One year ago today we lost our friend, our founder, our namesake, George Lindsey. We’ve already shared in this blog how difficult his loss has been to the festival, how we’ve tried to make decisions according to the “What Would George Do” standard. And we’ve already talked about how proud we think George would be of this year’s festival, premiering the most excellent documentary “Muscle Shoals,” welcoming filmmakers from across the globe to exhibit their work, and helping to educate a new generation of filmmakers in the art and industry he loved so well. It’s hard to find new way to express how much George’s loss means to the film festival that carries his name.
A few days from now will be the anniversary of George’s funeral. Now that was an event George would have been proud of! Ernest Borgnine honored his pal with stories, which he shared from LA on video. Ray Stevens serenaded his friend with “Everything is beautiful.” And the remaining cast members of ”Hee Haw” sang him out with their own little pop culture treasure. It seems fitting to remember George today as those friends honored him after his death; George always said you had to exercise your funny bone! Click on the picture to remember George with us (and pay close attention at about the 2 minute mark!)
A few days from now will be the anniversary of George’s funeral. Now that was an event George would have been proud of! Ernest Borgnine honored his pal with stories, which he shared from LA on video. Ray Stevens serenaded his friend with “Everything is beautiful.” And the remaining cast members of ”Hee Haw” sang him out with their own little pop culture treasure. It seems fitting to remember George today as those friends honored him after his death; George always said you had to exercise your funny bone! Click on the picture to remember George with us (and pay close attention at about the 2 minute mark!)
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