Sad news about Ed Bernds
James L. Neibaur
Shorts and the Wheeler and Woolsey series, writer-director Edward Bernds is in
the hospital fighting for his life.
I know he is past 90, but I hate to see him go. He was a lot of help to me,
and I know he is special to any and all Stooges fans.
JN
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SaxonCow
>According to my friend Ed Watz, co-author of brilliant books on Columbia
>Comedy
>Shorts and the Wheeler and Woolsey series, writer-director Edward Bernds is
>in
>the hospital fighting for his life.
>
>I know he is past 90, but I hate to see him go. He was a lot of help to me,
>and I know he is special to any and all Stooges fans.
>
He's certainly been a part of many wonderful moments in my life. He came
along as a director at an unfortunate time in the Stooges career as Curly was
slowing down from his strokes, but he seemed to get more out of Curly than
Jules White, who'd been directing them longer, and even put out some superior
shorts like "Micro-Phonies".
His work with Shemp was even better and produced the best app. 20 minutes
of Stoogedom ever put on film, in my opinion "Brideless Groom".
He was an important part of the Stooges, and I believe worked in some
capacity on their first short "Woman Haters".
I wish him well.
Ron Bauerly
was in the hospital last month for pneumonia. He had been home from the hospital
for a couple of weeks when I spoke to him last week on the phone. He was not
feeling well, but he is such a gentleman that he wouldn't refuse a call. I didn't
keep him on but a moment. He is the last great linkage to The Three Stooges,
having worked with all six of The Boys. The past four summers I've been fortunate
enough to visit Ed in his home in Van Nuys. A finer gentleman you couldn't find.
At 94 he still can recall in detail various Stooges shorts and many other films he
has directed.
The world of Stooges fans would sorely miss this sweet and generous man. I would
have a very heavy heart indeed. So to Ed, get well - if God is willing.
Ron Bauerly
"James L. Neibaur" wrote:
> According to my friend Ed Watz, co-author of brilliant books on Columbia Comedy
> Shorts and the Wheeler and Woolsey series, writer-director Edward Bernds is in
> the hospital fighting for his life.
>
> I know he is past 90, but I hate to see him go. He was a lot of help to me,
> and I know he is special to any and all Stooges fans.
>
ali assa seen
<movi...@macomb.com> wrote:
> I am very sorry to hear that Ed is back in the hispital. As others might
> know, Ed
> was in the hospital last month for pneumonia. He had been home from the
> hospital
> for a couple of weeks when I spoke to him last week on the phone. He was not
> feeling well, but he is such a gentleman that he wouldn't refuse a call. I
> didn't
> keep him on but a moment. He is the last great linkage to The Three Stooges,
> having worked with all six of The Boys. The past four summers I've been
> fortunate
> enough to visit Ed in his home in Van Nuys. A finer gentleman you couldn't
> find.
> At 94 he still can recall in detail various Stooges shorts and many other
> films he
> has directed.
>
> The world of Stooges fans would sorely miss this sweet and generous man. I
> would
> have a very heavy heart indeed. So to Ed, get well - if God is willing.
>
> Ron Bauerly
>
I assume this would still be the correct address to send a get well
card?
Edward L. Bernds, 6456 Woodman Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91401
I saved it to my computer's 'note pad' last time, but didn't get to
send anything. Will correct that oversight now.
- ali assa seen
Ron Bauerly
Van Nuys, CA 91401 His son, known by his father as "Eddie," has in
the past brought all his mail to him in the hospital. I might mention that Eddie
is a treasure of a man. He hovers over Ed. He comes over to Ed's house
at least twice a day and sees to it that Ed has all the medication, groceries,
and loving care he needs. We should all be so blessed to have such a son or
daughter.
If Ed is to read your letter himself, though it sounds like he may not be up to
it,
put your letter in large type font. I use 18 or 20. He has told me that is about
the
only way he can comfortably read my letters. He has had increasing difficulties
reading after a less than satisfactory cataract operation.
It sure couldn't hurt to hear from some caring Stooge fans.
Ron Bauerly