I never cared much for the other “Original Kings,” particularly Cedric the “Entertainer,” but Bernie was a comedic master. HEAD OF STATE is still an under-appreciated gem, and considering the theme, I’m particularly sorry he couldn’t live to see an actual black president make it.
Who would have guessed he’d be the first of the OCEAN’S franchise cast to kick it? Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould outlived him.
