Ron Glass Says there Will Never be A Barney Miller Reunion....Ever - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-07-2010, 02:18 PM

OD: With all of the redoings of 70s and 80s TV shows it doesn’t seem like there’s an original thought in Hollywood these days, except from Joss. Given that, has there been any talk of a “Barney Miller” reunion or remake like “Starsky & Hutch”?

RG: Many many many many times, but when Danny (Arnold) died it was his wish we not do any kinds of reunions unless they were presented as a trilogy of feature films. That never happened and his family has honored his wishes.

OD: I’ve always had a fascination with Abe Vigoda. Any cool stories about Abe from the Barney Miller days?

RG: Abe was always very punctual. Most times he would be on set 15 to twenty minutes early. One day though he arrived a half-hour late. So I walked over and said, “Abe is everything OK?” He said, “Yeah, I had a doctor’s appointment today and it ran a little over.” Again I asked, “Is everything all right?” Abe said, “Yes, the doctor says I have the insides of a 35 year old man.” And I could only sputter “What did he charge you?” Abe wasn’t amused. It tells a lot about both of us.

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Retro4Life · 03-07-2010, 03:52 PM

Again, I think a retrospective would be the way to go. No new scripted material, just the surviving members of the cast sitting around and sharing stories and memories.

I honestly can't imagine Mrs. Arnold would have any objection to that, and I'm sure a lot of the memories would involve compliments of Danny.

catlover79 · 03-07-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Again, I think a retrospective would be the way to go. No new scripted material, just the surviving members of the cast sitting around and sharing stories and memories.

I honestly can't imagine Mrs. Arnold would have any objection to that, and I'm sure a lot of the memories would involve compliments of Danny.

My sentiments exactly. Plus, the majority of the cast is still alive, so I say they should go for it!

James28 · 07-08-2010, 02:35 PM

^^Except for Jack Soo, James Gregory, and Ron Carey.

comedyfreak · 07-09-2010, 05:49 AM

Has TVLand honored Barney Miller yet?

catlover79 · 07-09-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Has TVLand honored Barney Miller yet?

As far as I know - NO.

They SHOULD honor the show and its wonderful cast & crew. Maybe next year?

Dr. Thong · 07-09-2010, 01:13 PM

TV Land will honor Love Boat, but not Barney Miller.

I don't get it.

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

TV Land will honor Love Boat, but not Barney Miller.

I don't get it.

That makes two of us!

Marvo301 · 07-10-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

As far as I know - NO.

They SHOULD honor the show and its wonderful cast & crew. Maybe next year?

Hopefully they'll get around to honoring this show soon while the majority of the cast is still will us!

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Hopefully they'll get around to honoring this show soon while the majority of the cast is still will us!

YES!!! I hope TV Land is listening - hint, hint...

Dr. Thong · 07-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

That makes two of us!

Back in the day, I thought Love Boat was okay. Now...not so much.

Back in the day, I thought Barney Miller was okay. Now, I like it even better.

catlover79 · 07-10-2010, 07:51 PM

I was never really into Love Boat myself.

03-07-2010, 02:18 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ron Glass Says there Will Never be A Barney Miller Reunion....Ever OD: With all of the redoings of 70s and 80s TV shows it doesn’t seem like there’s an original thought in Hollywood these days, except from Joss. Given that, has there been any talk of a “Barney Miller” reunion or remake like “Starsky & Hutch”? RG: Many many many many times, but when Danny (Arnold) died it was his wish we not do any kinds of reunions unless they were presented as a trilogy of feature films. That never happened and his family has honored his wishes. OD: I’ve always had a fascination with Abe Vigoda. Any cool stories about Abe from the Barney Miller days? RG: Abe was always very punctual. Most times he would be on set 15 to twenty minutes early. One day though he arrived a half-hour late. So I walked over and said, “Abe is everything OK?” He said, “Yeah, I had a doctor’s appointment today and it ran a little over.” Again I asked, “Is everything all right?” Abe said, “Yes, the doctor says I have the insides of a 35 year old man.” And I could only sputter “What did he charge you?” Abe wasn’t amused. It tells a lot about both of us. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44184
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