Honestly, Charmed is a franchise I don't think I've ever watched.
Now, I may've seen an episode or two. I know the wifey had it on in reruns one time -- she likes TV mostly for noise while she's puttering around the house -- and I saw a bit of it as a consequence. But no, it just wasn't a program for me, much like a good deal of Fantasy-themed stuff that's come out in the past few decades. I'd never malign it in any way: folks obviously tuned in because it stayed on for some time and even had a reboot, but -- from what little I know of it -- it just wouldn't have meant all that much to me.
But one of its stars -- Shannen Doherty -- certainly amassed a bit of a reputation in Hollywood for -- ahem -- being difficult to work with now and then. I do recall her lampooning her own reputation in an appearance on Saturday Night Live -- another show I don't watch, but I've seen highlights when they've been shared in places -- and I have nothing but respect for talent who are willing and able to throw stones at themselves when the time is right. Kudos for the lady stepping up to the plate and swinging for the fences.
I'd followed her struggles with cancer when it was first mentioned in the press, and I think we'd all watched her going through the highs and lows of that debilitating experience. Sadly, it seems like the beast overwhelmed her, and the news has reported that she ultimately succumbed to something that's taken far too many good and decent people from us.
This morning, I did a bit of reading on her obituaries of note, and I learned that she earned not one but two Saturn Awards nominations for her work aboard the afore-mentioned Charmed. If nothing else, her time in the spotlight remains a legacy that brought a bit of joy to so many; and I hope that her efforts on screens big and small continue inspire in the way good characters always do.
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of Shannen Doherty.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
Now, I may've seen an episode or two. I know the wifey had it on in reruns one time -- she likes TV mostly for noise while she's puttering around the house -- and I saw a bit of it as a consequence. But no, it just wasn't a program for me, much like a good deal of Fantasy-themed stuff that's come out in the past few decades. I'd never malign it in any way: folks obviously tuned in because it stayed on for some time and even had a reboot, but -- from what little I know of it -- it just wouldn't have meant all that much to me.
But one of its stars -- Shannen Doherty -- certainly amassed a bit of a reputation in Hollywood for -- ahem -- being difficult to work with now and then. I do recall her lampooning her own reputation in an appearance on Saturday Night Live -- another show I don't watch, but I've seen highlights when they've been shared in places -- and I have nothing but respect for talent who are willing and able to throw stones at themselves when the time is right. Kudos for the lady stepping up to the plate and swinging for the fences.
I'd followed her struggles with cancer when it was first mentioned in the press, and I think we'd all watched her going through the highs and lows of that debilitating experience. Sadly, it seems like the beast overwhelmed her, and the news has reported that she ultimately succumbed to something that's taken far too many good and decent people from us.
This morning, I did a bit of reading on her obituaries of note, and I learned that she earned not one but two Saturn Awards nominations for her work aboard the afore-mentioned Charmed. If nothing else, her time in the spotlight remains a legacy that brought a bit of joy to so many; and I hope that her efforts on screens big and small continue inspire in the way good characters always do.
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of Shannen Doherty.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
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