Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Gavin MacLeod of “Mary Tyler Moore” and “Love Boat” fame died of old age at 90. I was a huge Love Boat fan as a kid (mostly watched re-runs), and carried with me for years many witty words of wisdom and quotes by Captain Stubing. https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/gavin-macleod-dead-dies-love-boat-mary-tyler-moore-show-1234984591/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) The Love Boat was an uneven show with some great guests and some great shows but not always together. Lauren Tewes was bright and bubby and beautiful on good days and it is a shame she lost her job due to cocaine addiction; Oh and Lauren Tewes was a Coyboys cheerleader. Her replacement was not the same. Bartender Isaac Washington (Ted Lange) had some great lines but not enough of them. Bernie Kopell as Doctor Adam Bricker kept reminding me of Adam West for some reason. Fred Grandy was a really good actor. You would never know from show he graduated magna ***** laude from Harvard. Edited May 30, 2021 by Limeaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 What seemed like a hoakie show became a staple on our entertainment menu. An iconic show, for better or worse. His family and friends know the real person. My condolences to them. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Augie said: What seemed like a hoakie show became a staple on our entertainment menu. An iconic show, for better or worse. His family and friends know the real person. My condolences to them. RIP Agreed. I think everyone can agree it was a cheesy show. But the formula was brilliant— solid regular cast and superstar guests for basically a new show every week. It’s not Shakespeare. But that’s how you make a show last for 10 Seasons with great ratings. Re MacLeod, a real interesting person. Was supposedly a big dude early in his career and played sort of bad guys. Lost a lot of weight and started playing good guys in the 70s and 80s. Had a up and down personal life, but found a strong faith later in life and reconciled and remarried his wife. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Agreed. I think everyone can agree it was a cheesy show. But the formula was brilliant— solid regular cast and superstar guests for basically a new show every week. It’s not Shakespeare. But that’s how you make a show last for 10 Seasons with great ratings. Re MacLeod, a real interesting person. Was supposedly a big dude early in his career and played sort of bad guys. Lost a lot of weight and started playing good guys in the 70s and 80s. Had a up and down personal life, but found a strong faith later in life and reconciled and remarried his wife. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge his role with Mary Tyler Moore. One of the best shows ever, and he played an important part. THAT was a great show! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 43 minutes ago, Augie said: I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge his role with Mary Tyler Moore. One of the best shows ever, and he played an important part. THAT was a great show! Was just gonna say. Murray on MTM... Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 After seeing him in Kelly's heroes, I never thought he fit many of his later roles. RIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 "Big Chicken" from Hawaii Five-O: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 15 hours ago, Limeaid said: The Love Boat was an uneven show with some great guests and some great shows but not always together. Lauren Tewes was bright and bubby and beautiful on good days and it is a shame she lost her job due to cocaine addiction; Oh and Lauren Tewes was a Coyboys cheerleader. Her replacement was not the same. Bartender Isaac Washington (Ted Lange) had some great lines but not enough of them. Bernie Kopell as Doctor Adam Bricker kept reminding me of Adam West for some reason. Fred Grandy was a really good actor. You would never know from show he graduated magna ***** laude from Harvard. Former US Congressman, too. He was a good actor for that role on that show, but I didn’t think he’d ever contend for an Oscar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Was also on McHale's Navy back in the 60s. Saw him on an Untouchables last week playing a gangster. Edited May 31, 2021 by Wacka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Wacka said: Was also on McHale's Navy back in the 60s. Saw him on an Untouchables last week playing a gangster. I was reading that he left "McHale Navy" so he could do a part in the movie: "The Sand Pebbles" (1966) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 r.i.p. never really watched love boat much but I remember and liked his character on the mary tyler moore show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 RIP Thank you for your contribution to the entertainment industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 11:35 PM, Marv's Neighbor said: After seeing him in Kelly's heroes, I never thought he fit many of his later roles. RIP! Oddball: "Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?" Moriarty: "Crap" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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