The church was - is- the most segregated place Thinking of you today. All rights reserved. He was constantly at odds with the "Bonanza" series writers of his concerns regarding equality. Our. In the 1980s and 1990s, playing off his Trapper John M.D. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. What a tragedy about your son, so sorry. Do you need underlay for laminate flooring on concrete? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Pernell Roberts October 22, 1967 ~ May 2, 2022 54 Years Old Obituary & Services Tribute Wall Obituary Pernell Roosevelt Roberts was born October 22, 1967 in Hallandale Beach FL. The ratings for Bonanza started slow, but once they found a timeslot that worked the show was off to the races. Demetria Fulton previewed Roberts in Barnaby Jones; episode titled, Testament of Power(01/20/1977). In 1979, he made an episodic come back to TV as the title character in "Trapper John, M.D." The role was previously played by Wayne Rogers. But his time on Bonanza wasnt always fun. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [37] Chris Roberts attended Franconia College. Happy Birthday in Heaven. [10], The same year, Roberts starred as Rhett Butler opposite Lesley Ann Warren, in another major production, Gone with the Wind, at the Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, again receiving good personal reviews, amidst weak reviews for the rest of the show.[31]. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Pernell Roberts. Loved you in Bonanza. Sorry to hear of Mr. Roberts passing and my condolences to his family. Roberts, just three years earlier in 1986, had wrapped up a seven-season run on Trapper John, M.D. on CBS. Sorry but I for got to mention that I luuuuved Trapper John as well. God bless! Theres very little information available about the accident itself. In his later life, and after the death of all of his former Bonanza co-stars, Roberts "jokingly referred to himself as, 'Pernell, the last one, Roberts. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The plan backfired. Celebrate in the heavens above. Failed to report flower. At one stage in the series, the all-male family was temporarily threatened by giving Adam a fiancee, but when the producers were overwhelmed with protests from (mostly) female fans, they dropped the idea of marriage. RIP Mr. Roberts, Remembering you especially today on your birthday (and always). The story line continued to leave open the possibility of a return if desired, but Pernell never did.With his newfound freedom, Roberts focused on singing and the musical stage. Leaving the classics behind him, Roberts headed for Los Angeles in 1958, where he got supporting roles in three quality films, the first being a rather theatrical adaptation of Eugene ONeills Desire Under the Elms (1958). forest ranger, and railroad riveter during the lean years while He performed in Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Dr. Faustus, and The Taming of the Shrew at the American Shakespeare Festival, and later on Broadway. Pernell Roberts son Chris Roberts, unfortunately, died from a fatal motorcycle accident in 1989. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Verify and try again. Recommend Pernell's obituary to your friends. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. He was born to the parentage of Herscha Lee Roberts and the late Roosevelt Roberts. Pernell Roberts <p>Pernell Roosevelt Roberts was born October 22,&nbsp;1967 in Hallandale Beach FL. Coe, Richard L. "Big Season On For Shakespeare". After Bonanza, Roberts played summer stock theatre, regional theaters, and episodic TV, which gave him the opportunity to play a wide variety of roles. During that time, he also toured university campuses conducting seminars on play production, acting, and poetry.[32]. Roberts guest-starred as Captain Jacques Chavez on the NBC adventure series Northwest Passage (1958). What are the similarities between fungi and plants? On the Bonanza box-set albums, Roberts also sings "Early One Morning", "In the Pines", "The New Born King", "The Bold Soldier", "Mary Ann", "They Call the Wind Maria", "Sylvie", "Lily of the West", "The Water is Wide", "Rake and a Ramblin' Boy", "A Quiet Girl", "Shady Grove", "Alberta", and "Empty Pocket Blues". Pernell Roberts died on January 24, 2010. [3] "It was perhaps not surprising that, despite enormous success, he left Bonanza after the 196465 season, criticizing the show's simple-minded content and lack of minority actors". Roberts was born in 1928 in Waycross, Georgia, the only child of Pernell Elven Roberts Sr., a Dr Pepper salesman, and Minnie (Betty) Myrtle Morgan Roberts. In 1956, Roberts returned to the Olney Theatre, starring opposite Jan Farrand in Much Ado About Nothing with the Players, Inc. Pernell Roberts died in 2010 of pancreatic cancer. "[19], Finally, after disagreements with writers and producers over the quality of the scripts, characterization, and Bonanza's refusal to allow him to perform elsewhere while on contract, Roberts "turned his back on Hollywood wisdom and well-meant advice," and left, largely to return to legitimate theater.[20][21]. Funeral Flower Etiquette. May you RIP and hopefully I will see you some day in Heaven. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Pernell Roberts Jr. was born in 1928 in Waycross, Ga. As a young man, he once commented, "I distinguished myself by flunking out of college three times." . 