TV and Movies

[gidgetgh]

My favorite show when I was a girl.

I read this morning that Bridget Hanley, who played Candy Pruitt, passed away a few days ago at the age of 80.  I cried. I loved that show so much. 

[LindaSal]

That is sad news.  I just adored Bobby Sherman, he was so cute!  I have to say I loved that show as a young girl too.   TV had really good shows for families back then.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Awww 😔

I was a fan of the show, and loved Bobby too.  Man, all of the deaths of people I once enjoyed and admired are ever present reminders that I'm getting old.  I don't feel old though 🤷‍♀️  Time is passing way too fast. 

[Pearlee]

@gidgetgh  Thanks for this news. I loved that show too and watched it every week. Robert Brown, the oldest brother, was Greek god-like handsome but David Soul was my favorite brother. I still love the "Seattle" theme song which I listen to on Youtube once in a while.

[Love my grandkids]

Saw this a few days ago.

[Wsmom]

Oh I loved that show!

[ValuSkr]

Yes, I liked Bobby Sherman too.

I've wondered: was it based in reality or was it a made-up premise?

[Johnnyeager]

Sad news.  I also watched when it was first on and she was a beautiful  and charming television personality. 

The story is based upon real events:  The Mercer Maids.

Young woman from the east were enlisted by Asa Mercer to move to the Seattle area which was populated at the time mostly by males.

[Pearlee]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

Sad news.  I also watched when it was first on and she was a beautiful  and charming television personality. 

The story is based upon real events:  The Mercer Maids.

Young woman from the east were enlisted by Asa Mercer to move to the Seattle area which was populated at the time mostly by males.

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And the TV show was based on the preceding film with Howard Keel.

[ruthbe]

I loved that show.   So sorry to hear of her passing.  I also was sorry to hear of Michael Nesmith passing.  I loved watching the Monkees.