In Memoriam...

Blake Edwards (July 26, 1922-December 15, 2010), who was actually born William Blake Crump, was a screenwriter, director, and producer in a career that spanned almost five decades. Born in Oklahoma, he was the son of a stage director. Early in his career, he was a scriptwriter for Orson Welles' radio program, "The War of the Worlds" (which literally terrified the nation).

On the set of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with Audrey Hepburn, 1961

with Peter Sellers (with whom he reportedly had a contentious

relationship with) preparing for a scene in "The Pink Panther", 1963

on the set of "The Great Race", 1965

with wife Julie Andrews, whom he married in 1969.

with Dudley Moore on the set of the hilarious comedy, "10", 1979

on the set of "Victor/Victoria", 1982

posing next to his bust, which was presented to

him by The American Cancer Society, 1983

receiving an Honorary Oscar (which was

presented by Jim Carrey), 2004

with wife Julie Andrews (they were

together for over four decades), 2004

his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

You tickled our funny bone, Blake Edwards. Thanks for the laughs!!!!