ElleryAnne

Damn, my summer-songs playlist is really taking a hit this week. Sly and Brian were both such brilliant contributors to music.

Aw, that's a rough one. I loved Sly and the Family Stone. My favorite:

I had never heard of her before reading that article, so I'm not going to defend the idea that she says stupid things. I'm sure she does. But maybe in this case, it's a coping mechanism? - talking about something terrible by joking or imagining everything will be even better after treatment. In the article they mention her stressing the "early" diagnosis, also. So maybe it's all her way of making it all sound less frightening. I feel bad for her - being diagnosed with any kind of cancer is awful, but especially when you're still so young (still in her 30's), and with a 2-year-old child at home.

That was a strange ending to a strong season. But it definitely left me with more questions than answers.

Aw, I loved Valerie Mahaffey. She played quirky-crazy so well. This is always the first thing I think of with her. I loved that show. One of the best casts of any comedy. The other thing I think of with her is the Halloween episode of Quantum Leap. One of my rewatches every year when the season comes around.

She's Got A Way.

One or two of us thought Margot Kidder was a good actor as well. I know she had issues she struggled with, but I like to think she's welcome in their little heavenly chat, too.

WTF, I open this page and it's like someone just took a sledge hammer to my tv memories of the late 80's and early 90's.

I wouldn't have guessed her age. She's perpetually young in my head.

Wow, he really looked like his brother.

Damn. I loved him in everything I ever saw him in. Caught him at a local convention once and he was a lovely guy, too.

Peter Boyle should be named there, too.

Aw, damn. He always seemed like such a nice guy. And James Evans was America's dad long before Cliff Huxtable was. RIP, Mr. Amos.

One of the stars of one of the most recognized (even iconic) shows of its time. I realize they can never get all of the names in, but that's a glaring one to miss. As usual, there are a lot that left their mark on the industry and pop culture but wow, that final three of Sutherland, Jones and Newhart.

She was only twenty-nine years old. And according to the article, she and her mother died one day apart from each other. My heart hurts for the remaining family.