It was awesome that she gave credit to a Father as a moderating force. She has no ego … just honesty

I absolutely Love Patty Duke rip. I used to sing to her album. Yeah she can sing. Wonderful actress. 🎉❤😊

RIP Patty Duke. You were an incredibly talented and honest human being.

@MannyMallo

Жыл бұрын

❤

IF PATTY DUKE IS IN THE SHOW, YOU KNOW IT IS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

@kristysokoloski9089

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. She was an amazing actress.

@janetjohnson7279

8 күн бұрын

You're So Very Wise! I totally agree with YOU!! 😊

OMG, what a career; what a beautiful son. Tears.

What a great interview! So sorry we lost Patty. Incredibly sorry those boys lost their mom. She did an amazing job raising her "men" As did all the dad's involved

I read that Sean and Patty both gave so much credit John Astin was such a great mature center for the kids. What a blessing.

I never realized what a wonderful human being Sean is

I always loved Patty Duke as an actress. Now I have a new found respect for her as a human being. Rest In Peace dear Anna, you made a difference.❤️

Sean's got such a good heart. So eloquent. Pattys got that Irish energy all over.

Sean Astin got a Warm Heart to speak of his Mother on overcoming her trials and tribulations unlike some children who speak the worst of their celebrity parents. God Bless Sean Astin and Rest in Heaven Patty Duke.

Despite everything Patty Duke raised good children

@margaretwagner6575

4 жыл бұрын

I think the words are inspite of!!!

@Williamwestp24

3 жыл бұрын

@@margaretwagner6575 You know what she means and she is right.

@EYE_GOTCHA

3 жыл бұрын

That’s not what I heard (about Sean).

Sean is WAY more together than he ought to be.

@MTknitter22

3 жыл бұрын

He and wife very devoted Christians

@MrCJ-qz9dl

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that AGAIN and AGAIN....Whew!!!

Grew up with the Patty Duke show, loved her and so did my family!

Wow! what a powerful interview, those two boys are a credit to their mother,they would have gone through a lot, all the very best to you Patty.

Patty Duke….”Anna” - yes, a real survivor who, thankfully, found some real happiness in her personal life. Oh, and she blew everyone else OFF the screen in “Valley of the Dolls”….!!

I always loved Patty Duke, wonderful and very talented actress. Rest in Peace Anna Marie😢 (Patty Duke)

I always loved Patty Duke & loved The Patty Duke Show. Such an amazing woman & so sad she passed away so young! May she Rest In Peace!♥️

@harperstacey9604

2 жыл бұрын

Patty duke died from sepsis. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Wow! I grew up in the Patty Duke (and Sally Fields) era and always loved Patty's successes. This is so heartwarming and emotional to me. A beautiful generation bloomed before my eyes in following her life and children. Thank you for sharing a memory. Much love to all. ❤👍

How very dearly I loved Anna Duke-Pearce..."Patty Duke". She was the most honest and straight-forward, talented and loving lady I've ever known. She was wonderful!! Sean and Mac are such kind, smart and loving sons...a tribute to Anna and to John Astin. RIP beautiful Anna. I'll always love you dearly.

He's such a loving, good person. And RIP, Anna.

I remember the Patty Duke show. to me, she was the consummate teenager. she was great in Valley of the Dolls.

I absolutely loved Patty Duke from the first time I saw her performance in The Miracle Worker~~Then I started watching The Patty Duke Show which made my horrible days as a 14 year old that made me smile and laugh~~When I heard of her illness my heart broke~~It seems like these type of illnesses happen to good people~~My God I ask why???...I prayed for her like I did other people who also suffered from this horrible disorder~~I will always love her~~I've seen all her movies and she was simple amazing and one of my all time favorite actresses~~Also when I found out that Sean was her son and watched his movies I fell in love with him as well~~Great actor~~My favorite was "Encino Man"~~I still watch reruns of both Patty and her son's movies~~They will always be my favorites~~God Bless Patty's family, (Sean) and I know you are doing just fine Patty, because now you are with our Dear Lord~~I WILL NEVER FORGET YA'LL~~God Bless you Sean and your family~~Love you all~~R.I.P. Dear Patty~~

Wow! That brought tears to my eyes. RIP Patty Duke 💐🌸💕

Her book. Call Me Anna, is wonderful.

