RIP Matthew Perry. This hits home even more today 😢

@justanadams9430

7 ай бұрын

Tell me about it

@derekllewellyn6663

2 ай бұрын

​@@justanadams9430I just got phone calls 📞

This scene truly shows one of the hardest lessons in life. Sometimes there really aren't second chances...😢

@charles1203

Жыл бұрын

“I’m not asking for another chance, I just wanna know why?”

@RodimusPrime1982

Жыл бұрын

Too bad "Generation Tide Pod" didn't have programs like this

@davidescobar5366

Жыл бұрын

When you drink and drive or live a risky life you are getting "second chances" every time you survive doing so. There was a French 30 year old that just died this past weekend because he was climbing skyscrapers and tall monuments just to make tik tok videos. He risked his own life EVERY TIME he did this until he eventually did not make it.

@gordons-alive4940

11 ай бұрын

This was a very special Growing Pains.

@apipops5736

11 ай бұрын

And sometimes death breaks the rules. What we're seeing here in this scene is called a "rally before death". There's a difference between a rally and a recovery. A recovery is when the person is actually getting better, and can therefore sit up in bed in the hospital and talk to you. A rally us when the person intuitively knows they are about to die. So they gather up all their adrenaline to sit up and say one last goodbye; because they might know it's the end. And then they do indeed die. A rally can often be mistaken for a recovery; which is what they're showing in this scene. This unfortunately does happen in real life.

Matthew Perry’s passing at such a young age is heartbreaking. He struggled with the very issues depicted in this episode. He will be missed. 😢

@tellurye

8 ай бұрын

Yes - very odd how much this paralleled his real life.

@MrMatt3046

8 ай бұрын

She did too. She got a bunch of DUIs, one with her kids in the car.

@vincesmith2499

7 ай бұрын

​​@@MrMatt3046Many people drink and drive but just incorrectly assume they aren't drunk when they drive.

@vincesmith2499

7 ай бұрын

I remember going out to dinner with my parents as a child. My dad would always drink with dinner. If he had gotten pulled over, I'm certain he would have failed a lot of breathalyzers. Fortunately he drove carefully and never aroused suspicion. I remember him driving a different route one night when he noticed there was a check point on the main road.

@mickeywicked478

6 ай бұрын

54 isn’t even young.

Why am I crying? Man, the 80’s had some really good shows!

@MmmHmm-ig1yj

2 ай бұрын

It really did... and the shows filled in the void that some had at their home and the lessons to learn in life.

33 years later and this scene still brings me to tears.

@kennnethtreistman1973

Жыл бұрын

She fucking deserved it for driving drunk!!! I have zero sympathy for people out on the motherfucking road drunk because that’s why people END UP IN FUCKING JAIL ASSHOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mellybee8322

Жыл бұрын

Same

@thomaspaquette9991

Жыл бұрын

Yes the great acting really sold it. 😂

@tommyz9910

Жыл бұрын

I am-no lie-seeing this for the first time since it aired. I'm telling my 22 yr old that it still hits these years later. I'm 51, and was a fan of the show back then. I remember it being promoted, and a couple of years later recognized Matthew Perry from this episode when he was on "Second Chances". Yeah, I'm old.

@cordelianoelle3644

Жыл бұрын

@@tommyz9910 You are not old. You have lived.

I sometimes forget that from time-to-time, these 80s sitcoms would tackle some incredibly touchy subjects and, more oftentimes than not, would do an outstanding job with them.

@Anti-leftist7777

4 жыл бұрын

Started with 1950's tv shows and ended some time in the 90's or later as a result of the Public School System removing "God" from our schools.

@darth_kal-el

4 жыл бұрын

Anti-leftist you’re a fucking idiot. And you can blame the constitution for that. It states clearly separation of church and state. But people like you hate the constitution

@wallypalmer4704

3 жыл бұрын

@@darth_kal-el Actually, you will not find the words "separation of church and state" anywhere in the Constitution. The Constitution forbids the establishment of a government sponsored religion (so the government cannot give preferential treatment to one religion over another), but nowhere do the words "separation of church and state" appear. I believe it was Jefferson who referred to "separation of church and state" in some of his writings, but again, not in the Constitution. Truthfully, there is a lot more to it than the school system simply removing God. It started in the home before it made its way into the schools. Morals and values have declined rapidly in the last 50 years. Some say we've become enlightened, but IMO it's hard to look at the state of the world today and call us anything resembling enlightened.

