Wisdom of the Aging

I have come to the conclusion that The Times has it in for us old folks. Paul Brownfield recently referred to my TV series “Diagnosis Murder” as a “so-called ‘geezer drama.’ ” Now Brian Lowry suggests we have a quiz show and award Viagra as a prize (“That’s Not Your Final Answer,” Nov. 26).

Let me say first that I am 74 years old and I think I can whip their collective asses. Growing old is not a leper colony where an unfortunate few are sent to die. It is a precious gift given only to some lucky human beings. Sad to say, it’s not an award of merit. Even Brownfield and Lowry might live to experience it if someone doesn’t do them in first.

I hope they live long enough to acquire the insight, wisdom and understanding that comes with growing “old.”

DICK VAN DYKE

Van Nuys