Hollywood Remembers Sam Rubin: “A Mensch With A Microphone”
10.05.2024 - 22:01
/ deadline.com
The news this morning of the death of entertainment journalist Sam Rubin has touched a nerve in Los Angeles, with his home base KTLA going live and commercial free with remembrances and tributes from the top of the 1 o’clock news through the station’s regularly-scheduled programming at 2 p.m.
Among those calling in was Henry Winkler, who was one of Rubin’s favorite guests.
“It’s the most horrible thing,” Winkler said via phone from an airport. “Two things I know: He made you feel special every single time [he interviewed you], and I am not the only person who felt that special warmth.”
Jerry O’Connell, another regular on the show, spoke with the anchors on air.
“The man was a legend. Everyone is going to have a story about how Mr. Rubin touched them, personally. My first live interview was with Sam at KTLA. The entertainment industry is a scary place, it is a competitive place…Sam greeted everyone with warmth and open arms.”
Sam Rubin was a LEGEND. Rest In Peace KING. pic.twitter.com/KlvC6oiIJm
A noticeably-distraught Danny Trejo called in from Canada where he was traveling, saying of Rubin, “He was somebody if you met him, you’d call him a friend. I’m in Canada right now and they’re calling me and [I go], “Oh man, not my buddy” He was just a real sweetheart of a guy.” Trejo then asked the anchors to let him know about memorial services saying, “If I can, I’ll be there.”
Actor Greg Grunberg phoned in to pay tribute, dubbing Rubin “a mensch with a microphone,” and choking up as he thanked the anchors for allowing him time on-air to remember is friend. Grunberg also took to Twitter to express his feelings.
I am numb and shocked at the news of my friend Sam Rubin passing. He cared about everyone that he met and always took