4 What did Pernell Roberts say about Michael Landon? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Montgomery to Selma, Ala., in 1965. Also for Dan Block "Hoss Cartwright" who also died simultaneously I just found out. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In between, he used his powerful singing voice in touring musicals including Camelot and The King and I, and starred opposite Ingrid Bergman on Broadway in the title role in Captain Brassbound's Conversion (1972), a character described by George Bernard Shaw as a man of "handsome features, but joyless; dark eyebrows drawn towards one another; mouth set grimly; a face set to one tragic purpose. He attended, but did not graduate from, Georgia Tech. He died in a motorcycle accident in 1989.[38]. Waycross is Pernell Roberts' hometown. My condolences to his family and God bless. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Dortort granted the request, which is why Adam doesnt appear in the seasons final five episodes. RIP one of your biggest fan. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". This account has been disabled. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Time. Dan Blocker, who played the third son, Hoss, died in 1974. "[15] He was, however, "too wise not to recognize its weaknesses. Send flowers. With his first wife, he had one son, who died in 1989 in a motorcycle accident. In 1967, Roberts starred in the lavish, but short-lived David Merrick production of Mata Hari, directed by Vincente Minnelli. and all of us being one under the eyes of God. He maintained a viable presence in TV, however, with parts in large-scale mini-series and guest shots on TV helping to keep some momentum. He attended both Georgia Tech Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. passed away after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on 24 January 2010 at his home in Malibu, California. Part 2 of 4. Guy Williams. Cartwright clan to permanently leave the Ponderosa in the hopes of You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Roberts fulfilled, but did not extend his six-year contract for Bonanza, and when he left the series, his character was eliminated with the explanation that Adam had "moved away. Leaving the classics behind him, Roberts headed for Los Angeles in 1958, where he got supporting roles in three quality films, the first being a rather theatrical adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms (1958). Anyone who who knew him obviously was enriched in their lives. Your spirit will live forever in my thoughts and in my heart. And the lesson dealt with equality He returned to Broadway fifteen years later as the title role opposite Ingrid Bergman in "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" (1972).Pernell then headed for Hollywood and found minor roles in films before landing the pivotal role of Ben Cartwright's oldest and best-educated son Adam in the Bonanza (1959) series in 1959. Your in heaven now with total peace! Waycross, Georgia, where I grew up. Productions there included "The Taming of the Shrew" (as Petruchio), "The Playboy of the Western Word," "The Glass Menagerie," "The Importance of Being Earnest," and "Twelfth Night." "[24] The album, released by RCA Victor and arranged by Dick Rosmini, is available on compact disc only as part of the fourth disc of the Bonanza 4-CD boxed set on Bear Family Records.[25]. Big fan of Pernell Roberts he was a fine actor and brought his characters to life. March 17, 2019. He left the cast in 1965, remaining busy with guest appearances in a wide range of television programs throughout the 1960s and 1970s including "Gunsmoke," "The Wild, Wild West", "Mission: Impossible", "Hawaii Five-O", "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "The Rockford Files". 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Pernell Roberts net worth: Pernell Roberts was an American actor and singer who had a net worth equal to $10 million at the time of his death. He felt the way it was presented was adolescent. He attended both Georgia Tech and the University of Maryland but flunked out of both colleges, with a two-year stint as a Marine stuck somewhere in between. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Michael Landon and Pernell Roberts, who played two of Cartwrights three sons on BonanzaLittle Joe and Adamwere among the mourners who attended a memorial at a chapel in Hillside Memorial Park and a graveside service later. He toured with musicals such as The King and I, Kiss Me Kate, Camelot, and The Music Man, and dramas such as Tiny Alice. Hearts. "Cartwrights Meant Cartwheels", Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 03:46, High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane, "Pernell Roberts, 'Bonanza' and 'Trapper John' star, dies", "Pernell Roberts, Star of TV's 'Bonanza,' Dies at 81", "Pernell Roberts: Versatile actor best known as Adam Cartwright of 'Bonanza', "Pernell Roberts, Serious-Minded Actor of Stage and Television, Dies at 81", "Vera Mowry Roberts Chair in American Theatre Announced at 90th Birthday Celebration", "Pernell Roberts, Adam Cartwright on "Bonanza," dead at 81", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pernell_Roberts&oldid=1138879291, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 