@moellersgrl

3 жыл бұрын

I was watching Give me a break, different strokes,and Facts of life on antenna tv last night and most of the stuff most likely not be on today.

@CJack14dt

3 жыл бұрын

@@wallypalmer4704 Yeah that whole civil rights movement just threw a wrench in the works of the high vales of the times. *Eye roll*. Also morals are evolutionary tendencies in species, values are social priorities; don't conflate the two.

Gold's acting here is incredible!!!

@johnnyboy7144

6 ай бұрын

So is Kirk’s, that look on his face when they first come in and the way he breaks the news

@MrFlyingmonkeypants

Ай бұрын

Imo, it was a super solid central cast trapped in an often not so strong script. What a great job tackling such a hard issue. How many lives might have been changed and possibly saved by the second thoughts prompted by such a scene?

Still one of the most heartbreaking scenes in a televison sitcom to this day.

@justanadams9430

7 ай бұрын

Next to James Evans Death,Edith Bunker's death, and Penny getting burned with the iron by her abusive biological mother.

@johnmcgeough2799

6 ай бұрын

In all television history

@FerGalvez10

5 ай бұрын

@@justanadams9430 Can you tell me the name of these sitcoms you are referring to? Sorry for my bad English, I am Argentine.

@justanadams9430

5 ай бұрын

@@FerGalvez10 Good Times, Archie Bunker's Place.

@FerGalvez10

5 ай бұрын

@@justanadams9430 Thanks very much my friend. Greetings from a distance.

IF U DRINK AND DRIVE, SOMETIMES THERE IS NO SECOND CHANCE.

@LCNighthawk

7 жыл бұрын

sadly true

@aweiss1215

7 жыл бұрын

Roger Richards I've had about 50 second chances.

@HenrieRzeznik

7 жыл бұрын

48 more than u deserve

@thefrogboi9291

7 жыл бұрын

Enless ess you live

@jhock9171

7 жыл бұрын

Drink responsibly. Wear a seatbelt.

Tracy ATE THIS UP. WHEW! Once she cut her mom off with that first “No!” I really felt that in my core.

@Oh_I_Will

4 жыл бұрын

Great acting Yes...only thing I would have changed is when Tracy keeps pushing her hair back away from her face...other than that, good job

@Firan25

3 жыл бұрын

@@Oh_I_Will well how else is she going to show her beautiful face to the audience and fans? :p

@jerrysouthside8597

3 жыл бұрын

@@Firan25 is that part of the episode I wouldn’t have worried about my hair makes it feel like it’s real

@katscratchfever3506

3 жыл бұрын

@@Oh_I_Will I don’t see what’s wrong with it. Honestly, it brings a sense of normalcy. We frequently tuck our hair behind our ears. Nothing too odd about it.

@annasmith8874

2 жыл бұрын

Your sexy baby preston

Matthew Perry 1969-2023 We’ll really miss you, pal.

@bryansanchez8448

Ай бұрын

Yes ❤️🙏

"I saw him! He looked good! He was laughing and joking!" This is actually incredibly realistic. Many times, a person will be full of energy, in good spirits and seem better than ever just before they die. It's one of the saddest things honestly, it gives everyone some shred of hope that the person will make it, when really it's a warning sign.

@filmfan09

2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean. I went through this same thing back in October. My mom had been ill, then one day she was in superb shape and we thought she was on the mend. Then the next day, she was terrible. Two days later she was unresponsive and passed away three weeks later.

@Tenchifan123

2 жыл бұрын

They don’t make shows like this anymore

@DBSDecks

Жыл бұрын

@@Tenchifan123 oh they do they just get cancelled after one season

@rebeccamystery9897

Жыл бұрын

So true

@rebeccamystery9897

Жыл бұрын

Well said

Pulling off dramatic scenes in a comedy is one thing--Tracey Gold here took it to a new level and schooled everyone on the art of acting. Absolute perfection.

@trevorthompson7909

7 жыл бұрын

Brad Byington , yeah this was some powerful stuff, now I know why I never drink and drive

@Mrd9960

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Dust Yeah great job, she was a very talented actress, not only in this episode but all of them, she was one of my first crushes as a kid growing up.

@joeylozado4190

6 жыл бұрын

That was horrible acting lol

@suddendee

6 жыл бұрын

Very believable performance

@veriveryluvr

6 жыл бұрын

Joey Lozado where sis?

