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Gavin McLeod Dead at 90

twinsister — Sat, 29 May 2021 20:44:07 GMT

Watched him on Mary Tyler Moore and Love Boat. May he RIP.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 29 May 2021 20:46:17 GMT

Very sad news, he was great in both roles.

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KLm — Sat, 29 May 2021 21:07:59 GMT

I just saw him in a Perry Mason episode. He was always fun to watch. RIP

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SXMGirl — Sat, 29 May 2021 21:32:50 GMT

I have always liked him in everything that he did. Condolences to family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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Oznell — Sat, 29 May 2021 21:43:59 GMT

I'm sorry to hear that, @twinsister . A yeoman character actor, but he was especially wonderful in "Mary Tyler Moore" wringing all the different notes as "Murray Slaughter". Sweet and kind in general, but deliciously acerbic and teasing with Ted and Sue Ann.

He was apparently lovely in person too. RIP.

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Vivian — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:35:05 GMT

I loved him on Mary Tyler Moore. He was such a good guy as Murray. I was not a great fan of The Love Boat but I did watch occasionally. He played a good character. So many of the 1970s characters of the MTM show are gone now. Mary and Rhoda are both gone. Cloris Leachman, too. Ted Knight died years ago and the actress who played his girlfriend/wife died as well. I’m glad Ed Asner and ****** Van ****** are still with us. I enjoyed their TV shows. Those two guys are proving that 90 is the new 70!

P.S. How could I have forgotten the great Betty White? She was fantastic on MTM. That happy homemaker was a hoot.

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amyb — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:17:39 GMT

Awww...Murray. 😢 Had no idea he was 90! RIP

MTM...was one of the best ensemble of characters, ever, in television history. So many laughs and memories from that show.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:19:17 GMT

Asner just posted that he and Gavin were like bros, and now he said to Betty, it is just you and me !!!

Read that Gavin had auditioned for the role of Archie Bunker, and when Norman Lear told him he didnt get the part, he was so relieved, said he knew it was not the right part for him.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:21:49 GMT

I just read something interesting, in an article it said that even tho Murray was married to Marie, the audience was supposed to assume he was always really in love with Mary, I never thought that. Did I miss something?

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catter70 — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:46:42 GMT

I just saw this on the news. I just thought he was the best and still watch MTM and the Love Boat pretty much every day. RIP, Captain.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:29:49 GMT

I also enjoyed him as well. 90 and where does the time go. Rest in peace and sympathy to his family and friends.

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MezzieStarr — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:31:18 GMT

@Shelbelle From MTM wiki page:

Murray is happily married to Marie (Joyce Bulifant) and has several daughters. In the show's later years, he and Marie adopt a Vietnamese son. Although a happy family man, Murray is forever in love with Mary Richards, who is, in his words, "Absolutely terrific". He is protective of her and always concerned for her happiness and well-being. At one point, when Murray truly believes he is in love with Mary in a real way, Marie thinks he is going to leave the family. Mary explains to Marie that she thinks of Murray as a best friend, which helps things settle down.

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threecees — Sat, 29 May 2021 22:39:53 GMT

Grew up watching Love Boat.

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ClaudeNorth — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:01:01 GMT

A Saturday night staple in the 1970s and 1980s, thanks to his back-to-back hit programs. Another part of my childhood and early adolescence is gone...

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golding76 — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:11:18 GMT

Another bit of heartbreaking news this evening.

My late husband and I adored "Love Boat," and we both enjoyed Gavin on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." He was a consistently good actor.

May he rest in peace.

Boy, my times and those who populated it are coming to an end. It hurts.

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MamaWick — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:18:04 GMT

@Shelbelle I never felt Murray was in love with Mary either.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:42:08 GMT

@catter70

Do you watch either show streaming or TV? Can't seem to find Love Boat here on any channel.

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jpie — Sun, 30 May 2021 03:03:45 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@catter70

Do you watch either show streaming or TV? Can't seem to find Love Boat here on any channel.

____

Love Boat reruns are on MeTV on Sundays at 5 p.m. CT.

I have At&t Uverse

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catter70 — Sun, 30 May 2021 08:48:57 GMT

@rockygems123 , Love Boat is also on Decades TV M-F at 6 p.m. ET. MTM is also on Decades TV from 2 p,m, to 3 p.m. M-F.

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amyb — Sun, 30 May 2021 15:36:18 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I just read something interesting, in an article it said that even tho Murray was married to Marie, the audience was supposed to assume he was always really in love with Mary, I never thought that. Did I miss something?

Not seriously "in love" with Mary, nor was it an "emotional affair" on Marie. I think it was always a cute, harmless crush and admiration for Mary.