Tuesday, January 26, 2010

R.I.P. Pernell Roberts

We learned today that Pernell Roberts died at the age of 81.

While Roberts was not my favorite Cartwright brother, he was still a vital part of the show for it's first five years.  I can understand why he felt the need to leave the show, but I think he always regretted it.  He came close to admitting as much in later years.

You have to admire Roberts, though, for embracing his baldness.  I think he was relieved to leave "Bonanza" and finally be able to ditch the hairpiece.  Here is an interesting picture I found online:


The interviewers seem to be asking him what happened to his hair since he made that record.

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