Sandy was so scared of his father he faked his own death, and then he change his name to Chandler and moved to Manhattan.

@debsreno911

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheatz321 LOL!

@bigwillietheb

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheatz321 OH whatever

@gurs6714

8 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo

@sonyab1974

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheatz321 ROFL! Good one! :)

@ryanc6128

8 жыл бұрын

+Cheatz321 LOL

i've lived with the consequences of drunk driving for 51 years. I was in the hospital for pneumonia when I was three. My father was on his way to the hospital to see me when he was killed by a drunk driver. I remember when this episode aired and unfortunately my thoughts were "good for him, he got what he deserved." i was young, still full of anger for my father being taken from me and the guy driving was still walking the streets. Got older, a little wiser, and learned you cannot keep that anger and hatred burning in your heart. You have to let it go so you can live your life. I know it's what my father would have wanted.

@matthewclay6535

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry Michael.

@trevorsimpkins3142

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have found peace in the years that have passed.

@bluvishenproductions1548

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@aye_its_karate6169

Жыл бұрын

It’s what your father would have wanted? Well, don’t you think your father would rather be alive? 🥴😩

@robnirenberg4727

Жыл бұрын

Michael Clark. Amen brother. I let the angry go and it was like lifting the weight of the world off my shoulders. Living my best life because of that.

October 2023-- RIP, Matthew Perry. I just heard the sad news.

In loving memory of Alan Willis Thicke: 1947-2016.

@kristysokoloski9089

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. I was very highly upset when it came across that he died.

@carriewhite2378

5 жыл бұрын

RIP never be forgotten

@willoverman2093

5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if we could get him back if we sent Robin to take his place.

@gailvavrosky2507

5 жыл бұрын

Google Tyler Henry. Great reading about Alan Thick. His beloved wife in episode. Enlightening.

@karlsmith2570

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Koenig, the actor who played Boner on this show also had died

22 years ago I crashed while drinking and driving. I crashed into a car with a lady that has just dropped off her baby girl. Thankfully no one was really hurt but that day it woke me up as what if her little girl was with her. Till this day I still think about it. Since then I never drank again.

@clairecaines4051

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you took that experience as a chance to change. Cheers to you!

@johngonzalez3620

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve suffered a dwi and crash years ago. Thankfully nobody other than me was hurt. Could not live with myself if I would’ve hurt someone for being stupid

@amhjetten

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you, super 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

@crystaloh.7257

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you believe in God, Ill be honest here, primarily i don't. Just a personal opinion after a very personal experience happened to me, sometimes God doesn't solve or help all instances of pain that shouldn't happen to a loved one. Especially a small young one. So in saying that I empathize with you and your grief.

@dougghiz8339

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever you do, it's up to you to decide, either you drink or drive. You can't have it both ways!

This scene hits deeper now more than ever because Matthew Perry died for real. Rest in Peace, and thanks for being a Friend

The algorithm is cold blooded on this one

Why is Matthew Perry's death in my recommendations?

@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549

4 жыл бұрын

Carlos-Ricardo Chambers Have you been watching old Mad TV videos? Or old SNL videos? I have...

@carlos-ricardochambers8486

4 жыл бұрын

old snl..thanx. got it.

@FrewJo

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't explain why I got it tho. Lol

@rickiejames7935

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlos-ricardochambers8486 you drink to damn much, its gods little warning to ya buddy!

@moveezy5591

4 жыл бұрын

Better yet why did we click on it

I was one of the lucky ones ! Been clean for over 32 years !

@gregmordecai3277

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@RobinPM86

5 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@jamesburnettjr8590

5 жыл бұрын

"Same here ;"Amen on that one! "

@besteverepicmillennial5927

5 жыл бұрын

keep it up! Great!

@timobrien8809

5 жыл бұрын

@drosh413 david Wow. What a stupid comment !!

Growing Pains was one of my favorite shows during the 80s.This is the first role seeing Matthew Perry in as a kid. This episode always stuck with me. It's sad seeing last night Matthew passed. I always liked him as an actor. R.I.P.

Taken way too damn soon. 💔 RIP Matthew Perry (1969-2023)

That's what made Growing Pains such a good show. Real life lessons. Life hurts sometimes. Well done.

@chrisjenkins203

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, many shows in the 80’s and early 90’s included life lessons and teaching kids and families about the hardships of life.

What an intense episode. The young lady's acting - she should've gotten an emmy for this performance.

@kathconserv

Жыл бұрын

You must be nuts.

