Aaron Spelling, RIP
Over the years, I've watched more than a few Aaron Spelling productions. I learned late last night that Spelling, 83, passed away.
I know, I know, some of you will say: Mindless Entertainment. But from the Eighties Excess of "Dynasty" to the Nineties Nightime Soap "Beverly Hills 90210," his productions provided me with many entertaining hours.
He was a major force in television for many years, and also played an important role in bringing quality productions, such as "And the Band Played On," to the small screen.
Comments
I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Spelling's death. You know, we need "mindless entertainment" every once in awhile, and my college memories would be less colorful without having the "Dynasty" parties to look back on.
I had no idea Spelling had a part in brining "And the Band Played On," to television.
Posted by: Peri Sword | June 24, 2006 10:05 AM
Peri,
This is off topic but just wanted to alert you to this.
Was happy to see a fellow Joseph Heller fan ( :
Posted by: Nick Manley | June 24, 2006 10:23 PM
I was reminded that Spelling, of course, produced "Charlie's Angels," about which I wrote this spoof. That was, apparently, linked at The Women's Center at UMBC, seriously? That's what I was recently told!
Posted by: Chris Matthew Sciabarra | June 25, 2006 03:36 PM
Wasn't Spelling the guy, who also produced "Charmed", which actually wasn't a that bad show (despite the sometimes feel-good solutions).
Posted by: Max | June 25, 2006 05:25 PM
What I didn't know, but learned from the obit, was that he was married to Morticia Addams!
Posted by: Aeon J. Skoble | June 26, 2006 09:05 AM
Aeon: Morticia wasn't Tori's mother, was she? If so, no wonder Tori is SOOOO scary!
Posted by: Peri Sword | June 26, 2006 09:54 AM
No, Tori's mom is the second wife.
Posted by: Aeon J. Skoble | June 26, 2006 10:51 AM
Sorry to hear that Mr.Spelling passed away ) :. Didn't mean to detract from the sad theme of the post by mentioning something irrelevant.
Posted by: Nick Manley | June 26, 2006 09:02 PM
It is my understanding that this year's Emmy Awards broadcast might feature a tribute to Spelling. So stay tuned; it is shown live on NBC on Sunday, August 27th---and, not so coincidentally, my "Song of the Day" postings will be in the middle of my Second Annual Tribute to TV Themes. :)
Posted by: Chris Matthew Sciabarra | August 13, 2006 09:07 AM