1. Easily one of the most talented persons on the planet. Looking good, Rich.

Posted at 1:05PM on Oct 4th 2008 by savvydude

2. I love this guy! Long live the Carpenters!!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on Oct 4th 2008 by YIppie!

3. If only he’d have given Karen a sandwich

Posted at 1:27PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Kevin

4. Kevin you are so funny (rolling my eyes). That music is timeless!!! And the non hits are even better!!!!

Posted at 1:32PM on Oct 4th 2008 by YIppie!

5. Save the Downey House Rich!

Posted at 1:47PM on Oct 4th 2008 by BLT

6. FIRST!

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Utah Dude

7. This was a great group. He looks great

Posted at 2:46PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Tangerine

8. Looking 'satiated.' I had to laugh. Are the writers trying to build their vocabulary? So often the comment is inane. Why don't you just show the person, their name, and where the photo was taken, and let readers make up their OWN minds?

Posted at 5:11PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Kay

9. The loss of Karen Carpenter was a huge blow to the music industry and a tragedy to her fans. She was easily one of the best vocalists of all time. The loss to Richard must have been monumental and beyond comprehension to anyone else. I wish him all the best.

Posted at 5:55PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Brendolyn

10. A brilliant producer,arranger,musician...thanks for great music that lives on Richard.

Posted at 6:23PM on Oct 4th 2008 by MamboTango

11. "That guy" from The Carpenters? Are you kidding me??? Richard, you look wonderful!!! Long live The Carpenters!

Posted at 6:29PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Gidget521

12. Response to Kay: Every comment from TMZ is a lame attempt at their version of satire. They say 'satiated' because of Karen's anorexia. TMZ should get a clue and knock it off. Stop the hot poker jabs.

Posted at 6:45PM on Oct 4th 2008 by MeerkatLuva

13. Rich looks great. KAren was and still is THE BEST female singer of ALL TIME. I will ALWAYS love her.

Posted at 9:59PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Karen Rules

14. I'm only 32 now, and I'm a huuuuuuuge Carpenters fan. I don't even know why! I totally missed the boat when they were big in the 70's, but I got turned on to their music in the 90's and never looked back. I swear if I could bring one deceased celebrity back to life, it would be Karen. It's wonderful to see Richard looking so well, and I love seeing other people share their thoughts and memories in these comments!

Posted at 11:38PM on Oct 4th 2008 by perky

15. My kids went to school with Richard and Mary Carpenter's kids. I always felt that Richard was a very caring and giving individual. He was at his kids' school events, even helped at the Christmas play on the piano. It was a real treat for us parents who truly knew the magic of the Carpenters to listen to Richard playing Christmas music before a small audience. I think its evident by his long marriage and his happy kids that Richard is a classy person. And if you are not aware of his generosity just come by the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza someday and see the results of the Carpenters generous gift to the community. Hope we all have a chance to know people like this in our lifetimes!

Posted at 3:26AM on Oct 5th 2008 by Princess