Eddie Albert has died - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TripperFan · 05-27-2005, 04:15 PM

Just have the news on and they broke in with a report from Hollywood that Eddie Albert has died. Not sure if its on the net just yet so I don't have a link or written statement of it.

We'll miss you Oliver!!

James"Thunder"Early · 05-27-2005, 04:17 PM

Pavan · 05-27-2005, 04:25 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor.../obit_albert_2

TV DVD Fan · 05-27-2005, 04:29 PM

oh my god, i am so upset. we dont have too many left of the cast of green acres now unfortunately. RIP Oliver. He's probably up in heaven now with lisa eating her wonderful hotcakes.

pat

Munsters#1 · 05-27-2005, 04:35 PM

Aw that's too bad. I love Eddie Albert.

He was a wonderful and talented actor!

bossradio93 · 05-27-2005, 04:56 PM

It's amazing to know he lived that long to age 99.

Eddie was great!

Pavan · 05-27-2005, 05:09 PM

TV LAND HONORS THE LIFE OF ICONIC HOLLYWOOD ACTOR

EDDIE ALBERT

New York, NY, May 27, 2005 - TV Land will celebrate the life and work of late actor Eddie Albert -- who passed away on Thursday, May 26 in Southern California at the age of 99 -- with a special two hour Green Acres marathon airing on Monday, May 30 beginning at 8pm (ET/PT). Each episode featured in the two hour block was handpicked by TV Land and features some of Albert's most signature moments in his portrayal of "Oliver Wendell Douglas."

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Eddie Albert," said Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Eddie had a wonderful career, providing laughter and entertainment for generations. He will truly be missed."

Born in Illinois and raised in Minneapolis, Eddie Albert started his career by working in the circus on the flying trapeze. In the summer of 1936, he made the switch to entertainment and appeared on television -- years before TV was introduced to the public -- in RCA/NBC's first private live performance for radio licensees in New York City. He then went on to star in his first film role in "Brother Rat" in 1938. Since then, he has appeared in dozens of films - including the original version of The Longest Yard in 1974, which was just remade and released this Friday. Over the course of his film career, Mr. Albert received two Oscar nominations: one for best supporting actor in William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" (1953) and another best supporting actor nod for "The Heartbreak Kid" (1972). Although he was acknowledged for his film work, Mr. Albert was most recognized for his starring role as "Oliver Wendell Douglas" in Green Acres opposite Eva Gabor. The series lasted six years (1965-1971) but will forever be remembered.

8:00 PM Green Acres #001
8:30 PM Green Acres #067
9:00 PM Green Acres #083
9:30 PM Green Acres #139

TV Land and all related logos and titles are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

TripperFan · 05-27-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TV DVD Fan

He's probably up in heaven now with lisa eating her wonderful hotcakes.

pat

Are you kidding - that would be his version of hell!!

He's up there strumming on the guitar singing of Molly Turdges!

TV DVD Fan · 05-27-2005, 06:14 PM

of course i was kidding. eddie is only special enough for 2 hours of showing his work? that would be an insult to him im sure and to me definately.

that season 3 dvd better come out soon.

pat

Cheryl Harrell · 05-28-2005, 12:09 AM

So very sorry to hear about him. We have watched Green Acres over the yrs ever since it first came on tv in the 60's when I was a kid. So many gone from this show. Eb Dawson is one of the few left from this show. RIP Oliver Wendell Douglas...

RWCTV · 05-28-2005, 03:54 AM

I love Green Acres, and Eddie Albert was awesome.

Isn't it a little ironic that Eva Gabor also died of pneumonia (the illness that took Eddie Albert's life) nearly ten years ago (7/4/95)?

Also, isn't it ironic that Paul Henning, creator of Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and The Beverly Hillbillies passed away in March of this year as well?

One thing is for sure, he was blessed with a long life.

TripperFan · 05-28-2005, 08:48 AM

Also ironic that he died the week that The Longest Yard is being re-released.

I'll be watching the mini-marathon for sure.

Leigh Ann · 05-28-2005, 09:15 AM

Oh, wow, that's terrible.

I don't watch Green Acres anymore, but I loved Oliver!! RIP Eddie Albert.

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-28-2005, 10:00 AM

Rest in Peace Eddie Albert

musicradio77 · 05-28-2005, 07:18 PM

From the Daily News:

'Green Acres' star Eddie Albert dies

By LEO STANDORA
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Two-time Oscar nominee Eddie Albert, best known as the befuddled Park Avenue lawyer who sought happiness down on the farm in television's "Green Acres," has died at his Los Angeles-area home. He was 99.

Albert, a life-long fitness enthusiast who was still doing pushups and shooting baskets from his wheelchair in his driveway until last month, succumbed to complications from pneumonia after a bout of flu, publicist Dick Guttman said.

