RIP Blake Edwards

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I was sorry to read that Blake Edwards passed on today at the age of 88.  Although Edwards is perhaps best known for his work on the Pink Panther movies with Peter Sellers, he did so much more.  Here are just some of my favorites from Blake Edwards‘ credits:

  • The Great Race [original story, director]
  • Wild Rovers [screenplay, director]
  • The Return of the Pink Panther [screenplay, director]
  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again [screenplay, director]
  • Revenge of the Pink Panther [screenplay, director]
  • 10 [writer, director], Victor/Victoria [writer, director]
  • Experiment in Terror [director[

Blake Edwards also created the classic PI tv series Peter Gunn [I’ve only seen clips] as well as the classic films Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Days of Wine and Roses [both of which I’ve also never seen in case you’re wondering why they weren’t listed in the credits above].

Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife Julie Andrews as well as their two children and his two children from a previous marriage.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Edwards, his family, friends and fans.