We’ll Miss You, Andy Sidaris
Andy Sidaris, director of Malibu Express, Hard Ticket to Hawaii and other classic “chicks with guns” B-movies, has passed away at 76 after a battle with throat cancer.
I interviewed Andy for Media Orchard last July, and I’ve rarely spoken with such a kindly, unpretentious person — especially amazing considering his Beverly Hills address.
We’ll miss you, Andy.
As a young guy getting started in TV, I would work with ABC and Andy and Chuck Howard when they would come to Memphis every December to cover the Liberty Bowl. I remember being impressed with Andy coming into the “Truck” with his signature white trenchcoat and attache bag. John Allen was the TD and they all had such respect for Andy and were fearful of the irrascible Chuck Howard.