Frank Gorshin the computer role playing game "Diablo II". Gorshin's last television appearance was in "Grave Danger", an episode of the CBS series "" which aired two days after his death; the episode, which was directed by Quentin Tarantino, was dedicated to his memory. While he was known for his impressions, his role on "CSI" was as himself. On April 8, 1957, Gorshin married Christina Randazzo. They had one son, Mitchell, and later separated but remained married until his death. Gorshin's final live appearance was a Memphis performance of "Say Goodnight, Gracie," in which he portrayed George Burns. He finished the performance
Variety show of new variety shows with rural appeal: "The Johnny Cash Show" (1969-1971), "The Jim Nabors Hour" (1969-1971), "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" (1969-1972) and "Hee Haw" (1969-1992). Entertainers with less successful variety shows in the 1960s include Judy Garland and Sammy Davis Jr. In 1970 and 1971, the American TV networks, CBS especially, conducted the so-called "rural purge", in which shows that appealed to more rural and older audiences were cancelled as part of a greater focus on appealing to wealthier demographics. Many variety shows, including long-running ones, were cancelled as part of this "purge," with a few shows (such