Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
07-23-09, 04:17 AM
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Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
I didn't see this posted yet. I'm sure many of us here remember him.
http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/loca...hub=OttawaHome
CTV Ottawa legend Les Lye passes away
Updated: Wed Jul. 22 2009 13:53:31
ctvottawa.ca
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.
Updated: Wed Jul. 22 2009 13:53:31
ctvottawa.ca
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.
07-23-09, 06:32 AM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
Ah, remember him well! Though it wouldn't have surprised me if you had said he had passsed away 15 years ago. 
07-23-09, 08:12 AM
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07-23-09, 08:20 AM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
...he was
07-23-09, 08:28 AM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
and instantly became a household name around the world.
07-23-09, 11:49 AM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
Very sad.
News has it that he passed of GS Syndrome. I can't tell from this story if they won the lawsuit against Nickelodeon though. I just...I don't know.
News has it that he passed of GS Syndrome. I can't tell from this story if they won the lawsuit against Nickelodeon though. I just...I don't know.
07-23-09, 04:35 PM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
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07-24-09, 02:55 AM
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Re: Les Lye ("You Can't Do That on Television"), RIP
Wow.
Yeah, he was a lot older than most people thought when the show was on...
Great show, great characters, great guy.
Yeah, he was a lot older than most people thought when the show was on...
Great show, great characters, great guy.
