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Archive through April 26, 2004

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Lori
Member

04-18-2003

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 7:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great post Aus10...glad to know this show is realistic and not just a put on for our entertainment. I agree it is most educational...after all we'll all be there someday!

Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rick was engaged to her - not married - unless I am completely confused.

Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Contest news.... ok - time to get on with it - tell check back later today HERE for details on how you could win a Family Plots T-shirt or a "Lip-Embalming" set ;)

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 2:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I missed this. Tell me if I have this right. Monday night on A&E. Now what time and it has only aired once, yes? This is soooooo up my alley. It sounds fascinating.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 2:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I went to the site and signed on for a reminder but the do not list when it airs which is odd.

Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fruitbat, it aired this past Monday back to back episodes starting at 9pm est. Those were the first two episodes.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
And being on Bravo it will repeat and repeat and repeat :-)

I still can't figure out why they would use the same theme song as Dead Like Me.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 9:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
just to screw with ya Sea

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Friday, April 23, 2004 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, probably so...

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, April 23, 2004 - 10:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
lol

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Friday, April 23, 2004 - 11:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched both shows. I was really struck by what Shonna said about doing the best she could for a person, taking good care of them, etc. My DD did an internship at our teaching hospital in the post-mortum dept. Doing/viewing autopsies, isn't for the faint hearted and I wasn't sure how my DD would do. She said she didn't mind it - everyone said the worst part was getting used to the smell & she agreed. I distinctly remember her telling me it didn't bother her being with the bodies. She liked being with them and wanting to make sure they were taken care of. I think she may have told me she even talked to them. It's funny, in one way you have to disconnect yourself from the emotions, but on the other hand, you embrace the emotions of taking care of a person with dignity in a manner most people don't even want to think about. FWIW

Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok - Episodes 3 & 4 air tonight!!

I have been pokey about getting the contest going - forgive me!!

Here is how it will work. We have several prizes to give away. Personally I think the people that win should be fans of the show AND actually watch it or participate in the discussions.

So - for anyone that has posted so far - and to any new folks posting - if you want to be considered for a prize (T-Shirt or a "lip embalming" set). Please send an e-mail to familyplots@ilovereality.com with your users name from tvclubhouse.

More details will be posted on the Contest Page.

The decision of the judges is final and posting in this tread for the sole pupose of getting in the drawing won't be permitted!!! Just trying to be fair and get the prizes to the folks that are fans :-)

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I finally caught Eps. 1 & 2 (late) last night and I love this show!

Such a real family.




Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok - I have all the details I can think of posted on the contest page - pass on the word to others on the board that might not normally participate in the Reality Show area even if they wach them :-)

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
At first I was afraid to watch this show, but thanks to all you guys, I caught it last night and I really liked it. I thought it was really funny watching them trying to quit smoking (been there, currently there). It was a good show.

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry guys, gonna have to pass on this one. Thought I'd be able to handle it but I was wrong. Don't like seeing the dead bodies and tonight's doesn't look much better for me. Have fun all! :-)

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WHOOOOOOAH!

Did you guys see the close-up shots of the deceased elderly woman Chuck picked up? OH MY GOSH!

I understand this stuff (death and someone retreiving the body) happens all the time; it's normal. But man, it's so stunning when you actually see it.

Ok, that was just a little too much "reality" for me...

Whoooah...

Halfunit
Member

09-02-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The ironic thing is this is real reality. Not Big Brother reality, or Supermodel Fear Factor reality.

Ok, so it's not real reality, but it's pretty close.

Unit and I like this show a bunch!!! Especially Chuck and Shonna.

Could be that Unit deals with the deceased on occasion while working, and then I hear about it, so it doesn't really bother us to see this.


Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aye yi yi...

An abandoned baby in a plastic container?

Thank GOD someone had the good sense to not get a close-up of the baby and just showed it wrapped up.

What a horrible, horrible thing...

Who in their right mind leaves a child to die?

Babyruth
Member

07-19-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am really liking this show. Love the music!
An interesting look at a business everyone needs and uses, but not many people really know much about.
I like the balance of business mindedness, humor, compassion, and other thoughts and emotions these people openly share with the camera. Nice editing and storytelling.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got my friend at work hooked..I taped it last week and gave her the tape...she said 'Oh, I don't think I will like it" I said..just watch this one tape, if ya don't like it, I won't mind.....this morning she comes running up to me with the tape...I LOVED IT!!!!! PLEASE tape it for me tonite!!!! LOL...

We both agree this family reminds us of Aunt DOnner and THE FAMILY!!!

Can't wait for tonite!

Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I enjoyed both episodes tonight.

What's up with that dad? It seems like his mind isn't what it used to be.

They all are a compassionate bunch, but I guess you would have to be to work in that business.

Those tiny little coffins got to me though. I can't imagine people just abandoning their babies.

Lori
Member

04-18-2003

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Shonn said her dad was an ex-boxer and she thinks that contributed somewhat to his increasing confusion. I am surprised how sensitive the guys are turning out to be! I really like Chuck...he seems like a real softie underneath his hard exterior. That abandoned baby was so sad. This show is really a rollercoaster...you either laugh or cry.

Demeter
Member

08-05-2001

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 7:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The dad probably has some deterioration of his mental faculties. He spoke about being an alcoholic (maybe not now but in the past) and chronic alcohol use certainly effects the brain cells as well as his diabetes.

He strikes me as the kind that doesn't pay close attention to his diabetes and his blood sugars can be off, which would also make him forgetful.

Wonder how long the family will be able to carry him in this business.

Difficult show but well done over all.

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Monday, April 26, 2004 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't seen the show tonight yet. I like this family! They have amazing charisma, yet are very "family" oriented.

I liked the way the show handled showing the business--not sugar coating it, and not making it out to be any more than it really is. A business with highs and lows, with times where they can laugh and times where they have to be dead serious (no pun intended).

They work together, they fight and they love each other very much. The sister that throws her food is interesting! And the dad! Wow, what a character. The tough yet sensitive guy that can't let anyone know he's sensitive.

They are very real people, with flaws, and with great character at the same time.

That comment about body fluids cracked me up when the sisters were getting ready for their night out--and talking about stealing guys from each other.

I thought the show was very well done, handling some tough situations well. It's clear this family takes their business and making things right for the families in a manner that they would want done for them.

I am very impressed with this show.