Tom Laughlin (Billy Jack) dead at 82.

[Relayer]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/15/showbiz/billy-jack-tom-laughlin-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Tom Laughlin, the actor who wrote and starred in the "Billy Jack" films of the 1970s, died Thursday, his family confirmed Sunday. He was 82.
Laughlin's Billy Jack character was a heroic Native American ex-Army Green Beret who used his karate skills to fight racism and oppression.

The second of the series -- titled "Billy Jack" -- was a low-budget independent film that became a box-office blockbuster in 1971.

You old-timers will remember Billy Jack.

 

[alabama mike1]

Now that was a dude that could kick some major butt.

 

[bamachile]

You old-timers will remember Billy Jack.

Yes, I remember Billy Jack well. I am now torn between paying my respects and absorbing the disturbing new knowledge that I am considered an 'old-timer'.

 

[Bamafaninco1]

I remember going to the movie to see Billy Jack and the Trial of Billy Jack. Got in a bit of trouble by my mom as I wanted to learn how to put my left foot on peoples right jaws. I broke a few pictures trying that.

 

[exiledNms]

I remember going to the movie to see Billy Jack and the Trial of Billy Jack. Got in a bit of trouble by my mom as I wanted to learn how to put my left foot on peoples right jaws. I broke a few pictures trying that.

Yeah, I was never limber enough to pull that off either. My older came close, but then he cheated (he took actual karate lessons... )

 

[seebell]

I love that song.

 

[crimson fan man]

My name is crimson fan man and I am a oldtimer.