RadGuy 1,605 Posted June 1, 2015 Disregard this post. I accidentally quoted my previous post instead of editing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,007 Posted June 10, 2015 Incredibly, Danny Thomas' second wife in the 1950s sitcom Make Room for Daddy is still alive at age 96: Marjorie Lord. The sitcom later changed name to The Danny Thomas Show (huge ego much?). Anyways, given Marjorie's advanced age, it's probably not surprising to hear that she has Alzheimers now. Well, at least according to this IMDb post on January 10, 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted June 10, 2015 Incredibly, Danny Thomas' second wife in the 1950s sitcom Make Room for Daddy is still alive at age 96: Marjorie Lord. The sitcom later changed name to The Danny Thomas Show (huge ego much?). Anyways, given Marjorie's advanced age, it's probably not surprising to hear that she has Alzheimers now. Well, at least according to this IMDb post on January 10, 2015. Do you think she is obitable in the UK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, the search function didn't show anything.... John Colenback of "As the World Turns" is dead at 79: http://www.inquisitr.com/2176183/john-colenback-former-star-of-as-the-world-turns-dies-at-79/ He already died in May, so yes, it's another death to make the news veeery slowly (unless I've missed something). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,012 Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, the search function didn't show anything.... John Colenback of "As the World Turns" is dead at 79: http://www.inquisitr.com/2176183/john-colenback-former-star-of-as-the-world-turns-dies-at-79/ He already died in May, so yes, it's another death to make the news veeery slowly (unless I've missed something). That classic sitcom "As The World Turns". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,012 Posted June 17, 2015 Actually, while I'm here and knowing that this forum includes many fine gentlemen of an advanced age: was "Soap" any good? I've read about it over the years and it seems like it could be a great show to binge watch, but its never been shown in repeats on UK TV to the best of my knowledge. I can torrent the hell out of it... was it a great show or was it just a memey zeitgeist thing of the late 70s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted June 17, 2015 Actually, while I'm here and knowing that this forum includes many fine gentlemen of an advanced age: was "Soap" any good? I've read about it over the years and it seems like it could be a great show to binge watch, but its never been shown in repeats on UK TV to the best of my knowledge. I can torrent the hell out of it... was it a great show or was it just a memey zeitgeist thing of the late 70s? I used to watch Soap when it was first on and also catch the occasional re-run. but for some reason I'd always get up to the part in the story where Jessica runs off to join the revolution and then I forget what day it's on the telly or miss a few episodes and can't get back into the storyline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,956 Posted June 17, 2015 I'm not that advanced in years, but I always found Benson funnier and better than Soap. I guess cos I came to the party late with Soap, it's not as good imo. Edit: Could have quite the DDP team with Soap and Benson though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, the search function didn't show anything.... John Colenback of "As the World Turns" is dead at 79: http://www.inquisitr.com/2176183/john-colenback-former-star-of-as-the-world-turns-dies-at-79/ He already died in May, so yes, it's another death to make the news veeery slowly (unless I've missed something). That classic sitcom "As The World Turns". Yeah, more a soap than a sitcom. But there was no thread for it. I thought "Hollywood Possibilities" was a bit much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, the search function didn't show anything.... John Colenback of "As the World Turns" is dead at 79: http://www.inquisitr.com/2176183/john-colenback-former-star-of-as-the-world-turns-dies-at-79/ He already died in May, so yes, it's another death to make the news veeery slowly (unless I've missed something). That classic sitcom "As The World Turns". Yeah, more a soap than a sitcom. But there was no thread for it. I thought "Hollywood Possibilities" was a bit much. Surprised there isn't a Soap Opera thread, you should definitely launch one with this. