Tag Archives: dead celebrity

My Interview with Jack Kevorkian

Posted on Friday, June 3, 2011 by Avitable

Dr. Jack Kevorkian, aka “Dr. Death”, died today at the age of 83. Given the fact that I’m a posthumous journalist of the highest caliber, I got first dibs on an interview: Me: Let me start this interview off by … Continue reading →

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My interview with Tony Curtis

Posted on Friday, October 1, 2010 by Avitable

Yesterday, film legend Tony Curtis died at the age of 85. I sat down with him for a brief chat: Me: Mr. Curtis, thank you for taking the time to meet with me. TC: You should be happy – I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Avitable Interviews | Tagged celebrity interviews, comedy, dark humor, dead celebrity, greg giraldo, humor, interviews, morbid, tony curtis | 40 Comments

My Interview with Roy Scheider

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Avitable

On February 10, 2008, Roy Scheider, best known for his role of the sheriff in “Jaws”, died at the age of 75. I didn’t have a chance to interview him then, so I thought I’d use the anniversary of his … Continue reading →

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My Interviews with Zelda Rubinstein and J. D. Salinger

Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 by Avitable

Zelda Rubinstein, the creepy old midget lady known best for her role in Poltergeist I, II, and III as Tangina Barrons, died yesterday at the age of 76. I took a minute to sit down with her. Me: Hi, Zelda, … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Henry Gibson

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Avitable

The diminutive actor Henry Gibson died last night at age 73. Of course, I jumped on the chance to interview him after he passed. Me: So, Mr. Gibson, you played the neo-Nazi leader in Blues Brothers, right? HG: That is … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Patrick Swayze

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Avitable

Yesterday, Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Today, as usual, I score the only posthumous interview to be found. Take that, real journalists! Me: So, um, Patrick, thanks for being here. PS: You sound hesitant, chile’. Me: Well, … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Phillip Spicklefritz

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Avitable

Late last night, a neighbor down my street, Phillip Spicklefritz, passed away at the age of 94. While he may not have been famous, I thought he deserved an interview as well: Me: Thanks for joining me Phil. PS: So, … Continue reading →

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