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Jun
03

Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral (Pt16)

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"Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral" was broadcast the last week of March 1974. Now, 40 years after it aired, the show has such deep impact and even more meaning than it did in 1974. This is a story that is humorous, thought provoking, and serious at times. Nobody suspected what Gary Dee had in mind throughout this series of programs. This story has an ending with a twist, but I won't spoil it for you. Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral (Pt16) Station ID and then John Webster gives some words that are food for thought. He then turns the the microphone over to Merle Pollis live in Public Square. Merle doesn't get two word out when Gary Dee puts his showmanship to work as he begins to get the crowd revved up. Merle continues his comments and introduces a businessman from a jewelry store, and then a person claiming to be the head of the church of Satan of Cleveland. A very funny exchange of words between Gary and this person occurs. Back to Merle as he reads a letter of regret from George Forbes that explains why he couldn't be at Gary's farewell. Another millionaire friend of Gary, Alan P. Bedol of Marsh-Allan Industries gives a very nice and emotional tribute to Gary. Alan P. Bedol (1925-2012) (http://www.cleveland.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/07/post_60.html) Back to Merle Pollis who introduces Cleveland Politician, Dennis Susnik who at first puts forth a funny Eulogy for Gary. But in his last few sentences, he mentions the good that Gary is doing on the air bringing all you people gathered here on the square, bringing life to the City of Cleveland, then you know what Gary Dee is really all about. These last few words begin to reveal the “secret” of this series of programs. It wasn't about Gary Dee at all, it was about making Cleveland a better place to live and work. To bring citizens together, to downtown and to celebrate all that is good in Cleveland. A few more words from Merle and then we take a break until next time for the conclusion of “Gary Dee Attends His Own Funeral”.
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