Actor George Segal (1934-2021) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 03-23-2021, 09:47 PM

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment...es-87-76643457

George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and starred in the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. He was 87.

“The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery," Sonia Segal said in a statement.

A native of Great Neck, New York, Segal was always best known as a comic actor but his most famous role was in a harrowing drama, 1966's “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”

The entire cast of the film, based on Edward Albee’s acclaimed play, was nominated for Academy Awards: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton for starring roles, Sandy Dennis and Segal for supporting performances. The women won Oscars, the men did not.

To younger audiences, he was better known for playing magazine publisher Jack Gallo on the long-running NBC series “Just Shoot Me" from 1997 to 2003, and as grandfather Albert “Pops” Solomon on the “The Goldbergs” since 2013.

Merry24 · 03-24-2021, 12:04 AM

I did not see that coming. My prayers are with his family & friends & the cast and crew of The Goldbergs. George’s acting was introduced to me from Look Who’s Talking / Kiristey Alley & John Travolta & Bruce Willis.

Have The Goldbergs wrapped up there season yet? If not I hope they deticate the Season Finale to him.

Will TVLAND be having A Goldbergs Marathon with episodes of George Segal?

George Segal. Thank you for your talents and everything you gave in the entertainment industry.

cnnbcbs · 03-24-2021, 04:57 PM

https://youtu.be/ibtMsulEBW0

tenter · 03-25-2021, 11:24 AM

rest in peace..

I read in article https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-gol...ad-1234721312/

that this week is currently filming season finale, it is unclear if the death for the story could be mentioned. Also unclear if Goldbergs were renewed for season 9

Svenfan1234 · 03-25-2021, 01:35 PM

Never saw him on The Goldbergs but I loved him as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me!

AB · 03-25-2021, 03:40 PM

Rest in peace.

cnnbcbs · 03-25-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

Never saw him on The Goldbergs but I loved him as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me!

Just Shoot Me was a good show that seems largely forgotten. He was an asset.

Fallon97 · 03-26-2021, 04:00 PM

Loved Mr. Segal from so many shows. Prayers to the love ones. RIP

cnnbcbs · 03-26-2021, 09:49 PM

For years I had a recording of the wizard of oz from 1987 george segal describing the events of his new show "take five." Loved his tag line..."who needs car chases?" (Nah nanna nah nuh!). Apparently that show needed car crashes as it crashed and burned.

Dude111 · 03-27-2021, 01:34 AM

Very sad... Is he related to Steve???

James28 · 04-04-2021, 03:36 PM

Sigh, I just HATE when beloved actors die while still active/on the job (naturally or otherwise), especially when he or she is a series regular on a current TV show. I wouldn't want to do a 10th season of The Goldbergs without George Segal. I guess the 9th season of The Goldbergs will probably wind-up being its last.

George Segal

tenter · 04-04-2021, 03:41 PM

Season 9 of Goldbergs has not yet been confirmed.

03-23-2021, 09:47 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: 34,352	Actor George Segal (1934-2021) https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment...es-87-76643457 George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” and starred in the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. He was 87. “The family is devastated to announce that this morning George Segal passed away due to complications from bypass surgery," Sonia Segal said in a statement. A native of Great Neck, New York, Segal was always best known as a comic actor but his most famous role was in a harrowing drama, 1966's “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.” The entire cast of the film, based on Edward Albee’s acclaimed play, was nominated for Academy Awards: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton for starring roles, Sandy Dennis and Segal for supporting performances. The women won Oscars, the men did not. To younger audiences, he was better known for playing magazine publisher Jack Gallo on the long-running NBC series “Just Shoot Me" from 1997 to 2003, and as grandfather Albert “Pops” Solomon on the “The Goldbergs” since 2013.

03-25-2021, 01:35 PM	#5
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Never saw him on The Goldbergs but I loved him as Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me!
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04-04-2021, 03:36 PM	#11
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	Sigh, I just *HATE* when beloved actors die while still active/on the job (naturally or otherwise), especially when he or she is a series regular on a current TV show. I wouldn't want to do a 10th season of The Goldbergs without George Segal. I guess the 9th season of The Goldbergs will probably wind-up being its last. George Segal
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03-24-2021, 12:04 AM	#2
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,041	I did not see that coming. My prayers are with his family & friends & the cast and crew of The Goldbergs. George’s acting was introduced to me from Look Who’s Talking / Kiristey Alley & John Travolta & Bruce Willis. Have The Goldbergs wrapped up there season yet? If not I hope they deticate the Season Finale to him. Will TVLAND be having A Goldbergs Marathon with episodes of George Segal? George Segal. Thank you for your talents and everything you gave in the entertainment industry.

03-24-2021, 04:57 PM	#3
cnnbcbs Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2017 Posts: 366	https://youtu.be/ibtMsulEBW0

03-25-2021, 11:24 AM	#4
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,577	rest in peace.. I read in article https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-gol...ad-1234721312/ that this week is currently filming season finale, it is unclear if the death for the story could be mentioned. Also unclear if Goldbergs were renewed for season 9

03-25-2021, 03:40 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.

03-26-2021, 04:00 PM	#8
Fallon97 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2007 Location: America Posts: 1,271	Loved Mr. Segal from so many shows. Prayers to the love ones. RIP

03-26-2021, 09:49 PM	#9
cnnbcbs Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2017 Posts: 366	For years I had a recording of the wizard of oz from 1987 george segal describing the events of his new show "take five." Loved his tag line..."who needs car chases?" (Nah nanna nah nuh!). Apparently that show needed car crashes as it crashed and burned.

03-27-2021, 01:34 AM	#10
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,951	Very sad... Is he related to Steve???

04-04-2021, 03:41 PM	#12
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,577	Season 9 of Goldbergs has not yet been confirmed.