Second of two thread themes, inspired by the (appropriate) way Big Bang Theory handled the death of Carol Ann Susi.
What's your memories of how well series handled the deaths of their own?
And, oops. Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm not thinking of that many. But the theme is worth it anyway, in my opinion, and since it's my thread, I guess that counts.
Hill Street Blues. The beat sergeant, the one who always signed off, "Let's be careful out there," had died. He was a beloved character, and they handled it horribly. They referred to him dying while having sex with his girlfriend. Now, as it turned out, that was reasonably okay in context with the character himself, but as a tribute to the actual actor, I thought it was crude and tasteless.
Sesame Street. The actor playing Mr. Hooper died, and as befits Sesame Street, it became an educational lesson of its own. I didn't see the show, but i approve of the concept.
Big Bang Theory. Already mentioned, but worth it again. Handled very tastefully, with a tribute to the actress soon after she died, and then having the character die quietly and peacefully, but appropriately mourned.
Barney Miller. It doesn't get better than this. No, seriously. When Jack Soo died, they had a tribute episode where the actors dropped their characters, talked about what a great guy and influence Mr. Soo had been with them, interspersed with clips from the show, and at the end, toasted him, raising their coffeecups. Jack Soo's character, Sgt. Yemana, had always made the squad's coffee. It was wonderful.
What's your memories of how well series handled the deaths of their own?
And, oops. Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm not thinking of that many. But the theme is worth it anyway, in my opinion, and since it's my thread, I guess that counts.
Hill Street Blues. The beat sergeant, the one who always signed off, "Let's be careful out there," had died. He was a beloved character, and they handled it horribly. They referred to him dying while having sex with his girlfriend. Now, as it turned out, that was reasonably okay in context with the character himself, but as a tribute to the actual actor, I thought it was crude and tasteless.
Sesame Street. The actor playing Mr. Hooper died, and as befits Sesame Street, it became an educational lesson of its own. I didn't see the show, but i approve of the concept.
Big Bang Theory. Already mentioned, but worth it again. Handled very tastefully, with a tribute to the actress soon after she died, and then having the character die quietly and peacefully, but appropriately mourned.
Barney Miller. It doesn't get better than this. No, seriously. When Jack Soo died, they had a tribute episode where the actors dropped their characters, talked about what a great guy and influence Mr. Soo had been with them, interspersed with clips from the show, and at the end, toasted him, raising their coffeecups. Jack Soo's character, Sgt. Yemana, had always made the squad's coffee. It was wonderful.
....OK Alex, let's try "Dead TV Actors" for $400...how about Phil Hartman and NewsRadio?....
