Originally Posted By Lisann22 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Mike Douglas, who drew on his affable personality and singing talent during 21 years as a talk show host, died Friday on his 81st birthday, his wife said. Douglas’ afternoon show, which aired from 1961 to 1982, featured his ballad and big-band singing style, other musicians, comedians, sports figures and political personalities, including seven former, sitting or future presidents. “People still believe ’The Mike Douglas Show’ was a talk show, and I never correct them, but I don’t think so,†Douglas said in his 1999 memoir, “I’ll Be Right Back: Memories of TV’s Greatest Talk Show.†<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14304394/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14 304394/</a> There goes more of my childhood. Man, I watched his show faithfully. ;<
Originally Posted By alexbook Wow, hard to believe that many years have passed. I always associate him with summer, since I only got to watch his show during vacation.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Came on at 3pm in the Bay Area I think. I just know I got to see him everyday so it was either 3pm or 4pm. ;>
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Yeah. Mom used to have his show on when we got home from school so I saw a little bit almost everyday.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Very sad... We all seem to have the same memories, too... I remember watching him with my mom all the time. Rest easy, Mike... Say "hi" again to John Lennon for me, please.
Originally Posted By DlandJB Am I remembering right that Mike Douglas came on right after Dark Shadows? Anyway, they were both shows I never missed as a kid. He was such a sweetie.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom >>There goes more of my childhood. Man, I watched his show faithfully. ;< << I watched him after school too, he seemed like a genuinely nice guy. DlandJB, I watched Dark Shadows too, and a music show set on the beach with I think Mark Lindsey and Paul Revere, can't remember the name though.
Originally Posted By DAR I never saw one episode of his show. In fact I don't know if I could point him out. Was the format similar to Dick Cavett?
Originally Posted By Ursula Oh, evne though his show has been off for some time, I am very sad to hear of his passing.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper He was also the mastermind behind Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune and a host of other game shows. I suspect he made more money off those two shows than anything else he did in his entire career.
Originally Posted By AladdinAZ Merv was more on the lines of Regis, (although much more mellow). Dick Cavett was more of a late night "Tom Snyder" one on one interview type show. (If I remember correctly from my infanthood)
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Er, um, I had Arsenio Hall, if that's um... close. And for you Bay Area LPers, I also grew up with KPIX's "People are Talking" starring Ann ? and Ross McGowan....
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Used to watch Mike Douglas all the time when I got home from school. Seems like it was Jr. High. In fact, one of the best weeks was in the early 70s, when Mike took the show to Walt Disney World. I remember seeing him ride Space Mountain, and even going to see 'The Hoop-dee-doo Revue' A easy going little show. RIP Mike.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby I remember watching his show as a kid too. Had no idea he was the singing voice of Prince Charming in Disney's "Cinderella" until much later. A classy guy.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I watched Mike as a kid too. Along with Dark Shadows, was his name Barnabus? Rest in Peace Mike. re: Ann Fraser, I remember one time she said that Petaluma was a funny name for a town and then also said something about Livermore, you probably didn't live in Livermore then Lisann but when I hear Livermore I think of Ann Fraser and her unprofesional comments. Funny what sticks with you.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 She was indeed a bit coarse or is it course? I went on People Are Talking once. Got a coffee mug for it. LOL!
Originally Posted By Brian55nh I remember there being WDW-themed week as well, Jim - although it's only the Haunted Mansion segment (with Phyllis Diller somehow managing to replace the Ghost Host as our tour guide of the place) I can at all recall well enough these many years later...
