Alan Parker's "Fame" (1980) was recently inducted into the Library Of Congress in 2024 as "an artistically and culturally important" film. Nominated for six Academy Awards and winner of two Oscars, the core of the film centers around the character of Raul Garcia, a gifted and troubled young Hispanic teenager from the South Bronx ghetto aspiring to be a stand-up comedian, and going into the same downward spiral as his fallen idol Freddie Prinze. It was essentially a fictionalized "roman a clef" portrait of the then-recent Prinze tragedy, and it remains to this day a relevant and undimmed cautionary tale about Hollywood, the young, and the dark underside of "The American Dream", with a powerful performance at its center (Barry Miller) that garnered the lion's share of the film's critical acclaim.
I liked that the documentary was able to shed some light on his career but there was so much left out. His death unfortunately overshadowed his talents and impact on the entertainment industry. I would’ve loved to learn more about his childhood, interests, and just about Freddie Pruetzel the person. From the articles written about him in the mid 70s, he seemed politically progressive, optimistic, and lighthearted. However, many documentaries about him focus so much on his downfall rather than his personal qualities. This also would’ve been better with interviews from more people who knew him as well as Freddie Prinze Jr., but I don’t know if he supported this documentary. Apparently WB wanted to make a biopic about Sr some years ago but he adamantly declined.
Strange how these Freddie Sr., documentaries never interview his family and friends NY/Puerto Rico…those who knew him before the fame. It’s always the industry folks in hollyweird…and his ex-wife.
I just watched this video and enjoyed it. Whenever I watch Chico and the Man or this video, I feel bad that he left us too soon. I also feel bad that his wife, who I think is a bitch, drove him to do what he did. I think she took things away from him. What was he like to be with? What was it like being his secretary, and what did they have to for him? Jah! Rad Tafari, Freddie! In Heaven you’re “looking good!”
His wife was grounded. I am sure the addict Freddie would agree with you. But she had a baby to keep safe. Look at Freddie Jr. She got involved with Freddie without knowing how bad his addiction and mental health was. In spite of being a young mom left to raise their child alone, she did a good job.
When she heard that Freddie was shot and had to go to the hospital and give permission for him to have the surgery, I think she did this because he conscience had been bothering her. Freddie Prinze Jr would have asked questions about his father later; she would have had answers ready. I feel bad for Freddie Prinze Jr. He looks scared; he’s afraid of any missteps. He was probably looking forward o moving back to California to learn more about his father.
I’m pretty sure the drugs drove him to do what he did. Did you not read his mother’s book? He was emotionally unstable and sensitive for most of his life, even before he met Kathy. Freddie was an amazing talent and a great person to be around according to most people who knew him. However, that does not absolve him of the troubles he caused others nor does it make his death anyone else’s fault. Calling a woman a bitch for a situation you hardly know anything about makes you sound unhinged.
@@MythsofVirgo He started taking drugs when he was 16. What problems did he cause others? I am currently reading his mother’s book. Also I know he did not like Andy Kaufman of Taxi fame.
@@kathynorton4103he was known to constantly threaten others with his suicide well over a year before his death. He’d call them at ungodly hours and threaten to kill himself if they didn’t show up to his house. Friends claimed that he’d also make them rewatch a tape of the Kennedy assassination during visits due to his obsession with death. On top of that, he’d drive recklessly with others in the car and would try to intentionally scare people by pretending that he was going to kill himself prior to his suicide. In this way, he’d either make them watch him play Russian Roulette or he’d shoot a gun and pretend to drop dead while someone in the other room would be led to believe that he shot himself. He had a harsh life and in many instances, was treated unfairly or taken advantage of by others but the guy was no angel.
He was really a funny man, I still laugh watching that show, unfortunately the show died when he did
I love Freddie. 😢
He was IMPRESSIVE STILL IZZZZ😢😢😢 LEFT BEHIND!
So freaking sad he was so gifted. I didn't know the bullet blew his eye out too.
