Pie-splattered Comedian Soupy Sales Dies at 83

[BarkObamaa]

Rest in Peace Uncle Soupy. You will be forever in my memories with laughs and cherish my childhood.

[FOSEEBOY]

SOUPY SALES WAS THE MID 60's!!!! ( And his ''KIDDIE'' show was really for ADULTS)

[peretz48]

The Soupy Sales show was ostensibly for kids, but hip grown-ups wanted in on the action. You just never knew what he would come up with. He was a funny man from a great era in TV.

[computerwiz58]

I am 52 years old and remember soupy as a kid growing used watch his show all right time, I evevn remember when he did the money thing. He was very funny and I will miss him very dearly. RIP Soupy :(

[rty1955]

Soupy's (aka Milton) Passing hit a nerve with me. I thought of him as family. In the 60's we used to have backyard BBQ's in our large backyard on LI. Select people from WNEW were invited, mostly crew people, but a few times we had Soupy, Fred Scott, Sandy Becker and Sonny Fox come over. I was told not to tell my friends that they were going to be there, so they could just enjoy being with friends. I used to be in the studio a few times when his show aired, and LIVE TV was the best!

[chalomirof63]

@rty1955 Lucky you: you actually met the great Soupy, Sandy Becker, Fred Scott and Sonny Fox!!! What great memories these must be for you. They were a huge part of every Baby Boomer's childhood. R.I.P. to all of them.

[boaterbil]

@chalomirof63 Wow Sandy Fox...Wonderama. Sandy Becker, Soupy what great times they were

[chalomirof63]

@boaterbil Hey Bill: I know you meant Sonny Fox - LOL! We were probably watching Sandy, Soupy and Co. at the same time!!! And remember Uncle Fred Scott!!! Great times indeed. :)

[rkerr3507]

I will truly miss Soupy, I use to watch him when I got home from school. He brought a lot of happiness to a pretty rough time in my life. I hope to see you soon Soupy, I will look forward to that day. Thank you for all the joy and laughter you brought into my young life. I know that Heaven will be a happier place with you in it, because my childhood was a lot happier because of you.

[Manidahoan]

Soupy Sales was very very funny--I watched his TV show always when it was on---growing up He had a funny things to say to the T.V., audience--One famous line was---My wife can't cook a thing but she sure can make my bannana chreme pie --L.O.L.!!

[G0LDG0LD]

I wish I was born to see Soupy Sales on Tv :(

[lissiwill]

@G0LDG0LD I was born in '62 and I remember at three sitting to watch Soupy but I couldn't stay seated =D He was so much fun ..I would get up and react to him..but my face wouldn't leave the screen for a second.lol ,,forget all worries and enjoy Soupy at an alloted time everyweek and you'll have my "3" yr. old memory!!Good idea..I'll save some time just for this now that I see on YouTube..(=

[stalag58]

I did not think jews ever died

[bumblebeebattv]

Will miss ya, homie!!

[hemming57]

I can beat all you guys. I still remember Soupy's very first show in the late 1950's. It was on at 12:00 noon on Saturday. There was nothing like him on TV, before or since. He was part of my youth. See you later Soup.

[chalomirof63]

@hemming57  "Lunch with Soupy Sales" right? And with Clyde Adler!! I remember it very fondly too.

[Geostars]

Thanks for the laughs. How could 45 years go so quickly?

[1952kid]

Its a shame his 1978 show only lasted one season.

[Nianticbay]

I am just so sad....

[NCISFAN1954]

He is what made comedy pure , funny no cussing no vulgar language.

[kdegru]

I was in 5th/6th grade in 1965 and I can remember vividly running home after school to catch Soupy's show on WNEW, Metromedia TV, Channel 5 in NY when it was on at what I thought was an odd early time slot. Soupy was an absolute craze among my piers back then. We were always looking for fun and laughs and The Soupy Sales Show and Mad magazine seemed to provide it. I mention Mad because like Soupy, they provided that double entendre kind of humor.

