"Jack Horkheimer Star Gazer" 1 Minute Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2010

[colt4667]

What is the music?

[dejahthoris]

God bless- me and my kids have loved Jack and Tomita for decades and will for eons!!

[itjustfigures]

It is Isao Tomita who does Arabesque #1 in the electronic form for the Star Gazer show. It is available on iTunes.

[PhantomDrums917]

@itjustfigures Yes, Tomita's stuff is just wonderful. Brings me back to the days of Jean Michel Jarre in the 80's.I have to thank Jack Horkheimer for turning me onto this musicians' terrific interpretations; I have almost all of Tomita's albums. Snowflakes are Dancing is the one that the theme music from Starhustler can be found on. :)

[skyloader]

thx Jack. keep on looking up!

[NickDrake101]

Today, 1 month after, I was just thinking that I hadn't seen Jack in a while, so I googled and found out the sad news. GUTTED! I first started watching Jack back in the mid 80s on KTEH channel 54 in San Jose right after Dr Who around 12:35am. He was a one of a kind--don't make em like this anymore!

Jack you will always be the Star Hustler and keep looking down.

[XxiLLViLLAiNxX]

I remember these! They'd usually show up randomly on PBS. I wouldn't really be that interested but I'd watch it anyway whenever I caught it.

[wleas]

Does anyone know what the name of the theme song is that opened Jack's shows?

[dmccauley19]

Debussy - Arabesque #1 for piano

but the version on Star Gazer was done by Kitaro, I think.

[dmccauley19]

@dmccauley19 - in response to the question about the theme music:

[selearemus]

how much i wish there was life after death i wont believe it because i prefer the truth.

rest in peace Jack Horkheimer

[zaker72]

I'll be looking up to see you Jack. I know you'll be there.

[bubblinbrownsugar616]

OH MY GOD! I'm subscribed to Star Gazer on iTunes and I was ready to watch his five minute 9/27- 10/3 show. I was multi-tasking at the time and when the "Greetings fellow Stargazers!!" came, I noticed the voice was different. I gave it my full attention and thought "Ok Just a sub" That's when the young man said "this show was produced before our favorite star passed away."

I am in shock right now. I found this show 1 night on a fluke. The BEST fluke I ever committed. I feel like crying now. :(

[ChavezRey]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I love his voice and his enthusiasm. I always looked forward to hearing him on t.v. or radio. Thank you for enhancing my night time experience and thank you for lending your wonderful enthusiasm to my introduction of looking up to my kids.

[MusiqOfAmani]

@Frankie7595 Snowflakes Are Dancing - Isao Tomita

[MusiqOfAmani]

God its sad to say bye to a man i grow up watching. Take care and I will forever "Keep looking up"

[bubblinbrownsugar616]

@MusiqOfAmani Now if that ain't the truth. I'm really feeling selfish right now having just hearing the news (REALLY late I know! LOL!)

I want him back.

[MusiqOfAmani]

@bubblinbrownsugar616 Me too. I'm glade that the show will continue. It's still good, but not the same :_(

[MrPudnTang]

I have always loved Jacks show. His passing is news to me. I had no idea. I came here by accident. Have a good trip Jack, you'll be missed by many.

[mrdeathre2]

We will keep looking up

[PhillyNonSequitur]

Farewell Jack. Thanks for making us take a few moments to look up each evening.

Ashes to ashes. Stardust to stardust. May your journey be as wondrous as the night sky.

[nicolasss82]

what he died???? WHEN???

[azdgariarada]

@nicolasss82 last week  :-(

[BADBOYCH]

You will be missed, but always remembered. Thanks for all your lessons and for the tour around the Cosmos with the naked eye. The wonders you shown us will be with me to this very day and beyond. My eyes will alway look towards the heaven to watch that show of show known as the Universe. In other words I will always keep looking up. Rest in peace watcher of the stars.

[megamarsvin]

Despite the sadness of this awesome guy passing away, this video still managed to make me smile.

[Prionic77]

He helped inspire my love for astronomy. I can never thank him enough. My sympathies go out to his family, friends and fans. As someone who literally grew up watching his show I feel as if I too have lost a good friend. He will be missed.

Don't worry Jack, thanks in no small part to you, I'll certainly keep looking up and every time I point out a constellation to someone, I'll remember fondly how I first learned about them from watching you. Goodbye, Jack.

