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 California — Gallagher, the prop comedian known for smashing watermelons as part of his act, died at a hospice here Nov. 11. He had several heart attacks in recent years. He was 76.
Born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., he was the subject of a sarcastic tirade by Tom Servo in episode 211- FIRST SPACESHIP ON VENUS. He was also mentioned in episode 318- STAR FORCE: FUGITIVE ALIEN II. Thanks to regular commenter “AlbuquerqueTurkey” for the heads up.  Dan McCafferty, the longtime frontman for the pioneering Scottish heavy-metal band Nazareth, died Nov. 8. He was 76.
MSTies may recall that the band, and their classic album “Hair of the Dog,” got a mention in a host segment in episode 412- HERCULES AND THE CAPTIVE WOMEN. Entertainment Weekly has the story Thanks to Tim for the heads up. |
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