, they'll get tired and go away." Big laugh. Things were going great. But, I do recall I could feel the stress of how hard he was working with us, even at my young age.

He then asked me "Who do you think is the prettiest woman in the world?" Everyone knows that a child will usually respond, "My Mommy." Everyone but me. I said, "The Story Lady on Channel Eleven!" There was a momentary stunned silence. Then a gasp. "House Party" was NOT on (the local KTTV) Channel 11, but on Channel 2 - CBS. In those days, and the practice continues on many shows, you NEVER acknowledged there was even the possibility of another channel!

I have this imaginary vision of the sweat exploding from Art Linkletter's forehead. I don't remember the response, but he managed to extricate himself, get a laugh and keep everyone happy. Thus ended my portion of the show.

Mom and Dad got the acetate recording of the show, and I bet they still have it stored in the garage with all the other memorabilia from our childhood.

Thanks Art, for creating a special memory .

John Beal
Reeltime Music Inc.
Opus Pocus Music Production Library
9601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 340
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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I was on the show in the spring of 1953. I was a first grader at May Thompson School in Bellflower. I'm not sure how I was selected....maybe because my mom was PTA president had something to do with it.....anyway....to the best of my recollection we were picked up at school and limoed (is that a word?) to the studio in Hollywood. Once there we were taken to a room and prepped for an hour or two by some young women who basically set us up for the interview. The program itself was somewhat anticlimatic compared to everything else.....I do remember some of the conversation...like what do you want to be when you grow up? a fireman. etc. etc. I got some neat prizes which my younger brother destroyed with in a few days. Overall its much more meaningful now than it was 50 years ago.

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I was one of the 5 little kids on "Art Linkletters Houseparty" in 1944 or 1945 held at the Memorial Auditorium in Fresno California.

I can still remember having lunch at one of the better hotel restaurants of the day with members of his crew and receiving a $25.00 savings bond. (A LOT OF MONEY FOR A LITTLE KID IN THOSE DAYS).

Since Art was so well known; It was very exciting just to be able to say that you saw him, but to be on his show made you a school celebrity in your own right.

I'm 65 years old now, but I'll never forget what he said to me on the show!!! My father was a mailman on a walking route and when Art found that out, he asked me if I was going to follow in my dads' footsteps. HEH HEH And everyone in the audience laughed. At the time I thought that was great and still do since I did follow in my dads footsteps and am myself now retired from the USPS. Then it was officially named THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE.

Being on The Houseparty was an experience to remember and talk about when we are looking back at times gone by.

Thanks for the opportunity to tell about it !!!!!

Bill Stith
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There is a saying, "Don't die with your music still inside you." Thankfully, he did not let that happen. By sharing with all of America some of the lessons he learned during his lifetime was a very honorable way of giving. To his family and friends who knew him best, our sincere condolences to you.

I saw that show when,I was a little girl and I loved that show.He was a great man,may God be with his family.

Thank you for all you did. My family loved your shows. We still have your books published in the 1960's. Thank you for all you have done. What a wonderful life.

Thank You, Mr. Linkletter!
Born in 1949 and raised in Central California, we got our first TV set around 1959 or so. You (and your great shows) rank among a very few people who really influenced my keen appreciation of humor in life!
What a blessing you have been...and will continue to be, thanks to reruns and the printed word!

I am of the generation that grew up wth "Kids Say the Darnest Things"..Loved the show and him and his wit. He will be missed but his memory will live forever..JGUNTER

Mr Linkletter was a wonderful person and someone we could respect if only television could follow his lead and earn such respect he was someone that we and our children could love and learn from. Let his memory live on.

One of Art's most memorable works for me was a tape he made entitled "Yes you can". It was highly inspirational and brought me through some difficult times. I always enjoyed his broadcasts.

At our home, we watched Mr. Linkletter on black and white televisions. Though tv's have changed over the past generation, Mr. Linkletter's memory will not change. He was funny, TRULY entertatining and a kind person. Praise the Lord.

When my kids were babies in the 1960's, I would fold diapers and watch House Party. Art always had interesting people on his shows. His name was a household entity. Wish we had more of that today. Thank you for the memories!!
Karen Keim Lawrence, KS

What a trooper he was, to keep on keeping on over the years. A very inspiriation spirit of love and joy, that he graciously gave to others, to make us have a moment of laughter. He was a true witness for our Lord Jesus, and will have many rewards in Heaven. May the Lord give you peace during these days.

We will miss you on this side ART.... Gloria

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I grew up watching Mr. Linkletter and feel he made a positive impact on me,and feel there are not enought like him in todays world.My sympathy to his family and all who knew him but I an sure his blessings have been received.

Thank you Mr Linkletter for all the laughs. I remember watching Kid's say the darnest things with my parents many years ago. My sympathy to all the family and friends of Mr. Linkletter, he was a legend in his own time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Many years ago our family was in Ca. We went to the Art Linkletter show I still remember it like it was yesterday. He had that twinkle in his eye and you could see he really loved what he did with children. He was such a genleman. He brought laughter to the world. I will never forget that day. I was so in auw of his gentle nature. The world has lost a friend and heaven has gained an angel. May he Rip.