His son, Edward, was holding his hand and other loved ones were at his bedside at the end. "He died so beautifully and so gracefully that literally this morning I don't feel grief, I don't feel loss," Edward said.

Albert, a prolific actor whose career spanned nearly six decades and included roles in more than 250 movies, TV shows and stage productions, developed Alzheimer's disease 10 years ago but was still happy and active, his family said.

The Illinois-born star, whose full name was Edward Albert Heimberger, made his Hollywood debut in the 1938 picture "Brother Rat," co-starring with another little-known performer of that era, Ronald Reagan.

He went on to earn Academy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actor for his 1953 role as Gregory Peck's photographer sidekick in "Roman Holiday" and his 1972 role as Cybill Shepherd's father in "The Heartbreak Kid."

But Albert's greatest popularity came on "Green Acres" from 1965 to 1971 as Oliver Douglas, a lawyer who settles in a rural town with his glamorous wife, Eva Gabor, and finds himself perplexed by the antics of a host of eccentrics, including a pig named Arnold Ziffel.

Albert left Hollywood during World War II and served in the Navy, where he saw combat in the South Pacific. He won a Bronze Star for his heroic rescue of wounded Marines on the island of Tarawa, his son said.

His other films included "Carrie," "Oklahoma!," "The Roots of Heaven," "The Longest Day," "Miracle of the White Stallions," "The Longest Yard" and "Escape to Witch Mountain." He was married to the dancer-actress Margo for 40 years until her death in 1985. In addition to his son, Albert is survived by a daughter, Maria Albert Zucht, and two granddaughters.

05-27-2005, 04:15 PM	#1
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,039	Eddie Albert has died Just have the news on and they broke in with a report from Hollywood that Eddie Albert has died. Not sure if its on the net just yet so I don't have a link or written statement of it. We'll miss you Oliver!!
	__________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

05-27-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,071
	__________________ Esther Anderson: Get thee behind me, Satan, but I'm gon' get behind you, 'cause I'm gonna put my foot in your--- Peggy Mitchell: Get outta my pub! You better pray you get the last laugh, it's a kick in the teeth when you don't get it.

05-27-2005, 04:25 PM	#3
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,323	http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor.../obit_albert_2
	__________________ SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

05-27-2005, 04:29 PM	#4
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,583	oh my god, i am so upset. we dont have too many left of the cast of green acres now unfortunately. RIP Oliver. He's probably up in heaven now with lisa eating her wonderful hotcakes. pat
	__________________ Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Sarah Connor: Maybe if you spend your life hiding who you are, you might finally end up fooling yourself. - From the episode "Gnothi Seauton."

05-27-2005, 04:35 PM	#5
Munsters#1 Banned Banned!! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 2,919	Aw that's too bad. I love Eddie Albert. He was a wonderful and talented actor! Attached Images

05-27-2005, 04:56 PM	#6
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,380	Eddie Albert It's amazing to know he lived that long to age 99. Eddie was great!
	__________________ HBO Documentary: Left of the Dial: Grade: B+ "Morals aren't supposed to stop because it's politically inconvenient to continue them." Keith Olbermann - *Countdown with Keith Olbermann* April 22, 2009 (MSNBC) UPCOMING DVD RELEASES June 16, 2009: The Three Stooges Collection: Volume 6 Star Trek coming to KDOC-TV Monday May 4 @ 9:00pm Farewell KNX/CBS Columbia Square (April 30, 1938-August 12, 2005). Thanks for 67 great years of information and entertainment. My DVD Collection

05-27-2005, 05:09 PM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,323	TV LAND HONORS THE LIFE OF ICONIC HOLLYWOOD ACTOR EDDIE ALBERT New York, NY, May 27, 2005 - TV Land will celebrate the life and work of late actor Eddie Albert -- who passed away on Thursday, May 26 in Southern California at the age of 99 -- with a special two hour Green Acres marathon airing on Monday, May 30 beginning at 8pm (ET/PT). Each episode featured in the two hour block was handpicked by TV Land and features some of Albert's most signature moments in his portrayal of "Oliver Wendell Douglas." "We are deeply saddened by the death of Eddie Albert," said Larry W. Jones, President, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Eddie had a wonderful career, providing laughter and entertainment for generations. He will truly be missed." Born in Illinois and raised in Minneapolis, Eddie Albert started his career by working in the circus on the flying trapeze. In the summer of 1936, he made the switch to entertainment and appeared on television -- years before TV was introduced to the public -- in RCA/NBC's first private live performance for radio licensees in New York City. He then went on to star in his first film role in "Brother Rat" in 1938. Since then, he has appeared in dozens of films - including the original version of The Longest Yard in 1974, which was just remade and released this Friday. Over the course of his film career, Mr. Albert received two Oscar nominations: one for best supporting actor in William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" (1953) and another best supporting actor nod for "The Heartbreak Kid" (1972). Although he was acknowledged for his film work, Mr. Albert was most recognized for his starring role as "Oliver Wendell Douglas" in Green Acres opposite Eva Gabor. The series lasted six years (1965-1971) but will forever be remembered. 8:00 PM Green Acres #001 8:30 PM Green Acres #067 9:00 PM Green Acres #083 9:30 PM Green Acres #139 TV Land and all related logos and titles are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

