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Post by Moe on Oct 24, 2005 21:45:53 GMT -5
 I don't usually watch the weekend edition of Entertainment Tonight, but happened to catch a preview that was talking about Karen's death. In celebration of ET's 25th anniversary, over several weekends, they are counting down the top 25 stories of the past 25 years. Karen's death came in at number 3. (celebrity weddings and Princess Diana's death were 2 and 1) It was about a 5 minute story that included interviews with Richard in 1983 and 1989 as well as Cynthia Gibb on the set of "The Karen Carpenter Story." In 1983, Richard really blamed her death on the sudden weight gain, which was refuted by Dr. Levenkron. In 1989, he thought it had more to do with the years of abuse to her body with anorexia. Cynthia Gibb commented on how she thought that Karen may have just wanted to disappear from all the pressure of her life. (considering Karen loved what she did, I don't quite believe this, but everyone is welcome to their own conclusion.) All in all, it was nice to see Karen so well remembered.
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 24, 2005 21:59:44 GMT -5
 Wow #3 that is really something consdering there is John Lennon's death, Princess Di's wedding, and other major media sotries in the last 25 years. For Karen Carpenter to be at #3 - so near #1 that really says a lot. Obviously in the last five years people have come to love Karen quite a bit - I think even more than in her heyday of the 70's.
That is great thanks for the news Moe. Do you know if they will be rebroadcasting this? |
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Post by Moe on Oct 25, 2005 2:51:28 GMT -5
No idea on the rebroadcasting. I would assume so since it was their own countdown, but you never know. It seems like this did 5 stories a week, so they may rebroadcast it throughout the year in different formats.
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Post by enigma on Oct 25, 2005 7:31:14 GMT -5
Rick I do not believe ET was on the air during the Royal Wedding and it was not on the air when Lennons assasination ocurred which may be why they are not ranked in the top 5 also I believe the countdown is stories aired on ET rather than all storires, Lennons assasination is always top 5 whether it be a shocking moment or something that was one of the greatest stories in the past 25 years. Of course Karens death was a big deal as well and usually makes the top 10. I am however surprised that it made the top 5 but pleasantly surprised that people still remember Karen and regard her after all this time. Thanks for the info Moe.   |
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Post by Rick Henry on Oct 25, 2005 9:32:33 GMT -5
You are right Enigma the show debuted on September 14, 1981. That means the show has been on the air for 24 years - but this is it's 25 th season. Kind of confusing. Just when I heard 25th anniversary I assumed the show had been on since 1980. If it had been chances are Lennon's death would have been way up in the ranks.
Regardless it's great to see Karen so well remembered. And I wish I could have seen the program. |
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Post by karen69roland on Oct 25, 2005 10:10:30 GMT -5
 Yes, it's still very big to be #3 as of 1981. [glow=red,2,300][/glow][shadow=red,left,300]  [/shadow][shadow=red,left,300]Roland Chayer[/shadow][shadow=red,left,300] [/shadow] |
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Post by BethMosior on Oct 26, 2005 13:41:02 GMT -5
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Post by centurycity on Oct 26, 2005 16:41:23 GMT -5
Number 3 hey and so she should be I give thanks to an amazing lady
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Post by wisejester7 on Oct 27, 2005 9:14:16 GMT -5
Nuts! I'm sorry I missed it. I thought there might be a segment on KAC and the Carpenters because of this countdown and also because of RLC's b-day being Oct. 15th. I hope they rerun it...and I'm lucky enough to catch it.
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Post by karen69roland on Oct 27, 2005 10:07:22 GMT -5
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thats really coooooooooool 
