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 Urban Legends Reference Pages: The Scarlet Linkletter
Art Linkletter asserted in subsequent interviews that Diane had taken LSD the night before her death, with her panic over its effects leading to the fatal plunge.
Art Linkletter (who was with his wife and another daughter in Colorado at the time of Diane's death), claimed within scant hours of the tragedy that Diane had been under the influence of LSD when she jumped, maintaining: "It isn't suicide because she wasn't herself.
Art Linkletter's ability to speak directly to others as a grieving father cast adrift in a world of no clear answers yet permeated by a clear and present danger that could strike in any home gave him the power to be heard.
www.snopes.com /horrors/drugs/linkletter.asp   (2126 words)

  
 Art Linkletter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Art Linkletter (born Gordon Arthur Kelly on July 17, 1912) was the host of two of the longest-running shows in broadcast history: House Party, which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and People Are Funny, on NBC radio-TV for 19 years.
Linkletter was famous for interviewing children on House Party and Kids Say the Darndest Things, which led to a successful series of books quoting children.
Linkletter's 20-year-old daughter, Diane Linkletter, died on October 4, 1969, by jumping out of her sixth floor kitchen window.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Art_Linkletter   (425 words)

  
 CNN - Art Linkletter - August 1, 2000
Art Linkletter: The USA feels that the prescription problem should be handled by the people who are getting the benefits or by a company set up to handle that, such as an insurance company, rather than the government.
Art Linkletter: I would like to see, and USA would like to see, a change made so that a portion of Social Security would be given into the private decision-making power of the seniors and that this would be invested in equities in the market.
Art Linkletter: From what I have been told and read, the AARP is much more on the liberal side of putting the responsibility in the hands of the government rather than the individual.
edition.cnn.com /COMMUNITY/transcripts/2000/8/1/linkletter   (812 words)

  
 CNN Transcript - Larry King Live: Art Linkletter Discusses His Career in Television - June 30, 2000
Art Linkletter, broadcasting pioneer, hosted shows at one time on all three networks, hosted "House Party" and "People Are Funny." You won't need to throw a benefit for him.
LINKLETTER: And I stopped worrying about that after I was 55 or 60, because not only had I lived without any bad habits or any bad occurrences, but I learned through my work at UCLA as the president of the center on aging that lifestyle after 40 or 50 is more important than genes.
LINKLETTER: To be married happily you have to have a sense of humor and you have to communicate.
transcripts.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0006/30/lkl.00.html   (6781 words)

  
 Aging Art Linkletter says the darndest things
Linkletter's message, delivered at a daylong event called "Celebrating the Gift of Aging," conveyed enthusiasm for life at whatever age, but not merely to keep breathing and occupying space on the planet.
Linkletter said he channeled his energies after his daughter's suicide into anti-drug crusading, and he devotes similar attention now to supporting research to understand and cure Alzheimer's disease.
Linkletter, an active skier with his wife of 65 years, said his relationship with UCLA's Center on Aging made him aware of various lessons for the elderly, such as trying to keep involved with other people to avoid depression.
www.post-gazette.com /healthscience/19991008oldies2.asp   (560 words)

  
 Center for the Family | Graduate School of Education and Psychology | Pepperdine University
This award is in honor of the Linkletters' 70 th wedding anniversary and in recognition of their courage to defend traditional family values in a society that constantly threatens to devalue them.
Art and Lois Linkletter could certainly be viewed as resident experts on the topic of marriage and family.
They met when Lois was a high school senior and Art was a college junior and he couldn't resist the fact that "she could reverse pivot!" They dated for a couple of years before he proposed, married on November 25, 1935, and they continue to make their own family history together.
gsep.pepperdine.edu /family/resources/articles/linkletters.htm   (733 words)

  
 Transcript: Art Linkletter on Neil Cavuto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This is Art Linkletter, who used to devote a show to kids who said the darndest things and now finds many of his generation are doing the same.
LINKLETTER: Well, it's important to me because I have 14 great grandchildren and nine grandchildren, and I have been doing for the last 30 years enough things to help people who are hurting to have been given the President's National Humanities Award three or four months ago.
As a matter of fact, when people sometimes say to me, 'Didn't you used to be Art Linkletter?' I say to them, 'No, I--I'm a different Art Linkletter,' because her death of a drug overdose and a problem with LSD sent me out into the world of caring and helpless and hurting people.
www.usanext.org /full_story.cfm?article_id=115&category_id=3   (1516 words)

  
 Vyuz San Diego
Linkletter is also the creator of the popular board game The Game Of Life and admits his grandchildren are impressed that he’s featured on that game’s $100,000 bill.
Linkletter quit that last year after his wife told him she feared he might get run over by snowboarders.
Linkletter hopes that his new book inspires those young whippersnappers who are only 70 to “reFIRE, not retire” and points out that there is a lot to live for – and a lot longer time to do it.
www.vyuz.com /052906_Linkletter.htm   (659 words)

