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• [1] Jeffrey Slott from East Elmhurst August 12, 2008 - 12:36PM

  I could have sworn that I read Mr. Borgnine's obituary several years ago. Glad I'm wrong, but still... did I just dream it? Was there some kind of hoax?

  
  
• [2] Neal from Port Washington August 12, 2008 - 01:24PM

  Brother Ernie,

  Great to hear you on WNYC. I enjoyed all your performances and was also glad to find out that you were a fellow brother of the craft. Best wishes and good luck with your book. I can't wait to read it.

  Your friend,

  Neal

  
  
• [3] Chuck from Brooklyn August 12, 2008 - 01:25PM

  91!

  Fantastic. He sounds great.

  Sharp as a damn tack!

  
  
• [4] lizzy from east village August 12, 2008 - 01:43PM

  How can this guy interview Mr. Borgnine having never seen The Wild Bunch????? Because violence makes him queasy??? Holy crap, why would you ever admit that? Some of the NPR reporters are covering stories in the violence and danger of Iraq, and this guy can't even stomach a CLASSIC film as research for his interview??? LAME.

  
  
• [5] Its_just_me August 12, 2008 - 01:46PM

  Go Mermaid Man! And I love (still love) Marty :)

  
  
• [6] Avery from Manhattan August 12, 2008 - 01:50PM

  What a delightful interview with Ernest Borgnine. A powerful, original talent - and he sounds like a remarkable and good human being. Gotta read that book.

  
  
• [7] Chuck from Brooklyn August 12, 2008 - 01:54PM

  Lizzy, I agree.

  Who has not seen The Wild Bunch. And then to say it.

  Keep it to yourself man!

  
  
• [8] Jeff from NY August 12, 2008 - 01:55PM

  I agree with Lizzy. Considering the groundbreaking nature of The Wild Bunch, prep yourself by taking some Dramamine and watch the friggin film.

  Also, I swore I saw tons of news footage of Ernest's death a few years ago! I have no idea what I'm remembering.

  
  
• [9] Robert from Bergen County August 12, 2008 - 02:05PM

  A great interview with a great actor. I liked the substitute host's laidback style.

  And I agree--see The Wild Bunch.

  (Did any commentors think that the host's honesty was preferable to his bluffing it, because as sure as Marty was a butcher, Mr. Borgnine would have returned to The Wild Bunch at several points in the interview.)

  
  
• [10] Its_just_me August 12, 2008 - 02:24PM

  Lizzy's crew: I've never seen the Wild Bunch, and I think it's cool that "we" can say whatever "we" want when "we" are interviewed ... oh, including the truth!

  
  
• [11] Fellow Italian from Westchester, NY August 13, 2008 - 10:35AM

  Mr. Borgnine will always be Marty to me. I grew up in the Bronx where the film takes place. Whenever I see him as Marty I see my dad who looks a lot like him. He holds a special place in my heart. I hope he lives to be 113!!

  
  
• [12] Nick Hinkel from Inwood, Manhattan August 13, 2008 - 03:29PM

  A very friendly and down to earth gentleman. Unpretentious and a great Talent. May he go on with his boisterious laugh and love of life for another as long as the Lord permits.