After . I thought the same thing. These are the best of memories for me and became a way of escape from reality of a traumatic childhood. The Cast of 'LOST': Where Are They Now? If I knew how to contact her, I would! In 2008, she was cast in ITV drama Rock Rivals, which was based on the lives of celebrity judges . And since she owned part of the show, she wasn't ever going to want for money or ever have to work hard to earn it again during her lifetime. I hope maybe one day she'll post here as she seems the type that might enjoy reminiscing about him a bit. Mabe I weird I don't know! He was very level headed and we lived to tell the tale, despite flood waters that knocked our vehicle off the highway and having to cross swiftly moving, debris filled creeks, turned rivers, on foot. Sorry to learn the circumstances of Bobby Buntrock's death. Francesca is thriving For her part, Francesca followed up her breakup with Harry with more public relationship drama around her breakup with fellow reality TV star Demi Sims. And my family is never going to be like "THE BRADY BUNCH". Well, he played Peter Banning, a grown-up version of the mischievous kid J. M. Barrie once wrote about,. I know some details are difficult to acquire because people just wasn't into trivia like they are today. The five-season, 155-episode series aired in prime time from September 28, 1961, to April 11, 1966, and was produced by Screen Gems. Actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson would go on to appear in the TV Movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and have minor appearances in the show Public Morals. Article continues below advertisement. Thanks for all the comments that celebrate his life and mourn his untimely death. He was a fun and kind person. You would think, as many times as I have watched this program, that I would have tired of it by now, but no, because this family program was so well done, with actors who played their parts, each to the best of their ability, well, it still pulls me back into sitting in front of the television and feeling good. Without any photos I haven't any proof that I worked there, met any Celebrities, or took any photos. In 2015 I moved back to where I grew up and instead of feeling warmth it brought misery as the neighborhood changed for the worse. The second season of Hazel will be released Feb. 21 on DVD. And to the best of my knowledge "SHIRLEY BOOTH" was married twice. Tanner. What a terrible 'last' memory to have as a friend. Good answer, Lola, and the show being only 30 minutes time slot including commercials to watch others acting otherwise to each other. Then he later went into Business with his father. | Don Defoe and and Whitney Blake did not quit Hazel. He was a member of the track team. Thank you for writing. Well, it's shocking to ME to see good ol' domestic engineer extraordinaire Hazel serving someone other than the Baxters. Here's the news that's unfolding this week. Some thought he may have committed suicide because he was deeply depressed from losing her. The rights to the show Hazel were owned by Booth alone. You probably even have some more trivia, but you have no intentions of sharing it. No matter what "SHIRLEY BOOTH" had done career wise, she will always be remembered as "HAZEL" to her fans. I love watching this show everyday on antenna tv Can u get the series?. If someone was so foolish as to do so, you would likely find him and his buddies spoiling to fight you! Perhaps that person was busy, or was watching something else. DeFore and Blake made me feel to believe they were a husband and wife as where Fulmer and Borden felt very unbelievable vanilla as a married couple I didn't buy it it was to cold and very over rehearsed. The show was a sitcom and poked fun in every way, from cast member portrayal to hot topics, politics, crimes, relationships, sex, infidelity, and much morethe storyline . Whew! After I learned that Season 5 was going to be released in January of 2014, I then began my purchase of the series. Whitney Blake (Mrs. Baxter) died in 2002 of cancer at 76. She co-starred in the TV shows "Bridget Loves Bernie," and "Family." The next 3 Seasons weren't released for over five and a half years later. Yano Anaya (Grover Dill), Dwayne McClean (Black Bart), Scott Schwartz (Flick), Patty Lafontaine (Elf), Drew Hocevar (Elf) and Jim Moralevitz (Freight Man). According to articles about Shirley Booth, who actually owned Hazel, along with her husband, there was animosity between her, DeFore and Blakemany different sources state that they felt upstaged by Bobby Buntrock. I used to watch as a kid when it was running as a new series on TV on Friday nights. 300 feet from my house. Great interplay among the actors, and you could believe they really cared about each other. See where cast members Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and more are now By. Was it ever revealed in the show? Definitely one of the best shows made in the past 55 years. Well, he had two things to celebrate, didn't he? I bought a compilation of TV Commercials that is divided into catagories: Beverages, Bread, Candy, Gum, Cereal, Condiments, Snacks, Action Figures, Board Games, Toy Cars, Dolls, Playsets, Toy Guns, Toy Trains, Cigarettes, Deordorant, Hair Care, Medicine, Shaving, Skin Care, Soap, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Airlines, Appliances, Beer, Cameras, Cars, Auto Parts, Coffee, Fashion, Financial, Gas, Oil, Military, Music + Stereos, Pet Food, Pet Food, Political, Tourism and More. Many episodes are on YouTube, so I watch them