03:46. He is probably best-known for starring . [18][bettersourceneeded], Roberts acknowledged reasons for Bonanza's appeal, but pointed to his personal need for story lines with greater social relevance, adult themes, and dialogue. His roles since included Donor (1990) with Melissa Gilbert and Checkered Flag (1990). You were the best actor of Bonanza. At the age of 54 he gained his angel wings on may 2nd, 2022. {{^isTree}}Send Flowers and Gifts{{/isTree}}. His son, by his first wife, was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1989. They decided that there wasnt another actor who could fill Blockers shoes, so they decided to kill his character off. He was born Oct. 3 , 1963, to Pernell Roberts Sr., and Bettie Roberts W In 1979 he finally won another long-running series role (and an Emmy nomination) as Trapper John, M.D. In 1949, he made his professional stage debut with Moss Hart and Kitty Carlisle in The Man Who Came to Dinner at the Olney Theatre in Olney, Maryland. In television interviews, Roberts said that he would have stayed with Bonanza, had he been allowed to do so on a part-time basis to enable him to return to theater. Roberts reportedly found the relationship between Ben Cartwright, played by Lorne Greene, and the three sons didnt make sense. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Remember. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Love to see your face, smile, character. Try again later. HAMPTON - Pernell Roberts Jr. was called into eternal peace on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He appeared as captain of the CBS teams for Battle of the Network Stars 11 and 12. He made his Broadway debut in the short-lived play "Tonight in Samarkand" in 1955, and made the transition to the small screen with guest appearances on such programs as "Trackdown" and "Have-Gun-Will-Travel". Many years after leaving Bonanza, Pernell Roberts expressed sincere regrets on his leaving the show as he felt that the media coverage of his departure had left his fans with a very negative impression of him. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. It had a short life-span. We each had a favorite character, mine was Adam, my Mother's was Ben, my Dad's favorite was Hoss and my brother's favorite was Joe. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? GOD Bless you for giving me and many others such wonderful entertainment you will be missed but so happy to continue watching your shows, Will always remember you pernell,never met you but, Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. RIP. "[17] "They told me the four characters (Lorne Greene, patriarch Ben, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon as his brothers) would be carefully defined and the scripts carefully prepared; none of it ever happened," he complained to the Associated Press in 1964. Roberts' native roots lay in Georgia. He was 38. He eventually Thanks for your help! "[23] In the last two Bonanza movies that aired on NBC in the early 1990s, the story line stated that Adam, now in Australia, had equaled his father's success, dominating the engineering/construction business. Still hurts. R.I.P. He was 81. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Pernell Roberts please visit our,

Pernell Roosevelt Roberts was born October 22, 1967 in Hallandale Beach FL. Always in my heart. You were a great guy and good friend. The first season saw it finish 45th in the Nielsen ratings. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Roberts, who played Adam Cartwright in Bonanza for 202 episodes from 1959 until 1965, thought. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He appeared in the next two that aired, which were filmed prior to "Dead and Gone" "A Good Night's Rest", air date April 11, 1965, and "To Own The World", air date April 18, 1965. Did Dan Blocker died during the filming of Bonanza? persona, Roberts acted as TV spokesman for Ecotrin, a brand of analgesic tablets. He was 81. Always in my heart. Thats not all, folks. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Please try again later. The day of your {death} anniversary. Did Pernell Roberts attend Lorne Greene's funeral? He was the longest living Bonanza (1959) cast member, followed by Lorne Greene, who played his TV father in the series. "Bonanza's Adam Now in Camelot". You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He also kept his private life private. You will always be in my heart and always bring me great joy. He was born to the parentage of Herscha Lee Roberts and the late Roosevelt Roberts. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Bonanza: Adam Cartwright Actor Pernell Roberts Only Child Died Tragically. You'll. You would not go in the house because you felt my Mom's Cancer had tired her out. Bless. Wherever I turn there's the father image. At the peak of his and the TV show's popularity, Pernell, displeased with the writing and direction of the show, suddenly elected not to renew his contract and left at the end of the 1964-1965 season to the utter dismay of his fans. He also starred in several movies, including Desire Under the Elms, Ride Lonesome, The Sheepman, and Night Train to Kathmandu. "[16] In a 1963 interview, he asked a reporter, "Isn't it a bit silly for three adult males to have to ask father's permission for everything they do? Miss u so much, my favorite actor on bonanza. 