0423/25 Show 256 : TO GAZE INTO THE EYES OF RICHARD MASUR IS TO FEEL LOVE (DEEPLY)

good morning dear friends

much as been written this week about the passing of Pope Francis, in particular the unfortunate timing that saw his Holiness meeting with J.D. Vance just hours before expiring. 
 
 It is probably the height of exaggeration to claim Vance’s was the last face Pope Francis saw, however it does poses the question, if you were near death, whose face would you like to be the last one you laid eyes upon before transitioning to the great beyond?
 
 I’ve thought about this long and hard and I’ve decided the only answer for me is veteran character actor Richard Masur.  I’ve never met the man and know little about him past his thespian prowess, but in a large percentage of his appearances on the big and small screen, his presence seems imbued with care and empathy.   I know, most of you are making obvious choices like The Great Kat or Ed “Too Tall” Jones, but during _my_ final moments on this metal coil, I’d rather gaze deeply into the eyes of a deeply thoughtful, caring person (even if that person is merely playing the role of a deeply thoughtful, caring person). 
 
 I was going to take calls on this subject on today’s program, however I’ve misplaced my telephone.  You’ll have to settle for another, mostly-music episode.