At 94, John Astin is the last surviving cast member of The Addams Family. I loved that show when I was little. I watched The Munsters as well, but I always preferred The Addams Family. I always wished they were my neighbors. :)
John Astin being the sole survivor of the 1960s sitcom of The Addams family, was one I missed too. Especially since in the later movies it was Raul Julia who was the first of the main cast to die. After all Julia and Astin both portrayed Gomez Addams in their respective adaptions of The Addams Family, which makes it a kind of very tragic irony.
Thank you for sharing that. I can't say it was ever the HULK, but I know I fantasized about my favorite heroes helping me through some tough times. Still loved the Hulk show though, even if that beginning scared me, lol.
I know, I remembered JOhn...but thought to early for GEN Xperience...then I realized that Gilligan's Island is the same time period. So, I think you are correct...Part 2.
@@GENXPERIENCE Also Jerry Mathers is the only surviving original LEAVE IT TO BEAVER cast member. I know that show is pre-GenX, but a lot of us saw it in reruns and still watch it today.
@@delawaresmith912 I don't think Julie Newmar would count, only because when ever they would show her name in season 1, it would show guest staring Julie Newmar as Catwoman
My dad just passed away very recently. A few moths before he was talking about how when he was out and about, he never ran into old friends and acquaintances anymore. He said they all died. I told him he won. We had a little laugh about it. Boy I miss him. Anyway, so here in this video we have some other winners. Congrats folks!
So sorry to hear that. Your dad was probably a winner in many ways. Sure, these folks kind of are, but we are all mortal. I hope you enjoyed it and got to think about your father.
Nice video. If you do a video on pre-1970 shows, Micky Dolenz on the Monkees could also be included along with Jerry Mathers from Leave It To Beaver, and I believe Jay North is probably the only survivor from Dennis The Menace.
Technically I did get Gilligan in there, but you are right...why not Monkees (one of my favs), Addams Family. I TRY not to go before 64 to keep it in The GEN Xperience (although of course I watched all of those too, lol) Thanks for writing.
@@williampalmer8052 Speaking of EDDIE'S FATHER, Brandon Cruz is now the only surviving original member of that cast, including end-credited James Komack (also the producer) and Kristina Holland.
I'm glad I got to grow up during that time with all the great shows back in the day. I hope there will be a part 2. There are some that you missed. Either way I'm glad I got to grow up back in the day and in a simpler time.
*Gilligan's Island Noteworthy:* All 3 actresses, Tina Louise, Judith Baldwin & Constance Forslund, who portrayed Ginger Grant in series & TV movies are still alive. The pilot Ginger Grant, Kit Smythe, passed away. As well as the voice sctressses of Ginger Grant in the later Saturday morning cartoon series. Both Jane Webb & our beloved Mary Ann Dawn Wells herself.
Such history, and so many ins and outs. I know Pilot "Ginger" was a different character, but I did think Dawn did both Ginger and MA on the cartoon. Wow.
Interesting and wonderful that all the primetime Superheroes of the 70s are still with us. The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk!
I should have added her too. Although I like to begin aft 65, I have wiggle room: And Gilligan is 64, so why not Barbara. Of course, Barbara. Thank you
Lynda Carter was one of the 4 women that made me interested the super heroines fetish when i was a kid! Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Electra Woman and Dynagirl gave me my taste in Superhoroine videos! The ending of The modern Newhart show still makes me smile when he wakes up next to Susanne Pleshette, one of the best series endings ever! There were so many great series in the 60's, 70's and 80's! Newer stuff just doesn't touch the heartstrings like the older stuff!
You got that right. And sure, I can understand your Super Heroine love, for sure. Oh, that time is JUST the best. Perfect between all the rest of the madness, am I right?
I suppose your right. I had thought that the "pilot" movie included all those key villains, so I didn't include Burt. There are some gray areas to some of these, but you are correct. Thank you
After Betty White passed, i have been thinking about cast survivors. Thank you for confirming my observations and settling my doubts. I will STAY TUNED! Good job. 📺
I totally thought of her as Lost in Space, but sure is Lassie's Mom....I would have to see if that kid is still alive to see if she is Sole Survivor. 99? WOW.
Thank you. I did replace all the originals with the more modern, but still same, MOTU origins collection. NOw I have all they've made. I love it. Thanks for watching.
I wanted to, even if with a 1961 debut it is a little out of the GEN Xperience I cover on this channel, Larry Mathews (little Richie) is still alive. So he may be the sole survivor soon enough. GULP
@@GENXPERIENCE His character was a comic book artist, and they even had real life comic creators on the show sometimes, which made BOB the greatest of the three shows, but then for some reason I guess the star decided that being a comic artist was corny, so he switched the character's job to greeting card artist, then POOF it was gone. Didn't even finish the season.