7. May God Bless. Apparently, this was his only child in all the four marriages. understanding and brotherly love and practices, in essence, the most When did Pernell Roberts audition for Tyrone Guthrie? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Share Pernell's life story with friends and family. Always. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Pernell was my fav. Michael Landon reflected on the episode and Blockers death. You have been my fan crush forever. Year should not be greater than current year. As of today, I still watch bonanza enjoying every moment you are sadly missed,RIP. Watched you on Bonanza when I was in high school and had a crush on you. Enlisting in 1946, he served for two years in the United States Marine Corps. Always. I don't ever remember hearing about his passing. "Ponderosa Gold Under A Painted Sky," Joanne Stang, p.305 in "Popular Culture," by David Manning, 1975. Old. In 1952, Roberts moved to New York City, where he appeared first off-Broadway in one-act operas and ballets with the North American Lyric Theatre, with the Shakespearewrights, at the Equity Library Theatre, and later on Broadway with performances in Tonight in Samarkand (also in Washington, DC), The Lovers opposite Joanne Woodward, and A Clearing in the Woods with Robert Culp and Kim Stanley. Photograph: NBC Television/Getty Images. Noble Bates of the Hanner Funeral Home supervised the private burial attended by only 20 members of the immediate family, including Dolph, the children and Mrs. Mary Blocker (Dans mother) who still lives in the small town. Aunt of Patricia & Mark James, Arlington, TX; gr. Dearest Pernell, You were my ideal man. I watch Bonanza every day. He similarly played off James Coburn, who was making his film debut as Boone's quiet sidekick, Whit. Did Pernell Roberts go to Dan Blockers funeral? Love you always. Mr. Roberts was the father of Pernell Roberts, well known stage, television and film star. ", and for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination. Preceded in death by his father Roosevelt roberts two brothers Lawernce and James and late sister Belinda.His final days was surrounded by close family and friends. 


He leaves to cherish his loving memories: mother Herscha Lee Roberts; his legacy will live through his 3 daughters and 2 sons Siarra Roberts Joseph (Darrell), Pernell Roberts Jr., Porscha Roberts, Parrish Roberts, and Camesha Roberts; 13 grandchildren: Taniciea, Darrell, Aleicia, Derrell, Jaliciea, Logan, Kayluv, Kevin Jr., Parrish Jr., Paige, Samiyah, Paris, Tobias and one great grand Wizdom; 4 siblings Rodrick(Wendy), Patrick (Liz), Charles, and  Omega (Luke); Close friends Dodd, Erskine, Isaac, Terry, Leroy, Joseph, Jermey, Marcus, Trevis and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

. View The Obituary For Pernell Keller. He appeared in four productions while a student, including Othello and Antigone, but left school to act in summer stock. What did Michael Landon say about Dan Blocker? GREAT NEWS! This browser does not support getting your location. One of my childhood tv shows I watched pretty faithfullyBonanza. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton, Va. In a newspaper interview, he said, "I haven't grown at all since the series beganI have an impotent role. His ex- Bonanza (1959) co-star, Michael Landon, died of pancreatic cancer, the same disease Roberts succumbed to, years after. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". This is the complete service, in four parts, of the Pernell Roberts Memorial Service held in Waycross, Georgia, on August 21, 2010. Still think of you often. Sad for everything I like when he was on the show he was one of my favorites with little Joe but they both had cancer which is sad but rip to both . Forever your #1 fan. Roberts recognized the film's classic structure; his engaging outlaw, Sam Boone, counterpoints Scott's granite-faced Ben Brigade, maintaining the tension of whether they will work together or clash. Roberts was born in 1928 in Waycross, Georgia, the only child of Pernell Elven Roberts Sr., a Dr Pepper salesman, and Minnie (Betty) Myrtle Morgan Roberts. Roberts was the only child of Minnie Myrtle Morgan Roberts and Pernell Elven Roberts, Sr. Still watching my tapes with you in it. He won a Drama Desk Award in 1955 for his performance in an off-Broadway rendition of Macbeth, which was followed by the role of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. I wish you would have stayed on Bonanza. RIP as you remain in my heart forever. I thought he was still living missed him on Bonanza I still watch the show almost every day. What a handsome man you were. In the 1990s, Pernell starred in his last series as host of FBI: The Untold Stories (1991). . You stood for what was right, your talent for acting was extensive, your woice was incredible and Heaven is a brighter place because you are there! In a later archive interview, he regretted not having insisted on a "marriage for Adam" and having Roberts continue on the show as a semiregular. Roberts, who played Adam Cartwright in Bonanza for 202 episodes from 1959 until 1965, thought himself capable of far greater things, and left the television horse opera at the height of his, and the show's, popularity. My love to memory of the dead and alive! Born Pernell Elvin Roberts, Jr. