So, for those of you who didn't know, Robert Goulet died yesterday at the age of 73. Goulet was a Grammy and Tony winning star who appeared on Broadway, acted in various films and television programs, and recorded approximately two dozen albums. Of course, to members of my generation, he will best be remembered for one of three things:
- His appearance on the Simpsons in that episode where Bart had a casino in his treehouse.
- Will Ferrell's impression of him on Saturday Night Live (Note that Ferrell has trivialized the memory of Goulet, just like he trivialized "Don't Fear the Reaper." Fuck Will Ferrell.).
- Those stupid Emerald Nuts commercials.
So, Bobby, you spent close to 50 years entertaining America and you're going to be remembered for a nuts commercial you probably did just for the money. Well, try to rest in peace anyway.
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