Long live FLETCH…and the GM
My top three comedy movies are This is Spinal Tap, The Big Lebowski and…
Fletch.
Unfortunately, there’s nothing comedic about the passing of Gregory Mcdonald, the author of the best-selling “Fletch” novels and creator of the hilarious Irwin M. Fletcher. He died on Sept. 7th at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
The movies above, along with some other comedies, are so deeply burned in my tiny brain because of one spectacular thing they all have in common – the characters. The Dude, Fletch, and the members of Spinal Tap are all unforgettable.
Thanks Mr. GM for creating such a memorable character.
Oh, and by the way…Yes, I have read the book Fletch. It’s quite good, and funny, and full of mystery, and although Chevy Chase did an amazing job with portraying Fletch in the movie, G. Mcdonald deserves all the credit for creating the character of Irwin M. Fletcher.
dude that guy’s hot.