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted June 17, 2015 Ok, the search function didn't show anything.... John Colenback of "As the World Turns" is dead at 79: http://www.inquisitr.com/2176183/john-colenback-former-star-of-as-the-world-turns-dies-at-79/ He already died in May, so yes, it's another death to make the news veeery slowly (unless I've missed something). That classic sitcom "As The World Turns". Yeah, more a soap than a sitcom. But there was no thread for it. I thought "Hollywood Possibilities" was a bit much. Surprised there isn't a Soap Opera thread, you should definitely launch one with this. SC Feel free to do it. I'm too lazy right now to start the thread with a list of suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted June 17, 2015 http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2531&hl=%2Bbetty+%2Bdriver Soaps thread here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,211 Posted June 17, 2015 http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2531&hl=%2Bbetty+%2Bdriver Soaps thread here. Ah thanks, I had forgotten about it. I searched "soap opera" and found nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,465 Posted June 17, 2015 http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2531&hl=%2Bbetty+%2Bdriver Soaps thread here. Ah thanks, I had forgotten about it. I searched "soap opera" and found nothing. Isn't that one for UK soaps or just for soap operas in general? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted June 17, 2015 Seems to be almost entirely uk and Australian soaps, but I don't see any harm in expanding the remit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,956 Posted June 23, 2015 Dick Van Patten reported dead at 86. http://www.people.com/article/dick-van-patten-dies-eight-is-enough-love-boat Shows include The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Happy Days, The Love Boat, and That '70s Show. Edit: 1 DDP team awaits UK confirmation. Obtained: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3136236/Eight-star-Dick-Van-Patten-dies-aged-86.html Eight Is Enough Theme: https://youtu.be/1tincTKPfpw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 309 Posted June 23, 2015 He was also in Spaceballs, I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,956 Posted June 23, 2015 He was also in Spaceballs, I believe. When I was growing up, he seemed to be in practically every US light entertainment show going. He'll get amazing coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 23, 2015 I remember watching him in the Live Boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted June 23, 2015 He was also in Spaceballs, I believe. When I was growing up, he seemed to be in practically every US light entertainment show going. He'll get amazing coverage. People here sounding passive. This is a huge name over here. I got to catch up with this story... Been workin SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dead Cow 620 Posted June 28, 2015 Chris Thompson, writer and producer of many American sitcoms including Laverne and Shirley and The Larry Sanders Show, has died aged 63. http://deadline.com/2015/06/chris-thompson-dies-writer-producer-shake-it-up-laverne-shirley-bosom-buddies-1201460706/ More recently he had created the Disney sitcom Shake It Up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 45 Posted August 10, 2015 Gerald S. O’Loughlin, Star of 1970s ABC Cop Series 'The Rookies,' Dies at 93, also starred as neighbor Joe Kaplan in the 1980s NBC family drama Our House. