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Any "Car Talk" fans here? R.I.P. Tom Magliozzi.

11 years ago

I was sorry to see that Tom Magliozzi, who did NPR's "Car Talk" radio show with his brother, Ray, died this week at age 77. They said he had Alzheimer's, which I guess explains why they stopped taping new shows awhile back. It must have been so hard for Ray and their family to see Tom decline like that.

I was a fan of the show. I'm an admitted car person, but the main reason I loved it was the brothers' humor, which they clearly enjoyed every bit as much as their listeners did. Tom's laugh was incredibly infectious. They were smart--both MIT graduates--and that showed too.

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susanjf_gw
11 years ago
didn't listen to the show but always sad to hear the passing of person of knowledge!
Lindsey_CA
11 years ago
Yesterday I read about his passing and was very sad about it. I didn't listen to the radio show, but I did like to read their column in the newspaper.
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monica_pa Grieves
11 years ago
We listened to the show on long drives...loved their humor.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
11 years ago
I listen to their show almost every Saturday. I was shocked to learn that Tom had died. Even with "rerunning" the old shows, it is always entertaining. I was surprised that they had stopped producing new shows 2 years ago. It doesn't seem that long ago.

They were a class and funny act. He will be missed.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Huge fan here, for years. I was sad to hear of his passing but have been expecting bad news. 'Click and Clack, the Tappet brothers' were wonderfully funny and very unique.

Thanks for posting, Alisande...when I heard the news yesterday, I was so saddened.
jemdandy
11 years ago
Sorry to hear this. They were my favorites.
FlamingO in AR
11 years ago
I loved their show and column in the paper. What a sad thing for their whole family.
phyllis__mn
11 years ago
They brought a lot of joy and humor to their listeners.
chessey24
11 years ago
Listened to it on Sat morning. They make me laugh even tho I'm not a car person. The archived shows will apparently continue to air. Tom will be missed, I'm sure.
Shelgal
11 years ago
I loved that program, always fun. So sorry he's gone.
sleeperblues
11 years ago
I've been listening to that show for years because my husband is a car person. I would even listen to it when I wasn't with him because they were so funny. Both were very sharp witted and quick with the comeback. So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I feel so bad for Ray, I'm guessing they were very close. Although with Alzheimer's, perhaps their relationship had changed. So sad.
yayagal
11 years ago
Big fan here, feeling sad.
nicole__
11 years ago
I was a shop writer for 9 years, putting myself through college and making a good living too....loved their show! I'd lost touch....not listened to them in years....

So sad to hear this. What a HUGE loss......
socks
11 years ago
Smart, funny show. I always enjoyed it. They were so witty but knew a lot about car repair and operation. Alzheimers, it's so evil.

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