when I want to binge on Hazel. Not that you need to convince people, but do you tell people that you did, but they just don't believe you? If I could have asked her anything, I would have asked her "Why didn't they return George and Dorothy"? Fans fell even more in love with him in Season 8 when he stepped up to help care for . Shirley did not start out as the owner of the show. For all "Hazel" and Don DeFore fans - a note from his son, Ron: My new book, "Growing Up in Disneyland" is a combination bio of my Dad and my story of living in a celebrity family and beyond. I found your article to be very informative about the career of Bobby Buntrock. Yes Lynn Borden passed away, but the actual date of her death was March 3, 2015. To leave Hazel and Harold without an ending does "feel like abandonment". I have researched the web for the answer and have not found the answer anywhere. THIS IS TO ANONYMOUS: This series has been available for purchase for years, at least Season 1 has. There is one photo that has been identified as Bobby as an adult. The cast includes Rosamund Pike, Dianne . Hazel is an American sitcom about a spunky live-in maid named Hazel Burke (played by Shirley Booth) and her employers, the Baxters. There was a tremendous amount of chemistry between all of them on the set. Who was the live in maid in Hazel? At that time the legal age for 3.2 beer in South Dakota was 18. Kevin Minton. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and info.. To the person who responded by suggesting that info. It may be true that Whitney distanced herself from the other cast members. The best campsites in the country with incredible viewssome might be closer than you think. Two days ago I saw an episode of "MANNIX", titled: "COFFIN FOR A CLOWN". Tyler Christopher started playing Nikolas Cassadine on "General Hospital" in 1996. He died 6 years later. If "SHOUT FACTORY" hadn't of acquired the RIGHTS for "FATHER KNOWS BEST" it may not be available to its fans. The actors real families most likely were just like yours. I was a friend of Bobby's while he was attending public schools in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles. So I'll make this alot shorter. Dear anonymous, thank you for sharing this information about Bobby. I recall the Rock'em Sock'em Robots too. We talk television and you are invited to join the banter. On your post you said that you hist a weekly Trivia Show and that you were surprised about a comment posted on 10/15/2016, which said nothing else could be found on Meredith Baxter before "Family Ties". I believe it may have Irritated Miss. We saw all the episodes and we want to see more. She was 17 years old when The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was released. It was left out because it's not true. I still have a hard time believing that "LITTLE HAROLD" is gone. She must have been asked tons of questions through the years about the show. Chances are you have already looked up and found this information. If you visit, please leave a small pebble on his marker to show that you remembered him. Season 4, was released on December 11, 2012. Bobby Buntrock was ready for High School when Hazel ended. The only way you can get out is to break the glass. Put away that passportyou don't have to embark on a European excursion to enjoy these 13 of the best presidential quotes for election season. In 2022, the actor voiced Superman in the family-friendly flick "DC League of Super Pets." As for his personal life, John and Emily welcomed two girls after "The Office" wrapped: Hazel in 2014. Otherwise you may wind up with the "John Newton" who was born Forty Years Later, in 1965, and appeared on "Desparate Housewives". Just wanted to add that I enjoy watching Hazel on DVD every afternoon after work! The copyright must be up or there isn't anyone around who cares much. Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) Image Via. I wasn't to fond of Don after that. And Judy appeared on the episode: "Top Secret", without any of the other "Blake Children". However; it was nice to see Mr. Baxter's brother in the show as well and the new wife. Not so toned down, like on "HAZEL". Bobby heard the bartender and told them I could stay and celebrate with them. Due to salary disagreements, CBS made the mistake of letting DeFore & Blake go. Just recently have been able to get Hazel & a few other "Golden Oldies" in my area, due to partial airing of Antenna TV. He and Whitney Blake, shared the same Birthdate. I thank you writing this article about Bobby, I had heard he died from drugs, now I know that isn't true. I think Don Defore looked for work in New York. Her Extreme Left Wing Political Stance was something She Pushed on The Hazel Set and Reagan Friend- Don Defore found her Irritating. THANK YOU JOANNE and all commenters for making this history of Hazel so emotional and interesting! It is a shame that the person who manages this blog did not intervene but I guess that due to freedom of speech she allowed it. Years back interviews and fun trivia was not done and stored away like it is today. Springsteen 8 Episodes 1961 Justus Addiss 8 Episodes 1965 Don McDougall 7 Episodes 1963 Stuart Heisler 6. So many people are gone it will be easy for me to leave this earth when my time comes. It seems so odd that Bobby Jo survived the flood which killed hundreds of people only to perish in one of the same creeks less than 2 years later. She married her first husband, comedian Ed Gardner, in 1929 and they divorced in 1942. RELATED: 10 Best Glow-Ups of 2000s Sitcom Actors (With Before & After