It seems like just yesterday I was causing an unstable meltdown of the dark-matter transporter he was occupying and tearing him into itty-bitty sub-particles.
RIP.
RIP.
Stolen Pixels #180: Now Leaving City 17
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RIP Robert Culp/Dr. Breen
You will be missed. I was playying HL2 through for old times sake when I heard the news. I will get back to finishing it and pay more respect for Dr Breen when I face him. He was such a good character.
You will be missed. I was playying HL2 through for old times sake when I heard the news. I will get back to finishing it and pay more respect for Dr Breen when I face him. He was such a good character.
Chalk it up to the mid-morning beers I've indulged in, but I just shed a tear for a man I only know from one role. R.I.P. Dr Breen
On a related note I had seen that Looney Tunes print years ago and it elicited the same response.
On a related note I had seen that Looney Tunes print years ago and it elicited the same response.
damn he was the best in my opinion, even though most of the characters didn't have that much important dialouge.
I was honestly a bit shocked that the "Steve" character in irregularwebcomic.net continued after we lost the real version. I think it's better to keep him in there.. Those who remember him fondly will be reminded, and those who don't care will probably continue not to care.
Me, I still haven't played those games. Need to find some time to do so.
Me, I still haven't played those games. Need to find some time to do so.
Classy touch, Shamus. And I'm glad to see someone else who remembers that awesome show, to which Robert Culp made no small contribution. I know, though, that most of the people here will remember him primarily as Dr. Breen from Half-Life 2- and I'm okay with that, because Culp made Wallace Breen a nuanced, conflicted villain, ever striving to convince himself that he was doing the right thing by humanity even as he oversaw its decline towards extinction. I at once hated Breen outright, and understood just why he was doing what he was doing.
Half of that incredible character was Valve's excellent face-modeling technology; the other half was all Robert Culp. We'll not see his like again.
Half of that incredible character was Valve's excellent face-modeling technology; the other half was all Robert Culp. We'll not see his like again.
I still want one of those "Speechless" prints for Mel Blanc. The man was one of my heroes as a child, him among others. I've got a few memorials pictures around, like a print of the Penny Arcade "Rolling in His Grave" comic, for Gary Gygax. I can't say I knew enough of Culp to memorialize him, but I will say that he will be missed.
Very fitting Shamus. I tip my hat to you.
RIP Mr. Culp. Your contributions are legendary.
I can just see her hanging down behind the desk, teasing guests with cake. That would be sweet. Dr. Breen does need some time to mourn.Lono Shrugged said:
It took me a couple passes through Half Life 2 before I made the connection. It had been ages since I had heard his wonderful voice. Once I made the connection I felt it my duty to go out and get the first season of The Greatest American Hero. Good memories. I'd watch I Spy but I can't wrap my head around Bill Cosby playing a serious role.Otterpoet said:O_O I knew Culp passed away, but why did I never make the connection with Breen. Usually I'm great at recognizing voices
RIP Mr. Culp. Your contributions are legendary.
