Tom Snyder of 'Tomorrow Show' Dies at 71

[Stinky The Clown]

Source: WaPo (and elsewhere)

The Associated Press
Monday, July 30, 2007; 9:29 AM

SAN FRANCISCO -- Talk show host Tom Snyder, whose smoke-filled interviews were a staple of late night television, has died after a struggle with leukemia. He was 71.

Snyder died Sunday in San Francisco from complications associated with leukemia, his longtime producer and friend Mike Horowicz told The Associated Press on Monday.

Known for his improvised, casual style and robust laughter, Snyder conducted a number of memorable interviews as host of NBC's "The Tomorrow Show." Among his guests were John Lennon, Charles Manson and Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols.

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His catch phrase for the show was: "Fire up a colortini, sit back, relax, and watch the pictures, now, as they fly through the air." Snyder smoked throughout his show, the cigarette cloud swirling around him during interviews.

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Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/30/AR2007073000450.html

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I liked Tom. I liked his show.

I remember when he had a whole host of Watergate personalities on. He was entertaining *and* informative.

***cough*** ...... and smoky.