[orionluckystar]

Thank you for being a part of my growing up years, Star Gazer. You made us all look up a lot more often. Enjoy your place among the stars!

[jassuz15]

RIP Jack, you wiil be missed!

[mjchromczak]

He's with the stars now... RIP

[broadwayprincess]

Missing ya already, Jack. I've heard you telling me about the wonders of the night sky for years. If it weren't for you, I probably would never have spent that night in college on the beach watching the Persieds. One of the best college memories I have. :)

[finny6]

Thanks for getting me interested in science! We love you Jack, and miss you already.

[tomoblosb]

We love you, Jack!

[jackstargazer]

"Want to start a Cosmic Labor Day Tradition?" Jack Horkheimer

I think in honor of the man, we should begin referring to the Summer Triangle as the Stargazer Triangle.... With the feeling felt here and all that he has done for astronomy, it seems fitting that a new Summer and Labor Day Tradition should become finding the Stargazer Triangle....

"Keep looking up," for The Stargazer's Triangle.....

[tjfees]

Jack, we'll keep looking up. You continue to enjoy the wonders of the universe.

[DoujaSmoker]

super-massive stars are so awesome...

[lemonlimestiv]

please don't tell me this guy is dead!

[Celeblain]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Horkheimer

[Hairmetallurgist]

A true end of an era...those of us who stayed up late, before the PBS station went off the air, who couldn't wait to hear your excited voice, will miss you, Jack...may the wonders of the universe you showed us be clear to you, now...R.I.P. Jack Horkheimer...we'll keep looking up.

[empirearcades]

"His last will stated his mustache was to be shot into outer space. His toupee is to be used to clean telescope lenses, and then for it to be blasted towards Pluto."

[j24800]

world's worst toupee can finally rest in peace as well

[Bigpriss]

We'll miss you,Jack! Thanks for telling all of us to "Keep Looking Up!"

WE WILL...and we'll miss your voice combined with that otherworldly

little whistling tune!!

[jason1973tl]

We will be watching for you in the heavens.......You inspired an entire generation of stargazers.

[jason1973tl]

NO way... I watched him when I was a kid. I loved hes skits.

[kibitzir]

I'm sad. Was fun watching your show. I'll miss you Jack. :(

[JRAMBOXL]

Vaya Con Dios Mr. Horkheimer

[junglespinner]

:~-(

[Iced00d05]

You will be missed, Jack.

[FairCogent]

Thanks for the wonder, Jack! Rest in peace.

[voltz15]

cries

[DRJACOBB]

Jack radiated joy, peace, and love. I was fortunate enough to see him at the Miami Science Planetarium recently, after losing my beloved mother. Please tell my beloved mother how much I love and miss her. God Bless You both! I will always think of you when I look up towards the heavens.

[XSC3]

part of my childhood too... I remember seeing him between episodes of Doctor Who on our fuzzy old set. We'll keep looking up, Jack!

[DiscoJer]

Damn. He was a childhood idol of mine. He'll be missed.

[TheVagolfer]

We should all approach our jobs with the same enthusiasm as Jack did. This is one person you CAN say no one will replace him. He was one of a kind and truly loved his job. The Cosmos has lost their greatest ambassador. Thank you, Jack. Hopefully you can now visit all these wonders in person.

[chris42576]

Keep looking up...

[kd5rui]

He got me to go out many nights and look up at the stars.

[testchimp23]

The world has lost a great man and the stars have gained one.

[USN036]

Jack Horkheimer RIP, You have more than earned it, and thank you fot the memories.

[rhonan]

Good bye Jack. Thank you for always reminding me not to take the cosmos for granted.

[EtaCarinae1751]

Thanks for all the astronomy lessons! I'll keep looking up as long as I'm around. RIP Jack!

[Hasley1]

A staple for so many years, can't believe he's gone. Rest well Star Hustler!

And keep looking up!

[raggedyanarchist]

Let's all find this triangle and bid a fond farewell to Jack Horkheimer this Labour Day.

[VLOXY]

The ending theme of the anime Bakemonogatari mentions the same thing.

"Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" (君の知らない物語?, "The Story You Don't Know") - Supercell

[MsRavenlunatic]

We love you Jack!! Farewell....

[MeriiKiyo]

RIP Jack!

[annavedo]

Another reason to keep looking at the stars....RIP, Jack!