Photos) There aren't photos of him beyond when he was on The "Virginian". Shirley never remarried after the death of her second husband. I too am watching Hazel again after all those years. What beautiful LADIES & hardworking decent men. Well, I must not have the right combination to those articles, because I haven't found them. I've seen that commercial. There's always a fly in the ointment. I knew the photos I had been seeing couldn't have been him, which turned out to be those of the Child Actor, Bobby Driscoll. If anyone knows differently, please inform me. Thank you to everyone for all the information! When good people are gone the places of yesteryear bring nothing to the soul but torment. Lucy Hale as Aria Montgomery Eike Schroter/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Jon Kopaloff/Getty When Pretty Little Liars was on the air, Hale played Aria Montgomery, an artistic. One became a Karate Kid, another a Top Gun; one went to work in The West Wing while . As an afterthought to what I posted yesterday, it's come to my attention that practically any show that "SONY" originally had the "RIGHTS" to, only one or perhaps two seasons were or have been released. The chemistry between the actors is completely believable!Thankfully, it comes on every weekday at 11am, and I get to watch in my off days! While, when, during and before an event, not after". I have no relatives left myself anywhere I'm close to. They left because their contract options were not picked up when the show moved from NBC to CBS. He tipped over between the concrete support structure and the dirt bank, just wide enough for the car. I think too, that it is just a shame that we, the fans, don't have more info about "Bobby Buntrock". He is totally recognizable as the young actor from "Hazel.". I believe she had cancer She was only 51. Filming & Production I can only assumed that it made him very sad and upset. There's no way the adult photos above depict Bobby. I found them amazingly similar in facial features. Thank you again! Don't bother to respond because I'm not responding to this forum again. And besides, a smart Actor should be wise enough not to discuss either subject. I love the last line of your reply, sounds very Twilight Zone-ish. We were 14 in shock we went fishing. Of course it's all make believe. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy and More. I recently saw a commercial (in b/w) from 1964 for the toy Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. I really enjoyed this artical as it contained more information about the show and actors than any other site I have investigated! Measures. Or he seemed to. HAZEL 1961 Cast THEN AND NOW 2022 INCREDIBLE Changed, Thanks For The MemoriesHazel is an American sitcom about a spunky live-in maid named Hazel Burke and h. Actually, I sent a personal email to Earline, but she seems to be sticking to her resolve not to contribute to this blog anymore. Then I think it was on TV in the 1980s too but I never really watched it until 2012 on Antenna TV and it brought warmth to me as my grandma and dad were still alive. I have tried to find a picture of Bobby at an older age, but there doesn't seem to be one available, so it appears the family wants to keep a low profile. Thanks. Then he told me I would have to leave because they were closing for a private party for Bobby on his 21st birthday and was getting his money from his acting career. Kevin Jamal Woods as "Stymie" Woods' Little Rascals role led to a recurring role on Blossom and a voice role on Babe. She later got . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel_(TV_series). I would bet that it broke Shirley Booth's heart. I loved Hazel and all of the actors. So now I'm in the process of buying them. I hardly think he could have been that "John Newton". As many others have commented I would love to know what Bobby looked like before his untimely demise. DeFore noted that he found out about the change while reading the newspaper. I am such a fan of the show: "HAZEL". She was a very beautiful woman with a good mezzo voice and great actor too but..oh so her character so unpleasant! What a shame! B53 was our unit. Stage and screen star Shirley Booth cleaned up with two Emmys for the title role of a busybody maid, based on the 'Saturday Evening Post' cartoons by Ted Key. I have fond memories of you Bobby Jo. We didn't have much in the way of a decent Television, so I missed quite a bit if all of those "Old Shows". Also, Dad owned ten percent of the show. Paula Jai Parker plays Hazel Who is Hazel? Seamus starred in the 2017 short Mindgame, according to IMBD, and his . This article may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience. We enjoyed the clean cut humor and shows. See editor's note above. A Trivia Show and you can't even quote people right?! It is unusual to leave their son with a brother for the time period. This was everthing, you'd hope to learnTwo thumbs up!! She was Born on August 30, 1898. Two things I did learn about him: one never called him by his nickname, "Sport". What I kerpbwondering is, if Shirley was truly in ill health when she left "HAZEL", how come she tried to make a comeback with a show in the 1970's called: "A Touch OF Grace"? And back then Actors didn't get the kind of money that Actors make today. Now the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and there's no middle class. She was 77. When a customer is shopping online - offering real-time recommendations and personalisation. We reported for duty on December21, 1970 and graduated two months