[topshelfgerd]

I grew up in Toledo Ohio so I got to see him when he started to get popular. We also got the Detroit channels too when he moved up there. There was NOBODY like Soupy Sales....that guy was just plain funny. Rest in peace Soupy. I'll always do the Soupy shuffle in your honor!

[tucsonia]

My dad was in the musicians' union in Detroit many decades ago. Some of his fellow musician friends worked a show for him once, after which Mr. funnyman stiffed them. I hate to rain on some peoples' parades, but one must not always speak well of the recently deceased.

[jukeboxjonnyv]

@tucsonia Shows are run by promoters. Promoters hire the talent, including the musicians. The artist or headliners have agents. The agents deal with the promoters. The agents don't get paid unless the promoter pays them, usually in advance. The artist gets his money from his agent. Don't blame Soupy. You need a lesson in respect as well as the entertainment business. Have your musician 3rd parties find the promoter and disrespect him.

[tucsonia]

@jukeboxjonnyv It's been decades and my father and others in the know on the matter have passed on so I can't re-verify for your sake. However since THEY were there and you weren't I'll trust that they had a much better idea of who was culpable. If you don't find it believable then that's too damn bad.

[jukeboxjonnyv]

@tucsonia I thumbed up your response. Sorry about your Dad. The entertainment business is ugly when it comes to business. I just told you how it works. My suggestion was only to cut the artist some slack because someone is always trying to exploit them. We don't know for sure who is responsible so my opinion is to not propagate something we can't verify. The sad part is that your Dad got stiffed which happens so frequently in your Dad's business. If it happened to me, I wouldn't work for him too

[BlueRoseRocketBand2]

TV was different back then. Lots of talent now its all hype.

wasn't there a skit with Soupy lookin out the door and there was a naked lady there? No one could see her but him and he wasnt in on the gag so his expressions were the real deal. the crew set him up.

[JayPhilosopher]

Soupy Sales was one of the greatest comedians of 60's television. His show on WNEW, Channel 5 in New York was more madcap than anything on television today. He would do about six skits, 25 gags and tell about 50 jokes in a half hour show, five days a week, usually without any guess stars at all. I think every kid between 10-15 in the New York area watched his show around 1965. So there are about 3,000,000 extremely sad 50 somethings today.

Mucho love, Soupy, thanks for a lot of joy.

[vibra64]

A pert of my childhood has died.

[rarebearmeelo]

Thank you Soupy for all your wonderful work. You were a true entertainer. I was a child and grew up watching your show. Have a good journey my friend and my best to your family.

[photo2010]

I feel like another big piece of my childhood just sailed away. Funny, just recently I was thinking about Soupy and wondering how he was. Bye my pal.

[Warmth238]

Rest in Peace, Bubby.

[MrSparkie04]

RIP

[VerticalSmiIe]

A startling little reminder of mortality for the Baby Boomers. Doesn't seem that long ago I was a kid watching this at home. RIP Soupy!

[jazbosucks]

A great childhood memory. Always seemed like a nice man. Bless his soul. Thanks for laughs as a kid. I think I'll do the mouse in your honor tonight.

[F15pilots]

I loved his TV show when I was a kid. Along w/my other early TV fare (Sky King, Rin Tin Tin, Howdy Doody, ...). Upon this sad event, I will have to introduce my 13 year old son to Soupy, so he can appreciate the genius and comedy of this man. This is not the first time I have used YouTube to pass on "history" to my son.

[CrusaderBeach]

Comedy genius

[janicesoprano]

I used to race home from college in SoCal to watch Soupy in the afternoon. White Fang, Black Tooth, Hippie and Pookey, Count Dracula, the stripper! So many tributes, so many people who loved him. Sleep well Soup.

[dongeeguy]

Eight years ago, Soupy came to Connecticut to plug his autobiography at the local Borders. I went to see him. He said at the time that he was having health problems, and that his doctor told him he would just have learn to live with them. When he told his doctor he wanted a second opinion, the doctor said, OK, youre ugly, too.

[aajoeyjo]

He was a funny funny guy. Reason bless him!

[WSenator1]

Agreed - Soupy made my day many times when I was a kid. He could make you laugh so HARD. Even the rare times I saw him on TV later (or on YouTube), he brought a smile to my face. RIP and God bless him and his survivors.