[declijas]

I'll keep looking up as you go on to your sweet passing among the stars.

[allfourmary]

Gonna miss that craggy upbeat voice of his. Rest in peace dude.

[allfourmary]

Gonna miss that craggy upbeat voice of his. Rest in peace dude.

[arcxjo]

Keep looking up!

[willfulsprite]

Rest in peace, Jack, you will be missed.

[theatrechik77]

RIP, Jack.  Keep looking up...

[o2accord]

God Speed brother..

[Candice157]

RIP Jack, :(

[InfamousCrimes]

You will be sorrowfully missed.

[Murderermarv]

rip :(

[MrSunlander]

What passion and desire to share with others, all these decades, Jack. Thank you and now roam the universe at you will, guide us amateur astronomers!

[billmarrs]

You inspired me Jack.  You will me missed.

[godemperorCharles]

First aired in the Saint Louis area before Dr. Who on the local PBS station. A friend of mine immediately began doing a spot-on impression of Jack. If you closed your eyes, you'd have swore Jack was in the room. So long, Star Hustler. Thanks for everything...CKB

[SSBD]

My grandfather had tons of the Star Hustler vhs tapes, I loved watching them even though we lived right in the middle of the city and could barely see any stars at night.

[ShadyDragonfly]

So long and thanks for all the astronomy! KEEP LOOKING UP!

[Fennylaise]

You will be missed, Jack. Please know that your influence was far reaching... I used to watch your show whenever I was allowed to stay up late (for some reason PBS Buffalo would air your segment just before they would sign off, in the 80's). I credit you as one of my influences for my love of astronomy.

[TheNapkins3]

Always loved his show, RIP.

[pixoariz]

What a wonderful gift he had, so many inquisitive spirits kindled. His infectious enthusiasm will continue to urge me and countless others to look up!

[ChrisFairfaxDuh]

R.I.P. Jack! We're all going to miss you.

[spacehelmetforacow]

@CreationPhotography I'm christian, you idiot. I just don't feel the need to make a deal out of it on a video about an astronomer.

just because I'm not as Evangelist as you doesn't mean I'm a non-believer.

[CreationPhotography]

@spacehelmetforacow Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

[BobtheDalek]

Now when I "keep looking up," I'll remember you, Jack. Hope you can see them in whole new ways.

[spacehelmetforacow]

@CreationPhotography stop trying to bring religion into stuff that has nothing to do with it.

[kam75]

been a fan since 1985...well done Jack...SALUTE!!!

[TooTrue2]

Bye Jack, we'll keep looking up...

[GregGirardin]

@TooTrue2 Right on. I'll miss that guy.

[LandoHungus]

Ashes to ashes & funk to funky.

[JBadger]

Rest in peace Jack

[zootube323]

Thank you Jack, for keeping me looking up every evening it's clear out. Rest in peace..

[ANDROLOMA]

Bye Jack. Travel well. We'll miss you. :(

[jstraw623]

From the future and from beyond the grave?

[bbadger187]

Keep looking up!

[mapwall]

Thanks, Mr. Horkheimer. I always enjoyed when I happened upon one of your explanations of the night sky.

[libertyprog]

This is Jack's final broadcast show, isn't it? I hope the UK's Patrick Moore will say something about him.

[MsC1953]

RIP Jack - loved the shows for many years.

[YoudSayOmg]

RIP...Jack..thanks for all the shows

[LLMelvinL]

rip jack keep looking up .

[BrianAThomas]

RIP Jack. 

[belljar]

Love you Jack thank you for making science fun!

[TGUlricksen]

Thank you Jack..... RIP

[LifeInATent]

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[lowmazda626]

I watched Jack for over 20 years. I will miss his enthusiasm, his knowledge, and most of all his presence.

[sunyata76]

:-(

[DenisVengeance]

Thanks for everything, Jack.

[FiveCentsPlease]

Farewell, Jack.

Say hi to Carl for us all.

[protostrike]

Thanks for everything Jack. I'll keep looking up. Enjoy the journey.

[messierhunter]

R.I.P. Jack, thanks for the memories and all the inspiration.

[slwalsh]

Keep looking up, Jack. RIP :(

[SorcererLance]

R.I.P. Jack Horkheimer... I loved watching your show as a kid and I still do today. I'll gaze up at the stars and think of you alongside that theme song you popularized.

[GangStalker]

R.I.P.