…we accept the fact that you had to sacrifice any semblance of academic credibility when you were played by Paul Gleason in “The Breakfast Club.” But we think you’re crazy if you think that people won’t be sad when they hear that Mr. Gleason died of lung cancer on Saturday at the age of 67. We’ll mourn him as we want to mourn him…in his most memorable roles, from his most popular movies.
As Clarence Beeks in “Trading Places.”
As Deputy Police Chief Dwayne T. Robinson in “Die Hard.”
As Wayne Hisler in “Johnny Be Good.”
As Professor Ted McDoogle in “Van Wilder.”
But most importantly, Principal Vernon, as you…in a movie still loved by teens – and former teens – everywhere. When he reprised the role in “Not Another Teen Movie,” he was the best thing in that flick.
Does that answer your question?
Sincerely,
The Fans of “The Breakfast Club”
P.S. Rest in peace, Paul Gleason.