[83brewcrew]

Rest well Soupy...God bless always. Thanks for being the man you were and a true friend to many.

[1983parrothead]

Soupy Sales was also the first voice actor of the Nintendo character, Donkey Kong. He voiced the stubborn gorilla on the CBS cartoon series, Saturday Supercade.

[bobdahoople]

RIP Soupy, I remember watching him on TV in the mid sixties. On one of the shows he asked for the green paper in mommies purse or something to that effect and my kid sister proceded to get our moms purse and empty it, My mom found out and I got me arse tanned. My sister got only a scolding cuz at the age of 7 should of known better, But hey we had laughs.Also remember the dance , The Mouse. Oh yeah and Fang the Dog Thanks for the memories Soupy

[CelticDragon0]

RIP

[twodog88]

Rest in Peace, Soupy,,, Rut Roh>>>>

[ftsjr]

Rest in peace, Soupy. You gave a great many people a great many laughs. I was privileged to meet you several years ago. For me, it was a childhood dream come true. Thanks for the terrific memories.

[westentrance]

For wholesome, slapstick fun nobody will ever top Soupy. Thanks for the good times and great memories. R.I.P. Soupy.

[zinnington]

Soupy, when I was a kid back in N.Y everything stopped at 6 o'clock when you came on. My father would make sure you were on when he got home we all laughed our butts off still talk about you today. I was there when you asked for the pieces of paper with the pictures of Presidents. I remember like it was yesterday. Thanks Soupy, tell Black Tooth don't kiss! By Booby, Thanks for making life funny and sweet.

[motowngirl65]

I had lunch with Soupy when I was a kid. I was a Birdbath member and still have my Birdbath member ship card. I met Soupy one time and my mom got to sit in on his show when she worked in the Maccabees building in Downtown Detroit where is Lunch with Soupy SHow aired. So many memories. R.I.P. Soupy.

[hooliganbill]

R.I.P. Soupman! You brought me a lot of laughs as a kid...now heaven can enjoy the fun. God Bless!

[aldushuxley]

Soupy was the greatest. I still laugh out loud sometimes when I see his material.

I remember watching him in the sixties, he was so funny.

[MrUnidyne]

Believe it or not, I actually SAW his infamous "little green pieces of paper" bit on WNEW-TV back on Jan 1, 1965! I didn't send any money because I didn't know what "Puerto Rico" was (I was 3). Adieu, Soupy.

[seentheah]

Thanks for the memories Soupy, they'll will love your schtick in Heaven.

[pattiecake11]

It is a very sad day today for all who knew him. I lived in NY and was lucky enough to be able to see his show live everyday during the summer at WNEW TV. He welcomed a group of kids every day, as he referred to as the "gang". Later in my life, I got to see him at different comedy clubs, and he remembered me from the

"old" days. We got to talk about the shows and all. Soupy was ALWAYS a gentlemen, and kind to ALL his fans. I will miss him, and always love him!!!

[FOSEEBOY]

REST IN PEACE SOUPY.......(You made the 60's FUN)

[lChupacabra]

Too young to have remembered him, but have seen him on re-runs of What's my Line. He was great and will be remembered.

[paulmajor]

Soupy has been with me all of my life. I met Soupy personally in Indianapolis when he was performing. He came by my office Indy to promote his 4 day stand. I talked to Soupy for 3 hours and certainly enjoyed his company. Soupy is a classic. His natural ability to make people smile was his demeanor. His normal approach to fun makes him an absolute genuine. Rest in peace. You are among the greatest.

[catholicexodus]

Goodbye, old friend

[ziggy99]

Hunt and Tony...May U father rest in peace

Love

[DomenicDee]

Soupy Sales was great. Rest In Peace Soupbone.

[tripjet999]

Was he a smoker?

[eddyb6666]

am looking for a clip when frank sinatra,sammy davis jr and trini lopez were on soupys show and got pies throwed at them , thank you

[rolko52]

I have it posted on my YT site.

[SecretAgentSlothman]

This is a sad day. LOVE YOU SOUPY!

