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Ireneparalegal · 06-21-2006, 10:20 PM

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RIP TO A MAN WHO BROUGHT US SO MUCH ENTERTAINMENT WITH SHOWS I GREW UP WITH. THANK YOU SO MUCH...

Aaron Spelling (Born April 22, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, died June 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.) was an American film and television producer.

He had worked in some capacity on almost 200 productions including Starsky and Hutch, Family, Hotel, Daniel Boone, The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Vega$, Hart to Hart, Dynasty, The Colbys, T.J. Hooker, Twin Peaks, Nightingales, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, 7th Heaven, and Charmed. He also produced the NBC TV series Titans with Yasmine Bleeth in 2000 and Summerland in 2004. Certain sources list him as the world's most prolific or successful television producer.

Aaron attended Forest Avenue High School. After serving with the USAAF, he graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1945. He went to New York and found some work as an actor. He married actress Carolyn Jones, in 1953, and they moved to California. He had his break as a writer, selling his first script to Jane Wyman Theater in 1954. He went on to write for Dick Powell, Playhouse 90, and Last Man, amongst others. He joined Powell's Four Star Productions. After the death of Powell he formed Thomas-Spelling Productions with Danny Thomas. Their first hit was The Mod Squad. In 1972, he created Aaron Spelling Productions and another co-production company with Leonard Goldberg. His company went public in 1986 as Spelling Entertainment.

He divorced Jones in 1965 and in 1968 he married Carol Jean Marer (aka Candy Spelling). He was father of the actors Victoria Davey Spelling (Tori Spelling) and Randall Gene Spelling (Randy Spelling). He lived in Los Angeles; his home is the largest single-family dwelling in California.

Spelling also produced the NBC daytime soap opera Sunset Beach from 1997 to 1999.

Despite his many accomplishments in life, Spelling continued to emphasize that his favorite project of all time was 7th Heaven. The success of this "little drama that could", and the fact that it had been the WB's most-watched series since 1998, was beyond belief to him.

In January 28, 2006, he was sued by his former nurse who seeks unspecified damages for ten claims, including sexual harassment and discrimination, retaliation, sexual battery (for making "contact with the plaintiff's intimate parts"), assault, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

On June 18, 2006, he suffered a stroke at his home in California and died June 23, 2006 in Los Angeles at age 83.

Mr. Television · 06-21-2006, 10:29 PM

Oh God. I wish Mr. Spelling a speedy recovery. I can't imagine tv without him. I've been watching his shows all my life.

Ireneparalegal · 06-23-2006, 03:11 AM

they say lately that his health has not been so good. I grew up watching his shows. It would be the biggest loss to the industry. I hope he recovers quickly.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-23-2006, 10:20 AM

I would like to say Get Well soon Aaron Spelling

PrettyinPink55 · 06-23-2006, 11:06 AM

Oh wow! I hope he gets well soon! Aaron Spelling is a legend!

Brent88 · 06-23-2006, 10:46 PM

Fox 5 Atlanta just reported he has died.

It's got a banner on cnn.com too http://www.cnn.com/

Ireneparalegal · 06-23-2006, 11:02 PM

Mr. Television · 06-23-2006, 11:08 PM

MikeLutton · 06-23-2006, 11:17 PM

how can he get well he just died he not going get anymore better then he is now all i can say is Rip Aaron spelling

Ireneparalegal · 06-23-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

how can he get well he just died he not going get anymore better then he is now all i can say is Rip Aaron spelling

I edited this thread. I originally had posted three days ago he had a stroke. some posters responded to that. After learning he just died, i edited this thread with the new info.

MikeLutton · 06-23-2006, 11:26 PM

oh ok thanks it sounded kind confusing at first anyway iam sorry see mr spelling go he was a great man who leavea a legacy behind u wil be missed.

Zoneboy · 06-23-2006, 11:27 PM

I didn't get the breaking news E-mail from CNN about Aaron's death. Needless to say I'm very saddened by his passing & extremely upset at CNN.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-23-2006, 11:34 PM

R.I.P Mr. Spelling!

tvfan0101 · 06-23-2006, 11:43 PM

Even calling him an influential, prolific, legendary producer would be an understatement, in my mind. He produced The New People, too.