Victor... My friend... This was a fun ride, indeed! And so, thank you for putting this together. But...there were 2 glaring absences from your video: 1. John Astin (Gomez Addams) from "The Addams Family" 2. Burt Ward (Dick Grayson/Robin) from "Batman" Please produce a Volume II, and all will be forgiven.
Thank you for always watching, and kind comments. I should have added John, but thought it was too sooner, lol. But Addams was same year as Gilligan, so I should have. Thank you. Burt huh? I didn't even check on first Cat Woman, to check. Thank you, that would have been great.
@GENXPERIENCE Victor, to be clear, there are still a few of the Batman villains who are still alive, including Julie Newmar (1st Catwoman) and oddly, John Astin (2nd Riddler). But they were not regulars; they were guest stars. And your video explicitly stated that you excluded, among others, "guest stars." As for the regulars of Batman, they are all deceased: Adam West, Neil Hamilton, Alan Napier, Madge Blake, Stafford Repp, and yes, even Yvonne Craig (Batgirl, S3). The only surviving regular cast member from "Batman" is indeed Burt Ward. Produce a Volume II. Based on the feedback in the comments and your further research, I am certain there will be enough material for you to produce a sequel. Produce a Volume II and your loyal Subscribers will show up, big time!
@@GENXPERIENCE Max Baer from The Beverly Hillbillies, Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son and Barbara Feldon from Get Smart are some others that should be included in a part 2!
Raquel Welch was supposed to play Bunny, a character similar to the Ginger role played by Tina Louise, but she withdrew from the project because she got the role in 1,000,000 Years B.C. By the way, I caught your pun in the Wonder Woman segment. "Titular" indeed... For those who don't know, the original pilot episode of Three's Company had Valerie Curtin as a character similar to Joyce DeWitt's Janet Wood, and Suzanne Zenor was in a role sorta kinda like Suzanne Somers' Chrissy Snow.
That is incorrect. Yes, Raquel was up for the part in Gilligan's Island, but that was several years before One Million Years BC was filmed so that was not the reason she did not get the role
Bruce has always been Banner's middle name ever since he was created back in the late 60's. His real first name is Robert. I never understood the whole 'David' thing. Don't know why they didn't just call him 'Robert' on the TV series. I guess the producers/writers were ignorant that he had a different first name and had never read a Hulk comic in their entire lives or seen a Hulk cartoon.
@@GENXPERIENCE Plus there are interviews in which Kenneth Johnson, the executive producer and creative force stated he changed the name as he never liked alliterative names such as Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Bruce Banner.
According to most sources the network thought the name Bruce sounded too gay ( big no no in 1978). The producers also didn't like the penchant of comic books characters having the first and last name starting with the same letter; Peter Parker, Reed Richards, Susan Storm Lois Lane and yes, Bruce Banner. They were aware of Banner's first name being Robert but Robert is often shortened to Bob which goes back to the same problem; Bob Banner. By using the name David it made him more like a real person and not a comic book character. They felt rooting the show in the real world would draw adult viewers and not just kids. At one point they even wanted to make The Hulk red instead of green because it made more sense!
@@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm The curious thing with "Bruce" being considered a gay name reasoning by the network (and I to have read that network rational) , it didn't seem to be a problem in 1966 with Bruce Wayne.
What about voice artists? Are Princess Calla (Noelle North), Batgirl/Princess Adora-She-Ra (Melody Britt) and Goldie Gold (Judy Strangis, Dynagirl herself) still alive?
I'm 74 and rarely watched any of these TV shows as I was too busy working, taking care of my family and home. But my kids remember them and loved watching them. You might mention Mayberry RFD as Ron Howard is still around. When my daughter was young she called it "The Barney show" because she thought Barney was the best! My wife hated Wonder woman and was jealous of Linda Carter and her 18in waist! My son loved the Six Million Dollar man and The Hulk. I've always liked Bob Newhart but only saw a couple of episodes of his two TV shows, I mostly remember his stand-up routines like the driving instructor, still funny today!
We used to have Bob's shows on Album. I am the youngest of family of 11, and so I was lucky to have so much from the 50 sand 60s in my house as I was a 70s and 80s kind of guy. Thank you for your comments and thoughts. And oh, that Barney Fife, lol
I had never heard of the Lynda Carter/ Kiss video before so, I just had to look it up. Darn near had a heart attack seeing her in another outfit that comes close to her appeal in the Wonder Woman outfit. Between Mortica Addams, Maryann, Wonder Woman and Mindy my dreams as a young man were sweet
I'm one of the Generation Jones part of the Boomer era. I was born in the early 60's so there are a lot of cast members that have passed away from shows I watched. Haven't finished yet but I hope you included The Brady Bunch.
You don't have to be that person. I just wanted cool graphics that represented WW, so I was okay with that since I talk about both the 1st and the 2nd seasons. But glad you noticed.
When referring to Bill Bixby you said he was previously known for My Favorite Martian prior to The Hulk but you failed to mention The Courtship of Eddies Father which ran for 3 years just prior to the Hulk.
