Richard 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 He committed suicide last week. I don't know if anyone besides me or maybe Barron knew who he was though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegendGaryColeman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I know Charles Rocket. I've seen some of the 80s SNLs, plus read the "Live from New York" book where they talk a little about the F-Bomb incident. Haven't seen this name in a while, strange to read this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muzz 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I know Charles Rocket. I've seen some of the 80s SNLs, plus read the "Live from New York" book where they talk a little about the F-Bomb incident. Haven't seen this name in a while, strange to read this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I remember him from an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent before anything else. Weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I didn't know he was born in the same state as me. Who knew? IIRC, he was the host of an HBO show that was sort of a predecessor to the Daily Show back in the 80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I got an advertisement on the page that Richard linked to for "The Weather Man". Did Nicholas Cage just use the same picture for "Lord of War" that he did for this new movie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I was thinking of starting this thread, but I don't think anyone knew who he was. First WU anchor to pass on, first non-Lorne guy to die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 He also played Bruce Willis's brother on "Moonlighting". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I think we'll all best remember him for his role as Pat's, erm, significant other in It's Pat the Movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 That was Dave Foley as Chris. Charles Rocket played the guy obsessed with Pat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 Left behind a wife and kid -- great job, cocksucker... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spman 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 I think we'll all best remember him for his role as Pat's, erm, significant other in It's Pat the Movie <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh yeah, that's right, d'oh, damn me for forgetting my shitty b-Movie Character Actors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 0 Report post Posted October 16, 2005 http://students.missouriwestern.edu/~bmb8609/rocket.wmv His shining moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 That's some high quality 25 year old video footage right there. No wonder they fired him. That was pretty intentional. I actually remember seeing part of that episode back when Comedy Central used to show SNL reruns, but was like "Who the fuck's the blonde chick"? (Yeah, I know she was on "Dallas".) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 I remember him from SNL. He also played the disc jockey that covered the Spring Break in the movie Fraternity Vacation, a favorite of mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 I was thinking of starting this thread, but I don't think anyone knew who he was. HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW CHARLES ROCKET?!!?!? THE MAN IS A COMEDY LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 He was also in the Tom Petty video for "You're So Bad" from the Full Moon Fever album. I don't know where the hell in my brain I was storing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtic Jobber 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 The only thing I've ever seen him in was "Dumb and Dumber", where he played the scumbag who had Lauren Holly's husband kidnapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 I'm sorry, but I have no idea who this guy is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 Yes, because people have only been saying who the guy is over the past 16 posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 Yes, because people have only been saying who the guy is over the past 16 posts. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, maybe I should reword: this man's name means nothing to me. Maybe you could write a tribute to him in a long, rambling SNL review that no one gives a shit about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 I still have yet to see any other official report of his death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2005 Sorry, maybe I should reword: this man's name means nothing to me. Maybe you could write a tribute to him in a long, rambling SNL review that no one gives a shit about? Laugh. Out. Loud. I don't see the point in posting a thread saying you didn't know the guy when all the posts above pretty much mention what he's done. So seriously, shut up if you have nothing to say. I still have yet to see any other official report of his death http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/17/c...tion=cnn_latest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2005 I didn't know who the fuck this guy was either, but as soon as I saw that he was dead and that he used to be on SNL, I immediately suspected Barron was involved. It's only a matter of time, you know. One of these days, Barron is going to snap, and I wouldn't want to be Horatio Sanz when it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2005 My friend knows that if Les Moonves winds up dead, to help me get to Mexico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted October 18, 2005 Sorry, maybe I should reword: this man's name means nothing to me. Maybe you could write a tribute to him in a long, rambling SNL review that no one gives a shit about? Laugh. Out. Loud. I don't see the point in posting a thread saying you didn't know the guy when all the posts above pretty much mention what he's done. So seriously, shut up if you have nothing to say. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, bobby, take your own advice before you start dishing it out to others. Maybe then I'll "shut up if I have nothing to say." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
