'Camelot' star Robert Goulet dies at 73
By Duane Byrge
Oct 31, 2007

Robert Goulet, a singer and actor best known for his towering, romantic portrayal of Sir Lancelot in "Camelot" both onstage and in the movies, died Tuesday. He was 73. Goulet died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles while awaiting a lung transplant after being diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis in September. In 1993, he had a cancerous prostate removed.

Goulet's heartthrob looks and rich baritone not only graced Broadway and films, but he also had a successful recording career. He recorded such singles as "One Life," "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and "Don't Be Afraid of Romance." Goulet received a Tony Award as best actor (musical) for his performance in "Happy Time" in 1968.

Goulet made his U.S. TV debut in 1961 on "The Ed Sullivan Show." During the '60s he was a popular guest star on the top variety shows and specials of the era: "Judy and Her Guests, Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet," "The Jack Benny Program," "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "The Dean Martin Show," "The Andy Williams Show" among them.

In the late '60s, he starred in such big musicals as "Brigadoon," "Carousel" and "Kiss Me Kate." All three of the musicals appeared on ABC, with "Brigadoon" receiving five Emmys, including best special of the 1966-67 season. He also guest starred on almost every major variety TV show, including "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour," "Follies" and "The Flip Wilson Show."

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