Belated Birthday : Karl Malden

He was in THe Streets of San Francisco ....and .... I think thats it.

He he died today and someone noticed before the end of the year, Jim would revieve 7 points

Belated Birthday : Louie Anderson

Fat comedian who made fat jokes about himself
Later in life, still really really fat, hosted Family Feud.

If his stomach exploded like that fat guy after eating a wafer in the Monty Python movie, he would be worth 52 points for Dave.

Dave takes the lead

John Delorean died yesterday. This gives Dave 20 pts.

I now owe Jim $5 because I did not think anyone on Dave's list would kick it this year. (just another lesson on karma for me I guess)

Congrats Dave.

Birthday: Jerry Lewis

Born in New Jersey of parents in the entertainment industry, Jerry Lewis made his debut at the age of five in "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" In 1946 he began working with Dean Martin doing improvised shows. In 1949 the duo appeared in their first film, My Friend Irma. The superstar team would go on to make 16 feature films together as well as numerous live appearances. Through the 1960's, Lewis began directing and won awards for his work throughout Europe. The French were particularly impressed with his work.

Lewis has been widely recognized for his work and telethon to fight Muscular Dystrophy. His annual Labor Day event has not only raised money but also awareness for a horrible disease.

"I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

If Jerry Lewis died today he would be worth 21 points for Dave.

Belated Birthday: Darryl Strawberry

Strawberry broke into the Major Leagues in 1983 and won the NL Rookie-of-the-year award with the New York Mets. Three years later he helped the Mets win the World Series over the Red Sox. But his best years were the 1987 and 1988 seasons. In 1991 he left the Mets for Los Angeles and although he had some productive years, his problems were just beginning. Back inuries were limiting his play on the field and bad habits were hurting his life off the field. Along with being arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, Strawberry faced income tax problems and numerous bouts with cocaine addiction.

In 1998 Strawberry was diagnosed with cancer and had a tumor removed from his colon. Apparently the life-threating disease did not help him change his ways as he was arrested one year later for solicitation and cocaine posession. In 2002-03 Strawberry served 11 months in prison for cocaine related charges.

Writers Note: As a baseball fan I am appalled by the fact that this man was continually given numerous chances to return to the game while other men have been banned for placing bets.

If Darryl Strawberry died today Jim would receive 57 points.

Birthday: Gabirel Garcia Marquez

Born in Columbia, Marquez established himslef as one of the great writers of the 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Gabo', Marquez first gained prominence with his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. He went on to lead the Hispanic literary boom felt around the world.

Marquez was born into a very poor family and was raised by his grandparents. Most of his young life was spent not only in poverty but amidst civil war. He was educated in a Jesuit secondary school which helped him to enter the Universidad Nacional in Bogota as a law student. However, law did not interest him and he found himslef intrigued with literature and writing. Kafka's The Metamorphosis had a profound impact on him.

Marquez spent years writing newspaper articles and screenplays for short films. In 1965 inspiration struck and he began writing One Hundred Years of Solitude. The novel was translated into numerous languages and won countless awards. In 1982 Marquez was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Unfortunately, in 1999 Marquez was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. Through the sickness Gabo has written his memoirs, the first volume of which was published in 2001.

If Gabriel Garcia Marquez died today he would be worth 23 points for Izzy.

Birthday: James Doohan

Born in Vancouver in 1920, James Doohan struggled through his youth as the son of an alcoholic father. At the age of 19 he joined World War II as a captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery. While leading his men into battle on D-Day he was wounded in the leg and lost a finger. He spent the remainder of the war as a pilot observer.

Upon returning from Europe Doohan began his acting career in New York at the Neighborhood Playhouse. He worked with such actors as Leslie Nielson, Tony Randall and Jackie Gleason. For years he traveled between New York and Canada and at one time was known as Canada's busiest actor. In 1966 he earned the role of Scotty on the television show Star Trek. Although the show only lasted a few seasons the characters were bought together for numerous feature films. In the years since the show and movies Doohan has toured the continent giving speeches at universities and 'Trekkie' conventions.

Doohan has four children with his first wife Janet. He remarried in 1975 to his current wife Wende who was 19 years old to his 55. They have three children including a girl born in April of 2000.

In 2004 it was announced that along with Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease, Doohan was suffering from early signs of Alzheimer's Disease.

If James Doohan died today he would be worth 15 points for Izzy.