Some sad news to report...
Rudy Ray Moore, forever remembered as "Dolemite" has passed away in
Ohio. Rudy was 81, and had been suffering from diabetes and other
health issues for several years.
One of several online obituaries is here:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2008292230_webobitrudyraymo
ore21.html

I first met Rudy while tracking down rights to the picture Dolemite,
which we ran on the Atomic Midnights series. I had a memorable dinner
with him in Los Angeles, and spoke with him several times by phone in
the years since. I had hoped that Rudy would be able to make the trip
to the Twin Cities, to appear with his movie at one of our shows.
Truth is, his health just wouldn't allow it to happen.
Rudy was a guy who had truly been around, seen it all, done it all,
and lived to tell about it. He was also one hell of a gracious guy.
I feel lucky to have met him.

BC