@kevincosgrove948

Жыл бұрын

Without question yes

@jlb6109

Жыл бұрын

I know bro. I know.

Amazing how many people remember this scene and came to relive it on KZread after hearing about Matthew Perry =( RIP...

It's interesting how people have loved him so much, that a lot of us have come here because it totally relates. When we first heard, we had to make sure it wasn't true. I think we're kind of relating to Carol, knowing Matthew was keeping clean and opened up about his struggles. Carol's right- What happened to a second chance? Oh my goodness, we miss you, Matthew Perry (Sandy, Chandler, and much more...)

@meganhussey972

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes one wishes that life did not imitate art. Thank you, Matthew, for the talent, the laughter, the magic.

@annieberry4008

9 ай бұрын

RIP Matthew Perry 😭

@terencejones9044

9 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Matthew Perry 😢😢😢😢

@genesisgutierrez7

9 ай бұрын

i felt so weird cause i had just watched this clip a month ago, and i remember thinking how sad it would be when this happens in real life, and now that it has, it doesn’t seem real 💔

@user-tk7qk3fl4f

9 ай бұрын

well said@@meganhussey972

Damn she was a GREAT ACTRESS!!!! She made it look VERY REAL

Back when tv shows had meaning and good life lessons

@sacausa

5 жыл бұрын

I agreed.. i was growing up watching it

@Eminem200183

5 жыл бұрын

We need more of that back on the air. Maybe Disney will start doing that

@Glemons98

5 жыл бұрын

Jeremiah Wilder they did nothing if you think about it! You all taught ur kids NOTHING! Kids are now how they are because you assholes didn’t teach them a damn thing! 😡

@mitzieriggins8234

5 жыл бұрын

True....so true..Those days are looooooooooooong gone. So sad

@garpikemike1

4 жыл бұрын

Now its all virtue signalling and PC culture preaching.

Scene hits even harder now that Matthew just passed away...RIP Matthew Perry. 😢

I still remember this episode over 30 years later. It sticks with you.

@thebaxman4459

Жыл бұрын

You and me both. I was in the eighth grade when this aired on TV. One of my teachers even showed this same episode in homeroom one morning.

@antennavision

Жыл бұрын

So true. I remember too after all this time.

This was so powerful because we (80’s teenagers) grew up under the first intensive drinking and driving awareness campaigns. When out with your friends it wasn’t something people were yet thinking about. The penalties weren’t as stiff back then and the legal BAL was higher than .08. When you’re a teenager you need things like this constantly drilled into your head, and this was a bold step by the producers to speak directly to us. I remember watching this episode and how quiet it was in our living room. My sister was crying and I was in shock, it was so unexpected. My parents and us kids had a very honest talk about it afterward. Definitely one of the more memorable moments in sitcom history.

@nuwavedave

2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching the first "Red Asphalt" film in high school back in the 1960s. None of it was staged - and it was very graphic, with blood, bodies, and twisted wrecks.

@superstarreviews9937

Жыл бұрын

Also don't forget, you could legally drink at 17 in most states in the 80s!

@yesterdayitrained

Жыл бұрын

You have good parents.

@lunarcorpse

Жыл бұрын

Another countries it is 0% alcohol should be in your body when driving. They shouldn't allow a single drop in your blood when you are driving in America. That's the problem.

@yesterdayitrained

Жыл бұрын

@@lunarcorpse That’s interesting- but it won’t solve the problem. People drive drunk because they are drunk. Changing the limit is not going to stop drunk people from driving.

I miss when shows taught morals and values.

@bentnkoda

4 жыл бұрын

And we wonder why kids are so screwed up

@tiffanycurtis4794

4 жыл бұрын

ME TO HONEY BUT THANK GOD FOR RERUNS IF I CAN GO BACK TO 1972 THE YEAR I WAS BORN TELEVISION I SOOOOOO WOULD😂

@tiffanycurtis4794

4 жыл бұрын

@@bentnkoda AMEN LINDA THEY THINK REALITY KARTRASHIANS AND REALITY TV IS REAL NOT FAKE AND MADE THESE PEOPLE RICH BUT WHEN I WAS GROWING UP PARENTS WATCH OR MONITOR WHAT WE WATCHED AND IT WAS NOT LIKE THE TRASH THEY HAVE ON EVERY CHANNEL TODAY. SOME PARENTS DON'T CARE EVEN WITH COMPUTER USE IN KIDS TODAY I THANK GOD I HAVE NIECES AND NEPHEWS THAT DO NOT WATCH REALITY TV TRASH EVEN COMMERCIALS ARE CRAP TODAY I WATCH EVERY THING I GEEW UP WITH NO REALITY TV NO MUSIC NO TV SHOWS FROM TODAY NONE OF IT I AM SO OLD SCHOOL ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY😘

@TheBaltimoreMovieTrailerPark

4 жыл бұрын

Those shows DO exist. The 2 problems is no one’s looking for them and people think that it’s all “woke” culture and “PC” and all those stupid keywords that people keep throwing in everyone’s face like that they’re all hot shit and everything.