[Hildy2E]

We "Baby Boomers" were fortunate to have the likes of Soupy to give us laughs a plenty. God rest your soul. Hope there's a lot of pies in heaven!!!

[eddyb6666]

he was so special to me growing up here in detroit , my mom would yell at me to get things done around the house , not when soupy was on , even when i got older , i would watch him here in detroit on ch.20 , what a great man , i,ll miss him so much , THANKS TO YOUTUBE i,l get to see him as much as i want to . R.I.P.SOUPY

[davidls11]

I remember my parents hated him...which made me love him all the more. RIP Soupy.

[bowfrog]

HE WAS THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CelticDragon0]

RIP

[LFD254]

Watched him every day on WNEW Ch 5 in NYC. Everyone here-search Soupy here on YouTube and watch some of the utterly insane hilarity he gave us-that would be the ultimate tribute to him. RIP

[joycemovies]

One of a kind.....lets all do THE MOUSE......when we all had some real fun and the SOUP was king!!!

[JimKF]

Sad news. Like many other baby boomers growing up in the 60's, I thought Soupy was the funniest guy on television. Who can forget those great characters, Pookie, White Fang, Black Tooth. I have to smile just thinking about Soupy's Show. R.I.P. Soupy. You will never be forgotten by my generation.

[GTO1111111]

The earliest TV I remember watching was Soupy Sales and his puppets. R.I.P.

[indianrivergrrl]

I'm gonna do the Soupy Shuffle all day long. Love you, Soupy.

[sunfighter86]

wow-he had a good long life, but still-sucks to hear about his passing. he was a brilliant comedian.

[VerbotenDingleberry]

A true original and a very funny man. He brought a lot of smiles to a lot of faces. And a few pies too. God Bless you Soupy.

[tennis1z]

soupy ruled......how great was he.......one of the all time greats that people forgot........miss you soupy

[tennis1z]

soupy rules....how great was he.....

[TheBlackCock1]

Was he Jewish?

[tennis1z]

100%

[maudierpcarr]

deepest sympathies to his brother Jack

[Funny4450]

Soupy Sales and Sandy Becker, brilliant children's TV hosts of my childhood. No one ever came along who was better than they were.

[fantacyber]

The best of 60s kids TV was Rocky & Bullwinkle...and Soupy Sales! We never missed it. Rest in peace, Soupy. You gave us lots of laughs, hope you had a great ride.

[Juliaflo]

Those of you who seem to be singing one requiem after another, raise your hand.

[pannoni1]

Farrah Fawcett, Barry White, Michael Jackson, Walter Cronckite, Ted Kennedy, Patrick Swayze; we're losing 'em fast; the new "stars" of the past couple decades (particularly this one) have been self-manufactured and don't age well!

[PittCairn1000]

OK everybody - let's do the Mouse!

If you were fortunate enough to see him as a kid - you knew there was something going on. He played rock and roll, which you never heard on kids shows - I remember "19th Nervous Breakdown" and "Bass Man". And his jokes were sometimes a little off-color - no manufactured Disney garbage.

As time goes by, we are losing the real geniuses, the folks who were truely original.

Say hi to the gang up there, Soup. Hope to see you when I get there.

[sugreev2001]

Never heard of him

[nicksacop]

so many memories, I appreciated him as a small boy since he was outside the envelope....have a pleasant and wonderful time in eternity dear Soupy!

[msparker32]

Thanks for all the laughs. RIP Soupy!

[WhowStudios]

Thanks for the fun and memories Soupy.

[mitch449]

You will be missed Soupy!!!! I grew up with you. My condolences to your family!!!

Love, Mitch

[man64eater]

My dad used to do a white fang impression I'll never forget!! You are a part of my happy childhood thank you Soupy!!

[Leonnidik]

Grew up with that stupid funny show of yours Soupy, we'll see each other when it's our time!!!

[yuga2]

He was a heckuva funny guy. Thanks for the giggles, Soupy.

[moviedude22]

Comedian or soup Nazi...his life was pretty much gonna go one of two ways you would think. lol. RIP