Smart Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 CTV Ottawa legend Les Lye passes away Actor and broadcaster Les Lye passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84. Born in Toronto, Lye came to Ottawa after graduating from Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts in 1948. He joined CFRA Radio, where he served listeners for more than a decade. It was at CFRA, that he worked with Rich Little and they collaborated on a comedy album, 'My Fellow Canadians' - a spoof of the Diefenbaker years. In 1961, he joined CJOH-TV as a freelance writer and performer. It was here, that he forged a long-lasting partnership with Bill Luxton. Together, they created the popular 'Willy & Floyd,' which ran for more than 20 years. Such personalities as Alanis Morissette, Klea Scott, Bruno Gerussi and Margaret Trudeau would drop by for surprise guest appearances. Opportunity knocked when producers of 'You Can't Do That on Television' were looking for a versatile actor to play the many adult "foils" for the kids. Lye answered the call and instantly became a household name around the world. Lye is survived by his wife Johnni, three children Brett, Daralyn and Emily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 RIP /noslime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowmagik Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 RIP i always wanted to try one of the burgers when i was a kid, just to see if they were actually gross... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 RIP... Dude was fucking awesome on "You Can't Do That On Television." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 damn this is a loss from my youth god i am not likin this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I don't know who he is. But RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoteller Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 rip that show was my childhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 D'IIIIIII heard that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 http://www.ycdtotv.de/wlpg/yles_l01.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA_BEARS Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/s/l? Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frate_Raper Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 no way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleSuplex Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL'DIRTYGeEEZER Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I don't know who he is. But RIP. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 i ha a crush on moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Moose was fucking ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 how can you say that? she was cute and funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Tib3- Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 R.I.P. Barfy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 how can you say that? she was cute and funny. She was fucking ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 i saw a recent interview with her and she still looks good for a 45 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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