@Toyotaboy497

4 жыл бұрын

RoyalMasterpiece Nowadays TV is awful.

You know it's good when it pulls you into the scene and you genuinely feel the emotions coming from her and them as well. Great talent and chemistry here

RIP Matthew Perry. Just like the character on Growing Pains you are gone too soon. We should live each day with joy, hug those around us because life can change instantly.

Ironically, Matthew Perry starred in a sitcom called "Second Chance"

@davidnunley3887

4 жыл бұрын

I found that on KZread and I hated that it only lasted one season

@RespiratoryDrive-vy9ih

4 жыл бұрын

That's not irony. You fucking moron.

@Dubyah_B

4 жыл бұрын

@@RespiratoryDrive-vy9ih Calm down dude, it's not that serious. Damn.

@RespiratoryDrive-vy9ih

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dubyah_B Dude calm the fuck down. Just because my post was harsh doesn't mean I'm not calm.

@edwardmclaughlin719

4 жыл бұрын

@@RespiratoryDrive-vy9ih I think it does Francis.

im here to pay my respects to Matthew Perry, RIP sir, thank you for teaching me how to laugh!

This hurts after the news today. You are at peace Matthew. So many generations loved you. Thank you for everything. R.I.P.

That was probably her strongest performance. Her sincerity in the pain really came through 200%

@fmbbeachbum8163

10 ай бұрын

Not really.

@RSMR7.

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely Josh. They were all great actors and actresses 😢

@willisapril

9 ай бұрын

Tracey Gold overacted big time. Kirk Cameron was excellent.

@creativegirl9710

9 ай бұрын

That was so bad. I thought is this how bad they acted then? Over dramatic big time.

@juanitamorgan5475

9 ай бұрын

I'm seriously bawling my eyes out

25 years later and I'm still not emotionally ready for that scene

@corneilmadison1185

3 жыл бұрын

You

@klcee868

3 жыл бұрын

I was sitting here thing I remember this episode and cried as a kid...as an adult omg...

@derekllewellyn6663

2 жыл бұрын

25th anniversary celebration party birthday tcm year's New documentary about biography history channel VIP tickets tour New oasr awesome picture awards TCM channel on money made into store story about how much money does it cost to replace a few years ago party oasr awesome picture awards for the first time ever since

@MondoMiami

Жыл бұрын

Grow up

@strangeanimations588

Жыл бұрын

​@@MondoMiami You need to grow up

"Tonight, on a very special Growing Pains..."

This hurts especially hard today. Rest In Peace Matthew Perry.

@annieberry4008

9 ай бұрын

RIP Matthew Perry 😢🌹 Way too young to go.

@hulkhatepunybanner

9 ай бұрын

*Oh, brother.*

Its sadder now that he's gone for real. He spent years battling alcoholism and drug abuse which caused him health problems in the long haul. He wanted to be remembered for being him and helping others with addiction and not as Chandler Bing. He had his second chance, but I wish he could have lived for another 20 to 30 years of that chance. Rest peace Matthew Perry and we love you 😢💔🕯️🌹

Could i BE more dead?

@BMeister22

10 жыл бұрын

Could I BE any more dead? :)

@poopsyko

7 жыл бұрын

BMeister22 LMFAO FUCK SAKES LOL

@ferrellkang4954

6 жыл бұрын

That was inappropriate.

@missyginn2808

6 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@comicalmaz4432

6 жыл бұрын

Oh ffs...😂😂

She's gave me chills up and down my spine real tears. Fabulous actress.

I saw this shortly after Matthew Perry actually died and now I am crying.😢😭

Who is here after he actually died?

Sad reality is it’s usually the sober driver that dies.

@walkingwounded3824

4 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that.

