Barron Blackman, a good friend and former business partner passed away recently. Many knew him affectionately as "Bar". For fans of Rob and Bill's Talkshow he was known as the creative whip who made sure Rob and Bill actually completed a show.
Everyone who knew Barron knew that he was very creative and talented but few people really knew that he was the very reason Rob and Bill ever made it to Network television at NBC. It was Barron who laughed at the early tapes and actively pushed the 2 friends from Winston Churchill High School to get off cable access (as well as the couch) and make the jump to network television.
Barron was the firecracker who helped the boys get picked up by NBC, ESPN, Sci-Fi Channel, a national talent firm and a really great law firm in Los Angeles. It could be said that Barron is the reason that Rob and Bill's odd blend of creativity was unleashed on the world.
Now, Whether that is good or bad is left to everyone's own opinion but one thing is not in doubt and that is that Barron Blackman was a highly talented and energetic friend. He was as gifted behind the production set as he was on stage and in front of the camera. His laughter, intellect and wit was inspiration to all who knew him.
Bar, you will be truly missed.
We love you and while your final curtain call has gone down you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
May God Bless you!
LINK TO YOUTUBE TRIBUTE TO BARRON
Barron's Tribute
