Barbara Eden Pays Tribute to Larry Hagman - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 11-24-2012, 04:41 PM

Posted on Barbara Eden's Official Facebook:

As I received the news this evening and as you read this I still cannot completely express the shock and impact from the news that Larry Hagman has passed. I can still remember, that first day on Zuma Beach with him, in the frigid cold. From that day for five more years, Larry was the center of so many fun, wild, shocking… and in retrospect, memorable moments that will remain in my heart forever.

He was such a key element in my life for so long and even, years after I Dream of Jeannie; our paths crossed many times. Throughout various productions I had the pleasure of watching the Texas Tornado that was Larry Hagman.

Amidst a whirlwind of big laughs, big smiles and unrestrained personality Larry was always, simply Larry. You couldn't fault him for it, it was just who he was. I am so thankful that this past year I was able to spend time with him and experience yet again ‘Larry’ in all his Big Texas bravado.

I, like many others believed he had beat Cancer and yet we are reminded that life is never guaranteed. My deepest condolences go out to his wife Maj, his son and daughter and his grandchildren, as well as his friends in this time of his passing. I can honestly say that we've lost not just a great actor, not just a television icon, but an element of pure Americana.

Goodbye Larry, there was no one like you before and there will never be anyone like you again.
-Barbara

http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?v=...=17&ref=stream

Marvo301 · 11-24-2012, 04:43 PM

That was a beautiful tribute!

Vahan · 11-24-2012, 04:55 PM

True class all the way 100%. Thank you for sharing it, James.

TV Knowledge Fan · 11-24-2012, 05:23 PM

...of meeting Barbara and Larry at the October 2011 "Chiller Theatre Convention" in Secaucus, New Jersey. Even though they were on opposite sides of the room, Larry was very gracious to me [in his own private way], and I still treasure the autograph he gave me {and Barbara's, as well}. I'll always remember my one chance to meet him in person....

Zoneboy · 11-24-2012, 05:27 PM

Posted here as well.

11-24-2012, 04:41 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	Barbara Eden Pays Tribute to Larry Hagman Posted on Barbara Eden's Official Facebook: As I received the news this evening and as you read this I still cannot completely express the shock and impact from the news that Larry Hagman has passed. I can still remember, that first day on Zuma Beach with him, in the frigid cold. From that day for five more years, Larry was the center of so many fun, wild, shocking… and in retrospect, memorable moments that will remain in my heart forever. He was such a key element in my life for so long and even, years after I Dream of Jeannie; our paths crossed many times. Throughout various productions I had the pleasure of watching the Texas Tornado that was Larry Hagman. Amidst a whirlwind of big laughs, big smiles and unrestrained personality Larry was always, simply Larry. You couldn't fault him for it, it was just who he was. I am so thankful that this past year I was able to spend time with him and experience yet again ‘Larry’ in all his Big Texas bravado. I, like many others believed he had beat Cancer and yet we are reminded that life is never guaranteed. My deepest condolences go out to his wife Maj, his son and daughter and his grandchildren, as well as his friends in this time of his passing. I can honestly say that we've lost not just a great actor, not just a television icon, but an element of pure Americana. Goodbye Larry, there was no one like you before and there will never be anyone like you again. -Barbara http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?v=...=17&ref=stream Attached Images

11-24-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	That was a beautiful tribute!
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11-24-2012, 05:23 PM	#4
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	I had the pleasure.... ...of meeting Barbara and Larry at the October 2011 "Chiller Theatre Convention" in Secaucus, New Jersey. Even though they were on opposite sides of the room, Larry was very gracious to me [in his own private way], and I still treasure the autograph he gave me {and Barbara's, as well}. I'll always remember my one chance to meet him in person....

11-24-2012, 05:27 PM	#5
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: 34,386	Posted here as well.
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11-24-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	True class all the way 100%. Thank you for sharing it, James.