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Edward Albert Jr

Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:55:32 GMT

While googling Green Acres Eddie Albert. Came across his son Edward Albert Jr. Loved him in the movie with Goldie Hawn "Butter Flies are Free" back in 1972. 14 yrs old didn't appreciate the movie until years later. Sad to read Edward Jr passed 2006 at 55 of lung cancer. His Dad lived until 99 yrs old passed 2005. Jr took care of Edward Sr for 10yrs he suffered Alzheimer. Two wonderful men. Gave so much to the world. RIP 🌷

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YorkieonmyPillow — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:40:59 GMT

I love that movie, too. Eddie Albert Jr. was very attractive.

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MathisFan — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:06:01 GMT

What a shame. I don't remember hearing about Eddie Jr's passing. I remember how cute I thought he was back in the day.

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Sweet_Serenity — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:41:09 GMT

Shocked reading Eddie Jr passed. Kate Jackson & Eddie back in the early 70's were a couple, Eddie wrote a song for her. Came across YouTube video while on Google. Very touching watching him sing to her. They ended up going separate ways. So sad he passed so young. He did smoke when younger not sure if he continued smoking? Lung cancer happens to non smokers also. Of course, We now know smoking contributions higher risk of several unhealthy circumstances. His wife also passed from cancer soon after. They had one child a daughter.

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Leeny — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:25:08 GMT

Sorry to hear about Eddie Albert Jr. My hubster and I went to see this movie ( our first movie we seen while dating) We were married in 1973 and I still remember how much I loved that movie. At the time I didn't even realize that was Eddie Albert's son.

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lulu2 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 22:40:03 GMT

@Sweet_Serenity

I LOVED Butterflies are Free. The entire cast was wonderful. I wonder why it's never shown (that I 've seen) on TCM. Here's a great clip.

Edward Albert Jr. was a handsome guy. His father was on a recent Columbo rerun we watched.

I fixed the link!

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:31:19 GMT

I think he used Edward Albert professionally .

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lulu2 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:53:13 GMT

If you have 7 minutes, this will help you remember movies and shows he appeared in.

His speaking voice was beautiful.

TRIBUTE

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maestra — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:20:57 GMT

DH very very close to actress Eileen Heckert who appeared as the imposing matriarch in Butterflies are Free.

He was just another 'son' running around w/her 3 sons.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:23:12 GMT

I remember Edward Albert doing a Love Boat episode where his parents were Little People, it was very well done.

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MathisFan — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:23:49 GMT

@lulu2 wrote:
If you have 7 minutes, this will help you remember movies and shows he appeared in.

His speaking voice was beautiful.

TRIBUTE

His speaking voice sounds a lot like Frank Sinatra.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:26:38 GMT

He also saved a person's life one time. Don't recall the details but I read a little bit about him after seeing Butterflies are Free.

I ordered Goldie Hawn's autobiography specifically because I thought she might discuss the film and working with him ~ she didn't even mention him!

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 23:31:50 GMT

@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
He also saved a person's life one time. Don't recall the details but I read a little bit about him after seeing Butterflies are Free.

I ordered Goldie Hawn's autobiography specifically because I thought she might discuss the film and working with him ~ she didn't even mention him!

@YorkieonmyPillow Did Goldie mention her ex (Hudson) in the book? I always wondered what happened there, the truth, not just one side. She really seemed to loathe him. Did the kids disown their dad in lieu of Russell? Or did the dad neglect the kids. Just wondering what GH's side says.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:14:23 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
He also saved a person's life one time. Don't recall the details but I read a little bit about him after seeing Butterflies are Free.

I ordered Goldie Hawn's autobiography specifically because I thought she might discuss the film and working with him ~ she didn't even mention him!
@YorkieonmyPillow Did Goldie mention her ex (Hudson) in the book? I always wondered what happened there, the truth, not just one side. She really seemed to loathe him. Did the kids disown their dad in lieu of Russell? Or did the dad neglect the kids. Just wondering what GH's side says.

It's been a while since I read it, but I don't recall her mentioning anything of that nature.

It was mostly about her lifestyle. It was actually rather boring - I threw it away after I read it.

I've read a bit about the Bill Hudson situation and it seems like Goldie didn't make it easy for him to see his kids. When it was his turn for visitation, they would be in Aspen or somewhere.

I think he resented it and so, wasn't as attentive to them as he could have been because he felt sabotaged.....I recall reading how Kate Hudson went off on him because he didn't call her on her birthday, etc.

I think Goldie had to pay out $$$$ when they divorced, so she was probably holding a grudge....IDK.

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Ms X — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:17:38 GMT

How sad. They're making many strides in treating cancer. What a great day it will be when there is a cure. That day will come.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:19:32 GMT

Very sad. Thank you for this remembrance.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:25:22 GMT

@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:

@Lucky Charm wrote:
@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:
He also saved a person's life one time. Don't recall the details but I read a little bit about him after seeing Butterflies are Free.

I ordered Goldie Hawn's autobiography specifically because I thought she might discuss the film and working with him ~ she didn't even mention him!
@YorkieonmyPillow Did Goldie mention her ex (Hudson) in the book? I always wondered what happened there, the truth, not just one side. She really seemed to loathe him. Did the kids disown their dad in lieu of Russell? Or did the dad neglect the kids. Just wondering what GH's side says.
It's been a while since I read it, but I don't recall her mentioning anything of that nature.
It was mostly about her lifestyle. It was actually rather boring - I threw it away after I read it.

I've read a bit about the Bill Hudson situation and it seems like Goldie didn't make it easy for him to see his kids. When it was his turn for visitation, they would be in Aspen or somewhere.

I think he resented it and so, wasn't as attentive to them as he could have been because he felt sabotaged.....I recall reading how Kate Hudson went off on him because he didn't call her on her birthday, etc.

I think Goldie had to pay out $$$$ when they divorced, so she was probably holding a grudge....IDK.

I heard an interview many many years ago that Kate gave and she more or less gave me the impression that she wanted Kurt Russell to be her dad.

I honestly think she had a major crush on him the way she was talking about him. So it seems anything would be good ammo for her to rail against her real dad.

I always felt sorry for him because of this. It was always made to look like he was the bad guy, and I don't think he was the bad guy. I always thought Goldie was. jmho.

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violann — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:37:48 GMT

Both Sr. And Jr. were multitalented performers.

Both had fine voices and were at least competent guitarists. Sr. had a long successful career in movies before "Green Acres".

Jr. died far too young.

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MoJoV — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:31:09 GMT

Eddie Albert Sr. was an outstanding person. A WW2 hero among many other things. I heard a report about him years ago and was really impressed.

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just bee — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:08:17 GMT

@maestra wrote:
DH very very close to actress Eileen Heckert who appeared as the imposing matriarch in Butterflies are Free.
He was just another 'son' running around w/her 3 sons.

Loved Eileen Heckart! Starting with The Bad Seed.