05-27-2005, 06:14 PM	#9
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,583	of course i was kidding. eddie is only special enough for 2 hours of showing his work? that would be an insult to him im sure and to me definately. that season 3 dvd better come out soon. pat

05-28-2005, 12:09 AM	#10
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,155	So very sorry to hear about him. We have watched Green Acres over the yrs ever since it first came on tv in the 60's when I was a kid. So many gone from this show. Eb Dawson is one of the few left from this show. RIP Oliver Wendell Douglas...
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

05-28-2005, 03:54 AM	#11
RWCTV Making Sense Senior Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL USA Posts: 1,133	A List of Ironies I love Green Acres, and Eddie Albert was awesome. Isn't it a little ironic that Eva Gabor also died of pneumonia (the illness that took Eddie Albert's life) nearly ten years ago (7/4/95)? Also, isn't it ironic that Paul Henning, creator of Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and The Beverly Hillbillies passed away in March of this year as well? One thing is for sure, he was blessed with a long life.
	__________________ Rob W. Case Do you desire to know about the topics that help you and hurt you in society? Whether it is Government, religious discussion, psychology, and health, we have it all! http://makingsense.proboards.com/ Stop in, get informed, or debate the issues. If you have something to say, this is the place. Hope that you'll join us! See you there!!!

05-28-2005, 08:48 AM	#12
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,039	Also ironic that he died the week that The Longest Yard is being re-released. I'll be watching the mini-marathon for sure.

05-28-2005, 09:15 AM	#13
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,184	Oh, wow, that's terrible. I don't watch Green Acres anymore, but I loved Oliver!! RIP Eddie Albert.
	__________________ Leigh Ann Niles & Daphne = Precious Memories Win Free Stuff!! Avatar made by Kristen Gone, but not forgotten: RIP my grandmother 1926-2013 RIP Joe Conley (Ike Godsey) 1928-2013 RIP Frank Bank (Lumpy Rutherford) 1942-2013 RIP Andy Griffith: 1926-2012 RIP Larry Hagman: 1931-2012 RIP Neal Cassidy (Once Upon a Time)

05-28-2005, 10:00 AM	#14
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,412	Rest In Peace Eddie Albert Rest in Peace Eddie Albert
	__________________ Who Dat

05-28-2005, 07:18 PM	#15
musicradio77 Disney Expert Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,413	'Green Acres' star Eddie Albert dies From the Daily News: 'Green Acres' star Eddie Albert dies By LEO STANDORA DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Two-time Oscar nominee Eddie Albert, best known as the befuddled Park Avenue lawyer who sought happiness down on the farm in television's "Green Acres," has died at his Los Angeles-area home. He was 99. Albert, a life-long fitness enthusiast who was still doing pushups and shooting baskets from his wheelchair in his driveway until last month, succumbed to complications from pneumonia after a bout of flu, publicist Dick Guttman said. His son, Edward, was holding his hand and other loved ones were at his bedside at the end. "He died so beautifully and so gracefully that literally this morning I don't feel grief, I don't feel loss," Edward said. Albert, a prolific actor whose career spanned nearly six decades and included roles in more than 250 movies, TV shows and stage productions, developed Alzheimer's disease 10 years ago but was still happy and active, his family said. The Illinois-born star, whose full name was Edward Albert Heimberger, made his Hollywood debut in the 1938 picture "Brother Rat," co-starring with another little-known performer of that era, Ronald Reagan. He went on to earn Academy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actor for his 1953 role as Gregory Peck's photographer sidekick in "Roman Holiday" and his 1972 role as Cybill Shepherd's father in "The Heartbreak Kid." But Albert's greatest popularity came on "Green Acres" from 1965 to 1971 as Oliver Douglas, a lawyer who settles in a rural town with his glamorous wife, Eva Gabor, and finds himself perplexed by the antics of a host of eccentrics, including a pig named Arnold Ziffel. Albert left Hollywood during World War II and served in the Navy, where he saw combat in the South Pacific. He won a Bronze Star for his heroic rescue of wounded Marines on the island of Tarawa, his son said. His other films included "Carrie," "Oklahoma!," "The Roots of Heaven," "The Longest Day," "Miracle of the White Stallions," "The Longest Yard" and "Escape to Witch Mountain." He was married to the dancer-actress Margo for 40 years until her death in 1985. In addition to his son, Albert is survived by a daughter, Maria Albert Zucht, and two granddaughters.
	__________________ Musicradio77 Productions

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search