A post on Harpies Bizarre says that Bill Asher passed away today. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

the truth · 07-16-2012, 09:20 PM

Looking for confirmation.

Very sad news, if indeed true.

http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/discussions.htm

R.I.P., Mr. Asher and condolences to his family.

the truth · 07-16-2012, 09:43 PM

Yes, the Lucy Lounge is reporting it and has a tribute...

http://www.lucylounge.com/index.php?...ed-away-today/

Zoneboy · 07-16-2012, 10:20 PM

Link

Bill Asher, director of such legendary early television shows as "I Love Lucy," "Bewitched" and "Gidget," died early today at a Palm Desert board and care facility with his wife, Meredith, by his side.

Asher had lived in La Quinta and Indian Wells since retiring from film and television in 1991. He was 90.

Asher is best remembered as the primary director of “I Love Lucy,” named by TV Guide the second best television comedy ever. But he also was nominated for four Emmy Awards for directing and producing “Bewitched” with his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. He won the Emmy for Best Director of that show in 1966.

Asher also directed such "beach blanket" films as "Beach Party, " "Beach Blanket Bingo” and “How To Stuff A Wild Bikini.”

A memorial service is scheduled Sept. 29 at Desert Springs Church in Palm Desert. Besides his wife, Meredith, Asher is survived by his daughters Liane Sears and Rebecca Asher, sons Brian, Bill Jr., Robert and John, four step-children, nine grandchildren and and eight step-grandchildren.

catlover79 · 07-17-2012, 01:50 AM

I just heard this myself a short time ago...

Bill...thank you so much for all that you gave to the TV genre, and for you and Liz for deciding to do Bewitched and bringing all the fantastic people on- and off-screen together...you made so many people happy.

the truth · 07-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Erin Murphy's blog re: Mr. Asher....

http://starwebsitescomerinmurphy.blo...-my-uncle.html

Sal · 07-18-2012, 05:33 PM

One of my favourite Bewitched episodes is "Samantha's Curious Cravings" in which Samantha develops an unhealthy and un-mortal attraction to food while in the midst of her 2nd pregnancy. In one scene, she is at Shea Stadium with a hot dog in one hand and a phone in the other, calling Darrin to tell him why she was there. To the right of the phone booth, there is a wall which is covered with graffiti. One of the items is a large heart inside of which is written the initials "B.A. + E.M." which stands for "Bill Asher + Elizabeth Montgomery". I thought that it was a clever and touching, if only too brief, reminder of how much they were in love at the time and it's too bad their marriage ended not long after the series did. William Asher worked on some great TV sitcoms and movies and this is another big loss for Hollywood.

MickeyMac · 07-19-2012, 03:51 PM

He will be missed

Johnny be good! · 08-12-2012, 11:44 AM

He was a great man and lived a good, long life.

07-16-2012, 09:20 PM	#1
the truth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 26, 2002 Posts: 403	A post on Harpies Bizarre says that Bill Asher passed away today. Looking for confirmation. Very sad news, if indeed true. http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/discussions.htm R.I.P., Mr. Asher and condolences to his family.

07-16-2012, 10:20 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,412	Confirmed Link Bill Asher, director of such legendary early television shows as "I Love Lucy," "Bewitched" and "Gidget," died early today at a Palm Desert board and care facility with his wife, Meredith, by his side. Asher had lived in La Quinta and Indian Wells since retiring from film and television in 1991. He was 90. Asher is best remembered as the primary director of “I Love Lucy,” named by TV Guide the second best television comedy ever. But he also was nominated for four Emmy Awards for directing and producing “Bewitched” with his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. He won the Emmy for Best Director of that show in 1966. Asher also directed such "beach blanket" films as "Beach Party, " "Beach Blanket Bingo” and “How To Stuff A Wild Bikini.” A memorial service is scheduled Sept. 29 at Desert Springs Church in Palm Desert. Besides his wife, Meredith, Asher is survived by his daughters Liane Sears and Rebecca Asher, sons Brian, Bill Jr., Robert and John, four step-children, nine grandchildren and and eight step-grandchildren.
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07-17-2012, 01:50 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I just heard this myself a short time ago... Bill...thank you so much for all that you gave to the TV genre, and for you and Liz for deciding to do Bewitched and bringing all the fantastic people on- and off-screen together...you made so many people happy.
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08-12-2012, 11:44 AM	#8
Johnny be good! Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 1,633	He was a great man and lived a good, long life.
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07-16-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
the truth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 26, 2002 Posts: 403	Yes, the Lucy Lounge is reporting it and has a tribute... http://www.lucylounge.com/index.php?...ed-away-today/

07-17-2012, 07:32 PM	#5
the truth Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 26, 2002 Posts: 403	Erin Murphy's blog re: Mr. Asher.... http://starwebsitescomerinmurphy.blo...-my-uncle.html

07-18-2012, 05:33 PM	#6
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,192	One of my favourite Bewitched episodes is "Samantha's Curious Cravings" in which Samantha develops an unhealthy and un-mortal attraction to food while in the midst of her 2nd pregnancy. In one scene, she is at Shea Stadium with a hot dog in one hand and a phone in the other, calling Darrin to tell him why she was there. To the right of the phone booth, there is a wall which is covered with graffiti. One of the items is a large heart inside of which is written the initials "B.A. + E.M." which stands for "Bill Asher + Elizabeth Montgomery". I thought that it was a clever and touching, if only too brief, reminder of how much they were in love at the time and it's too bad their marriage ended not long after the series did. William Asher worked on some great TV sitcoms and movies and this is another big loss for Hollywood.

07-19-2012, 03:51 PM	#7
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	He will be missed