Television producer Aaron Spelling dies - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

theshark8777 · 06-23-2006, 10:53 PM

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Aaron Spelling, a onetime movie bit player who turned to television production and created a massive number of hit series, from the vintage "Charlie's Angels" and "Dynasty" to "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Melrose Place," died Friday, his publicist said. He was 83.

Spelling died at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on June 18, according to publicist Kevin Sasaki.

Spelling's other hit series included "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "Burke's Law," "The Mod Squad," "Starsky and Hutch," "T.J. Hooker," "Matt Houston," "Hart to Hart" and "Hotel." He kept his hand in 21st-century TV with series including "7th Heaven" and "Summerland."

He also produced more than 140 television movies. Among the most notable: "Death Sentence" (1974), Nick Nolte's first starring role; "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" (1976), John Travolta's first dramatic role; "The Best Little Girl in the World" (1981), which starred Jennifer Jason Leigh.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Spelling provided series and movies exclusively for ABC and is credited for the network's rise to major status. Jokesters referred to it as "The Aaron Broadcasting Company."

Brian Damage · 06-23-2006, 10:57 PM

Wow

Mr. Television · 06-23-2006, 11:00 PM

Oh man this is awful. I've watched his showsl all my life and some of my favorite shows were Aaron Spelling shows. TV has really lost a legend. R.I.P. Mr. Spelling.

PZelda · 06-23-2006, 11:00 PM

Oh MAN, I LOVED Aaron's shows, I've watched a lot of his shows all my life. I LOVE Charlie's Angels, Hart to Hart, etc. He was one hell of a man, that's for sure.

swedeace · 06-23-2006, 11:02 PM

Aw, how sad.

Long live my two favorite Aaron Spelling creations: "7th Heaven" AND the made-for-TV psycho-thriller movie, "Don't Go to Sleep."

theshark8777 · 06-23-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

Oh MAN, I LOVED Aaron's shows, I've watched a lot of his shows all my life. I LOVE Charlie's Angels, Hart to Hart, etc. He was one hell of a man, that's for sure.

Ah yes, Hart to hart. Who doesn't remember the begining of that!

This is my boss, Jonathan Hart - a self-made millionaire. He's quite a guy. This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous. She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself. By the way, my name is Max. I take care of *both* of them, which ain't easy; 'cause when they met... it was *murder*!

Brent88 · 06-23-2006, 11:08 PM

He was truly a legend.

RIP.

Brad Russ · 06-23-2006, 11:23 PM

WOW, that is too bad. He's one of those guys you just expect to live on forever and ever. R.I.P. Mr. Spelling!!

EmoJoe · 06-23-2006, 11:37 PM

oh wow...RIP

KristinHerreraFan · 06-24-2006, 12:03 AM

ABlairican Pie · 06-24-2006, 12:35 AM

This is very sad. I liked watching his shows, especially Beverly Hills 90210.

Janice · 06-24-2006, 12:40 AM

How sad. Such an accomplished and talented man.

Cactus Jack · 06-24-2006, 01:03 AM

Holy crap

RIP Aaron

PrettyinPink55 · 06-24-2006, 01:06 AM

He was trully a legend!

Jonathan · 06-24-2006, 01:21 AM

Rest in Peace, Mr. Spelling.

06-23-2006, 10:53 PM	#1
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Television producer Aaron Spelling dies LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Aaron Spelling, a onetime movie bit player who turned to television production and created a massive number of hit series, from the vintage "Charlie's Angels" and "Dynasty" to "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Melrose Place," died Friday, his publicist said. He was 83. Spelling died at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on June 18, according to publicist Kevin Sasaki. Spelling's other hit series included "Love Boat," "Fantasy Island," "Burke's Law," "The Mod Squad," "Starsky and Hutch," "T.J. Hooker," "Matt Houston," "Hart to Hart" and "Hotel." He kept his hand in 21st-century TV with series including "7th Heaven" and "Summerland." He also produced more than 140 television movies. Among the most notable: "Death Sentence" (1974), Nick Nolte's first starring role; "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" (1976), John Travolta's first dramatic role; "The Best Little Girl in the World" (1981), which starred Jennifer Jason Leigh. During the 1970s and 1980s, Spelling provided series and movies exclusively for ABC and is credited for the network's rise to major status. Jokesters referred to it as "The Aaron Broadcasting Company."
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06-23-2006, 10:57 PM	#2
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Oh man this is awful. I've watched his showsl all my life and some of my favorite shows were Aaron Spelling shows. TV has really lost a legend. R.I.P. Mr. Spelling.
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Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	He was truly a legend. RIP.
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PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Oh MAN, I LOVED Aaron's shows, I've watched a lot of his shows all my life. I LOVE Charlie's Angels, Hart to Hart, etc. He was one hell of a man, that's for sure.

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swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Aw, how sad. Long live my two favorite Aaron Spelling creations: "7th Heaven" AND the made-for-TV psycho-thriller movie, "Don't Go to Sleep."

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06-24-2006, 12:40 AM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace Mr. Spelling How sad. Such an accomplished and talented man.

06-24-2006, 01:03 AM	#13
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06-24-2006, 01:21 AM	#15
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