Don Pardo dead at 96

[augolf1716 21,102]

Bet every member of AUFamily has heard his voice at least once. He had an amazing career.

I know one of his daughters Paula who lives here in Orlando. The story's she can tell about Johnny Carson and many other are great to hear. She also cusses like a sailor and has definite opinions on everything. You never know what's go to come out of her mouth.

Pardo's booming baritone voice was part of game shows, newscasts and TV commercials for more than 60 years. In later years, he recorded his famous ‘SNL’ introductions from his home in Arizona, and he continued at the show through the end of last season, when he performed the introductions on the finale in May.

[cptau 169]

he had a great voice and did the announcements for lots of early NBC radio and TV shows. he was in such demand for Saturday night live, that they let him do the recorded announcements at his home in Arizona where he retired.

[augolf1716 21,102]

Just heard from Paula that Saturday Night Live is going to do a tribute for Don in the Season opening.

[tiger88 934]

He was an icon.

[AURaptor 1,122]

Man looked better at 90 than many folks do at 60.

http://youtu.be/5wcfXFVSE-8

Thanks, Don. Lotta fond memories you made, for lots of folks.

Be at peace. You earned it.