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Old 07-24-2012, 07:08 PM
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Default Sherman Hemsley Dead.

Sherman Hemsley, known for his starring role on "The Jeffersons," has died at age 74.


Remember him as Archie Bunkers's neighbor...that role lead to the Jeffersons...funny guy...RIP..


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1699590.html
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Old 07-24-2012, 07:16 PM
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He has moved on down 6 feet under . . .

RIP, always liked Sherman.
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Old 07-24-2012, 08:26 PM
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Saw him in the musical "PURLIE" on Broadway as 'Gitlow' with Cleavon Little and Melba Moore. He was fabulous.

Skinnin' a Cat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mR3uyhuFJ0
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Old 07-25-2012, 01:30 AM
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Is Weezie still alive?
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Old 07-25-2012, 01:31 AM
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Speaking of which, if I could think of one show from the past that could not possibly be made today, it would be All in the Family.

Archie Bunker was one of the best TV characters ever.
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Old 07-25-2012, 08:44 AM
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Speaking of which, if I could think of one show from the past that could not possibly be made today, it would be All in the Family.

Archie Bunker was one of the best TV characters ever.
Married with Children ?

btw Weezie died in 2004
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Old 07-25-2012, 01:16 PM
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Speaking of which, if I could think of one show from the past that could not possibly be made today, it would be All in the Family.

Archie Bunker was one of the best TV characters ever.
......awesome,you should bring back your archie avatar in honor.
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Old 07-25-2012, 02:39 PM
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Speaking of which, if I could think of one show from the past that could not possibly be made today, it would be All in the Family.

Archie Bunker was one of the best TV characters ever.

You got that right...and the show one of the best comedies of all time...
Here's the show with Sammy Davis Jr, hilarious...

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...C0154E&first=0
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