Apparently he had been golfing with some friends a week or so ago and got dehydrated. His death was a surprise. Okay, honestly, Mike Douglas was before my time. But my parents and grandparents loved his show. Me, I only remember watching his show one time with my grandmother. Mike and his guests were gathered around a piano and singing songs which might describe being in a crowded elevator, songs like "Close To You," "Cheek to Cheek," etc. My grandmother suddenly grew agitated and said, "I don't believe it! Mike Douglas is getting them all from the piano player!" Sure enough, we watched as the pianist repeatedly whispered in Mike Douglas' ear and immediately afterwards Mike presented them to the other guests as his own. Everyone else went along and pretended that Mike was the essence of wit. My grandmother was so offended and disgusted that I doubt she ever watched his show again. For me, it was just a lesson about the entertainment industry which was valuable to learn early on.
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