2009-01-14

"You still remember, Admiral. I cannot help but be touched. I of course remember you."

Ricardo Montalban died today at 88 years of age.

In his memory, I stuck Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into the ol' DVD player to watch his immortal entrance.

And now the picture is horrible distorted and screwed up. Khan broke my DVD player.

Bonus Youtube footage: Ricardo brings a suave charm and sophistication to the 1975 Chrysler Cordova (quality workmanship jokes aside!)

And now the same commercial with Wrath of Khan footage:


And dancing the tango with Cyd Charisse:

And Jane Powell:


And while it won't embed for some reason, here is Montalban and Esther Williams singing the classic "Baby its Cold Outside" (with some sociopolitical commentary courtesy Mark Steyn