An aptly rhyming little bit
To strike right at the core;
A winning charm, a golden wit,
A voice we'll hear no more.

Yes, rest in peace Mr. Russell, from someone who saw you on all those game shows and Dean Martin roasts and specials and so many other things....

And who also remembers that you were one of the hosts of Dean Martin's Comedy World, where Andy Kaufman made his national television debut in June, 1974.