@vighneshbhat

4 жыл бұрын

Same happened to my uncle

@mikekillagreen9432

4 жыл бұрын

True

@walkingwounded3824

4 жыл бұрын

@@vighneshbhat Condolences.

@garyvandecar8554

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i lost a girlfriend to a drunk driver back in 1977, 42 years later it's sill painful.

Remarkably good acting. Strong scene all around.

@ibtaba

5 жыл бұрын

Without the damn laugh track a show can be good on its own.

@diamondjanedoe4317

5 жыл бұрын

😢😢😢

@LifeLessonsWithSheila

5 жыл бұрын

She was deep in her anorexia then .... depression was there already... a scene just brought about real emotion

RIP Matthew Perry - I still thought of him as Sandy all these years, cause that's how I first saw him on tv. Also saw him on an Empty Nest episode, he was getting a checkup before heading off to UT-Austin

Not everyone gets a 2nd chance! RIP to Matthew Perry

This scene is probably the greatest acting I've ever seen in a sitcom. The parents not knowing how to react, Carol not knowing how to process the information. Even Mike having to deliver the news. All of it was spot on. Honestly this is the scene that hammered home "don't drink and drive" when I was a kid. I was crying watching all of this and it gave me chills. It's been something like 15 years since I first saw this... and I'm still teary eyed listening to the pain in her voice.

@corduerorose9747

5 жыл бұрын

Mr thicke sounded like a real father even though he literally was RIP 😇you were the best

@tinaloveseddie

5 жыл бұрын

ChefForte Actually Michael J Fox had the best dramatic scene in Family Ties

@winterrain1947

5 жыл бұрын

Gladly for you (and me) the lesson was learned from television. There's more than a few who learned only after they'd killed someone to not drive drunk. I remember hearing on the news that some girl had been driving drunk and had crashed into another car that contained a young couple who were driving to the hospital to have their first baby. Mom and baby were killed.

@theridz1981

4 жыл бұрын

@@tinaloveseddie You're both wrong. Will Smith in Fresh Prince, the episode where his estranged father visits.

@krisjackson6567

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Riddle man or the scene in good times where Florida finally breaks down after James died?!? DAMN DAMN DAMN!

RIP Alan Thicke.

The performances in this scene are outstanding.

RIP Matthew Perry. You were a solid actor!!

@erickbuckner4485

8 ай бұрын

He was the best character ever. He was not ready to die. It’s too soon

I wish shows today had this kind of honesty. Even though it was the 80s and this was a message episode, nowadays, everything is glossed over and minimized for fear of being too "preachy."

@yummylemons172

6 жыл бұрын

outinsider I think it's mainly because family sitcoms don't really exist anymore

@luvvinlovelock7254

6 жыл бұрын

outinsider so Damn true

@moriellymoproblems7842

6 жыл бұрын

It's because right wingers get triggered too much when serious topics are introduced in shows. They don't like their antiquated world views being questioned. So they automatically whine and say to leave politics out of it, or some BS like that.

@dantheman8103

6 жыл бұрын

Actually it's because most sitcoms in the 80's and 90's that tackled this stuff did it heavy handid or too simplistically and people got tired of being preached too and not getting a realistic portrayal of issues (yeah ones like this one were done better but most "very special episodes" did not do it as well or as realistically, which is why ones like this are remembered and not the 30 other episodes of shows that didn't do a good job with it), it also didn't help that viewers started being turned off by watching something that was billed as being funny then spending a whole episode feeling bad. So ratings suffered and TV at the end of the day is a business. So when it started hurting ratings they moved away from them. It isn't because Right Wingers stopped it, and anyone who watches TV today would know that the vast majority of shows are clearly not trying to appeal to Right Wing views.

@J-S.P

6 жыл бұрын

DanTheMan you pretty much beat me to the punch; i was also going to say that there IS a such thing as too much of a good thing

I’m in tears in watching this in 2019 and I’m positive I watched it when it originally aired. Was Tracey Gold nominated for an Emmy for this episode alone? If not, she should have been!!

Rest in peace Alan Thicke, and now sadly Matthew Perry, as well. 🙏🏻♥️

This episode never fails to make me cry, no matter how many times I watch it.

@deannaroberson1451

Жыл бұрын

The same thing goes for me with the Full House episode “The Last Dance” when the great grandfather came for a visit and passed away.

sometimes you DON'T get a second chance...

@mikekillagreen9432

4 жыл бұрын

Sad but true

@kathconserv

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Denison that’s right.

