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Ralph Waite, Star of ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 85
Variety ^ | FEBRUARY 13, 2014 | Carmel Dagan

Posted on 02/13/2014 6:25:11 PM PST by US Navy Vet

Ralph Waite, a hard-working actor best known for his role as the father on CBS’ hit drama “The Waltons” during the 1970s but more recently seen in recurring roles on “NCIS” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died. He was 85.

Waite was nominated for two Emmys, one for his role as John Walton Sr. on “The Waltons” in 1978 and another for his role in the miniseries “Roots” the previous year.

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KEYWORDS: obit; obituary; ralphwaite; thewaltons; tv
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To: TBP

Stars of the 30s, 50s & the 70s.


21 posted on 02/13/2014 6:45:31 PM PST by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Jane Long

OH yeah they probably write script probably next season about Gibbs dad dying off

The episodes are already film for this season probably next season when they come back in September


22 posted on 02/13/2014 6:47:57 PM PST by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: cripplecreek

He’s good on The Americans. That show is extremely amoral, but he plays the one character who represents American interests without the various failings that everyone else has.


23 posted on 02/13/2014 6:49:50 PM PST by GunRunner
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To: cripplecreek

If you want see episode watch one episode of Law and Order SVU he play homeless man who turn out family man he came down with VD he was killing all these hookers turn out that the vd been treated if his insurance company gave him a shot

He just went crazy was living on the street of course Dick Wolf script writing blame insurance company for all the killing the hookers

So ADA Alex Cabot force the insurance company pay resituation or face 15 years to life in slammer for involunatary manslaughter they settle it


24 posted on 02/13/2014 6:50:08 PM PST by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: SMGFan

Bones was very good actually, and the chicks were hot.


25 posted on 02/13/2014 6:51:57 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: US Navy Vet

A great actor even if he was a liberal. RIP, John Walton.


26 posted on 02/13/2014 6:53:04 PM PST by ExCTCitizen (2014: The Year of DEAD RINOS)
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To: tet68

At the time I think was watching enough TV shows & I thought I couldn’t see David as anyone but Angel. :)


27 posted on 02/13/2014 6:55:44 PM PST by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @RealSMG)
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To: TBP

Good Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp7_u0kcQRo


28 posted on 02/13/2014 7:02:13 PM PST by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is now on twitter @RealSMG)
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To: US Navy Vet

An outstanding actor and by all accounts a decent man, liberal politics notwithstanding. RIP.


29 posted on 02/13/2014 7:05:37 PM PST by ScottinVA (Obama is so far in over his head, even his ears are beneath the water level.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Though busy with a new role playing Mark Harmon’s father, Jackson “Jack” Gibbs on the popular CBS series “NCIS,” Waite said he wanted to “get re-involved in some level in my religion,” and went searching for a congregation that shared his progressive religious and political views.

He discovered Spirit of the Desert Presbyterian Fellowship, which meets Sunday evenings at United Church of the Desert on Warner Trail here.

“It was just what I was looking for,” said Waite, who lives in Palm Desert with his wife of 30 years, Linda.

The services are led by three retired pastors, including Chuck Rassieur. “We are strong advocates of peace and justice,” Rassieur said. “We are very welcoming to gays and gay issues.”

http://www.pcusa.org/news/2010/8/6/waltons-star-ralph-waite-finds-home-church/


30 posted on 02/13/2014 7:06:35 PM PST by Mr Rogers (Liberals are like locusts...)
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To: US Navy Vet

RIP — Sad :(


31 posted on 02/13/2014 7:07:26 PM PST by twyn1
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To: US Navy Vet

Ralph Waite was the youth minister at my church, and he gave me my first Bible when I was seven.

He didn’t become an actor until later.


32 posted on 02/13/2014 7:07:59 PM PST by Jim Noble (When strong, avoid them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise. E)
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To: Mr Rogers

Waite, the oldest of five children, was born in White Plains, New York, the son of Esther (née Mitchell) and Ralph H. Waite, a construction engineer. Before becoming an actor, Waite, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948, graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and briefly was a social worker. He earned a master’s degree from Yale University Divinity School and was a Presbyterian minister and religious editor at Harper & Row in New York City before deciding on a career in acting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Waite


33 posted on 02/13/2014 7:08:31 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (I will raise $2M for Sarah Palin's next run, what will you do?)
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To: cripplecreek

And the amazing thing is how many of us as kids watched it, and Little House, because they were so good.

You could put those two shows on a network in a continuous loop and it would draw better ratings than most of the crap on today.


34 posted on 02/13/2014 7:09:08 PM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: SevenofNine
Gibbs dad is dead???

and seely booth's dad (from BONES)

35 posted on 02/13/2014 7:09:16 PM PST by bravo whiskey (We should not fear our government. Our government should fear us.)
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To: US Navy Vet

The Waltons was a great series. I am always astounded by their self sufficiency. They grew their own food, raised animals, fixed their house, cars, machines, they hunted and fished. Drinking recipe, and shooting a gun were not a sin; men could be men and women could be women.
Just think, if we face the same conditions that the Waltons faced in the depression, the death rate today would be exponentially greater.


36 posted on 02/13/2014 7:11:57 PM PST by grumpygresh (Democrats delenda est. New US economy: Fascism on top, Socialism on the bottom.)
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To: VanDeKoik

They were very popular shows carried by network TV.


37 posted on 02/13/2014 7:14:46 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: US Navy Vet

God bless his soul.


38 posted on 02/13/2014 7:15:47 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: US Navy Vet

Booth’s dad is dead?


39 posted on 02/13/2014 7:16:26 PM PST by autumnraine
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To: US Navy Vet

He was in COOL HAND LUKE.


40 posted on 02/13/2014 7:17:00 PM PST by VerySadAmerican (".....Barrack, and the horse Mohammed rode in on.")
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