R.I.P. Robert Goulet

When I first saw Will Ferrell do one of his SNL Robert Goulet skits, I loved it, even though my familiarity with Robert Goulet was marginal.

About two years ago, accompanied by my beloved Aunty Betty and cousin Wendy, I had the chance to see Robert Goulet himself on Broadway, starring in La Cage aux Folles. I guess he was just about 70 then, and it was quite clear during the raucous musical that he wasn't very mobile, (he sat or would only shuffle a couple steps on stage for most of the performance), but his voice was still strong and warm. We had a great time.

And now that he's passed away - waiting for a lung transplant - how sad! - I just wanted to put in a few fun video clips in his honor:


1) Video of a La Cage aux Folles number that was done at the 59th Tony Awards (Goulet opens the number). Note: And for all those not familiar with the show, all those delicious can-can dancers are men. I haven't been able to do the splits like that since 7th grade!



2) Will Ferrell's giggly skit on Robert Goulet pushing his new rap album. Robert Gouleeeeeet.



3) The awesome commercial he did a few years ago for Emerald Nuts.