Why no TV Guide tribute article for Don? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

scott cokeley · 10-31-2005, 06:46 PM

Bob Denver got one, why not Don Adams? At least I didn't see one. Very disappointed......

tv star collector · 11-01-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scott cokeley

Bob Denver got one, why not Don Adams? At least I didn't see one. Very disappointed......

You are not alone. I addressed this oversight on another message board. As
I stated there, I would assume that, as in years past (at least since 1998), TV Guide plans to publish a special tribute issue--to the all the stars we lost in 2005--at the end of the year. I would hope so (they also ignored another fine comedian, Louis Nye).

This past year we also lost Johnny Carson, Ossie Davis, Brian Kelly, Barney Martin, Paul Henning, Frank Gorshin, Howard Morris (who directed the GET SMART pilot), Eddie Albert, Lane Smith, Paul Winchell, Kevin Hagen, James Doohan, Richard Eastham, Nipsey Russell, and Debralee Scott. Some of these were remembered in previous issues (Carson, I'm sure was), but others were not.

TV Knowledge Fan · 05-31-2006, 02:58 PM

Because the TV GUIDE published these days is far different from the one that
WOULD have paid tribute- even slightly- to Don Adams. Ever see their recent book of "collectible covers"? They're selling the "sizzle", not the "steak". Plus the fact that the magazine is now firmly a "synergistic" part of the News Corporation empire (which includes Fox and ANYTHING associated with it) is another reason. How many times do you want to read about "AMERICAN IDOL"
or "24" or "PRISON BREAK" or "THE SIMPSONS" or "FAMILY GUY" on those pages EVERY WEEK??????

tv star collector · 05-31-2006, 05:40 PM

Exactly! Like LIFE magazine (which has been reduced to a skimpy weekend
newspaper insert), the TV GUIDE magazine that we knew and loved for five
decades no longer exists. Sad but true. "The times are a-changin'" (and not
for the better).

Tweety · 06-11-2006, 11:10 PM

I'm sure whoever runs TV Guide now probably has no idea who Don Adams even was.

tv star collector · 06-12-2006, 07:39 PM

Well, at least they did mention him (and included a photo) in their "In Memoriam"
feature in the Dec. 26, 2005 issue. It seems ironic to me that since TV GUIDE
enlarged their format, they have proportionately shrunk the content of their
magazine! (I predict that their much-heralded annual "Fall Preview" issue this
year can probably be read in a minute or two!)

gilligan fanatic · 06-13-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweety

I'm sure whoever runs TV Guide now probably has no idea who Don Adams even was.

Sad isn't it. I was amazed they had a Bob Denver tribute

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 06-13-2006, 05:13 PM

Well I think he sure deserves one.

tv star collector · 06-13-2006, 06:03 PM

Don Adams also deserved a PEOPLE magazine cover story. They gave ones to
other departed TV stars, such as Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr.,
Jim Henson, Michael Landon, Fred MacMurray, Audrey Meadows, and Bob Hope.
The people who are running the magazines today seem to have little regard for
our television heritage, I guess.

10-31-2005, 06:46 PM	#1
scott cokeley Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2001 Location: Hoquaim, WA Posts: 115	Why no TV Guide tribute article for Don? Bob Denver got one, why not Don Adams? At least I didn't see one. Very disappointed......

05-31-2006, 02:58 PM	#3
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	WHY? Because the TV GUIDE published these days is far different from the one that WOULD have paid tribute- even slightly- to Don Adams. Ever see their recent book of "collectible covers"? They're selling the "sizzle", not the "steak". Plus the fact that the magazine is now firmly a "synergistic" part of the News Corporation empire (which includes Fox and ANYTHING associated with it) is another reason. How many times do you want to read about "AMERICAN IDOL" or "24" or "PRISON BREAK" or "THE SIMPSONS" or "FAMILY GUY" on those pages EVERY WEEK??????

06-13-2006, 05:13 PM	#8
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	Well I think he sure deserves one.
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05-31-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Exactly! Like LIFE magazine (which has been reduced to a skimpy weekend newspaper insert), the TV GUIDE magazine that we knew and loved for five decades no longer exists. Sad but true. "The times are a-changin'" (and not for the better).

06-11-2006, 11:10 PM	#5
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	I'm sure whoever runs TV Guide now probably has no idea who Don Adams even was.

06-12-2006, 07:39 PM	#6
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Well, at least they did mention him (and included a photo) in their "In Memoriam" feature in the Dec. 26, 2005 issue. It seems ironic to me that since TV GUIDE enlarged their format, they have proportionately shrunk the content of their magazine! (I predict that their much-heralded annual "Fall Preview" issue this year can probably be read in a minute or two!)

06-13-2006, 06:03 PM	#9
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	Don Adams also deserved a PEOPLE magazine cover story. They gave ones to other departed TV stars, such as Jackie Gleason, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Henson, Michael Landon, Fred MacMurray, Audrey Meadows, and Bob Hope. The people who are running the magazines today seem to have little regard for our television heritage, I guess.