Alan Parker's "Fame" (1980) was recently inducted into the Library Of Congress in 2024 as "an artistically and culturally important" film. Nominated for six Academy Awards and winner of two Oscars, the core of the film centers around the character of Raul Garcia, a gifted and troubled young Hispanic teenager from the South Bronx ghetto aspiring to be a stand-up comedian, and going into the same downward spiral as his fallen idol Freddie Prinze. It was essentially a fictionalized "roman a clef" portrait of the then-recent Prinze tragedy, and it remains to this day a relevant and undimmed cautionary tale about Hollywood, the young, and the dark underside of "The American Dream", with a powerful performance at its center (Barry Miller) that garnered the lion's share of the film's critical acclaim.
I liked that the documentary was able to shed some light on his career but there was so much left out. His death unfortunately overshadowed his talents and impact on the entertainment industry. I would’ve loved to learn more about his childhood, interests, and just about Freddie Pruetzel the person. From the articles written about him in the mid 70s, he seemed politically progressive, optimistic, and lighthearted. However, many documentaries about him focus so much on his downfall rather than his personal qualities. This also would’ve been better with interviews from more people who knew him as well as Freddie Prinze Jr., but I don’t know if he supported this documentary. Apparently WB wanted to make a biopic about Sr some years ago but he adamantly declined.
Looking Good!
If he was a drug addict who partied all the time, and that's what killed him, then it literally was his time to go.
Also, Latino, NOT Latinx.
Chico and the man was a funny show.
How sad makes me sad. 1:37
Strange how these Freddie Sr., documentaries never interview his family and friends NY/Puerto Rico…those who knew him before the fame. It’s always the industry folks in hollyweird…and his ex-wife.
What are you talking about? I've never seen his wife interviewed.
LatinX? 😂😂😂😂😂Sounds like Kleenex 😂😂😂😂😂his mother is Puerto Rican from Puerto Rico not the Country of Kleenex 😂😂😂😂😂😂
His father was Jewish so he was actually a Jew
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Awesome
Looks like he was on depression
I just watched this video and enjoyed it. Whenever I watch Chico and the Man or this video, I feel bad that he left us too soon. I also feel bad that his wife, who I think is a bitch, drove him to do what he did. I think she took things away from him.
What was he like to be with? What was it like being his secretary, and what did they have to for him?
Jah! Rad Tafari, Freddie! In Heaven you’re “looking good!”
His wife was grounded. I am sure the addict Freddie would agree with you. But she had a baby to keep safe. Look at Freddie Jr. She got involved with Freddie without knowing how bad his addiction and mental health was. In spite of being a young mom left to raise their child alone, she did a good job.
When she heard that Freddie was shot and had to go to the hospital and give permission for him to have the surgery, I think she did this because he conscience had been bothering her. Freddie Prinze Jr would have asked questions about his father later; she would have had answers ready.
I feel bad for Freddie Prinze Jr. He looks scared; he’s afraid of any missteps. He was probably looking forward o moving back to California to learn more about his father.
I’m pretty sure the drugs drove him to do what he did. Did you not read his mother’s book? He was emotionally unstable and sensitive for most of his life, even before he met Kathy. Freddie was an amazing talent and a great person to be around according to most people who knew him. However, that does not absolve him of the troubles he caused others nor does it make his death anyone else’s fault. Calling a woman a bitch for a situation you hardly know anything about makes you sound unhinged.
@@MythsofVirgo He started taking drugs when he was 16. What problems did he cause others? I am currently reading his mother’s book. Also I know he did not like Andy Kaufman of Taxi fame.
@@kathynorton4103he was known to constantly threaten others with his suicide well over a year before his death. He’d call them at ungodly hours and threaten to kill himself if they didn’t show up to his house. Friends claimed that he’d also make them rewatch a tape of the Kennedy assassination during visits due to his obsession with death. On top of that, he’d drive recklessly with others in the car and would try to intentionally scare people by pretending that he was going to kill himself prior to his suicide. In this way, he’d either make them watch him play Russian Roulette or he’d shoot a gun and pretend to drop dead while someone in the other room would be led to believe that he shot himself. He had a harsh life and in many instances, was treated unfairly or taken advantage of by others but the guy was no angel.
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He was a lame racist insult comic. Without racism or lame insults, he had no routine. No great loss