Brandon Kruz is the only surviving cast member of Courtship of Eddie's Father.. Maz Baer , Jr. is the only surviving cast member of Beverly Hillbillies.
Actually, had Gilligan's Island gone in the original direction, two more cast members are still around! That would be Kitt Smythe - Ginger and Nancy McCarthy - Bunny. Two secretaries instead of movie star and farm girl. Also, Carol Ita White from Laverne and Shirley appeared in the first season, but not as Big Rosie Greenbaum until season two!
@@davidmitchell6873 Adrienne's son on the show...the boy, the actor that played her son...he is still alive and was part of the original regular cast. That was all I meant.
William Shatner and George Takei from Star Trek are the only ones from the first episode (The Man Trap) that are still with us. (although Takei only has credit for 52 episodes)
You ought'a check out his mockumentaries, though: "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984) "A Mighty Wind" (2003) "Best In Show" (2000) He also appeared in "For Your Consideration" (2006) but wasn't a major part of that one. While we're on the subject of mockumentaries, "Waiting For Guffman" (1996) is another that should be added to this list, even though McKean isn't in that one. It's still funny. =)
"Bruce = gay man's name". They Call Me Bruce? As in the late Bruce Lee? Dumb executives. 😖 Continuing with Hulk. Rex Smith was the original Daredevil. I like his acting there more than Ben Affleck.
Tina Louise did not have a real problem with the cast, but with Sherwood Schwarz. That's why she would never work on his follow up projects. She started saying more nice things about GI and cast after Schwartz died.
Well, Lionel is still alive and he was part of that original cast of the Jefferson's. Although I think you are right about Ron, that show is from 1960s and a little out of the GEN Xperience (although it played forever and still does, lol)
@@GENXPERIENCE The original Lionel (Mike Evans) died, only the second Lionel is still alive, but the actress that played his wife (Berlinda Tolbert) is still alive.
I mention in the show that because she is NOT original 6 Million Dollar Man cast member having appeared in season 3 to start her own show, so only Lee Major survives that. But he was only guest for her show, so she is only survivor of Bionic Woman.
@@snsdkbopper7819 I realize that, and of course GI is from the 60s. It was the only one mentioned from then and we watched it tons in the 70s. So 60s true, but not going to mire down a title that is still accurate. I appreciate your comment, but it is too small a detail to worry about. Thank you
@@GENXPERIENCE That’s fine, It amazes me that my favorite show from the 60s Star Trek still has 3 surviving members, and The Next Generation’s entire cast is still alive, However one of my favorites from the 90s, Babylon 5, sadly has lost most of its cast members at unusually young ages, Goodluck with your channel.
You know, I gave that a second thought. He was going to be there. Although 1964, so was Gilligan's Island...right on the cusp of the GEN Xperience. And I forgot to add him. OMG. But he is WORTHY. Thank you
That's so funny, this all started because I though WOJO was it, but Barney is alive to. So there is that. Glad too, I loved that show. Thanks for the comment.
If my memory is correct, Gilligan's Island was from the1960s. Other sole surviving main cast members from.past TV shows are Burt Ward as Robin from Batman, Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine from the Beverly Hillbillies, Ron Howard as Opie from the Andy Griffith Show, Gary Raymond as Sgt. Jack Moffitt from the Rat Patrol, Marlo Thomas from That Girl (?), Barbara Feldon as Agent 99 from Get Smart (?), Barbara Eden as Jeanne from I Dream of Genie. I am pretty sure that I got most of these correct. If anyone discovers that I was incorrect / wrong then please don't hesitate to send in a correct answer.
Yes, it came out in 1964....but it was survived by so many GEN X youngsters I had to put it in. As with all of my shows I try hard to keep it to the GEN Xperience. So things that came after 1965 for sure, so many of those are stretching back a lot further...but most of them are still true, so I think you did get them all!
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At 94, John Astin is the last surviving cast member of The Addams Family. I loved that show when I was little. I watched The Munsters as well, but I always preferred The Addams Family. I always wished they were my neighbors. :)
Neighbors? That would have been something. Love that. Thank you for the comment, you are correct about John and Addams family.
John Astin being the sole survivor of the 1960s sitcom of The Addams family, was one I missed too.
Especially since in the later movies it was Raul Julia who was the first of the main cast to die. After all Julia and Astin both portrayed Gomez Addams in their respective adaptions of The Addams Family, which makes it a kind of very tragic irony.
Barbara Eden is the last surviving cast member of "I Dream Of Jeannie".
True. For Part 2, I hope.
Micky Dolenz is the only surviving Monkee.
And I was obsessed with that show. Dammit
"Pleasant Valley Sunday" is such a great song and my favorite vocal performance by Mickey.
I loved the Hulk. I was bullied in school and used to fantasize about "hulking out" on the bullies constantly.
