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"Car Talk" Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At Age 77

Posted by samzenpus on from the don't-drive-like-my-brother dept.

samzenpus writes "Many outlets are reporting the death of Tom Magliozzi, co-host of the long-running weekly National Public Radio show Car Talk. Tom and his brother Ray ran a repair shop in the '70s and in 1987 landed their radio gig. They were known as "Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers." The show stopped recording two years ago and is currently airing old episodes. Tom died of complications from Alzheimer's at age 77."

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  1. News for nerds? Yes, in fact, it is. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    My first thought was "is this really news for nerds?"

    Then I thought "hey, these guys were hackers, just in another domain."

    Tom, I hope you are having a blast in that great auto-graveyard in the sky.

    1. Re:News for nerds? Yes, in fact, it is. by ZombieBraintrust · · Score: 4, Informative

      The puzzlers were very nerdy as well.

    2. Re:News for nerds? Yes, in fact, it is. by Holi · · Score: 4, Informative

      They had a DIY garage called Hacker's Haven, along with the Good News Garage in Cambridge Ma.

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  2. Good Will Hunting by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    As MIT graduates in Engineering.. yah.. I think they had Geek Tech Cred

  3. Re:One of the most listened to Engineers by nightcats · · Score: 5, Informative

    CT was one of the most creative and refreshingly natural shows in the history of broadcasting -- among radio, TV, Internet, whatever, combined. Tom, you have left an extraordinary legacy.

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  4. Re:One of the most listened to Engineers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Ray: Don't die like my brothuh.

    While some may find this distasteful, I have absolutely no doubt that Tom would find this joke hilarious.

    Also, the family does indeed want to say "Don't die like Tommy":

    the Magliozzi family is asking that in lieu of flowers, friends and listeners make a donation to either the Alzheimer's Association ...

    (ref)

  5. Re:One of the most listened to Engineers by hairyfeet · · Score: 5, Informative

    Hell I was never a "car guy" and had ZERO interest in cars yet whenever i would find their show on i just had to listen, because they were just so fun and had such a great back and forth you couldn't help but like 'em.

    To me that is what makes a great entertainer, when you can make even those that don't care about the subject listen in, RIP.

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  6. Re:Now can NPR fill the time slot... by hondo77 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Who gives a shit.

    You do since you bothered posting here.

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  7. Obituary by almeida · · Score: 4, Informative

    There is a nice and humorous obituary on their website.