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Watching2
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07-07-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 9:19 pm
I was really touched by the compassion of Chuck when he picked up the lady who died - wanting to treat her with respect and how he would want his mother treated. Then the bit with the abandoned baby and YOW! It gave me a totally different opinion of the "boss." Really, really touching. I thought they spent a bit too much time on Chuck driving around and the others being frustrated with him. They could have showed a bit more of the others, but overall, I really enjoyed both shows. Did I read this was only a 6 pt show? I hope that doesn't mean there are only 2 episodes left since we've already seen four. I'm too tired to check on it right now, but I'm hoping I'm remembering wrong. Just call me "Chuck."
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 11:24 pm
Watching2: I think you're right. There's only six. And everyone's right about Chuck, the years of boxing, the alcoholism, aging and other health problems all explain way his mind works as it does. I felt bad for him not having anyone to talk to about his day. He had a beautiful cat though. Also, it must be hard for Chuck's ego having to deal with Rick. Not only does Chuck not like Rick being involved with his daughter (and with Rick's past, who would?), but now Rick is his boss. That's not a situation I'd put up with.
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Starfire
Member
02-12-2003
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 1:24 am
Does anyone know if last nights show will be repeated? I fell asleep and missed it!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 5:18 am
Chuck is the Ozzy of the funeral world! He may be a goof but he has a good heart. Star...I am not sure, Ryn should know. I am just now watching the tape of the 4th ep, I really enjoy this show. Ryn..is it true that next Monday is the last of the series?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 5:27 am
ok I am up to the baby part now, this is hard to watch but I think the show did a great job of showing the compassion. How sad to hear that man's son died, watching him talk about the baby was touching...I shouldn't have watched this before going to work cuz now I have to redo my makeup
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 6:49 am
I was thinking there were at least 6 episodes and next week will have one new episode and one re-peat (the original episode re-peats at 9:30). You can catch re-peats of this weeks episodes at these times (Eastern) - May 2: 10:00PM May 3: 2:00AM Don't forget to join the contest!!! Contest Info
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:06 am
This was the first episode I've seen. How did Rick get to be the boss, if it's all Chuck's family working there?
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 9:18 am
The way I understand it is that Shonna brought her family into the business - so I assume Rick was there before most or all of Shonna's family.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 9:56 am
I was actually impressed with the coffin they used for the baby. We buried an abandoned newborn at our church and while I wasn't close enough to see it well, it looked like one of those styrofoam containers you use as coolers. It was made of a nice white material, but when I saw it from a distance that's what it reminded me of and I totally lost it. The little guy was found in the bathroom of a local McDonalds. The firemen who responded to the call "adopted him" and named him Michael after the patron saint of fireman, and paid for his burial. A lot of people came out to his service. It's truly an unimaginable thing - to just leave a newborn like that. I can only think it's a young mother who "must" have some kind of, at least temporary, breakdown. I can't imagine anyone being that cruel and cold. It's nice to know there are people out there who make sure these poor little souls at least get a proper burial.
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Thomas89
Member
04-27-2004
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 8:57 pm
what was the theme song again? I absolutely love this show, just as good as six feet under on HBO.
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 9:34 pm
Squirrel Nut Zipper is the band - "Hell" is the name of the song.
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Starfire
Member
02-12-2003
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 3:47 am
Thanks Ryn for the imfo. You always come through for us!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 5:27 am
ANother good thing about this show?? It got me hooked on AIrline!!! I love that show! Southwest is #1 in my book now! Did we ever find out if next Monday is the finale?