Thank you for sharing that. I can't say it was ever the HULK, but I know I fantasized about my favorite heroes helping me through some tough times. Still loved the Hulk show though, even if that beginning scared me, lol.
You forgot to mention Barbara Eden from I dream of genie.😮
Arrrrrrrgh!
Youve got to do a Part 2 as much as I like this look back. John Astin of "Addams Family",
and Burt Ward from "Batman deserve a shout out.
I know, I remembered JOhn...but thought to early for GEN Xperience...then I realized that Gilligan's Island is the same time period. So, I think you are correct...Part 2.
@@GENXPERIENCE Also Jerry Mathers is the only surviving original LEAVE IT TO BEAVER cast member. I know that show is pre-GenX, but a lot of us saw it in reruns and still watch it today.
@@jehobden Very true.
Julie Newmar is still alive. Shes 90 years old! As Catwoman she appeared in Season 1.
@@delawaresmith912 I don't think Julie Newmar would count, only because when ever they would show her name in season 1, it would show guest staring Julie Newmar as Catwoman
My dad just passed away very recently. A few moths before he was talking about how when he was out and about, he never ran into old friends and acquaintances anymore. He said they all died. I told him he won. We had a little laugh about it. Boy I miss him. Anyway, so here in this video we have some other winners. Congrats folks!
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear that. Your dad was probably a winner in many ways. Sure, these folks kind of are, but we are all mortal. I hope you enjoyed it and got to think about your father.
Peace to you ✌🏼
My condolences
My childhood tv stars in 15 minutes. Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤
Love your comment. Thank you and come back for more.
Nice video. If you do a video on pre-1970 shows, Micky Dolenz on the Monkees could also be included along with Jerry Mathers from Leave It To Beaver, and I believe Jay North is probably the only survivor from Dennis The Menace.
Technically I did get Gilligan in there, but you are right...why not Monkees (one of my favs), Addams Family. I TRY not to go before 64 to keep it in The GEN Xperience (although of course I watched all of those too, lol) Thanks for writing.
As someone born in 1968 it's a wake up call that most of the people I saw on TV are dead.
Don't forget that Bixby also had success with The Courtship of Eddie's Father.
I know that show....just not as memorable, I guess. Thank you
@@GENXPERIENCE Not as memorable? The theme alone is a classic. Oh well. Have fun with your channel!
@@williampalmer8052 Speaking of EDDIE'S FATHER, Brandon Cruz is now the only surviving original member of that cast, including end-credited James Komack (also the producer) and Kristina Holland.
@@jehobden Very true.
@@williampalmer8052 My favorite Martian....
I really miss Bob Newhart
It is just so sad we have to lose people. Really.
Yeah, that cast... The theme song to the first series, oh, man.
I'm glad I got to grow up during that time with all the great shows back in the day. I hope there will be a part 2. There are some that you missed. Either way I'm glad I got to grow up back in the day and in a simpler time.
Dawn wells was my very first celebrity crush what a gorgeous woman she was. may she rip.
She was adorable. Like just perfectly cute!
She was sexy, without trying to look sexy! #Team Mary Ann 4EVER!
I still have my Lou Ferrigno autographed poster !
Lucky man. He's a legend.
*Gilligan's Island Noteworthy:*
All 3 actresses, Tina Louise, Judith Baldwin & Constance Forslund, who portrayed Ginger Grant in series & TV movies are still alive.
The pilot Ginger Grant, Kit Smythe, passed away. As well as the voice sctressses of Ginger Grant in the later Saturday morning cartoon series. Both Jane Webb & our beloved Mary Ann Dawn Wells herself.
Such history, and so many ins and outs. I know Pilot "Ginger" was a different character, but I did think Dawn did both Ginger and MA on the cartoon. Wow.
Interesting and wonderful that all the primetime Superheroes of the 70s are still with us. The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk!
I started to notice that, too. It made me feel good.
Barbara Eden is still around but that was a sixties show.
I should have added her too. Although I like to begin aft 65, I have wiggle room: And Gilligan is 64, so why not Barbara. Of course, Barbara. Thank you
Lynda Carter was one of the 4 women that made me interested the super heroines fetish when i was a kid! Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Electra Woman and Dynagirl gave me my taste in Superhoroine videos!
The ending of The modern Newhart show still makes me smile when he wakes up next to Susanne Pleshette, one of the best series endings ever!
There were so many great series in the 60's, 70's and 80's! Newer stuff just doesn't touch the heartstrings like the older stuff!
You got that right. And sure, I can understand your Super Heroine love, for sure. Oh, that time is JUST the best. Perfect between all the rest of the madness, am I right?
@@GENXPERIENCE Yep!
Technically, Burt Ward is the sole surviving cast member of Batman, as Julie Newmar's Catwoman was always a guest villainess.