Thank you for giving us years of entertainment; thank you for providing us with wonderful memories; and thank you for sharing your talents with us. I would like to express my deepest condolences to your family and to let them know that you will be immensely missed and you were greatly loved by millions of us. Until we meet again in the spirit world.

Praise the Lord for men like Mr. Art Linkletter! He surly will be missed and he defiantly made this world a better place. It was very evident he loved people and especially children! I can't wait to tell him how much he meant to me! Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

You have lived a long and fruitful life, now it is time to take your rest.
Thank you for reminding us how to respect each other.

Because Jesus cares we're comforted, Because he loves we're never alone. We the Pastor and the entire Rocky Mt. Church family, we share your loss and send you our deepest sympathy and love.

Humbly Yours,
Pastor Derrick K. Nelson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

One of the greatest show host of all times, this man entertained the multitudes and will always be remembered for his ability to charm people into saying things they never wanted to admit. As a child I could sit and watch him for hours and have quoted him on many occasions. May God be with you and your family in your time of grief.

He will be missed, gave JOY, Laughter My whole life though

EVEN THOUGH I NEVER MET YOU, I FELT I KNEW YOU GROWING UP. MY MOTHER AND I WATCHED YOUR SHOWS, AND I HAVE FOND MEMORIED OF LAUGHING WITH DELIGHT. I LOVE YOU ART LINKLETTER AND I WILL TRULY MISS YOU. YOU MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Mr. Linkletter had such a wonderful and humuorus approach to life and it brought a smiles to my heart every time I listened to his programs.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

God Bless all of you.

i will really miss him i loved watching Kids say the Darnest thing which was in my time

This was such a "wonderful",amazing gentleman that brought
laughter into our hearts with everything he did,may the Lord hold you in his arms and give you your wings.

Thank You for many years of love and laughs.

He brought happiness into our home...pure and simple. God bless!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My condolences to Linkletter family, Art will be missed. I watched his kid's show and would laugh at their comments. may the God of all comfort give your family strength to endure.

He was an awesome guy and knew how to bring out the best in everyone. He will be missed. God bless you family.

As a little girl I remember watching the Art Linkletter Show on TV. I remember a feeling of delight. I had not seen a picture or anything of him for a long time and when I saw his picture on this obituary the same delight that I felt as a child immediately filled my heart again. He was a wonderful human being. RIP ART I wish the world was filled with people like you!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My memories of Mr Linkletter go back to when I was young & watched his shows & always loved his chats with the young children. It still brings a smile to me when I think of the conversations he had with them. What an icon he was and will be missed, but not forgotten!

Your life was richly lived. You were a blessing to many people and a positive influence.

Thank you Mr. Linkletter for all the wonderful memories and great laughs you have give to us. You were one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

What a great testimony to all. He blessed me first when I was a kid when my mother had the TV show on. I recently heard an old interview on the radio the other day which was an inspiration Thank you to his family for sharing him.

I truly loved his tv show ..it was the I was a child ...it made me laugh ..he will be sorly missed...just dont make him like him anymore..God be with you

Mr. Linkletter had such a sweet and endearing way about him, in his mannerisms and in his voice. I'm glad to have known him, ever though it was just from the other side of the TV. May God give you, (his family and close friends), comfort and peace during this time.

As a child my family enjoyed the TV shows. As an adult I enjoyed the special shows. May God Bless your entire family, friends, and fans.
Sincerely a fan

What a great man and a long wonderful life!

sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Art

As a young woman, I remember watching his programs on TV and his humor and quick-wit with people always amazed me. He was so talented and a great humanitarian. Connie, a fond Art Linkletter fan from Riverside, CA

you made a difference, looking fwd to seeing you in heaven.i thank God for you!(Silverdale, WA) jCw

Now that I am 75 years old, I look back at life and realize that Art Linkletter was always one of my favorite people from my childhood. One thing that I will never forget is "Kids Say the Darndest Things." Art was the age of my late mother. He will always live in the hearts and minds of millions of people.

I was surprised at his death it seemed to me there wasn't very much on it. I remember Art Linkletter from my childhood and early adult years with his shows with children. Our local Christian Radio station has been playing excerpts his visit to a church and it has been alot of fun to hear him talk and hear his experiences. Thank you Lord for bringing men like him into the world to show us your love.

I have very fond memories of Mr. Linkletter throughout my chilhood and into adulthood. He was a very special,godly man with a heart of gold- such a rarity of humankind. I will cherish my memories of him.

I could not believe that this was hidden in amoungs the other notable deaths this week. Art Linkletter was one of my favorite TV personailties while growing up in very rural GA. He is someone I will always remember fondly, and someone I will meet in Heaven.

A very good, great man!! He will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Linkletter's family. I remember watching him when I was growing up and I always admired his positive outlook on life. He will be missed!

If only we had more Art Linkletters to go around. What a special man who lived a special life. Thank you for your special gifts. Maureen DiPaolo (NJ)