Rabblecast 528 - Andre The Giant HBO Doc, Celebrity Deaths

HBO recently released a new documentary on the life and career of Andre The Giant. The documentary gives a behind the scenes look at the "eighth wonder of the world" in and out of the wrestling ring. We give our thoughts on the documentary and share some other stories that were left out of the HBO documentary.

We also talk about the recent passing of some celebrities. (Original recording date 4/17/18.)

Harry Anderson(aged 65) was an American actor, comedian, and magician. He is best known for the lead role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–1992 television series Night Court, and later starred in the sitcom Dave's World from 1993 to 1997.

R. Lee Ermey(aged 74) was an American actor, voice actor, and Marine. He achieved fame when he played Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Ermey was also a United States Marine Corps staff sergeant and an honorary gunnery sergeant. During his tenure in the U.S. Marine Corps, he served as a drill instructor.

Mitzi Shore(aged 87) was an American comedy club owner. She co-founded The Comedy Store in Los Angeles in 1972 and became owner two years later. Through the club, she had a huge influence on the careers of up-and-coming comedians for decades.

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