WHAT???
*Utterly jaw dropping shocked*
EDIT:
My god... I'm just stunned.
I met the guy a few times, even helped interview him for one of the
EDC Nova Fanzines in the 80s just as Robotech came out. And I liked the
guy.
He may have been a controversial figure, but there's no denying his
positive impact in popularizing anime. Sure, Speed Racer, Battle of the
Planets and Star Blazers came first. But let's face it - Robotech is
what most fans who came of age in the late 80s through the 90s
remembered as their "entry" show.
He was perfectly willing to go with self-deprecating humor at his
perceived "villain" status among fans, but also deservedly defended
himself as well.
The few times at cons I bumped into him, he was always enthusiastic
about whatever it was he was doing. And was clearly enjoying himself, no
matter what. How can you not like a guy like that?
Rest well, Carl. You did your part.
*Utterly jaw dropping shocked*
EDIT:
My god... I'm just stunned.
I met the guy a few times, even helped interview him for one of the
EDC Nova Fanzines in the 80s just as Robotech came out. And I liked the
guy.
He may have been a controversial figure, but there's no denying his
positive impact in popularizing anime. Sure, Speed Racer, Battle of the
Planets and Star Blazers came first. But let's face it - Robotech is
what most fans who came of age in the late 80s through the 90s
remembered as their "entry" show.
He was perfectly willing to go with self-deprecating humor at his
perceived "villain" status among fans, but also deservedly defended
himself as well.
The few times at cons I bumped into him, he was always enthusiastic
about whatever it was he was doing. And was clearly enjoying himself, no
matter what. How can you not like a guy like that?
Rest well, Carl. You did your part.