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TMC · 06-13-2012, 08:55 PM

http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjeffe...evision-deaths

From Mrs. Landingham to Maude Flanders.

hawkeye123 · 06-13-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

http://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjeffe...evision-deaths

From Mrs. Landingham to Maude Flanders.

Lot's of sad ones on there.The saddest for me would be Henry Blake,coach and Edith.

Retro4Life · 06-13-2012, 10:02 PM

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Lot's of sad ones on there.The saddest for me would be Henry Blake,coach and Edith.

OMG, that Futurama episode is based on a true story???

andress_jade · 06-14-2012, 09:34 PM

I'm very disappointed that Paul Hennessey (John Ritter) was not on that list. John Ritter really died and that episode made me cry for days. He was taken so suddenly and he was such a nice, genuine, funny guy. I still miss him.

Regulus · 06-14-2012, 10:07 PM

Probab because this show is so old, but this one also isn't on the list. George Cleveland ("Gramps") on the first four seasons of Lassie. Midway through the shooting of the fourth season Mr. Cleveland passed away. The Producers intended to "Retire" Mr. Cleveland at the end of that season, Tommy Rettig, who played Jeff also wanted out of the series. The proposed episode would have began with Gramps having some kind of accident that would make him unable to run the farm. When he died the producers consulted several experts in the field, including clergy, what happened instead was "The Transition" Episode, which begins with the Miller Family having a Reception in the farmhouse (Presumably after the Funeral). Jeff's Mother gets a job in a different city, she sells the farm and she and Jeff Move away. A Childless Couple, Paul and Ruth Martin purchase the farm, and they adopt Timmy, who made his introduction at the beginning of the fourth season. Jeff gives Lassie to Timmy, and the series moved on. This was the end of the "Jeff's Collie" period and the beginning of the "Timmy and Lassie" Period.

mets82 · 06-14-2012, 10:18 PM

As far as sad tv deaths, I dont see how you put cartoons in that list. I think from what Ive seen, Edith's death should maybe be number 1. You probably dont know but when Elaine was killed on Soap, that was very sad. Also, I'll put another 90210 death here. What about when Toni Marchette died in Dylan's arms? That was sad too.

Schmoopie · 06-16-2012, 02:54 AM

I have to agree with a few of these... Prue's death on Charmed was really sad-or rather the aftermath of it was. Archie grieving over Edith's death was very touching; I love that episode. I haven't been keeping up with Mad Men that much but I did hear about Lane's death.

old grouch · 06-16-2012, 02:46 PM

What about James Evans from 'Good Times' or Alice Garvey and Mary's baby from 'Little House on the Prairie'???

Goldilocks · 06-16-2012, 04:49 PM

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What about James Evans from 'Good Times' or Alice Garvey and Mary's baby from 'Little House on the Prairie'???

Yes! When James died on "Good Times", was heartbreaking! Florida slamming down that punch bowl, going, "Damn! Damn! Damn!"

I agree about Paul Hennesy not being mentioned! That was a horrible omission. It was in 2003, so it wasn't THAT long ago.

factsoflife · 06-16-2012, 08:34 PM

Here are a few overlooked ones that are memorable, at least to me:

----"All My Children": Dr. Maria Santos Grey... This one was heartbreaking. Maria, Brooke and other characters were on a plane that Brooke's psychotic boyfriend Jim blew up. Maria and Brooke had switched seats and Maria only had enough time to give her baby to Brooke before she was carried away to her death. Brooke felt guilty for years and Edmund, Maria's husband mourned her for over a decade until she returned from the dead in 2003, just as Brooke was about to marry Edmund. Brooke knowing Maria was alive struggled to tell Edmund who ultimately dumped Brooke, and reunited with the love of his life, who sadly, was suffering from amnesia and didn't remember Edmund, her kids or anybody else and was now going by the name Maureen Goorman.

Jesse Hubbard---- Bad boy Jesse and girl next door Angie Baxter were AMC's (and soaps) first black supercouple and were BELOVED, so much so that when Jesse, a cop was shot to death in the 1980's it was covered on nearly every major magazine of the day. It was heartbreaking.

Melrose Place:

Sydney. The death of Sydney Andrews was shocking, stunning and heartbreaking. Syd who had been the vixen of the show since her first appearance in season 2 had finally found love and stability with Craig and she was mowed down on her wedding day after tying the knot. Craig was destroyed and was just never the same.

Designing Women:

Reese Watson. For much of the series, Julia Sugarbaker was romanced by attorney Reese Watson played by legendary actor Hal Holbrook. Suddenly in season six Reese suffered a heart attack and died. Julia never quite recovered and the show lost a lot of heart. to top it off, as the series began Julia had been widowed by her husband Hayden.