I suppose your right. I had thought that the "pilot" movie included all those key villains, so I didn't include Burt. There are some gray areas to some of these, but you are correct. Thank you
Unfortunately only Fred (Frank Welker) and Velma (Nicole Jaffe) are the only surviving original Scooby-Doo voices.
Hey, I would love to do a VOICE ACTORS of Cartoons. Thanks for pushing the idea.
@@scottbakanumba1heathen313 Jinkies!
@@GENXPERIENCE
Good idea!
That's amazing they're still with us
@@andywinslow9638
They were both in a film with Elvis. "The Trouble With Girls".
From the 1960's show Get Smart co star Barbara Feldon is still alive.
I did enjoy that show, and it started just at the top of the GEN Xperience, so would have fit perfect.
After Betty White passed, i have been thinking about cast survivors.
Thank you for confirming my observations and settling my doubts.
I will STAY TUNED!
Good job. 📺
Love these positive comments. They give me confidence. Hope to see your comments again.
How about 99 year old June Lockhart, the mom on Lassie?
I totally thought of her as Lost in Space, but sure is Lassie's Mom....I would have to see if that kid is still alive to see if she is Sole Survivor. 99? WOW.
@@GENXPERIENCE Jon Provost is still alive at age 74.
Dear god, your He-Man collection is wonderful. I had Castle Grayskull and every action figure, I wish I had kept them.
Thank you. I did replace all the originals with the more modern, but still same, MOTU origins collection. NOw I have all they've made. I love it. Thanks for watching.
My younger brother and I had the Six Million Dollar Man and Oscar Goldman figures. Really wish we still had those... =(
Awesome video. Thanks man
That's the kind of comment, I LOVE. Thank you
Stephanie from Archie Bunkers place is also the last original cast member left.
She wasnt original regular cast. She came so many seasons later
The show Archie Bunkers place was a spin-off of All in the family and she was on from the beginning. It is the show that Edith died on.
@@davidmitchell6873 Hmmmm, you are right there.
No mention of 98 year old Dick Van Dyke?
I wanted to, even if with a 1961 debut it is a little out of the GEN Xperience I cover on this channel, Larry Mathews (little Richie) is still alive. So he may be the sole survivor soon enough. GULP
Bob Newhart had 3 tv shows named after himself. Bob Newhart, Newhart and Bob.
I knew there was a 3rd, but totally forgot it was called BOB. He knew how to market.
@@GENXPERIENCE His character was a comic book artist, and they even had real life comic creators on the show sometimes, which made BOB the greatest of the three shows, but then for some reason I guess the star decided that being a comic artist was corny, so he switched the character's job to greeting card artist, then POOF it was gone. Didn't even finish the season.
Victor...
My friend...
This was a fun ride, indeed! And so, thank you for putting this together.
But...there were 2 glaring absences from your video:
1. John Astin (Gomez Addams) from "The Addams Family"
2. Burt Ward (Dick Grayson/Robin) from "Batman"
Please produce a Volume II, and all will be forgiven.
Thank you for always watching, and kind comments. I should have added John, but thought it was too sooner, lol. But Addams was same year as Gilligan, so I should have. Thank you. Burt huh? I didn't even check on first Cat Woman, to check. Thank you, that would have been great.
@GENXPERIENCE
Victor, to be clear, there are still a few of the Batman villains who are still alive, including Julie Newmar (1st Catwoman) and oddly, John Astin (2nd Riddler).
But they were not regulars; they were guest stars. And your video explicitly stated that you excluded, among others, "guest stars."
As for the regulars of Batman, they are all deceased: Adam West, Neil Hamilton, Alan Napier, Madge Blake, Stafford Repp, and yes, even Yvonne Craig (Batgirl, S3).
The only surviving regular cast member from "Batman" is indeed Burt Ward.
Produce a Volume II. Based on the feedback in the comments and your further research, I am certain there will be enough material for you to produce a sequel. Produce a Volume II and your loyal Subscribers will show up, big time!
@@GENXPERIENCE Max Baer from The Beverly Hillbillies, Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son and Barbara Feldon from Get Smart are some others that should be included in a part 2!
@@MADWORLD1427Erin Murphy was Tabitha right? She didn't start in season 1 so...all of Bewitched original cast are sadly, gone.
@@MADWORLD1427 Tabitha was in Samantha's womb but Erin Murphy wasn't. Tabitha started in season 2.
If you do it Part 2, be sure to include Barbara Eden from I Dream of Jeannie.
SOunds like there needs to be: Barbara Eden, John Astin, Burt Ward, Barbra Feldon, etc. SO many still alive and kicking. But I better be fast.
Raquel Welch was supposed to play Bunny, a character similar to the Ginger role played by Tina Louise, but she withdrew from the project because she got the role in 1,000,000 Years B.C. By the way, I caught your pun in the Wonder Woman segment. "Titular" indeed... For those who don't know, the original pilot episode of Three's Company had Valerie Curtin as a character similar to Joyce DeWitt's Janet Wood, and Suzanne Zenor was in a role sorta kinda like Suzanne Somers' Chrissy Snow.
