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Skywalker · 12-04-2008, 09:48 PM

R.I.P. Paul

gidgetgrape · 12-04-2008, 10:28 PM

Sad news! I always liked his appearances on the show especially when he would ask Mr. J to walk on his back. He is also in one of my favorite tv movies, Babycakes, with Ricki Lake.

Ohio8 · 12-05-2008, 06:35 PM

Dr. Thong · 12-05-2008, 09:09 PM

Very sad news. Benedict was charming and delightfully odd in his portrayal of Mr. Bentley.

I never realized til I read about his death that he was actually an American! I always thought he was, like his character, British. I never really had read anything about him and aside from Spinal Tap, had never seen him in anything else, so I just assumed....

But it is a sad loss for Jeffersons fans and TV fans in general.

Janice · 12-06-2008, 01:07 AM

Very sad indeed. I always enjoyed Mr. Bentley's appearances on the show. His character was at times naive, at times very wise. Rest In Peace, Paul Bendict. You died too young.

catlover79 · 12-06-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Very sad news. Benedict was charming and delightfully odd in his portrayal of Mr. Bentley.

I never realized til I read about his death that he was actually an American! I always thought he was, like his character, British. I never really had read anything about him and aside from Spinal Tap, had never seen him in anything else, so I just assumed....

But it is a sad loss for Jeffersons fans and TV fans in general.

Wow, I also never knew he wasn't British!

Cheryl Harrell · 12-06-2008, 02:48 AM

So sorry to hear about him. RIP. You will be forever remembered as Mr Bentley...

James28 · 12-07-2008, 05:28 AM

It sucks that Paul Benedict passed away. The cause of his death is unknown at the moment. RIP.

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-07-2008, 01:15 PM

I wonder if TV Land is going to have a Marathron.

TripperFan · 12-07-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

I wonder if TV Land is going to have a Marathron.

Probably not. They usually do that only when it's been more of a main star in a show - like Carroll O'Connor when he passed away.

USATVFAN · 12-07-2008, 07:22 PM

And Yet Another Jeffersons Cast Member is gone. Rest In Peace Paul. It Seems Like Since Roxie Past Away in 1995, They have been going Really Close, Your Had Isabel in 2004 and then Franklin and Mike in 2006.

Has anybody realize that Marla Gibbs (77), Sherman Hemsley (70) and Berlinda Tolbert (59) are the only cast members now still alive? Kinda sad. I can't stop thinking about which one will be next.

Also dose it seem that this is the Norman Lear Show that is losing it Cast Memebers at the fastest rate? I may be looking to much in to it but think about it.

LoveMrsG · 12-07-2008, 07:38 PM

Goodness gracious, I really don't know what to say. For what it's worth, my sincerest condolensces (sp.??) to the Benedict family and to Mr. Benedict's close friends and loved ones. I grew up watching "The Jeffersons" and I always loved "Mr. Bentley." I think Janice said it best when she said that sometimes he was naive on the show and other times, he was very wise. It's obvious in real life and on the stage that he was a very special man, and I am very sorry that he's gone.

MikeLutton · 12-07-2008, 08:55 PM

2nd lionel is stil alive and ralph the doorman stil around lil jessica jefferson stil around im stil sayig there is a curse going on here this is not good i always liked

my bentley t im stil wondering how he died this so sad wish something can be done to see what going on why all the cast doing so close to each other

USATVFAN · 12-07-2008, 11:57 PM

Sorry But i don't count Ralph or Jessica Since they weren't in the Main opening credits, you may count them as cast members but i don't. to me they are recuring guest stars. I forgot about the Second Lionel. so that make 4. but still not many left.

It is sad, it seems that alot of shows from the 70s still have just about all the cast members still alive but this show is losing 1 about every 2 years.

It would be nice if the remaining Cast Members could reunite

MikeLutton · 12-08-2008, 12:08 AM

your right i dont count that happening mabye sherman n marla jenny 2nd lionel that all i see coming back for guest spot on some show be hard have reunioun with half cast members gone wil not be the same

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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Very sad news. Benedict was charming and delightfully odd in his portrayal of Mr. Bentley. I never realized til I read about his death that he was actually an American! I always thought he was, like his character, British. I never really had read anything about him and aside from Spinal Tap, had never seen him in anything else, so I just assumed.... But it is a sad loss for Jeffersons fans and TV fans in general.
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12-06-2008, 02:48 AM	#22
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12-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#26
USATVFAN Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 31, 2007 Location: Kalispell, USA Posts: 1,742	And Yet Another Jeffersons Cast Member is gone. Rest In Peace Paul. It Seems Like Since Roxie Past Away in 1995, They have been going Really Close, Your Had Isabel in 2004 and then Franklin and Mike in 2006. Has anybody realize that Marla Gibbs (77), Sherman Hemsley (70) and Berlinda Tolbert (59) are the only cast members now still alive? Kinda sad. I can't stop thinking about which one will be next. Also dose it seem that this is the Norman Lear Show that is losing it Cast Memebers at the fastest rate? I may be looking to much in to it but think about it.
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12-04-2008, 09:48 PM	#16
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	R.I.P. Paul

12-04-2008, 10:28 PM	#17
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	Sad news! I always liked his appearances on the show especially when he would ask Mr. J to walk on his back. He is also in one of my favorite tv movies, Babycakes, with Ricki Lake.

12-06-2008, 01:07 AM	#20
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Very sad indeed. I always enjoyed Mr. Bentley's appearances on the show. His character was at times naive, at times very wise. Rest In Peace, Paul Bendict. You died too young.

12-07-2008, 05:28 AM	#23
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,991	It sucks that Paul Benedict passed away. The cause of his death is unknown at the moment. RIP.

12-07-2008, 07:38 PM	#27
LoveMrsG Future Emmy-Winning Writer Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 27, 2008 Location: In Mrs. G.'s mind: "Hmm, maybe I didn't know as much as I thought!" Posts: 783	Goodness gracious, I really don't know what to say. For what it's worth, my sincerest condolensces (sp.??) to the Benedict family and to Mr. Benedict's close friends and loved ones. I grew up watching "The Jeffersons" and I always loved "Mr. Bentley." I think Janice said it best when she said that sometimes he was naive on the show and other times, he was very wise. It's obvious in real life and on the stage that he was a very special man, and I am very sorry that he's gone.
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12-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#28
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	2nd lionel is stil alive and ralph the doorman stil around lil jessica jefferson stil around im stil sayig there is a curse going on here this is not good i always liked my bentley t im stil wondering how he died this so sad wish something can be done to see what going on why all the cast doing so close to each other
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12-07-2008, 11:57 PM	#29
USATVFAN Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 31, 2007 Location: Kalispell, USA Posts: 1,742	Sorry But i don't count Ralph or Jessica Since they weren't in the Main opening credits, you may count them as cast members but i don't. to me they are recuring guest stars. I forgot about the Second Lionel. so that make 4. but still not many left. It is sad, it seems that alot of shows from the 70s still have just about all the cast members still alive but this show is losing 1 about every 2 years. It would be nice if the remaining Cast Members could reunite

12-08-2008, 12:08 AM	#30
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	your right i dont count that happening mabye sherman n marla jenny 2nd lionel that all i see coming back for guest spot on some show be hard have reunioun with half cast members gone wil not be the same