June 14th, 2009
Bob Shaw passed away on April 10th, 2009 from liver failure and complications from Crohn's disease. His wife, Rosie, and his best friend, comedian Mark Pitta put together a memorial at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley that was an incredibly positive event. This was a celebration of the life of a man who was loved and respected by his family, friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. Billed as a "Memorial-O-Rama," Hollywood couldn't have choreographed a more entertaining, funny and moving tribute. I felt privilaged to be there. |
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Mark Pitta
Comedian, and the M.C. for the evening,
Mark Pitta, kept things moving right along. |
Guest Speakers
John Stanley
Creature Features host
and entertainment writer for
the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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Jan Wahl
KRON and KCBS radio. |
John Corcoran
Former Los Angeles film critic. |
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Tim Shaw
Bob's brother. |
Brian Adams
Former film critic for KICU. |
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Video Presentation
Mark Pitta and Tom Wyrsch put together an hour and a half video presentation covering Bob's career on KTVU. There were segments showcasing Bob's editing skills, his on air film reviews, Creature Features, his appearence in the documentary "Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong!," as well as a story Bob MacKenzie did on Bob's passion for collecting movie trailers on 16mm film.
Bob Shaw with Bob Wilkins on Creature Features in 1977. |
Bob is interviewed for the
2008 Creature Features documentary,
"Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong!" |
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Eoin Harrington
Eoin performed a great version of The Ramone's
"I Wanna be Sedated" (with the audience joining in
on the chorus). He also played "Tomorrow is the Song
I Sing," from "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" (one of Bob's favorite films).
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At the Refreshment Counter
After the video presentation, everyone was
treated to a spread of Bob's favorite foods, including
hot dogs, hamburgers (with Kobe beef), cooked shrimp, caramelized apple tarts . . . and an open bar.
Digging in to the snacks are:
Liam Mayclem (KPIX's Eye on the Bay)
and Mark S. Allen (KMAX entertainment reporter).
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From left:
Tom Wyrsch (Producer of "Watch Horror Films,
Keep America Strong!"), Jeff Wyrsch, Loren Portillo,
Bob Johnson (Bay Area Film Events). |
From left:
Randy Shandobil (KTVU political reporter),
Kevin O'Brien (former General Manager of KTVU),
Fred Zehnder (former KTVU News Director and
currently the Editor in Chief of the San Leandro Times). |
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From left:
Pete Crooks, Will "The Thrill" Viharo
and Monica Cortez Viharo. |
From left:
Tom Vacar (KTVU Conusmer reporter),
Kevin O'Brien & Jan Wahl. |
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Horror film Super-Fan Irwin Swan. |
From Left:
Cinematographer and costume designer
Eric Yee, Sher and Dennis Lancaster of
Intermission Productions Mascots.
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