DOOLEY Observed: Imogene Coca passed on this day in 2001

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802: "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."-- Thomas Jefferson

"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout." .... jbd

"When once a job you have begun, do no stop till it is done. Whether the task be great or small, do it well, or not at all." .... Anon

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein

Television is one daylong commercial interrupted periodically by inept attempts to fill the airspace in between them.

If you can't start a fire, perhaps your wood is wet ....

When you elect clowns, expect a circus ..............

Monday, June 2, 2014

Imogene Coca passed on this day in 2001

Actress Imogene Coca is remembered best today for her amazing comedic work on the groundbreaking Your Show of Shows alongside Sid Caesar.

She picked up two Emmy Awards for her performances in 1952 and 1953, and also won a Peabody for excellence in broadcasting.

She had her own show for a season, and spent decades as a guest star or co-star in dozens of films and television programs, including a hilarious turn as Aunt Edna in National Lampoon's Vacation.

She continued to act and branched out to voice acting later in her career, keeping busy until well into her 80s.

We remember Imogene Coca's remarkable life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day in history