It is a sad story to write that today, we've lost another Golden Girl.
Bea Arthur died this morning at age 86. While many remember her for her wonderful portrayal as Dorothy, on Golden Girls, she was also known as sassy liberal Maude which aired on CBS during the 70's.
Maude was a spin off of CBS's other 70's hit All In The Family.
One of my favorite Bea Arthur television moments though was more recent in her role as the babysitter on Malcom in the Middle.
She often took roles where she played a tough woman, but Bea had a great sense for comedic timing and sense of humor about herself. Below I've put in one of my all time favorite parodies of Sex in the City. Bea did this with other classic TV actors for the TV Land Awards in 2008.
Bea Arthur you will be missed.
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Isaac Hayes Sheds His Meat Body
The death of Isaac Hayes is of course tragic, sad, and a little creepy cause one of his last appearances was in a movie called Soul Men which also starred Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson (watch your back SLJ!!).
The world will of course miss Isaac Hayes, for he was a sexy mother
- shut my mouth?
I'm just talking about Chef.
You dig it.
That's right pals, as you know the Chef character of South Park was voiced by Isaac Hayes until a creative/religous difference came between South Park creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker and the soul musician.
It was all over one of my favorite episode of South Park entitled "Trapped in the Closet" that explained actual Scientology beliefs, and of course, mocked them. Isaac Hayes believed in Scientology and was extremely offended and left the show, resulting in the episode "Return of Chef" where they wrote the character off in a bitter sweet/hilarious way. (The links in this paragraph link to South Park Studios where you can see every single episode of South Park for FREE)
Since Isaac Hayes was a Scientologist though, where does this leave him now that he's dead? Well, according to Slate he's shed his "meat body" and his spirit will inhabit another one, or just move on to an even higher state.
So, we here at I Love TV More Than You wish Isaac Hayes' spirit a safe journey to his new vessel, or beyond. Bon Voyage Soul Man!
The world will of course miss Isaac Hayes, for he was a sexy mother
- shut my mouth?
I'm just talking about Chef.
You dig it.
That's right pals, as you know the Chef character of South Park was voiced by Isaac Hayes until a creative/religous difference came between South Park creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker and the soul musician.
It was all over one of my favorite episode of South Park entitled "Trapped in the Closet" that explained actual Scientology beliefs, and of course, mocked them. Isaac Hayes believed in Scientology and was extremely offended and left the show, resulting in the episode "Return of Chef" where they wrote the character off in a bitter sweet/hilarious way. (The links in this paragraph link to South Park Studios where you can see every single episode of South Park for FREE)
Since Isaac Hayes was a Scientologist though, where does this leave him now that he's dead? Well, according to Slate he's shed his "meat body" and his spirit will inhabit another one, or just move on to an even higher state.
So, we here at I Love TV More Than You wish Isaac Hayes' spirit a safe journey to his new vessel, or beyond. Bon Voyage Soul Man!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bernie Mac Dies at 50, Way Too Soon
Sad news America, Bernie Mac has died.
Apparently, Mac had sarcoidsis which is a lung disease that makes having pnemonia deadly.
This is indeed quite a loss. Not only did Mac have a family sitcom
sitcom where he and his wife took in his two nieces and one hilarious nephew:
Mac was also a gifted comic. He struggled for years before he became famous and spent way too few years living comfortably off of his talents.
RIP Bernie Mac
Apparently, Mac had sarcoidsis which is a lung disease that makes having pnemonia deadly.
This is indeed quite a loss. Not only did Mac have a family sitcom
sitcom where he and his wife took in his two nieces and one hilarious nephew:Mac was also a gifted comic. He struggled for years before he became famous and spent way too few years living comfortably off of his talents.
RIP Bernie Mac
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Estelle Getty - Thank You For Being a Friend.
Very sad news to report to TV fans.
Our beloved "Ma", has passed away.
Estelle Getty suffered from advanced dementia and died at her sons home on July 22nd, 2008 - just two days shy of her 85th birthday.
Oddly enough, the role that brought her to the forefront of American Sweetheartery was as Sophia Petrillo an octogenarian grandmother living in Florida with her daughter, two other women, and some cheesecake. She was only in her early sixties when she first played the role.
Sophia was a great character brought to life with quick wit by Getty.
We'll miss you, but we'll always...
No matter what, Estelle Getty is a Golden Girl in our hearts.
Reruns air on Lifetime every morning.
FUN FACT: Often believed to be the youngest of the Golden Girls, Estelle Getty was actually the second youngest. Rue McClanahan is actually the youngest.
Our beloved "Ma", has passed away.
Estelle Getty suffered from advanced dementia and died at her sons home on July 22nd, 2008 - just two days shy of her 85th birthday.
Oddly enough, the role that brought her to the forefront of American Sweetheartery was as Sophia Petrillo an octogenarian grandmother living in Florida with her daughter, two other women, and some cheesecake. She was only in her early sixties when she first played the role.
Sophia was a great character brought to life with quick wit by Getty.
We'll miss you, but we'll always...
No matter what, Estelle Getty is a Golden Girl in our hearts.
Reruns air on Lifetime every morning.
FUN FACT: Often believed to be the youngest of the Golden Girls, Estelle Getty was actually the second youngest. Rue McClanahan is actually the youngest.
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