Blake Edwards RIP

[Jangler]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121603841.html?hpid=moreheadlines

Blake Edwards, a prolific filmmaker who kept alive the tradition of slapstick comedy in his Pink Panther franchise and nimbly showcased his dramatic range with "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Days of Wine and Roses," died Dec. 15 of pneumonia at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 88.

There also was "10" (1979), featuring Dudley Moore as a pop composer going through male menopause and Bo Derek as the object of his fantasies; "S.O.B." (1981), a scathing portrait of Hollywood personalities; and "Victor/Victoria" (1982), a cross-dressing farce starring Mr. Edwards's real-life wife, Julie Andrews.

I can't tell you how many times I saw the Original Pink Panther movies in the theater. Would go and stay all day show after show.

[GritsRgreat]

Days of Wine and Roses is a great film, hits close to home for me.

RIP

[charlotte49er]

Not only great movies, but Blake Edwards was first known for some great TV shows of the early 60's before he made the jump to the big screen.

Peter Gunn comes to mind. (One of the best riffs still to this day!)

The guy wrote, produced and directed some very funny Movies/Shows.