I adored the show; I waited in anticipation of seeing you.  The character willing to run through life barefoot while everyone else was wearing lace up shoes.  The character so excited to see friends that he jumped on their back for a playful piggy back ride.  The one that truly loved "his" girl.  And in spite of all the childlike qualities, this character didn't take meanness from anyone.  Messing with him had consequences--rock and bricks--how cool is that?  Ernest T. made me laugh when I was little--today he makes me think... and I want to be like him.  You will be missed Howard with all sincerity.  gayefox