  
 SDSUniverse | Reminiscing with Art Linkletter
Linkletter began his college career at San Diego State as a physical education major and he recognized former athletic director Charles E. Peterson for mentoring him in basketball and football.
Linkletter also served as president of a student group for men, a columnist for the student newspaper, treasurer of his sophomore class and a member of the International Relations Club.
Because the Depression still had a strong hold on the country, Linkletter was grateful to be hired as a radio announcer at KGB radio in 1934, the year he graduated from San Diego State.
www.sdsuniverse.info /story.asp?id=41537   (392 words)

  
 Art Linkletter Kid Memories 4/2/1957
Since Art and his guest were on the stage-left side of the stage, we could not see or hear much of anything.
Art then asked who she wanted to marry and she pointed to Jon, who was sitting on her left.
Art made a special appearance at the close of the taping, and afterwards many of us went on stage to shake his hand and to say hello.
www.vcnet.com /garym/linkletter/hparty.html   (1695 words)

  
 Art Linkletter News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Some years ago, Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby teamed up to re-invent the popular children's program called, 'Kids Say the Darndest Things.' To my mind this was a refreshing program because it appeared to be...
After a land purchase fell through last year, show business veteran Art Linkletter said Thursday he is again attempting to build a planetarium resort somewhere in the Myrtle Beach area.
Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby both scored with their respective editions of 'Kids Say the Darndest Things.' Given statements to be broadcast tonight by Angelina Jolie, producers might consider reviving the...
www.topix.net /who/art-linkletter   (761 words)

  
 Art Linkletter
Art Linkletter was abandoned as an infant, adopted and raised by a preacher.
Linkletter's daughter Diane allegedly committed suicide in 1969, under the influence of LSD, he says.
In his 90s, Linkletter served as National Chairman of USA Next, a group that promotes itself as "the conservative alternative to the liberal AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)".
www.nndb.com /people/643/000022577   (267 words)

  
 Spring 2006/Art Linkletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Friends of the Library dinner on March 24 was a hit this year, due in part to its guest speaker, SDSU alumnus and media legend Art Linkletter.
Linkletter and toured the library's exhibit of materials donated by Mr.
Art Linkletter (left) with Friends of the Library Board member Carolyn Conner (center) and her husband, Steve Conner (right).
infodome.sdsu.edu /about/newsletter/spring_2006/linkletter.html   (106 words)

  
 Kids Say the Darndest Things by Art Linkletter
Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, Art Linkletter lived in Lowell, Massachusetts and Southern California before the age of five, roosting at last in San Diego.
Between high school and college, Art was on the move again, storing up in his restless, eager mind the varied sights and experiences that were to help spark one of the quickest wits in the entertainment world.
Art's other activities, including of course his famous NBC "People Are Funny" show, would require a book in itself.
www.retrogalaxy.com /fun-games/art-linkletter.asp   (519 words)

  
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Art was born in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1912.
Art soon began educating the public about fighting drug abuse and was later named to President Nixon’s National Advisory Council for Drug Abuse Prevention.
Art says the “second prime” is in your 60s, 70s or even 80 when you can use your wisdom, experience and financial resources to start fresh.
www.cbn.com /700club/guests/bios/Art_Linkletter101006.aspx   (600 words)

  
 SDSUniverse | Celebrating Alumnus Art Linkletter
Media legend Art Linkletter (class of '34) will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the SDSU Library dinner on March 24.
Linkletter is known as a talented speaker who always lifts the spirits, so it should be a great evening.
When Linkletter enrolled at SDSU (then known as San Diego State Teachers College), his intent was to become a college professor.
www.sdsuniverse.info /story.asp?id=40822   (492 words)

  
 Art Linkletter
Art has won 2 EMMY awards and received 4 EMMY nominations: he has received 1 GRAMMY AWARD; 10 honorary doctorate degrees; and has also received other awards, honors, and recognitions too numerous to list.
Art has served on the President’s National Advisory Council for Drug Abuse Prevention, the Presidential Commission to Improve Reading in the United States, the President’s Commission on Fitness and Physical Education, and he was named Ambassador to Australia and Commissioner General to the 150th Australian Anniversary Celebration by President Reagan.
As Chairman of the Board of Linkletter Enterprises, Art oversees enterprises involved in the building and management of public storage properties, office buildings, cow-calf operations, real estate development, cattle and sheep stations in Australia, and various oils enterprises around the world.
www.sterlingspeakers.com /linklttr.htm   (337 words)

  
 Art Linkletter speaker brought to you by FIVE STAR Speakers & Trainers
A television and radio star for more than 60 years, Art Linkletter has performed in two of the longest running shows in broadcast history: "House Party," which ran on daytime CBS television and radio for 25 years, and "People Are Funny," which ran on nighttime NBC television and radio for 19 years.
Linkletter has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including four Emmy nominations and two Emmy wins, a Grammy Award, ten honorary doctorate degrees, and the award in which he takes particular pride: Grandfather of the Year.
The author of 23 books, Linkletter's most popular work is "Kids Say the Darndest Things," a bestseller in the #1 spot for two consecutive years and one of the top 14 bestsellers in American publishing history.
speakers.fivestarspeakers.com /5str/speaker.php?sid=4093   (348 words)