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gerald-o-loughlin-dead-rookies-814280 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 45 Posted August 19, 2015 Bud Yorkin, ‘Jeffersons’ and ‘All in the Family’ Director-Producer, Dies at 89 http://variety.com/2015/film/news/bud-yorkin-dead-dies-all-in-the-family-jeffersons-1201573086/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,605 Posted August 19, 2015 Bud Yorkin, Jeffersons and All in the Family Director-Producer, Dies at 89 http://variety.com/2015/film/news/bud-yorkin-dead-dies-all-in-the-family-jeffersons-1201573086/ Huh. This has been a pretty quiet year for 20th Century American Sitcoms deaths. Richard Bare, Ben Powers, Dick van Patten and Bud Yorkin are some of the only ones whom I've heard of who have died this year, and none of them (except maybe Dick) were famous. In 2012, so many stars died, e.g. Sherman Hemsley, Andy Griffin, Davy Jones, Larry Hagman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted August 19, 2015 SANFORD & SON CAST AND PRODUCTION CREW (Living as of 8-18-2015) Writers: Norman Lear 27 Jul 1922 Alan Simpson 27 Nov 1929 Ray Galton 17 Jul 1930 (Died 5 Oct 2018) Producers: Bud Yorkin 22 Feb 1926 (DEAD 8-18-2015, moments after I originally posted this) Norman Hopps 1929 Bernie Ornstein 05 Feb 1931 Saul Turteltaub 1932 Editors: Chuck Droege ? Dick King ? Stowell Werden ? Bob Veatch ? Music: Tommy Morgan 14 Mar 1932 (Harmonica player) Quincy Jones 14 Mar 1933 (Composer theme song) Casting: Jane Murray ? Costume: Rita Riggs 02 Sept 1930 (Died 5 Jun 2017) Camera; Reed Howard ? (I think Ron’s brother, won an Emmy) Roy Holm ? (Won an Emmy) (This FB page indicates he's been dead since at least 12/2014) Sound: Ernie Dellutri ? CAST: (in order of birth, not appearances – importance players noted though) Dap Sugar Willie 23 Jan 1916 (Comedian) ** Reports both alive and dead, all with different birthdays. Probably dead, b. 1934 or so. Prince Spencer 03 Oct 1917 (in Harlem Nights 1989) (already dead 30 Oct 2015) Norma Miller 02 Dec 1919 ('Queen of Swing'; comedian/choreographer) Herbert Ellis (Siegel) 17 Jan 1921 (collaborations with Jack Webb) (Died 26 Dec 2018) Leo G. Morrell 16 Sept 1921 Adrian Ricard 07 Aug 1924 (acting in 2004 I Robot) (Died 29 Dec 2016) Noel De Souza 27 Dec 1925 (attended 2014 Golden Globes) Harry Basch 16 Jan 1926 Bill Henderson 19 Mar 1926 (Died 3 Apr 2016) Don Rickles 08 May 1926 (Comedian) (Died 6 Apr 2017) Robert Guillaume 30 Nov 1927 (Benson on Benson) (Died 24 Oct 2017) Larry Wilde 06 Feb 1928 Rudy Challenger 02 Oct 1928 (in Harlem Nights 1989) Raymond Allen 05 Mar 1929 (Officer Woody) Corinne Conley 23 May 1929 (Voice of Doll in Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer, Days of Our Lives, etc) Chuck Barris 03 Jun 1929 (Gong Show) (Died 21 Mar 2017) Lee Weaver 10 Apr 1930 Lynn Hamilton 25 Apr 1930 (Donna, Fred Sanford’s GF) Ronnell Bright 03 Jul 1930 David Huddleston 17 Sept 1930 (Died 2 Aug 2016) Marguerite Ray 18 Mar 1931 (Days of Our Lives, Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie) Della Reese 06 Jul 1931 (Died 19 Nov 2017) Ronnie Schell 23 Dec 1931 Robert Mandan 02 Feb 1932 (Died 29 Apr 2018) Joseph Hoover 08 Aug 1932 (Died 19 Apr 2018) John Barbour 24 Apr 1933 “Sweet” Dick Whittington 1934 (Famous Disc Jockey) Maureen Arthur 15 Apr 1934 Albert Hall 10 Nov 1934 Adam Wade 17 Mar 1935 Steve Lawrence 08 Jul 1935 (Famous Singer) Carol Arthur 04 Aug 1935 (Dom Deluise’s wife) Vernon Weddle 24 Aug 1935 Diane Hardin (Hill) 1936 Milton Kogan 10 Apr 1936 Miriam Colon (Valle) 20 Aug 1936 (Died 3 Mar 2017) Tony Burton 23 Mar 1937 (Died 25 Feb 2016) Basil Hoffman 18 Jan 1938 Nathaniel Taylor 31 Mar 1938 (Rollo, Fred Sanford’s friend) Howard Platt 05 Jun 1938 Britt Leach 18 Jul 1938 (He’s a fat man, could go any time) Peter Bonerz 06 Aug 1938 (on Murphy Brown) Ketty Lester 18 Aug 1938 (sang top 5 hit ‘Love Letters’) Ellaraino 07 Oct 1938 Hal Williams 14 Dec 1938 (Officer Smitty) Roger E. Mosley 18 Dec 1938 Rik Pierce 21 Jan 1939 Emily Yancy 28 Apr 1939 Howard Storm 11 Dec 1939 John Amos 27 Dec 1939 (Father on Good Times) (George) Howard Hesseman 27 Feb 1940 Harvey Jason 29 Feb 1940 Richard Balin 22 Apr 1940 Charles Weldon 01 Jun 1940 (Died 7 Dec 2018) Reva Rose 30 Jul 1940 Talya Ferro 08 Aug 