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Aus10
Member
09-28-2000
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 6:26 am
Today's "insider" report. Episode three: "Where's Chuck" - WOW! Did this episode hit a home run with me! One of the gentlemen who I worked with (I left the funeral home about a year ago) was in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. For us it was..."Where's Don?" No he wasn't a boxer, but the same situation....I wrote directions down, he'd tell you the same story you'd already heard fifty times, and time wasn't a concern of his.....but when it came to compassion, he was a man of the most compassion I'd ever seen. Another eeerrry similarity....we had the David too. The play by the rules guy who could wear out the carpet by pacing in front of the front door while waiting for a family. Chuck was getting a little on my nerves, but then again, I think my two bosses (co-owners of our firm) did too. This show does accurately portray a life in the day. And it is usually feast or famine. We could go for several days without a call and then boom...we'd be hit with four or five in a day. Or should I say night. It seems to me that 85% of all calls came at night. I'd be really curious to see how their answering service handled their first calls. This is one area that must be handled very sensitive. If it's a medical worker (nurse, nursing home) it's usually very professional, but at times it can be a family member and some of the information you must obtain can be of a non-sympathetic nature. Episode 4: Love and death......This one was a little more blase' to me. Rick needs to become a little better at handling the employees. He's lucky in that he's got a group working for him that seem to be able to put his managerial style aside and see him for the compassionate guy he seems to be. In the FH business though, we seem to become really close to each other, and alot of time the boss to employee corporate ladder structure becomes blurred. I don't know how many times I told one or both of my bosses the way it was in no uncertain terms. Having come from the banking industry there was NO way I'd have talked to the bank president that way...LOL. The baby scenes were indeed tear-jerking. But once again, realistic unfortunately. Been there...done that. Re: the baby caskets....most of them are a hard plastic unlike the solid wood or precious metal of a full size, but they are made to look like marble. And on a side note.....we would have alot of folks come in and buy them for their pets. In this episode (hope I've got the episode right) I noticed Shauna putting cremains in urns and I really hope they discuss this in better detail in an upcoming episode. For those of you wondering why Melissa needed to turn the arrangement over to someone else....if CA is like Indiana, only a licensed funeral director can discuss money with a family. As the office manager, when a family would call in and ask prices, I was allowed to tell them a price range but could not quote a specific price on any certain item. This is the law. We are also required by law to give every family making an enquiry a GPL. General Price List. This states our prices for everything, down to the last detail, which can help families comparison shop. I'd be curious to see if they touch on this subject at all... Well my hubby used to laugh at my obsession with Six feet under at first. I'll admit it became so far fetched I quit watching, but I'm gonna stick with this one. I'd laugh and tell him it was because I loved my job. The reason being that from a customer service standpoint I'd been yelled at alot at the bank and the worst I'd gotten at the FH was a little "stiff upper lip." Yeah...I know...bad pun. But you learn to laugh at death in itself so you can deal with the situations that arise. He watched the other night with me....he was impressed. Overall....I'd say this show is a keeper!!
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 7:05 am
I know there are at least 6 1/2 hour episodes - next week is listed as one new one (#5) and then a repeat of the premier episode. The following week also lists one original (#6) and one repeat. Not sure after that - hope there are a couple more - I'll check with my contact since I can't find the info elsewhere.
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 7:12 am
Aus - ty so much for your insight - very interesting to read 
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 7:38 am
Oh no...only 2 more episodes? Say it isn't so! Hopefully the ratings are good and they will come up with more episodes.! Once again Aus I enjoyed your insights on the show!
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 1:54 pm
From the person supplying the prizes in the contest - 13 episodes So at least 9 more.
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 2:11 pm
}whooohoooooo...great news. Thanks Ryn!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 6:55 pm
WAHOOOOO!!!!! Great news! Thanks Ryn!!! Does your contact have anything to do with Airline?? If so, please tell him that I have totally fallen in love with that show!
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Ryn
Moderator
08-11-2000
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 6:12 am
Pamy - I dunno - but I think SHE has been keeping her eye on this thread ;)
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 6:25 am
Aus10: I loved your post! Keep the commentary coming! Pamy: DAMN IT! Where were you when Airline first aired and we were all into the show and talking about it here? It would have been fun to have had your input! At first that show rocked, but after awhile, there were some things that truly bothered me. I stopped watching after the episode in which the airline wouldn't let a guy board because he was drunk and then the film crew followed him out of the airport, to his car and they filmed him driving away--still very drunk. I was really disturbed by that.
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 1:53 pm
Excellent news that there will be more episodes--I'd hate to think we could see enough in only 6, considering how well the show is done. They cover specific things using more than a smattering of air time. It seems that all of the family members are learning the business of business management at a high learning curve. Thy let the family aspects of their lives get into what seems to be every aspect of their buisness--it's almost as if their isn't a line separating the two issues. I know there is, because they each have responsibilities they take care of--yet when I watch the show, the line seems blurred because of the passion they have for the family issues during business. Every one is this family is extremely strong willed--and yet in the end things get done, no matter how much they push back on each other. It's almost as if at just the right time they realize the services they provide and the people they provide them to take priority over the intensity they show in the family interactions. I at first feel like there are multiple power plays going on, however upon closer examination I wonder if this is just their way of jousting with each other. Or could it be at the dinner table if there is only 3 pieces of meat someone will go hungry because it's every person for themselves, and the slowest fork goes hungry?
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 3:54 pm
I, too, find this show interesting. It is an industry that I personally don't know anyone who works in. I guess you could say it is a dying business. Does anyone know what the family's connection to the Detroit area is? On the 1st episode, I saw a Detroit Lions sweatshirt and a Red Wing shirt. Just wondering
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 3:57 pm
Oh, don't know if it is still there, but, back in the suburbs of Detroit (Farmington perhaps), there used to be a funeral home named, Goodnuff Burnham Funeral Home YIKES
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