Gary Coleman Exhibition to Open in Chicago - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-03-2013, 11:51 PM

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Tragic former child star Gary Coleman's young life is to be remembered as part of a retrospective exhibition in his native Chicago, Illinois.

The late Diff'rent Strokes star's poetry, illustrations and correspondence with stars like Bob Hope and Lucille Ball will be on display for three months at the Museum of Broadcast Communications from 26 June (13).

The actor died of a brain haemorrhage in May, 2010, and his estranged parents have been collecting memorabilia and artefacts from their son's life for the new museum piece over the past year.

Coleman's former agent Vic Perillo tells WENN, "When Gary died, much of the attention was focused on his divorce and his parents, but he is arguably one of the greatest child actors of all time. It's time for a celebration of his life and it's fitting that it should launch in his home town.

"There are letters from Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, a videotaped segment from Norman Lear and we're still hoping to get a letter from Nancy Reagan. I have asked her office if she would write something as she was very fond of Gary.

DJM77 · 06-04-2013, 06:24 AM

Sounds pretty cool. He is one of the greatest child actors of all time. I don't think that's arguable at all.

Larenz09 · 06-22-2013, 08:49 PM

I thought that he was from Zion.

At least that is what it says on Wikipedia.org.

Mr. Television · 06-22-2013, 09:16 PM

I'm glad that Gary is finally being recognized for all he did to entertain us.

Larenz09 · 06-22-2013, 11:49 PM

Likewise!!

PrettyinPink55 · 06-24-2013, 12:46 AM

I like that they are celebrating and highlighting the good of this beloved and dearly missed television icon.

06-03-2013, 11:51 PM	#1
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: 34,559	Gary Coleman Exhibition to Open in Chicago Link Tragic former child star Gary Coleman's young life is to be remembered as part of a retrospective exhibition in his native Chicago, Illinois. The late Diff'rent Strokes star's poetry, illustrations and correspondence with stars like Bob Hope and Lucille Ball will be on display for three months at the Museum of Broadcast Communications from 26 June (13). The actor died of a brain haemorrhage in May, 2010, and his estranged parents have been collecting memorabilia and artefacts from their son's life for the new museum piece over the past year. Coleman's former agent Vic Perillo tells WENN, "When Gary died, much of the attention was focused on his divorce and his parents, but he is arguably one of the greatest child actors of all time. It's time for a celebration of his life and it's fitting that it should launch in his home town. "There are letters from Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, a videotaped segment from Norman Lear and we're still hoping to get a letter from Nancy Reagan. I have asked her office if she would write something as she was very fond of Gary.
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06-04-2013, 06:24 AM	#2
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,573	Sounds pretty cool. He is one of the greatest child actors of all time. I don't think that's arguable at all.
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06-22-2013, 08:49 PM	#3
Larenz09 Gary Coleman, we'll miss you! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 12, 2008 Location: East Boston, MA. Posts: 659	I thought that he was from Zion. At least that is what it says on Wikipedia.org.
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06-22-2013, 09:16 PM	#4
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06-24-2013, 12:46 AM	#6
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I like that they are celebrating and highlighting the good of this beloved and dearly missed television icon.
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06-22-2013, 11:49 PM	#5
Larenz09 Gary Coleman, we'll miss you! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 12, 2008 Location: East Boston, MA. Posts: 659	Likewise!!