Charles Nelson Reilly 1931 - 2007

121. TMZ come on, don't cave to the tubbie haters. Jesus even loves tubbies. This I know.

Posted at 12:36AM on May 29th 2007 by fluffie

122. Falwell made that stupid remark saying Tinkie Winkie was gay. It is a childrens TV character; it has no sexuality. It does not represent an appropriate obituary for anyone. TMZ, you can do better. Ginny

Posted at 1:00AM on May 29th 2007 by ginny

123. This work in reference to Falwell and the Teletubbies, but this just isn't funny.

Posted at 1:08AM on May 29th 2007 by bob

124. cnr is a talented man and deserves more than a teletubby.
i loved him in the movies with burt, on tv gameshows, childrens shows and x files.
he will be missed.

Posted at 3:28AM on May 30th 2007 by judy b

125. I think the tubbie kind of looks a little like charles. I bet he would have loved to dress up like Tinky. Charles had a great sense of humor and fun. Tubbie does not take a thing away from Charles.

Posted at 1:57AM on May 29th 2007 by fluffie

126. There are 300 posts about anna nicole smith who never did anything but take her clothes off. You could at least have included a blurb about his life. Come on, TMZ!

Posted at 2:14AM on May 29th 2007 by angelbunny17

127. I think the editors are using the tellytubby as a tongue in cheek thing. Because of the whole gay thing about CNR. It is like tinky winky is coming out of the closet to support his fellow gay man.

Posted at 2:37AM on May 29th 2007 by Michelle

128. I'm stuck in Saudi Arabia with a 48k dial-up and all I got was your stupid twinky picture. The article wouldn't download because my modem was bogged down with your silly good-bye gesture (which, by the way, would have never offended CNR).

About the man, I would like to say that he was a very refreshing personality. One that never pointed fingers or judged others. He liked to make people laugh but not at others expense. Not many like him left. (now I'll wait 5 minutes as this uploads)

Posted at 3:05AM on May 29th 2007 by Russ

129. Some of you take this way to personal. Maybe your to old to be here. I don't see a thing wrong with Tubby. Maybe you peeps that are having a crisis over it should go take a nap.
I didn't know Charles was reported to be gay until I read the blog. I guess I didnt care but It has become the focus rather then some sense of humor which he would have enjoyed

Posted at 3:14AM on May 29th 2007 by Frank

130. I love this site, but the teletubbie is completely disrespectful! CNR was a legend and even if he was a gay gentleman, he doesn't deserve this type of treatment. It's wrong and tasteless!

Posted at 6:19AM on May 29th 2007 by Jack24Bauer

131. I pray everynight that Harvey Levine dies of aids and we can all put Tinky Winky up on our blogs in honor of his death.

Posted at 7:48AM on May 29th 2007 by HiHi

132. Real class TMZ - the Tubby needs to go! Funny with Jerry, disrespectful to CNR. Is the whole TMZ staff heartless and rude?

Posted at 7:49AM on May 29th 2007 by Paul

133. #130 - maybe we are too old....can't see the relevance in that statement???? You don't mocke the dead unless you're heartless. TMZ needs to bag the Tubby - we get you're point CNR was gay, so his death should be mocked?

Posted at 7:54AM on May 29th 2007 by Paul

134. TMZ you are so classless. Why dont you write about Charles Nelson RIley with respect. His credits, I'll give you a hint..... His reputation and the respect he deserves for his outstanding work to the performing arts. He brought back many theatres from being closed Nation wide. One of his credits is for bring back the TRINITY REPITORY THEATER in Providence RI. Mr Riley, seen the need for the art of performing back to all of us. His hard efforts also brought film making into RI. RI has been the home for so many films in the past 15 years. Not only RI but other states as well, Thanks to Mr Riley.


TMZ your classless! Oh yes I forgot you only support and respect the ones who send the lawyers after you, people such as HKS, what has he done for the ARTs, the theaters, all he did was TRY to take away freedom of speech, and TRIED TO BASH A GRANDMOTHER TO DEATH!!!!! VIA his lawyer and his entertainment rag outlets!!!!!! The one's with no class! You know the rating whores.

Thank You Mr RIley for your hard work and respect to save performing art theaters nation wide. We will miss you, you were funny, and well respected for your hard work and efforts to the theater, God Bless

Posted at 8:08AM on May 29th 2007 by thinking

135. TMZ blew it on this one. CNR was what he was and obviously didn't try to hide anything. F-Well was a bigiot and deserved the Teletubby. It will be interesting to see what comes out on F-Well now that he has kicked the bucket. CNR deserved better then the TeleTubby.

Posted at 8:21AM on May 29th 2007 by ChuckyDee