Soupy Sales Obituary
Posted by Allan Ellenberger on Oct 23rd, 2009
2009
Oct 23
OBITUARY
Soupy Sales dies at 83; slapstick comic had hit TV show in 1960s
George Washington (KABC-TV Channel 7) In this undated photo, Soupy Sales does his best George Washington act for a KABC-TV Channel 7 show in Los Angeles broadcast around Washington’s birthday.
The comedian acquired a cult-like following among adults with a show ostensibly meant for children. His signature routine, which he elevated to an art form, was pie-throwing.
By Elaine Woo
Los Angeles Times
October 23, 2009
Soupy Sales, a comic with a gift for slapstick who attained cult-like popularity in the 1960s with a pie-throwing routine that became his signature, has died. He was 83.
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October 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Another great talent has left us. Soupy was so entertaining. Loved all the pies he took, and gave. Soupy, thank you for making us laugh over the years. You will not be forgotten, but I know for sure that God will have to duck once in a while to avoid the pie. Everyone in Heaven will have a laugh. God Bless you and your family Soupy.