Now that is some cool information. Thank you. I did find a picture of Raquel on Mork and Mindy as the leader of some female Aliens, though, lol.
That is incorrect. Yes, Raquel was up for the part in Gilligan's Island, but that was several years before One Million Years BC was filmed so that was not the reason she did not get the role
Bruce has always been Banner's middle name ever since he was created back in the late 60's. His real first name is Robert. I never understood the whole 'David' thing. Don't know why they didn't just call him 'Robert' on the TV series. I guess the producers/writers were ignorant that he had a different first name and had never read a Hulk comic in their entire lives or seen a Hulk cartoon.
I'm sure they didn't know Robert. I certainly have always known him as Bruce.
@@GENXPERIENCE Plus there are interviews in which Kenneth Johnson, the executive producer and creative force stated he changed the name as he never liked alliterative names such as Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Bruce Banner.
According to most sources the network thought the name Bruce sounded too gay ( big no no in 1978). The producers also didn't like the penchant of comic books characters having the first and last name starting with the same letter; Peter Parker, Reed Richards, Susan Storm Lois Lane and yes, Bruce Banner. They were aware of Banner's first name being Robert but Robert is often shortened to Bob which goes back to the same problem; Bob Banner. By using the name David it made him more like a real person and not a comic book character. They felt rooting the show in the real world would draw adult viewers and not just kids. At one point they even wanted to make The Hulk red instead of green because it made more sense!
@@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm The curious thing with "Bruce" being considered a gay name reasoning by the network (and I to have read that network rational) , it didn't seem to be a problem in 1966 with Bruce Wayne.
Hulk never scared me at all because I identified with him.
Yikes. You sound imposing
Hulk never scared me either because I was always on his side.
Very sad video title 💐
What about voice artists? Are Princess Calla (Noelle North), Batgirl/Princess Adora-She-Ra (Melody Britt) and Goldie Gold (Judy Strangis, Dynagirl herself) still alive?
I am doing a VOice Actor/Actress show soon. Thank you
Lee Majors, baby! Loved my action figure with the bionic eye I could look through that I got for Christmas probably in 1978-79.
I'm 74 and rarely watched any of these TV shows as I was too busy working, taking care of my family and home. But my kids remember them and loved watching them. You might mention Mayberry RFD as Ron Howard is still around. When my daughter was young she called it "The Barney show" because she thought Barney was the best! My wife hated Wonder woman and was jealous of Linda Carter and her 18in waist! My son loved the Six Million Dollar man and The Hulk. I've always liked Bob Newhart but only saw a couple of episodes of his two TV shows, I mostly remember his stand-up routines like the driving instructor, still funny today!
We used to have Bob's shows on Album. I am the youngest of family of 11, and so I was lucky to have so much from the 50 sand 60s in my house as I was a 70s and 80s kind of guy. Thank you for your comments and thoughts. And oh, that Barney Fife, lol
Max Baer Jr. is the only Beverly Hillbilly left.
I had never heard of the Lynda Carter/ Kiss video before so, I just had to look it up. Darn near had a heart attack seeing her in another outfit that comes close to her appeal in the Wonder Woman outfit. Between Mortica Addams, Maryann, Wonder Woman and Mindy my dreams as a young man were sweet
I am sure that only added fuel to the fire, lol. Glad you enjoyed.
@@GENXPERIENCE Yeah it did!😍
What, no Yvonne Craig?!
For shame!! =)
Bill Bixby also starred in the successful TV series " The Courtship Of Eddie's Father " before " The Incredible Hulk "
I know, thank you. I just posted the one I connected with more, lol. I guess other people LOVED that show. Which is awesome.
Larry from Threes Co. been there fro the first season and stayed until the end.
Hey, just like I said in the video
The primetime TV shows of the 60s became the afternoon reruns of the 70s, allowing the next generation of kids to grow up with them.
So true...and I always wondered why they looked that way when I was a kid, lol
these shows were when shows were entertainment, good times
You got that right. EVERYTHING is so damn dramatic now...and just not fun.
I'm one of the Generation Jones part of the Boomer era. I was born in the early 60's so there are a lot of cast members that have passed away from shows I watched.
Haven't finished yet but I hope you included The Brady Bunch.
Sorry, there isn't a sole survivor to the Brady's just yet. So they were not featured.
@@GENXPERIENCE ah ok. Forgot it wad just one survivor.
Tina Luise looks utterly amazing for Her age!🙂😍🥰😇😇
Bill Bixby did had The Courtship of Eddie’s Father & two other short lived series before the Incredible Hulk.
True, I just have more of a connection to My fav Martian...which he did get some fame for. But that is fair.
I hate to be that person, but the opening credit scene you use for "Wonder Woman" is from the second season. Note the eagle on the bodice.