Buffyboy323 · 06-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Nice list. For me personally, Mark Greene's death on ER still goes down as the saddest of all time. What a phenomenal send-off.

hawkeye123 · 06-16-2012, 10:43 PM

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Nice list. For me personally, Mark Greene's death on ER still goes down as the saddest of all time. What a phenomenal send-off.

That was a very sad one too.My saddest was Henry Blake on MASH.He finally got to go home and the helicopter crashed.It was heartbreaking!

factsoflife · 06-16-2012, 11:01 PM

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Nice list. For me personally, Mark Greene's death on ER still goes down as the saddest of all time. What a phenomenal send-off.

That was sad, but to me the saddest was Lucy Knight on ER! i just couldn't believe that they killed her off!

Zoneboy · 06-16-2012, 11:50 PM

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That was a very sad one too.My saddest was Henry Blake on MASH.He finally got to go home and the helicopter crashed.It was heartbreaking!

His plane was shot-down over the sea of Japan.

Big3sCompanyFan · 06-17-2012, 12:35 AM

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I'm very disappointed that Paul Hennessey (John Ritter) was not on that list. John Ritter really died and that episode made me cry for days. He was taken so suddenly and he was such a nice, genuine, funny guy. I still miss him.

I agree. He should be at the top!

06-13-2012, 08:55 PM	#1
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Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,371	Probab because this show is so old, but this one also isn't on the list. George Cleveland ("Gramps") on the first four seasons of Lassie. Midway through the shooting of the fourth season Mr. Cleveland passed away. The Producers intended to "Retire" Mr. Cleveland at the end of that season, Tommy Rettig, who played Jeff also wanted out of the series. The proposed episode would have began with Gramps having some kind of accident that would make him unable to run the farm. When he died the producers consulted several experts in the field, including clergy, what happened instead was "The Transition" Episode, which begins with the Miller Family having a Reception in the farmhouse (Presumably after the Funeral). Jeff's Mother gets a job in a different city, she sells the farm and she and Jeff Move away. A Childless Couple, Paul and Ruth Martin purchase the farm, and they adopt Timmy, who made his introduction at the beginning of the fourth season. Jeff gives Lassie to Timmy, and the series moved on. This was the end of the "Jeff's Collie" period and the beginning of the "Timmy and Lassie" Period.
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mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	As far as sad tv deaths, I dont see how you put cartoons in that list. I think from what Ive seen, Edith's death should maybe be number 1. You probably dont know but when Elaine was killed on Soap, that was very sad. Also, I'll put another 90210 death here. What about when Toni Marchette died in Dylan's arms? That was sad too.
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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I have to agree with a few of these... Prue's death on Charmed was really sad-or rather the aftermath of it was. Archie grieving over Edith's death was very touching; I love that episode. I haven't been keeping up with Mad Men that much but I did hear about Lane's death.
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06-16-2012, 08:34 PM	#10
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	Here are a few overlooked ones that are memorable, at least to me: ----"All My Children": Dr. Maria Santos Grey... This one was heartbreaking. Maria, Brooke and other characters were on a plane that Brooke's psychotic boyfriend Jim blew up. Maria and Brooke had switched seats and Maria only had enough time to give her baby to Brooke before she was carried away to her death. Brooke felt guilty for years and Edmund, Maria's husband mourned her for over a decade until she returned from the dead in 2003, just as Brooke was about to marry Edmund. Brooke knowing Maria was alive struggled to tell Edmund who ultimately dumped Brooke, and reunited with the love of his life, who sadly, was suffering from amnesia and didn't remember Edmund, her kids or anybody else and was now going by the name Maureen Goorman. Jesse Hubbard---- Bad boy Jesse and girl next door Angie Baxter were AMC's (and soaps) first black supercouple and were BELOVED, so much so that when Jesse, a cop was shot to death in the 1980's it was covered on nearly every major magazine of the day. It was heartbreaking. Melrose Place: Sydney. The death of Sydney Andrews was shocking, stunning and heartbreaking. Syd who had been the vixen of the show since her first appearance in season 2 had finally found love and stability with Craig and she was mowed down on her wedding day after tying the knot. Craig was destroyed and was just never the same. Designing Women: Reese Watson. For much of the series, Julia Sugarbaker was romanced by attorney Reese Watson played by legendary actor Hal Holbrook. Suddenly in season six Reese suffered a heart attack and died. Julia never quite recovered and the show lost a lot of heart. to top it off, as the series began Julia had been widowed by her husband Hayden.
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Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	Nice list. For me personally, Mark Greene's death on ER still goes down as the saddest of all time. What a phenomenal send-off.