@tammymartinez7488

3 жыл бұрын

But Matthew’s third chance was the charm!

@tyrese3745

3 жыл бұрын

@@tammymartinez7488 Don't joke, okay? Drunk driving is a serious thing. Google "Every 15 minutes".

Sometimes you don't get a second chance. It's a very painful thing losing someone you love. I lost my dad when I was 15 in 2003 and I lost my mom 3 years ago, neither by drunk driving but it still hurts just the same. Breaks my heart watching this

Am I the only one who watch this short clip in the last 2 days?????? My mind is blown because I remember this episode from way back. It showed up on you tube 2 days ago and I cried my eyes out. The news came out today that Matthew Perry actually died.

This was very courageous by abc and growing pains and the cast, especially Tracy, gave us a timeless piece of TV. For a comedy to dig this deep is an enormous credit to the actors who delivered on the sensibilities of the time but also transcends generations into present day. Thank you to this channel for sharing it.

wow-I don't remember seeing this episode but that acting by Tracey Gold is incredible.

@paulforsell5197

7 жыл бұрын

its really good

Sometimes when drinking and driving. You do not get a second chance. This episode was very touching and hit close to home.

You will be missed Matthew Perry 😢

Back when TV shows tackled topics like drinking & driving, drugs, etc. Today TV shows put this stuff in as jokes to get laughs. My, how times have changed.

@trentb3148

6 жыл бұрын

It didn't so much as "tackle" topics as bash you over the head with preachy messages. There were exceptions of course, but most of it was laughably awful (which is why it became a punchline).

@aliyahnorman761

6 жыл бұрын

May I suggest on of the greatest shows on tv right now? This Is Us

@bitfatcunt230

6 жыл бұрын

It's all Trump bashing nowadays. forget good writing or comedy

@nickcrim6735

6 жыл бұрын

Congresswoman Maxine Waters 1) Not even true 2) Dont be one of those idiots who daily pretend that dickhead in office is sooooo deserving of an outpour of love from the people everyday

@slvrangel22

6 жыл бұрын

Aliyah Norman. This is Us gives me hope for television!

Very powerful scene. Amazing acting that as soon as you see Mike standing in the kitchen doorway, the face says everything. Apparently in the original broadcast instead of just putting up the "Growing Pains" title card at the end, a statistic was posted saying how many people had died in drinking/driving incidents during the length of the episode. Back then the numbers were staggeringly high.

@PlumbPitiful

6 жыл бұрын

"... as soon as you see Mike standing in the doorway the face says everything..." Reminds me of M*A*S*H when Radar walks into the operating room to tell everyone that Colonel Blake had been killed

@lydiamason5404

5 жыл бұрын

Tuneman1984 n. V

@louistenore2185

5 жыл бұрын

@@PlumbPitiful i was just thinking that

@winterrain1947

5 жыл бұрын

I remember them days when these shows were aired. People were so casual about going to the bar, getting drunk and driving themselves home, they would actually know before they got drunk that they would be driving home drunk.

@scottjulie27

5 жыл бұрын

They should now make episodes and PSA's about "Texting and Driving".

Jesus christ what a time for this to be recommended to me

What makes this scene more devastating and horrible is that Matthew Perry's passing in real life was also unexpected and tragic.

@adrienneflowersscott9290

9 ай бұрын

Yes so sad 😢

@KonekoGakusei

9 ай бұрын

I just mentioned that.😢 God rest his soul.

@mirfir

9 ай бұрын

Definitely 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤

@user-lg5gs9oy8r

9 ай бұрын

and so young.😢

@bobspears2487

9 ай бұрын

Was it?

Please tell me that I was not the only one to tear up in this scene.

@LiberatedMind1

9 жыл бұрын

I had no feelings, I am evil.

@christinasatkowiak7481

5 жыл бұрын

I teared up too

@ResidentBob79

5 жыл бұрын

I hate to admit it, but I did too

@stephaniemc9948

5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t...I see this shot every day.

@dalebrown7906

4 жыл бұрын

I did! 😥😥😥😥

This always made me cry. Tracy Gold was SO powerful

@lukeconverse6632

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t imagine bn a parent and my kid died or have my kids heart broken in the tragic way

Here we are 34 years later and Matthew Perry really did die 💔😭

This takes Growing Pains to another level. I must be the only one born in the 21st century to watch these like it's not just a Family show from the 80s and 90s..

Tracey Golds acting was superb

@joshmorgan2264

8 жыл бұрын

Is this sarcasm? A joke? This is clearly not good acting.