1940 Beverly Sanders 02 Sept 1940 Julie Payne 11 Sept 1940 (Gary) Raymond O’Keefe 15 Oct 1940 Gregory Sierra 25 Jan 1941 (Julio, Lamont’s friend) Taurean Blacque 10 May 1941 Cal Wilson 01 Sept 1941 Mary Alice 03 Dec 1941 Annazette Chase 18 Dec 1941 Ji-Tu Cumbuka 04 Mar 1942 (Died 4 Jul 2017) Judy Pace 15 Jun 1942 Renny Roker 06 Sept 1942 Lauren Jones 07 Sept 1942 Della Thomas 28 Feb 1943 Paula Kelly 21 Oct 1943 Jeanne Bell 23 Nov 1943 (Playboy Playmate Oct 1969) Margaret Avery 20 Jan 1944 Dwan Smith 22 Jan 1944 Odessa Cleveland 03 Mar 1944 Savi Aberg 07 May 1944 (Name may be SIVI not Savi) Roscoe Orman 11 Jun 1944 Cory Fischer 1945 Carol Spee 14 Mar 1945 Sarah Fankboner 17 Mar 1945 Terry Lumley 24 Mar 1945 Joan Pringle 02 Jun 1945 Ron Glass 10 Jul 1945 (on Barney Miller) (Died 25 Nov 2016) Sherry Boucher 25 Jul 1945 Ja’Net DuBois 05 Aug 1945 (Juanita on Good Times) George Wyner 20 Oct 1945 James A. Watson Jr. 21 Nov 1945 Rick Hunt 01 Jan 1946 Janee Michelle 12 Apr 1946 Antonio Fargas 14 Aug 1946 Demond Wilson 13 Oct 1946 (Lamont Sanford) Nathan Jung 29 Nov 1946 Jenny Sullivan 14 Dec 1946 Stefanianna Christopherson 15 Dec 1946 (Voice of Daphne on Scooby Doo) Paul Zegler 1947 Lillian Lehman 12 Feb 1947 Barbara Rhodes 23 Mar 1947 Gloria Delaney 15 Jun 1947 (aka De Lani) Migdea Chinea (Varela) 05 Aug 1947 Shiela Ferguson 08 Oct 1947 Joe Morton 18 Oct 1947 Judyann Elder 1948 (First recipient of Carol Burnett Award) Tom Scott 01 Jan 1948 (sax player) Richard Cox 06 May 1948 Darrow Igus 12 May 1948 George Foreman 10 Jan 1949 (Heavyweight boxing champ, grillmaster) Sandra Kerns 20 Jul 1949 Belinda Tolbert 04 Nov 1949 Marlene Clark 19 Dec 1949 (Janet Lawson, Lamont’s GF) Stanley Bennett Clay 18 Mar 1950 Joan Prather 17 Oct 1950 Dennis Kort (Looks 65 so, about 1950) Kathy McKee 1951 Tina Andrews 23 Apr 1951 Jayne Kennedy 27 Oct 1951 Rosanne Katon 05 Feb 1952 (Playboy Playmate Sept 1978) Eric Laneuville 14 Jul 1952 Ta-Tanisha 15 Jan 1953 Michael Talbott 02 Feb 1955 Haywood Nelson 25 Mar 1960 (Dwayne on What’s Happenin) Lincoln Kilpatrick 04 Oct 1961 (Had died in 2004) Marc Copage 21 Jun 1962 Edward Crawford 25 Nov 1962 Other cast members whose birthday I couldn’t find, but who are likely alive: Bonnie Banfield 7 Jul 1956 Deborah Berns (played a Girl Scout in episode so b.1965 maybe) Robin Braxton Tifini Carson (played a Girl Scout in episode so b.1965 maybe) Mel Carter (b. 22 Apr 1939) June Christopher Lee Duncan (may have been in a Star Trek episode) Debraca Foxx (Redd Foxx’s daughter) Cal Gibson Will Gill Jr. Valerie Holiday (member: The Three Degrees) Elissa Dulce Hoopai (Hula hoop professional) John Larroquette (comic actor but drug addict) Peter Leeds (1917-1996 Already Died) Larry Margo Carl McCarthy Margie McGlory (1925-2003 Already Died) Danny “Big Black” Rey 1934 (jazz percussionist and actor) George Reynolds (alive in 2010) Joanie Rhodes (aka Joni; script supervisor, probably on set for one episode. Likely Barbara Rhodes’ daughter (b 1947 see above)) Eduardo Ricard Sammy Shore abt 1929 (Mitzi Shore's ex; Pauly Shore’s dad and comedian) Kurt Taylor (1944-2012 Already Died) Janine Williams (played a Girl Scout in episode so b.1965 maybe) Barry Wright Other cast members whose birthday I couldn’t find and are older or no info Billy Allyn 21 Sept 1932 Ernest Anderson (1915-2011; Already Died) Brunetta Barnett Casey Brown 30 Mar 1956 Tommy Butler (still acting 2017) Manuel Carrasco Jim Cato (standup comic, may have died 1996?) Cathy Cooper Skip Cunningham Juan DeCarlos Tina Dixon Ann Driscoll Helen Funai Angela E. Gibbs Bob Goldstein Bob Gordon Al Hansen Dilart Heyson Elma V. Jackson Robin James II Pamela Jones Buddy Kennedy John Kirby Tracee Lyles Arthur Matthews Kenneth Menard Sarah Jane Miller Robert Munk Susan Newmark Ray Oliver Ed Perry Gladys Perry Tangerine Sublett (greatest name ever) Legacy has that name dying in 2006. Can't be two. Jackie Toles Dave Turner Hugh Van Putten (karate instructor) Shirley Washington Al Williams (one of the Four Step Brothers - 1909-1981, Already Died) Kimberly Zuckert 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
