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When a man later returned the animal, a relieved Switzer paid him $35, a generous tip at the time. Switzer offered a reward to anyone who could find the dog. A few weeks earlier, Switzer agreed to train Stiltz’s hunting dog, but the animal ran away during a training session. That night, an inebriated Carl Switzer – only halfway to his 32nd birthday – knocked on Rita Corrigan’s door, looking for her husband, Moses Stiltz. Tragically, Carl Switzer was eventually shot & killed in the middle of an alcohol-fueled argument on January 21, 1959. He turned into one of those forgotten child actors who works odd jobs around Los Angeles, waiting for his next big break. Eventually, Switzer outgrew the role, going on to play small parts in films & television.Ĭarl Switzer’s career slowly waned.
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The series cast over 40 tykes in starring roles during the 20s, 30s, and 40s.Īlfalfa, played by Illinois native Carl Switzer, acted in the show between 1935 & 1940, becoming a fan favorite thanks to his quirky mannerisms and pitchy renditions of popular songs. Each episode features the slapstick adventures of children residing in a poor neighborhood. With his abundant freckles & iconic cowlick, Alfalfa remains one of the most memorable characters from Hal Roach’s comedic series Our Gang, later syndicated under the moniker Little Rascals.