Charles Nelson Reilly / "Life of Reilly" Teaser

[6boomer9]

I saw Life of Reilly recently and I highly recommend it! He takes you through the roller coaster of his life. He was what every entertainer should aspire to be. He could do it all. RIP CNR and thanks for making our lives a little less dull.

[frankftw]

This movie is finally on Netflix. Excellent

[9162vb48]

According to a Harvard Medical School study, 26.4% of all Americans are nuts -- (google "insanity in america" and see the article by John Chuckman.)

No doubt this explains why this piece of ca-ca-dew-dew was presented to the American public.

If Albert Einstein rose from the dead and was featured in a one-man show across the street from C.N. Reilly, his show would close in a night, while CNR's ca-ca-dew-dew would draw *throngs* of people.

[mountainbliss4u]

I miss him.

[2099deadpool]

One of the funniest unknown comic actors ever! Plus he's the voice of the "Dirty Bubble"

[faffaflunkie]

Who do you have to fuck to get off television. Now that's funny. He's actually good as a racist comic. RIP Chuck.

[drewcomix]

Tremendous one man show. I ordered the shirt (which includes a no-frills promo copy

of the whole film) from the website and Charles' performance is sad, funny, fascinating, surprising and wonderful. Thank goodness someone captured it for posterity.

I say, cough up the dough for it or go to BLANK.

[red5902]

I thought he was great. Would love to see Life of Reilly.

[ParksM5]

This "trailer" really doesn't do his performance justice--this is a MUST SEE film! I watched it today. He was a truly incredible story teller. Watching this today really got me interested in him--what an incredible man.

[thisismyhappening]

Blogged - thanks for posting!

[organdude44]

This is a must see. We watched it last night. It was very funny and moving. R.I.P.

[FogBuffy]

go to the CNR website and you can get a copy of the press screener dvd with purchase of a t-shirt! I watched mine this morning and it is WONDERFUL!

[abacab987]

Charles Nelson Reilly was known for playing the part of "Horatio Hoodoo" in the Sid and Marty Krofft production of "Lidsville" alongside Butch Patrick, who was "Eddie" from "The Munsters". He was also "Don-Don" from the first "Cannonball Run" with Dom Deluise and Burt Reynolds. He was a regular on "Hollywood Squares" and was also a talented voice artist, whose work will always be remembered. I had no idea he was gay, but do not really think his lifestyle makes any difference. Poor Uncle Crock...

[networksenglish]

Can't wait for the DVD to come out! Any region! Anytime soon???

[astr4004]

Where is the dvd?

[honeygood2]

We had the pleasure of meeting him in the 80s in Fort lauderdale at a club with my brother and he was just as funny off screen as on!

I remember coming home from school watching match game on tv around 3pm. He was the funniest on that show and him and brett sommers together (they both died the same year) were a riot! He was also on Lidsville, and was just such a talent, nobody put any emphasis on what at gay was in those days but didn't care, he was a great talent and will truly be missed! RIP

[kcholt68]

A Movie Dearest blog featured video. See my profile for the link and playlists!

[HartfordTommy]

"There's a difference between being out - and owning up to it on TV (which he didn't)"

He couldn't have done that then. All he could do, and it was a lot, was make innuendo and humor and make gays look OK: they can be funny and nonthreatening

[dvusful]

@HartfordTommy Beg to differ with you on that one. He owned up to it many a times on tv. He never hid it, cracked jokes about it and totally admitted he was a gay man.

One of my favorites ever and would have loved to meet such an intelligent and hilarious person.

[cindyshealed]

I was born in 1961, so I can't remember not knowing CNR on TV, it seems. I saw him once, at a newsstand in Studio City and he looked just as he might on camera. RIP.

[smashwhammy]

Funny as BLANK!

[durancureboy]

I really want to see this film. The official site said to look for it in theaters in October.

I wish it were on dvd.

I loved him on Lidsville and Match Game. I miss him.

[fiwaszewski]

I love his work in Lidsville, he will always be missed..

Iwaszewski

[BootPatrol]

Someone should release this on DVD. Really, it should be there.

[swarlock]

Rest peacefully my friend.

[zblofu]

RIP Charles Nelson Reilly. The world is a lot less funny without you. Of course I am sure you have a management position in heaven as the Match Game is divine.

[Bobb9999]

The obit I see repeated today talks of his "openly gay TV persona".

...I saw him on TV from when I was a kid in the '60s, and he never talked about being gay on Carson or on game shows!

There's a difference between being out - and owning up to it on TV (which he didn't) vs. having suspiciously gay-like mannerisms (which he did)!

Ellen Degeneres is "openly gay" on TV...C.N.R. was not.

[FeudFan76]

You have to remember back in the 60's you were not allowed to talk freely about being gay on TV. You could act gay, you just couldn't talk about it.