You don't have to be that person. I just wanted cool graphics that represented WW, so I was okay with that since I talk about both the 1st and the 2nd seasons. But glad you noticed.
@@GENXPERIENCE :)
When referring to Bill Bixby you said he was previously known for My Favorite Martian prior to The Hulk but you failed to mention The Courtship of Eddies Father which ran for 3 years just prior to the Hulk.
I remember that show, guess it wasn't as memorable for me...or I didn't like it.
KILLING WILLIS is an autobiography, not a novel. Not every book is a novel.
Not every commenter is as forgiving as others for a mistake.
Wow
Is Richard Kline related to Kevin Kline? They look alike.
According to IMDB, he's not related to either Richard Kline or Robert Klein
What about Burt Ward from Batman
YOu are probably right, I got to do a part 2...FAST
@@GENXPERIENCE If you do a part 2, I would count Burt Ward, John Astin, Jerry Mathers, Mikey Dolenz and Barbara Eden
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What's with the audio "quotes" that sound like they were recorded on a 1960s tape recorder?? I don't get it.
That's okay.
Brandon Kruz is the only surviving cast member of Courtship of Eddie's Father.. Maz Baer , Jr. is the only surviving cast member of Beverly Hillbillies.
Dick Van Dyke is still with us, although that was in the 60’s. That makes it even more impressive. He’s 98!
So is their son, Richie from the show. Van Dyke is amazingly kicking along, though. LOVE THAT>
Rob Reiner from All in the Family
Linda carter aka wonder woman is so beautiful.
Gorgeous
Almost every guest star from every incarnation of Gilligan's Island has passed away too. There's only about 10 left out of hundreds.
It, and we keep getting older.
Actually, had Gilligan's Island gone in the original direction, two more cast members are still around! That would be Kitt Smythe - Ginger and Nancy McCarthy - Bunny. Two secretaries instead of movie star and farm girl. Also, Carol Ita White from Laverne and Shirley appeared in the first season, but not as Big Rosie Greenbaum until season two!
I do mention the secretary take for the pilot in my show, for sure. What a difference that would make, huh?
Love Lindsey Wagner and Lee Majors!
What about Adrienne Barbeai from Maude. I know I butchered the spelling of her last name.
I thought so too, but her son in the show was regular cast. The first actor is still alive, so I didn't include. Thank you for watching
Huh?
@@davidmitchell6873 Adrienne's son on the show...the boy, the actor that played her son...he is still alive and was part of the original regular cast. That was all I meant.
I had never thought of Bruce as a particularly gay name. That’s great! I miss so many of these faces on TV!
It is just an old funny story, lol. Myth? Probably. Thanks for watching.
William Shatner and George Takei from Star Trek are the only ones from the first episode (The Man Trap) that are still with us. (although Takei only has credit for 52 episodes)
I know...so no SOLE SUrvivor of the show, just yet.
@@GENXPERIENCE Fair enough.
I know Michael McKeen best as colonel mustard in clue and as the creepy clown from star trek voyager And Sabrina to the teenage witch
You ought'a check out his mockumentaries, though:
"This Is Spinal Tap" (1984)
"A Mighty Wind" (2003)
"Best In Show" (2000)
He also appeared in "For Your Consideration" (2006) but wasn't a major part of that one.
While we're on the subject of mockumentaries, "Waiting For Guffman" (1996) is another that should be added to this list, even though McKean isn't in that one. It's still funny. =)
I do mention Spinal Tap...and I own All 3 of those other Guest Movies. Pure GEnius.
@@GENXPERIENCE I know you do; was replying to the user-mlperson. You got cool tastes in movies. We just need to broaden the other guy's horizons. =)
"Bruce = gay man's name". They Call Me Bruce? As in the late Bruce Lee? Dumb executives. 😖
Continuing with Hulk. Rex Smith was the original Daredevil. I like his acting there more than Ben Affleck.
Recall the two part episode "The First" about another man frim the 1950s who transformed into a similar creature. Creepy episode of Incredible Hulk.
I think I know the one you mean. YIKES!
Robert Clary (LeBeau) is the lone survivor of Hogan’s Heroes.
Was about to go to sleep and Lou Ferrigno pops on. 👀. Good grief. Phew!
lol...ugh, I can see how that might be disconcerting.
@@GENXPERIENCE of course I had to google. But it pulled up his son. 👀🙊🤦🤣🤣🤣
I saw Tina Louise on Knight Rider, episode named "The Topaz Connection".
Really? I am not surprised, but honestly saw her on very few things as a guest star. I know she must have, but felt like she faded away, sadly.
Tina Louise did not have a real problem with the cast, but with Sherwood Schwarz. That's why she would never work on his follow up projects. She started saying more nice things about GI and cast after Schwartz died.
Rudy Wells from Six Million Dollar Man is still around.
