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Brian Damage · 03-23-2010, 10:42 PM

I am really getting back into the whole MTM universe & I think I read somewhere that "several" cast members died during the show's two season run. Is that true?

Marvo301 · 03-23-2010, 10:59 PM

I know that Barbara Colby who played Julie Erskine was murdered after appearing in the first three episodes of the series and that Judith Lowery who played Mother Dexter died part way through the second season.

Mr. Television · 03-23-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I know that Barbara Colby who played Julie Erskine was murdered after appearing in the first three episodes of the series and that Judith Lowery who played Mother Dexter died part way through the second season.

Burt Mustin who played her fiance/husband died not long after too.

Adamantium · 03-24-2010, 12:01 AM

Who knows how many viewers passed away during those two years.

Marvo301 · 03-24-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Who knows how many viewers passed away during those two years.

I don't know about that but I do know that many viewers passed on watching this show. Especially in the second season.

scotsguy · 03-24-2010, 06:56 AM

The Barbara Colby murder was a tragedy,the death of the elderly cast members was sad but well,part of life really.
I think putting Phyllis in that office setting and the overdoze of uninteresting characters in season2 put the real curse on the show.

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03-24-2010, 06:56 AM	#6
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	The Barbara Colby murder was a tragedy,the death of the elderly cast members was sad but well,part of life really. I think putting Phyllis in that office setting and the overdoze of uninteresting characters in season2 put the real curse on the show.