sign in • sign up
web | myLot | discussions | tasks | blogs | news | photos
homeinterestsdiscussionstasksblogsnewsmessages friendsphotosearningsmyLotquizzes

Howard E. Rollins, Jr. email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6100)   ranked 29 out of 5,000 in watching television2 years ago

I was thinking the other day about the dearth of really good TV shows today. One of my old favorites popped into my mind -In The Heat of The Night. I really liked that show starring Carroll O'Connor and Howard Rollins, Jr. My focus here is on Rollins, and what ultimately led to his downfall. He was a very talented actor whom I first became aware of in the movie A Soldier's Story. He was later selected to play the role of policeman Virgil Tibbs in the TV series. He seemed perfect for the role. Unfortunately, he got caught up in drug and alcohol problems, which ultimately led to his being let go from the series. By all accounts, he tried to get his act together, resulting in him being invited back to make several guest appearances on the show. Sadly, Rollins died of an Aids-related condition just six weeks after being diagnosed in 1999. Such a waste of a good talent.


Howard E. Rollins, Jr.
 
 
watching television
sponsors
Sonny Rollins Tickets
Get Sonny Rollins Tickets Find Sold Out Tickets.
www.localjobsecurity.com

Washington D.C.'S Premier Entertainers
D.C.'s Top Comedy Magician Team. Exciting Dove And Stage Illusions.
www.speedthro.com

Great Variety of Washington DC Souvenirs
Great selection of Washington DC Souvenirs. We have shot glasses, caps, coins, mugs, bells, magnets, keychains, golfballs, photo frames, playing cards, mouse pads, sweatshirts and more.
www.pdsouvenir.com

User has not selected a best response.
tags:  cast, tv show
 
1. myLot reputation of 81/100. mrgpk66 (724)   ranked 186 out of 5,000 in watching television   2 years ago

I loved that show to and when Hugh O'Connor Caroll's Son Died of Drugs who
was on In the Heat of the Night to & Howard E. Rollins Jr and Caroll Passed
away. Caroll on TV called Out that Drug Dealer on E.T. a little after Hugh's
Death just brings back that Memory. But the Drug Dealer never showed up and
Now all of the Cast Passed except for Alan Autry and a few of the Show's
Members.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6100)   ranked 29 out of 5,000 in watching television  2 years ago

It was a great show, mrgpk66! I was also saddened at the passing of Hugh and Caroll O'Connor as well. I recently saw Anne Marie Johnson on an episode of NCIS. She still looks very well. I believe the drug dealer was finally tried for some crime. I'll have to do some research on that.

Sonny Rollins Tickets Get Sonny Rollins Tickets Find Sold Out Tickets. www.localjobsecurity.com
 
sponsors
Kimpton Hotels And
Find top-rated Restaurants near you Try Citysearch® now
Washingtondc.Citysearch.com

WA Appraisal Course
Start Your Appraiser Career Today. 110% Money Back. PDA Included.
www.RealEstateLicense.com

Young Frankenstein the Musical
Mel Brooks' musical comes to D.C. this holiday season! Get tix now.
Kennedy-Center.org

similar discussions
Sorta O/T..New Trek Movie..!
http://content.usatoday.com/community/comments.aspx?id=34928564.story&p=3 I was looking through...
Oh,Did I just saw Pres. Obama???!
I have been busy too checking the modthesim website to see what i can spice with with for the mylot...
sponsors
Kimpton Hotels And
Find top-rated Restaurants near you Try Citysearch® now
Washingtondc.Citysearch.com
WA Appraisal Course
Start Your Appraiser Career Today. 110% Money Back. PDA Included.
www.RealEstateLicense.com
return to mylot
We are loading a word from our sponsors. No thanks, cancel loading.