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    RIP thread for people involved in TV - Mod warning, see OP (21/08/25)

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    • #1322
      RabbleRouser2k
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      arcticmonkeys wrote: »
      Blue collar is another underrated classic which he starred in for anyone who hasn't seen it, probably Richard Pryors best dramatic performance.

      This is entirely OT, so feel free to skip this post. Just mentioning Pryor brought back this memory. And any chance to discuss Richard Pryor is always a good one.

      Lily Tomlin and Richard Pryor did a sketch called 'Juke and Opal' as part of Lily Tomlin's special, in 1973.

      Tomlin played a 'racially ambiguous' woman named Opal who runs a small restaurant, and Richard played a recovering addict named Juke. The entire sketch was a very 'humanist' piece.
      Pryor plays Juke brilliantly, Tomlin is sympathetic to Pryor's plight.

      The final scene was an improv, the network execs wouldn't allow it. (This was the 70s, after all, and Tomlin's character's racial ambiguity possibly helped avoid a major outburst).
      But the sketch was aired live. They couldn't censor it. And the audience and critical response was overwhelmingly positive.



    • #1323
      Agent Coulson
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      G was such a powerful character in a series full of powerful characters.






    • #1324
      dinorebel
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      bnt wrote: »
      Henry Darrow has died at 87: he had an extensive career in movies and TV, but he's probably best known as Manolito in The High Chapparal:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTqNlNiG1Y
      This one really hit home for me grew up watching this and the Virginian Manolito and Buck Cannon from High Chaparral along with Trampus from The Virginian were my childhood heroes.


    • #1325
      flazio
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      Sabine Schmitz occasional star of Top Gear has died of cancer aged just 51.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KiC03_wVjc

      This too shall pass.



    • #1326
      Azatadine
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      flazio wrote: »
      Sabine Schmitz occasional star of Top Gear has died of cancer aged just 51.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KiC03_wVjc

      Oh no. Oh dear. That is a shock.


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    • #1327
      The Inbetween is mine
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      Azatadine wrote: »
      Oh no. Oh dear. That is a shock.

      She had been battling cancer on and off for years unfortunately....she was always a great laugh on that show...a cracking driver and more than able for the lads,... such a shame


    • #1328
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      Ah christ. That's no age at all


    • #1329
      harr
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      flazio wrote: »
      Sabine Schmitz occasional star of Top Gear has died of cancer aged just 51.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KiC03_wVjc
      Sad to hear about this , she was so full of energy and so passionate about cars . I used to love to see how pissed and frustrated she got with the top gear presenters when showing them how to drive certain tracks.
      You could feel her passion for speed.


    • #1330
      Cody montana
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      George Segal Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actor & ‘The Goldbergs’ Star Was 87


    • #1331
      JP Liz V1
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      Cody montana wrote: »
      George Segal Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actor & ‘The Goldbergs’ Star Was 87

      Are you sure confirmed, some saying it a hoax

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



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    • #1332
      RabbleRouser2k
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      Cody montana wrote: »
      George Segal Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actor & ‘The Goldbergs’ Star Was 87

      Awww.... I loved him in Just Shoot Me. He was such a fun comedy protagonist.

      And his role in Fun with Dick and Jane was genuinely a fun movie. (The remake was a trainwreck).

      Sincerest condolences to his friends and family.


    • #1333
      RabbleRouser2k
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      JP Liz V1 wrote: »
      Are you sure confirmed, some saying it a hoax

      It's been confirmed.

      https://www.thewrap.com/george-segal-venerated-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-and-the-goldbergs-actor-dies-at-87/


    • #1334
      JP Liz V1
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      Cody montana wrote: »
      George Segal Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actor & ‘The Goldbergs’ Star Was 87
      RabbleRouser2k wrote: »
      It's been confirmed.

      https://www.thewrap.com/george-segal-venerated-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-and-the-goldbergs-actor-dies-at-87/

      RIP

      I loved Just Shoot Me, very underrated, there was talks of a reboot

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



    • #1335
      Suckit
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      JP Liz V1 wrote: »
      Are you sure confirmed, some saying it a hoax
      I looked around and only mention I found is here (I haven't checked comments yet.

      https://twitter.com/RobertNBCLA/status/1374522239224143874

      RIP

      EDIT - Have just seen updated posts that weren't appearing a minute ago... :confused:


    • #1336
      EmmetSpiceland
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      A great actor, RIP. Always thought he was excellent in the film ‘King Rat’.

      “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be” - A. Dumbledore

      “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



    • #1337
      RabbleRouser2k
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      Houston-Tumlin-1.jpg

      Houston Tumlin, who starred in Talladega Nights as Walker Bobby, the son of Ricky Bobby, has died.

      He was aged 28. Sadly, he took his own life.

      https://variety.com/2021/film/news/houston-tumlin-dead-dies-talladega-nights-1234937366/


    • #1338
      Agent Coulson
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      Craig “muMs” Grant has died aged 53 RIP.

      Probably best known for playing Poet in HBO's Oz he also guest starred in numerous US TV shows.


      NSFW.


    • #1339
      Cody montana
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      Jessica Walter Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘Archer’ Actress Was 80

      She was great.


    • #1340
      PsychoPete
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      Jessica Walter was absolutely fantastic as Lucille


    • #1341
      JP Liz V1
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      Cody montana wrote: »
      Jessica Walter Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘Archer’ Actress Was 80

      She was great.

      RIP and so soon after George Segal, class them same generation of great tv supporting characters :(

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



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    • #1342
      Basq
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      Jessica Walters was absolutely fantastic in 'Arrested Development'.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl_Qyk9DSUw


      A huge talent - RIP! :(


    • #1343
      JP Liz V1
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      Richard Gilliland dies aged 71, he is very recognisable

      RIP

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



    • #1344
      dubstarr
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      JP Liz V1 wrote: »
      Richard Gilliland dies aged 71, he is very recognisable

      RIP

      Didnt know the namw but knew the face.

      Rip


    • #1345
      RabbleRouser2k
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      Cody montana wrote: »
      Jessica Walter Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘Archer’ Actress Was 80

      She was great.

      She could do it all, with great versatility. She's absolutely chilling in Play Misty for Me.

      An amazing movie from a first time director, Clint Eastwood.


    • #1346
      JP Liz V1
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      dubstarr wrote: »
      Didnt know the namw but knew the face.

      Rip

      He was married to actress Jean Smart

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



    • #1347
      el Fenomeno
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      Lucille Bluth is the greatest "mother" character in television history.

      RIP Jessica Walters.


    • #1348
      Eduard Khil
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      Awww **** Malory Archer was the greatest evil bitch mother character ever. RIP Jessica Walters


    • #1349
      Agent Coulson
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      G. Gordon Liddy died aged 90.

      He is known for going to prison for his involvement in being the main man the Watergate scandal behind Nixon and after he came out he became a celebrity.

      He starred in numerous TV series in the 80's from Miami Vice to MacGyver.

      There have also been lots of characters based on him in TV and Film throughout the last 50 years.


    • #1350
      JP Liz V1
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      Big Ang and Mob Wives star Linda Torres dead at 67, breast cancer and coronavirus

      No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this World



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    • #1351
      Penn
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      The father from Friday Night Dinner, Paul Ritter, has died of a brain tumour.

      https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1379370798037798915?s=20

      Just discovered he was Dyatlov in Chernobyl too. Man, that was an incredible performance.


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