We Baby Boomers have lost a friend. Art Linkletter is remembered for his successful TV show but, more importantly, we honor him as a strong Christian influence on the culture of the United States for the last 50 to 60 years.
He conducted hilarious interviews of young children back in the 50′s and 60′s who are now Baby Boomers. “Kids Say The Darndest Things” was a big hit for many years on TV. You can still watch old videos of his TV program and simply laugh at what comes out of the mouths of babes.
How many parents were awestruck at the words that flowed from the voices of their little darlings. “How could he say that?” or “What is she doing?” must have been muttered thousands of times by these parents. You had to smile and shake your head saying to yourself “What runs through those little brains?”
Linkletter was a rock when it came to living life the right way. He was a guest lecturer many many times around the country who was not afraid to say what needed to be said. He was always concerned about young people especially after losing a daughter to suicide.
Art was married to his wife Lois for 74 years and passed away at the age of 97. Watch the video below on some of his interviews with children.
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His show was a main stay in our household…My mother watched him religiously everyday.
Thanks for remembering him.
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His show was a main stay in our household…My mother watched him religiously everyday.
Thanks for remembering him.
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