Nope....Martin Balsam and Martin Brooks are botj dead. If you're talking Alan Oppenheimer, I address that in the show, but maybe you missed that.
Don't forget about William Daniels!
Well, he is not a sole survivor of his show, but still happy he is still with us.
I really like one woman 1984
What about Marla Gibbs from The Jeffersons? Ron Howard from The Andy Griffith Show?
Well, Lionel is still alive and he was part of that original cast of the Jefferson's. Although I think you are right about Ron, that show is from 1960s and a little out of the GEN Xperience (although it played forever and still does, lol)
@@GENXPERIENCE I know one of the Lionels died though right?
@@GENXPERIENCE Gilligan's Island was from the 60's as well
@@GENXPERIENCE I did forget Berlinda Tolbert, she is still living as well
@@GENXPERIENCE The original Lionel (Mike Evans) died, only the second Lionel is still alive, but the actress that played his wife (Berlinda Tolbert) is still alive.
I went to college with one of Ferrigno's daughters.
Oscar Goldman is a chicken from Trailer Park Boys.
Now that is pretty cool. The Ferrigno daughter, I mean. Hysterical about Oscar Goldman, though.
Ginger never wore same outfit twice.
How about Demond Wilson from Sanford and Son?
The woman who played Fred's girlfriend is still with us; does she count as an "original cast member"?
I don't think so. I guess there is a part two coming, lol.
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Team Mary Ann
Is Jamie Summers on the six million Dollar Man considered a permanent member or anything like that cuz she's still alive too
I mention in the show that because she is NOT original 6 Million Dollar Man cast member having appeared in season 3 to start her own show, so only Lee Major survives that. But he was only guest for her show, so she is only survivor of Bionic Woman.
A list of highlanders.
NICE!
Fix the thumbnail, Gillian’s Island was during the 60s, The thumbnail says 70s & 80s.
No. You might want to fix your comment, though. The thumbnail does NOT say 70s and 80s...the title does. They're different. Is that what you meant?
@@GENXPERIENCE Either way, the description of the video says 70s & 80s, and Gilligan’s Island is from the 60s.
@@snsdkbopper7819 I realize that, and of course GI is from the 60s. It was the only one mentioned from then and we watched it tons in the 70s. So 60s true, but not going to mire down a title that is still accurate. I appreciate your comment, but it is too small a detail to worry about. Thank you
@@GENXPERIENCE That’s fine, It amazes me that my favorite show from the 60s Star Trek still has 3 surviving members, and The Next Generation’s entire cast is still alive, However one of my favorites from the 90s, Babylon 5, sadly has lost most of its cast members at unusually young ages, Goodluck with your channel.
Dick Van Dyke
Lou Ferigno is the only hulk.
I thought that all of Gilligan's Island were dead when Ms milles died ie mary ann
I think because Tina does distance herself.
Where's Jon Astin from the Addams Family????????????
You know, I gave that a second thought. He was going to be there. Although 1964, so was Gilligan's Island...right on the cusp of the GEN Xperience. And I forgot to add him. OMG. But he is WORTHY. Thank you
I thought Suzanne Plesette was still alives
Sadly only recently passed. A couple of years, I think.
I know Im being immature but dude this is creepy AF.
Not immature, at all. But you have to know how catchy you got to be in the thumbnail...and it is exactly about that topic,
Anyone left from Barney Miller?
That's so funny, this all started because I though WOJO was it, but Barney is alive to. So there is that. Glad too, I loved that show. Thanks for the comment.
@@GENXPERIENCE It would have been the ultimate irony if Abe Vigoda was the last to go.
Are those your toys behind you? Lol Or your kids toys?
Ha! That is proudly MY toy collection, lol.
I met Lou Ferrigo. He was a real asshole. I wish Bill Bigsby was last one still alive
lol
Every other comment I've seen on YT about Lou has always said he was really nice. I wonder why you got a bad experience from him?
If my memory is correct, Gilligan's Island was from the1960s. Other sole surviving main cast members from.past TV shows are Burt Ward as Robin from Batman, Max Baer Jr. as Jethro Bodine from the Beverly Hillbillies, Ron Howard as Opie from the Andy Griffith Show, Gary Raymond as Sgt. Jack Moffitt from the Rat Patrol, Marlo Thomas from That Girl (?), Barbara Feldon as Agent 99 from Get Smart (?), Barbara Eden as Jeanne from I Dream of Genie. I am pretty sure that I got most of these correct. If anyone discovers that I was incorrect / wrong then please don't hesitate to send in a correct answer.
Yes, it came out in 1964....but it was survived by so many GEN X youngsters I had to put it in. As with all of my shows I try hard to keep it to the GEN Xperience. So things that came after 1965 for sure, so many of those are stretching back a lot further...but most of them are still true, so I think you did get them all!
Jeannie, not Genie.
Thanks for the correction. I was not sure of which spelling of Genie / Jeanne was the right one.