@fithydumaz

8 жыл бұрын

another dickhead .......nothing fails

@leastlikedcritic7529

8 жыл бұрын

you don't know real talent

@leastlikedcritic7529

8 жыл бұрын

you don't know real talent

@lionelraoul

8 жыл бұрын

Agree. She did a good job.

That face she makes when he says sandy dies.....gets me every time

I was a kid when I saw this scene and it made such a huge impression on me. Same when Boner dies. Characters were not supposed to die in sitcoms. Many years later I would see "Sandy" again in Friends as Chandler. I immediately fell in love with the character because Matthew Perry was so good in that role. Now with Matthew Perry's passing, this scene really hits close to home. RIP Matthew! Thanks for bringing so much joy to the world.

@mcleananderson4948

9 ай бұрын

I'm there with you man, I probably saw this in 4th to 6th grade, growing Paynes was my favorite show. Such good acting. Tracy Gold crushed this, everyone was great. Miss Matthew Perry and Alan Thicke

@csic123

8 ай бұрын

Matthew Perry's death brought me here. RIP Matthew Perry. 🙏

@SR-iy4gg

8 ай бұрын

Boner didn't die on the show. The actor did commit suicide in 2010, but his character on the show didn't die.

@josharguello4313

8 ай бұрын

@SR-iy4gg I thought he dies off screen after he enlisted in the military. Maybe I'm conflating two different events. It's been over 30 years since I've seen Growing Pains.

Scenes like this were precisely why I didn’t do drugs or drink and drive as a teenager. These days, shows seem to glorify terrible and toxic behavior. Back then, they tried to teach kids important lessons. For some of us who paid attention, it worked. I wonder how many lives shows like this ended up saving. Even if it was just one, it was worth it.

Mike Sever acting was really good right here...they way he was explaining how he died...

@maevemallory2122

3 жыл бұрын

He was great in this!!!!

This video got recommended to me and knowing what happened a few months ago, it just hurts deep.

2023, that is. .R.I.P. .

RIP Matthew Perry (1969-2023)🛀😇🙏🕊😔💔

My baby brother grew up, loving the show, he passed away a few years ago. It makes it really hard to watch this show but that ending hit me hard!

What a powerful scene. She nailed it and then some. Yes, what about second chances. Sigh Great job Tracey Gold. Loved this show

It’s a sad time now October 2023 because we have really lost Matthew Perry

This is one of the greatest life lesson moments in all of television history 😭❤️

I started crying as soon as mike came in the room cuz he did not look very happy so you knew he was gonna deliver bad news here. Its like a doctor coming in the waiting room like that and telling the family bad news. Such a sad episode.

RIP Matthew Perry.

The acting is incredible, I just cried

Well Matthew...However it was you wished to be remembered, the one incredible sorrow in all of this is the thought that you stepped out into eternity not having any idea of how many people you brought such boundless joy, and for that reason how many people really loved you. Rest in love, "Friend."

Now Matthew Perry really has died. RIP Sandy and Matthew. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

R.I.P. Mathew Perry😢

This pops up in my feeds the same day/ 30 min after he died in real life. RIP Matthew Perry 10-28-23 😢🙏🏾💔

Denial is usually the very first stage in the grieving process. Your entire body is in complete shock, Everything feels surreal, and your mind is having trouble gripping the new reality. They represented that in this scene pretty well.

It's the harsh truth that when you drink and drive, most of the time, you never get a second chance

@ericmercaldo7840

9 жыл бұрын

+Brian P How dare you sir (or ma'am)!! You should have said his peppery guts salted your hood. Laugh driving is no drunking matter.

@jesotx2637

8 жыл бұрын

+Vance Parks "Most of the time" nothing happens.

@Larry_Suave

7 жыл бұрын

Most of the time nothing happens. But like anything in life, all it takes is one bad stroke of luck to ruin your life.

@DebbieHund

6 жыл бұрын

I find the drunk seems to always survive and it’s usually the people in the car they hit that die.

@dantheman8103

6 жыл бұрын

there is actually a reason for that. Drunk people have slower reflexes so they are mostly limp when they hit, sober people tense up when a car is about to hit them or hits them and thus causes more injury.

Just as sad knowing he died years later.

I remember this back then....miss tv like this....my childhood of the 80s!

Rip Matthew Perry

This scene always gets to me! Serious props to the actress. She gave it ALL in this scene and it shows!