JOE-FRANKLIN-Obituary

JOE FRANKLIN

1926 - 2015 (Age 88)

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FRANKLIN--Joe. The Officers, Governors and Members of the Friars Club deeply mourn the loss of their esteemed member, Joe Franklin. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family.

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As a young child, I watched Joe's TV show during the 1950's when it consisted of Star interviews, a silent movie from his vast collection, or playing a record of his favorite celebrities. When he appeared several times at the Evergreen Senior Center in Colonia, NJ, my lifelong wish was finally fulfilled as well as the photo taken of us together. Joe, you were the best and so missed. Ed Baykowski

RIP sweet prince of a man .. U will b missed by many ., prayers n condolonces to ur family n friends n followers .,

FUN MEMORIES

YOU WERE THERE FOR ME 8 MONTHS AGO WHEN MY HUSBAND DIED AND NOW I HAVE LOST YOU MY FRIEND. REST IN PEACE

John 11:33 says: "When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had come with her weeping and groaning, he groaned within himself and became troubled." Jesus expressed tears when his friend Lazarus died, he knows how it feels to lose a dead loved one and he understands what you and your family are experiencing. May this bring you and your family comfort in this time of need. cjp (fla.)


A truly amazing individual. Kind, funny, present. Totally accessible. - Brian Glubok (NY)

joe franklin was a great tv host and he we be missed.helper to joe

Joe Franklin was a friend..He was a guest on my show Cable Magazine ...The Ingrid Leacock Show ..Joe was nicknamed " Mr Television" Talk show gave valuable Television exposure thousands of aspiring Talented Young People RIP Joe you were the greatest
.The Television world has lost a great talent and a wonderful human being.. Ingrid Leacock

So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. My husband and I shared a love of show biz nostalgia and memorabilia and vaudeville sheet music and Joe came to our home a few times looking through our collection, and even bought some. I was a guest on Joe's show in Secaucus years ago promoting a book I coauthored about how to be a working actor and he was so relaxed and casual and made everyone feel like a star. A real character who was always there to help the less fortunate. He will be missed and...