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Reason the series ended

posted 11 years ago by Glosie2000
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I remember reading at the time the two stars did not like each other and didn't get along offstage which eventually led to this series ending.

[–] tedge-2 8 years ago

You may be right, but my mom told me it was because Phyllis Kirk got really really really really fat. The fact is, Phyllis Kirk did get really really really really fat, but that isn't necessarily the reason the show ended. You have your theory, my mom has hers.

[–] mls4182 8 years ago

Phillis was pretty radical in her political views at the time. That might have contributed to it ending.

[–] DougDumbrille 8 years ago

Phyllis Kirk was no Myrna Loy. But then of course Lawford wasn't William Powell either. I'm watching the Robby the Robot episode, and the chemistry is just non-existent.

[–] mwmtampa 8 years ago

LoL,,,that's an ironic point about Ms. Kirk potentially being punished for being too liberal.

Fast forward to the contemporary era where probably about 99% of the Hollywood circle is ultra-liberal. And the few proclaimed conservatives are the ones who have trouble getting work.

[–] sdiner82 8 years ago

The previous posts explaining why the TV series "The Thin Man" ended are either incorrect or downright idiotic! As a child, "The Thin Man" was my favorite TV show and I was heartbroken when it was cancelled after two seasons. The reason it was cancelled is the same reason why superior TV series of today are also often short-lived--i.e., its ratings were not as strong as expected. So my thanks to GetTV for recently adding "The Thin Man" to its schedule (first, 5 episodes every Wednesday starting at 8 PM; then suddenly rescheduled for one episode every weekday morning at 7 AM). If anything, the show is better than ever. Lavishly produced, cleverly written, and Peter Lawford and Phyllis Kirk are the perfect Nick and Nora--classy, witty, great-looking, and exuding the kind of chemistry that has virtually disappeared from the pathetic movies and TV series of today. Of course, I still enjoy the 6 William Powell/Myrna Loy MGM movies of the 1930s and 1940s (mainly because of Ms. Loy, who is sensational, but with the exception of "The Thin Man" and "The Thin Man Goes Home", the other 4 movies are rather mediocre), but I still prefer the 1957-1959 TV series, which hasn't dated one bit. I can only hope MGM has abandoned any plans for an updated remake, simply because I cannot think of any of today's "stars" who could measure up to--much less equal--the charm and charisma of Mr. Lawford and Ms. Kirk, or Ms. Loy and Mr. Powell.

[–] clarks58 8 years ago

There was a remake you must of missed lol

[–] clarks58 8 years ago

Hart to Hart

[–] sdiner82 8 years ago

I didn't miss "Hart to Hart". I simply didn't care for it, and it was NOT a remake of the peerless "Thin Man". Phyllis Kirk was nominated for an Emmy for this jewel of a show; she and Mr. Lawford should have won Emmys. Hard to believe this show is now 60 years old because it's fresher, brighter and more sophisticated than anything currently polluting the airwaves.
My thanks to GetTV for also reviving my favorite Western of my childhood, "Cimarron City" (Saturdays at 2 PM). Only 26 episodes were filmed, but the writing is terrific, as are the lead performances by the shamefully underrated George Montgomery, the superb young John Smith (who should have achieved major stardom), and the glorious Audrey Totter. Had NBC not stupidly scheduled it opposite "Gunsmoke" (and quickly cancelled it), "Cimarron City" should have run for years.