In Memory: Ricardo Montalban
It is with sadness that I write these words. Ricardo Montalban died this morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88.
I have fond memories of Mr. Montalban's work—Fantasy Island, where he played the suave Mr. Roarke; Star Trek, where he brilliantly played the villian Khan ("KHANNNNN!"); and—who could forget?—all those commercials in which he touted the "rich Corinthian leather" of the Chrysler Cordoba.
He also did a commercial for Maxwell House Coffee, which, of course, is overshadowed by his greater roles. But we thought we'd take you down memory lane with it. It appears after the jump. And we found a small bit in the 1953 movie Sombrero, the first part of which has several food references.
Mr. Montalban will be missed. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
Ricardo Montalban Maxwell House Commercial
Ricardo Montalban in 'Sombrero'
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