[bowieschild]

back then that was being openly gay, he was out just not announcing it on his own tv show. Everyone knew he was gay, sort of like Librace, Ellen, and Rosie (it was really no surprised when they announced it)

[tigerfox1]

Charles was a unique talent. Its great that they got this done before he passed!

[trees75094]

Thanks for all the laughs, Mr. Reilly. Rest in peace and keep them laughing.

[MrPink120]

You'll be missed, Charles.

[Briarboyfl]

I agree that we've lost one of the best American Gay Icons, may his fabulous soul rest in peace...and may his partner be comforted by many happy memories. I wish I could see a video of this show in it's entirity.

[nickwylie]

this is fake

[JustinC19]

May Your Soul Rest In Peace CNR

[earthboundmysfit]

rest in peace

[allmusicservices]

I saw his stage show in San Francisco. It was absolutely brilliant--hysterical, moving, inspiring. I cannot believe how lucky we are that this performance was actually captured on film. I can't wait for the general release of the film or, better yet, its appearance on DVD. Truly a great talent....

[TracyInsomiac]

Wow, This world just lost someone very wonderful.

[dantiger]

You were so OUT there for us kids growing up gay. You gave us hope and made us feel real. We love you. Bye,

[dejahthoris]

God bless and thanks for the memories!

[Jardinami]

God Bless Charles...may he rest in peace. Thank you for many hours of true entertainment...lots of laughs!

[dallaspolo]

RIP CHARLES

[lilnbigman]

Charles thank you for being a Proud Member of the Gay community & giving us laughs & hope to be free an accepting of who we are not matter what the cost. You will be missed....Heaven has another Angle of Laughs coming it's way. Say Hello to all our other friends when you arrive. Just know you are gone only in physical body never in spririt or from our hearts. Love, Peace & Blessing there in Heaven..

[ashtonkfan]

Will this film ever be released onto dvd?

[DIGBYS]

Very sad day today. I still tape all the Match game shows and watch them. If he is not on, I delete the show. I will continue to watch and enjoy. Rest in Peace. The top right seat is reserved for CNR.

[Trishymouse]

He gave us so much to laugh about, including ourselves. RIP, Mr. Reilly...

[maestroLM]

I remember when we first met nearly 30 years ago in NYC; and the unfortunately far too-few adventures in Florida, Beverly Hills; the Boheme. The extraordinary train-wreck experience of 'Stage Stuck' in all its glorious absurdity. You'll be so missed, but how does one go about pining for a national monument? I'll try to carry on your legacy of looking squarely into the face of disaster and calmly responding "it's fun, isn't it?" Thanks for the time you shared with we mere mortals, Chuck --

[teargarden]

We love you Charles! Rest in peace.

[aajmw]

I saw this one man show. It was very good. He was ore of a talent than I expected. R.I.P.

[yollam]

Rest in Peace Mr. Reilly.

[thejuanstar]

A true hero in the Gay Liberation war passed on Memorial Day. Rest in peace Mr. Reilly and thank your for the memories.

[Popitekus]

LOVE THIS! Charles Nelson Reilly was hep! Gona miss this cool-cat!

[rushfan729]

REST IN PEACE, CHARLES!

[JustinC19]

I Feel Like The Youngest Person To Know His Name

[mattjblythe01]

well ur not. im only 15, lol.

[kinneyboy90]

me too

[GhangisKen]

He is brilliant!It just occurred to me that he was the writer in the best X-Files episode ever titled "Jose Chung's From Outer Space"....check it out.

[MikeBagack]

My parents used to have a boat next to his in Marina Del Rey back in the 70's. He was so cool.

[philmfan]

This guy is an original. I'm definitely going to see this movie.

[dippyglitter]

I love you Hoo Doo...

Cant wait to see your movie.  K.

[stevekresena]

i saw this at sxsw(south by southwest) last year and its amazing...so funny and so emotional...one of the best movies ive ever seen

[katncandy]

where is this movie???

[mikematei]

I love Charles Nelson Reilly

[seq165432]

WOW! He's still around? I'm happy he's alive. Why hasnt he been on tv since the Match Game????

[CodinomeBeijaFlor]

Reilly is a legend. Brilliant!

[drowsychaperone]

Holy crap! YES! A movie about this amazing man, finally! I saw his one-man show in 2004 and was totally blown away. He tells the greatest stories ever.

[BarnabasFrid]

Charles Nelson Reilly... Seig Heil!

[roymuldoon4124]

He's one weird cookie!

[Jorrun]

I'd see this! How's THAT for a topper??

[corey3rd]

i want to see this pic - Charles Nelson Reilly is the only reason I still have Game Show Network

[philmkcrackin]

He's badass.

He's on one of the best XFILES of all time.

[canastatard]

You are the ONLY other person who saw that XFILES!

It IS the best one of all time. CNR is great

[idotvads]

Charles Nelson Reilly is a brilliantly gifted artist and teacher so many know too little about. After seeing this film, they certainly WILL know :)