MikeLutton · 06-23-2006, 11:58 PM

well cnn is alwyas as u say late on everything news weather what ever they proably say something about it tomorrow or 2 days later.Et tonight online didnt even mention it.rip mr spelling

06-21-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	BREAKING NEWS!!! AARON SPELLING HAS DIED... http://www.cnn.com/ RIP TO A MAN WHO BROUGHT US SO MUCH ENTERTAINMENT WITH SHOWS I GREW UP WITH. THANK YOU SO MUCH... Aaron Spelling (Born April 22, 1923 in Dallas, Texas, died June 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.) was an American film and television producer. He had worked in some capacity on almost 200 productions including Starsky and Hutch, Family, Hotel, Daniel Boone, The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, The Love Boat, Vega$, Hart to Hart, Dynasty, The Colbys, T.J. Hooker, Twin Peaks, Nightingales, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, 7th Heaven, and Charmed. He also produced the NBC TV series Titans with Yasmine Bleeth in 2000 and Summerland in 2004. Certain sources list him as the world's most prolific or successful television producer. Aaron attended Forest Avenue High School. After serving with the USAAF, he graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1945. He went to New York and found some work as an actor. He married actress Carolyn Jones, in 1953, and they moved to California. He had his break as a writer, selling his first script to Jane Wyman Theater in 1954. He went on to write for Dick Powell, Playhouse 90, and Last Man, amongst others. He joined Powell's Four Star Productions. After the death of Powell he formed Thomas-Spelling Productions with Danny Thomas. Their first hit was The Mod Squad. In 1972, he created Aaron Spelling Productions and another co-production company with Leonard Goldberg. His company went public in 1986 as Spelling Entertainment. He divorced Jones in 1965 and in 1968 he married Carol Jean Marer (aka Candy Spelling). He was father of the actors Victoria Davey Spelling (Tori Spelling) and Randall Gene Spelling (Randy Spelling). He lived in Los Angeles; his home is the largest single-family dwelling in California. Spelling also produced the NBC daytime soap opera Sunset Beach from 1997 to 1999. Despite his many accomplishments in life, Spelling continued to emphasize that his favorite project of all time was 7th Heaven. The success of this "little drama that could", and the fact that it had been the WB's most-watched series since 1998, was beyond belief to him. In January 28, 2006, he was sued by his former nurse who seeks unspecified damages for ten claims, including sexual harassment and discrimination, retaliation, sexual battery (for making "contact with the plaintiff's intimate parts"), assault, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On June 18, 2006, he suffered a stroke at his home in California and died June 23, 2006 in Los Angeles at age 83. Attached Images
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06-21-2006, 10:29 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	Oh God. I wish Mr. Spelling a speedy recovery. I can't imagine tv without him. I've been watching his shows all my life.
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06-23-2006, 10:20 AM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Aaron Spelling Suffers Stroke... I would like to say Get Well soon Aaron Spelling
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06-23-2006, 11:06 AM	#5
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Oh wow! I hope he gets well soon! Aaron Spelling is a legend!
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06-23-2006, 10:46 PM	#6
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Fox 5 Atlanta just reported he has died. It's got a banner on cnn.com too http://www.cnn.com/
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06-23-2006, 03:11 AM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	they say lately that his health has not been so good. I grew up watching his shows. It would be the biggest loss to the industry. I hope he recovers quickly.

06-23-2006, 11:02 PM	#7
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Attached Images

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06-23-2006, 11:17 PM	#9
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	how can he get well he just died he not going get anymore better then he is now all i can say is Rip Aaron spelling

06-23-2006, 11:26 PM	#11
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	oh ok thanks it sounded kind confusing at first anyway iam sorry see mr spelling go he was a great man who leavea a legacy behind u wil be missed.

06-23-2006, 11:27 PM	#12
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: 34,375	I didn't get the breaking news E-mail from CNN about Aaron's death. Needless to say I'm very saddened by his passing & extremely upset at CNN.
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06-23-2006, 11:34 PM	#13
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	R.I.P Mr. Spelling!

06-23-2006, 11:43 PM	#14
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	Even calling him an influential, prolific, legendary producer would be an understatement, in my mind. He produced The New People, too.

06-23-2006, 11:58 PM	#15
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	well cnn is alwyas as u say late on everything news weather what ever they proably say something about it tomorrow or 2 days later.Et tonight online didnt even mention it.rip mr spelling