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47127568/pernell-roberts. Unlike his brothers, Adam was a university-educated architectural engineer. In 1979, Roberts again achieved "superstar" status as the lead in Trapper John, M.D. Pernell Roberts, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 81, was definitely of the latter ilk. Laurent, Lawrence. All were great actors and I truly loved the show. I loved watching u on bonaza,when u left it just wasn't the same without u,so I stopped watching the show,u were a great access to the series,for whatever the reason or(reasons) was for why u left,it was a great lost to the show.I saw u on some other series on TV and your performance was great as usual,rest in peace u are greatly missed around the world, Another year has passed, but my memory of you will live forever. Later, he spent eight weeks at the Bryn Mawr College Theatre in Philadelphia, portraying Dan in Emlyn Williams' Night Must Fall and Alfred Doolittle in Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.[6]. [33], In interviews, Roberts had described television as a "director's and film cutter's medium,"[34] but he himself was described as a "born television actor..low key."[16]. In January 1965, as Greene, Blocker and Landon celebrated their lucrative future, Roberts asked Dortort for an early release, so he could audition for Tyrone Guthries repertory theatre group in New York City. The film was nominated for a Best Cinematography Academy Award. LOS ANGELES (AP) Pernell Roberts, the ruggedly handsome actor who shocked Hollywood by leaving TV's "Bonanza" at the height of its popularity, then found fame again years later on "Trapper. Retiring in the late 1990s, Roberts was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and died about two years later at age 81 on January 24, 2010, survived by fourth wife Eleanor Criswell. After that, Pernell Roberts, who played Adam Cartwright, left the show. Of the period between series, Roberts said he enjoyed moving around and playing different characters. That was in 2006, and this week my Mom passed away from Cancer. God bless you. (19791986),[16] receiving an Emmy nomination in 1981; and playing the character twice as long as Wayne Rogers had (19721975) on CBS's M*A*S*H series. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". He attended both Georgia Tech and the University of Maryland, but dropped out of both before joining the Marine Corps for two years. Please reset your password. [7] The same year, Roberts made his television debut in the "Shadow of Suspicion" episode of Kraft Television Theater, followed by guest-starring roles in Whirlybirds, Gunsmoke, Cimarron City, Buckskin, Sugarfoot, and Cheyenne. Roberts, having largely been "a stage actor, accustomed as he was to a rigorous diet of the classics"[10] and to freely move about from part to part, found the "transition to a television series", playing the same character, "without costume changes", a difficult one. The Feather and Father Gang, Hawkins, Men from Shiloh, Perry Mason, Wide World of Mystery, and The Six Million Dollar Man, and appeared in miniseries, including Captains and the Kings, Centennial, The Immigrants, and Around the World in 80 Days. It was an amazing run for the show. LOS ANGELES (AP) Pernell Roberts, the ruggedly handsome actor who shocked Hollywood by leaving TV's "Bonanza" at the height of its popularity, then found fame again years later on "Trapper John, M.D.," has died. You had a great run, good life, RIP You are missed. But NBC was getting itchy about the show. You were a great person and actor happy birthday in heaven rip you i am a great fan of yours. May God bless you in heaven as you have blessed us with your talent. Gone but never will be forgotten. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. With Landon's passing, the only original "Bonanza" cast member alive is Pernell Roberts. Pernell Roberts TRAGICALLY DIED after Revealing Himself to be Involved in his Son's DEATHMy playlist:Most Actor & Actress Famous Youtube Channel: https://bit. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In today's world it is much safer to be up in heaven than on earth. I did not appreciate him. He did The Night of the Iguana while still playing in Bonanza in 1963. The staff at Love and Grace Funeral and Cremation Services,

Pernell Roosevelt Roberts was born October 22, 1967 in Hallandale Beach FL. Actor. Celebrate in heaven. Remembering you today and always. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He received his formal education in the Broward County Public School System lastly attending Hallandale high school where he was very popular and Athletic Pernell loved traveling shopping and spending time with his family and friends but most importantly his children and grandchildren. During Roberts' Bonanza years, he recorded Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies, a folk music album, which AllMusic calls "the softer, lyrical side of folk music pleasant and not challenging, but quite rewarding in its unassuming way. aunt of Michael James & Lisa Kibler; mother of the late Jonathan Christopher Roberts; sister of the late Ellen Mowry. 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