later. Watch it all the time on METV. I checked celeb birthdays this AM (4 Aug 2020) like I do every morning while doing Microsoft Rewards and I came across Bobbys birthday bio. A cool episode on Smiley too. I hadn't heard any other fan commenting on that. Bobby's mother DID NOT die on the same bridge. It is unfortunate that more information about Bobby's military service wasn't available. I ordered the first season yesterday. He would have been 103, being that he was Born on August 25,1913. I think it's a prop. The only thing that gets to me is when I think about the fact that almost all of the actors I'm watching are now dead! To find out what I have written on any TV topic, use the search box directly below. I've thought about moving back to my hometown but with jobs it's the same as when I left and there are none. And no two families are alike either. I thought that was a very generous thing to do, and we had a great time drinking and laughing. At this time I'm surprised that "Youtube" are allowing "Hazel" episodes to air. The show's success turned the whole cast into stars, especially Fred Savage and Danica McKellar. I have to admit i don't care very much for the last season with Ray Fulmer (19651966) Lynn Borden (19651966) the dynamics changed it was the same when Don DeFore (19611965) Whitney Blake (19611965) left the series. For more info: www.GrowingUpinDisneyland.com, Hi Folks,Julia Benjamin is a friend of mine and you may not be aware, but she is suffering severe financial hardships and could end up homeless.Please visit her Facebook page or the link below for her GoFundMe page. Swackhamer 2. There were other storylines during various holidays such as Halloween, Christmas etc. Official Sites It was really sad to read about Lynn Borden's death she died a month before my dad did. The shows take me back to a better time, when people showed respect, and had good values. Thanks in advance. And the guests came in droves. I knew Mr.Defore and He had little regard for Whitney Blake. To Anonymous, 1964. I have hosted a weekly Trivia Radio Show in a major US city for over 35 years, and am surprised that on 10/15/2016 there was a comment that nothing else could be found on Meredith Baxter before "Family Ties." Curious about what happened to the cast, so I Googled for info & clicked on this site.Tragic what happened to Mr.Buntrock & didn't know he died at such an early age. It was most likely a cost cutting measure by the network. Source: Instagram. That is wonderful! I love the Hazel show and watch it every chance I get. Alan, I don't know why you never received a reply but that high school pic of Bobby is great. Please help by spinning off or relocating any relevant information, and removing excessive detail that may be against Wikipedia's inclusion policy. WHERE ARE THEY NOW: All 162 cast members in 'Saturday Night Live' history Gabbi Shaw and Frank Olito Updated Pete Davidson. Maybe a good place to look for a photo of an older Bobby would be a high school yearbook. Prices may look high, but as a chef myself, I can say the flavor profile and high quality ingredients justify the bill that comes after. 8. Other than that, I haven't been able to find anything on her. Any info at all would be appreciated. I don't believe in coincidence but it is odd that three out of the four MAIN CAST MEMBERS, ALL HAD A BIRTHDATE IN AUGUST. No, I have not forgotten the writers, directors, and all the other hardworking creative people that go into the making of these treasured sitcoms of yesteryear. What a show: 274 episodes consisting of106 black-and-white episodes and 168 color episodes. He was almost four and a half years older than "Bobby". I wonder how much did he write in his book about the show?! He has such a great smile I would love to see what he looked like as a young man. During a fraudulent event - making sure you make the right call. Recognized early Calabasas with that gas station still there when filmed in 1961. I loved watching Hazel when I was little and my family were all still living and still close to each other. So sad to hear about Bobby Buntrock death. After appearing as the rampant Stuart, Aidan soon landed a role in the critically-acclaimed US drama The Wire, as politician Tommy Carcetti. I read somewhere that Actress Whitney Blake, "Dorothy Baxter", did not know for ten years that Bobby was gone. Last week on Thursday, August 25th would have been DON Defore's Birthday. He led a very private life and I think his family wants those years to remain private. Obviously their relationship was sometime back, according to that photo, because the man in the photo was rather young. Don't know if this is true or not but it is so sad that he died at such a young age. I'm sorry you lost your friend. Although he sadly died very tragically at such a young age, it was a relief to learn that he didn't meet the same sad fate that of many other child actors of the time, such as substance abuse.I watch Hazel every chance I get, it's such a wonderfully written family show, and always ends with a good life lesson. I thank all you actors, I once thought I would like to be an actress, but no I did not have what it takes, so THANK YOU BOBBY BUNTROCK, AND ALL THE OTHER ACTORS AND ACTRESSES WHO DO HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, so folks like me can enjoy these wonderful programs. I have looked up and down the internet, backwards and forwards. It too bad the written notes from Don DeFore and Shirley Booth are illegible the scan photos you uploaded is so grainy I can barely make out what is written.