  
 Art Linkletter Biography, provided by Composer John Beal
A television and radio personality for more than 60 years, Art Linkletter has performed in two of the longest running shows in broadcast history...
Art has served on President Nixon's National Advisory Council for Drug Abuse Prevention; on the Presidential Commission to Improve Reading in the U.S., on President Reagan's Commission on Fitness and Physical Education; was Ambassador to Australia and named Commissioner General to the 150th Australian Anniversary Celebration.
As Chairman of the Board of Linkletter Enterprises, Art oversees enterprises involved in the building and management of public store houses, office buildings, cow-calf operations, real estate development, cattle and sheep stations in Australia, and various oil enterprises around the world.
www.composerjohnbeal.com /Linkletter.html   (311 words)

  
 Corporate Speakers - Speaker Art Linkletter is available for your next special event!
Linkletter also brought Americans his insightful humor through his 23 books, including Kids Say the Darndest Things, one of the top 14 best sellers in American publishing history.
As Chairman of the Board of Linkletter Enterprises, Art oversees enterprises involved in the building and management of public storehouses, office buildings, cow-calf operations, real estate development, cattle and sheep stations in Australia, and various oil enterprises around the world.
Art Linkletter can be available to deliver his inspiring message to your next corporate or special event - contact us today for booking information and to get started.
www.corporateartists.com /speaker_art_linkletter.html   (424 words)

  
 Art Linkletter - Letters from Your House Party Kids
Art Linkletter was like a god to me, so I wouldn't have thought that, especially being the recipient.
Linkletter, "What is the best thing a member of the opposite sex has done for you?" I said that my boyfriend loved me and that was pretty good.
Linkletter for participation in one his interviews/games; it was her birthday and she's always been a good-looking woman so I think that's what did it.
www.vcnet.com /garym/linkletter/hparty2.html   (11292 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro > Diane Bell -- Art Linkletter? Gee, my mother dated him
When word came out that Art Linkletter was to be awarded the 2003 Daytime Emmy for Lifetime Achievement this month, he was en route to his former hometown of San Diego to give a speech.
Linkletter has been active on the board of the UCLA Center on Aging for several years and is currently writing his 27th book – this one exhorting retiring baby boomers to: "Make the best of the rest of your life."
Linkletter says he truly is saddened that so many of his best friends are gone.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/metro/bell/20030531-9999_7m31bell.html   (712 words)

  
 Art Linkletter says the darndest things! For seven decades, the broadcasting legend has entertained and inspired ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
At 91, Linkletter is still going full throttle, traveling and lecturing around the country and tackling vital issues affecting seniors.
Ad-libbing with a mike since high-school days, Linkletter was a natural crowd-pleaser and used his talent in the reality-based program People Are Funny to coax people into sharing their narrowest escapes, luckiest breaks, and dearest wishes.
Linkletter: Funny, that was one of the first personal questions that President Bush asked when I received the National Endowment for the Humanities Award in Washington, D.C., last year,
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1189/is_2_276/ai_113645759   (920 words)

  
 University of Akron News - Art Linkletter to Speak at The University of Akron on November 3
University of Akron News - Art Linkletter to Speak at The University of Akron on November 3
Art Linkletter to Speak at The University of Akron on November 3
Linkletter's career spans more than 60 years in radio, television and print.
www.uakron.edu /news/articles/uamain_803.php   (262 words)

  
 Art Linkletter - Premiere Speakers Bureau
In addition, Art starred in and co-produced many spectaculars and specials, as well as acting in half a dozen dramatic shows and several motion pictures.
Linkletter was a pleasure to work with and eager to spend additional time meeting members and participating in Convention.
Linkletter was the highlight of our four-day event; he exceeded our expectations in every way.
premierespeakers.com /1182/index.cfm   (750 words)

  
 KOLN/KGIN | Art Linkletter Talks to Nebraska Seniors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
He was the host of one of the longest-running shows in CBS history, but you might know him from getting kids to say the "darndest things".
Beloved TV personality Art Linkletter was in Nebraska Friday night at Lincoln's Cornhusker Hotel to talk to senior citizens.
Linkletter, 94, was spreading the word about the Seniors Foundation, which provides emergency funding, transportation services, housing, and other services for the elderly.
www.kolnkgin.com /home/headlines/3013141.html   (158 words)

  
 Art Linkletter
A television and radio personality for more than 60 years, Art Linkletter has performed in two of the longest running shows in broadcast history: House Party which ran on CBS TV and Radio for 25 years, and People Are Funny which ran on NBC TV and Radio for 19 years.
As Chairman of the Board of Linkletter Enterprises, he oversees companies involved in the building and management of public store houses, office buildings, cow-calf operations, real estate development, cattle and sheep stations in Australia, and various oil enterprises around the world.
Art Linkletter: The idea of the show began when I was in San Francisco.
www.newsun.com /linkletter.html   (1759 words)

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