David,

We are truly saddened by the loss of your Dad. We had the pleasure of meeting him at several Mayberry Days events and working a little behind the scenes giving us a chance to spend a little extra time getting to know him and enjoy his wonderful sense of humor. He obviously enjoyed entertaining the fans as Ernest T. but he really delighted in discussing his many other acting and directing roles. He was especially thrilled when I purchased an old theatre press kit for "Boys' Night Out" from 1962 in which he played a timid accountant opposite Patti Page as his wife, with Jim Garner, Kim Novak, and Tony Randall. He was very gracious in autographing the kit for me and while looking at Kim's photo, he paused, looked at me and said, "That Kim Novak was REALLY SOMETHING - remind me to tell you some stories later!" Sadly I didn't get to hear those "stories", but am very thankful to have had the pleasure to know him not only as Ernest T. - the incredibly talented and gifted entertainer, but also as "Howie", a truly personable man who never failed to bring a smile to one's face. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Robbie & Suzanne Curlee
Barnwell, SC

So sad to hear of Mr. Morris' passing.  My husband and I got to see him at 3 of the Mayberry Days we were at, and he still was at his best being Ernest T.  He will be missed.  Our sympathy to the family, who I'm sure will miss him.
Kathy in Ohio

Hello everyone. This is Kim Morris, Howard's eldest daughter. I am new to the site; but due to Dad's passing I thought it important for me to also add my thanks to you along with my brother, David, for all of your wonderful support of my father you have given over the years. Howie was one of a kind, for sure, and through think and thin, we kids (4 in all) always knew we were loved. Again, thank you all for your support and well-wishes.

Peace be with you all, Kim Morris(Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or )

My memories of Howard Morris will never be replaced by his passing.  His timely and zany humor on the Sid Ceasar shows will never be forgotten.

I will always remember his brillant comedic zaniness and spontaneity.  His passing does not deter the warmth of my memories about him although I am too young to have seen many of his performances back in the 1950's and 1960's.

My deepest sympathies to all of his family.

David -

We are very saddened to hear of your father's passing.  Please take comfort in the knowledge that his talent will continue to be enjoyed by millions for generations to come.

We were fortunate to meet your father at the Mayberry event in New Castle, Indiana a couple of years ago.  He graciously signed autographs, posed for photos, and spoke with fans for hours that weekend.  And at the reunion show, even at his advanced age, he held the audience absolutely captive as he made his entrance from the back of the auditorium while tossing rubber "rocks" at the delighted fans.  It was hysterical!

May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.


Indiana Fans

Hello All,
It is with burdened hearts and tears in our eyes that we send our deepest sympathy's to the family of our dearest Howard Morris.  We will dearly miss this wonderfully talented actor and dear friend to all Mayberrians, his love and spirit will always be with us as well as the fond memory and endless laughter his work has given us.  He now lives forever in our hearts through the reruns we all love so much, thank you Mr. Morris.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Our most sincerest condolences,

TAGSRWC chapter "Now if they was Giraffes"
Four Oaks, NC

David,
I was so sad when I read on IMDB of your father's passing. I've been a big fan of his all my life. Not only his apperences as Ernest T., but his work with Sid Caesar, voice work on Hanna Barbara, like Grandpa Jetson, and many guest star appearences like his role as Holdecker on The Dick Van d**e Show episode called The Masterpiece. I also loved most of the movies he directed. I just bought "With Six You Get Egg Roll" a couple of weeks ago, and I hope that Sony will one of these days put "Who's Minding the Mint", which is a film that I so love that I even have the comic book adaptation of it. I remember a guest stint he did on Mary Tyler Moore's variety show where he played an actor who was suppose to play a waiter. But he wanted to make he's one line funny, instead of saying "Here's you soup", he said "Here's your zoooup". He could always make me laugh.

I also loved his work for Mel Brooks, in "Life Stinks" when his chartacter Sailor mentions he wanted a viking funneral. I lost it. As I had heard Mel Brooks tell the story of your Grandfather's funneral, and how when your father went to throw the ashes into the Hudson river the ashes were blown back at him. I said only Mel Brooks would make Howard Morris relive that event as his own father. My favorite role of your father's for Brooks was in "High Anxiety". He was wonderful as Professor Lillolman.

I wish I had found this site before he died. I would love to have let him know how much I loved his work. I even have the poster of "Boys Night Out", which has him on the poster in my hallway. A perfect comedian, and actor.