I Love Patty Duke

As crazy as the story is (between the four fathers), they’re a lovely family. Very talented people in showbiz. Patty raised her boys well.

Sean seems like a really, sweet man. I really enjoyed watching him act for years. Keep up the great work, Sean. RIP, Anna Marie Duke (Patty Duke). We miss you.

Thank you to Patty Duke & Carrie Fisher for both answering letters from me about Anxiety and mental health a Nd helping me make the decision to to get help. Rest in peace my angels

@ClarenceFisher

4 жыл бұрын

They both wrote you back? How great of them. I would cherish those letters for life.

@bwkeve38

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Carrie Fisher and I ended up having a friendship that lasted the last two years of her life. I will never forget either one of those ladies and yes I have the letters

@SusanCSmith-ik3jy

4 жыл бұрын

bwkeve38 WOW! That’s a wonderful story. Both such kind and genuine ladies. Patty Duke has always been one of my favorites, ever since I first saw her in The Miracle Worker. You must have some lovely memories. I’m glad you were able to find help.

@belair90210

2 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful! I have read one of Patty’s books and I plan to read the rest of her books.

@lone-welf

Жыл бұрын

aint you special!

I first remembered Patty Duke back in 1988 at 12 years of age when I would sit up at night and watched the Patty Duke Show. For some strange reason I had a crushed on her back then.

@MrCJ-qz9dl

3 жыл бұрын

I was/am CRAZY about "Cathy Lane". What a crush!!!!

She’s a brilliant act reasonable look at her work in the miracle worker amazing lady patty duke😂😂🇨🇦

I had no idea that all of this was going on with her, especially back in her younger days however, in her older years post her diagnosis, I have to say that every movie I watched her in the hat she was one of the best character actresses I'd ever seen.

What a sweet and touching interview

Patty’s book, Call Me Anna, was great.

@frenchieseverine1966

4 жыл бұрын

I never read it as a french woman but i 'm sure that the tv movie ,a good movie though is romanticized compared to the reality and the hell that Patty duke endured with the Ross..

@SusanCSmith-ik3jy

4 жыл бұрын

Frenchie Severine Oh DO read the book! It is indeed great. I read it years ago when Patty first went public about her struggles with bipolar/mental illness. Could not put it down. I’ve never forgotten her story even after all these years.

@belair90210

2 жыл бұрын

I finished it recently and it was a rollercoaster ride very good book!

@hollyb6885

2 жыл бұрын

@@belair90210 Yes it was.

@jamesreed4141

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchieseverine1966 0

It is unfortunate, and perhaps just a coincidence, that many brilliant actors/actresses have troubled childhoods.

Such a great actress ! RIP Patty Duke

I grew up with patty duke back in the 60's.

Amazing honesty & acceptance. Loved watching Patti Duke. I was unaware thst Sam was her son.

What a wonderful interview.

Patty Duke was one of greatest actress ever, I loved watching her talent, you could see her beautiful face in the movie The Miracle Worker She was beautiful all through her life, and miss her talent very much,I like Sean also 😍

R.I.P Patty Anna Mary duke.. god bless you and your sons.They just look like you in a male version especially Sean ,the resemblance is striking the other son has inherited his father's side. John Astin save the red hair ..Greetings from France.

Very touching and moving. I wrote Margot Kidder and she answered me a month before her breakdown with fierce words of survival and self love and acceptance that was powerful enough to snap me out of suicidal despair. Her, Carrie Fisher, and Patty Duke gave me role models on dealing with major depressive disorder as well as hope.That they died rather early was a major blow and sense of loss. I've learned to find the strength within myself. Some days are hard and I miss there example, survival, and presence in this world. But, I realize I'm stronger than I thought I was. I hope it doesn't overtake me in the end as it did for Kidder, but for now I refer to their wisdom and wit to get me through.

Loved patty duke, she was beautiful and smart and a great actor. Miss her movies.

I always loved and wanted that staircase

What a brave woman ❤

PRICELESS! VERY WELL produced.

Beautiful story of true strong honest people .

That was so touching at the end I cried Patty was such a loving,😅 caring mother. RIP Patty Anna. I love you so much and I know that you’re in heaven.

Patty Duke was a wonderful actress and individual!! I was saddened to hear of her passing! RIP ANNA 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I love Patty Duke.

Growing up with a similar mom who never changed through to her old age. I asked my mother to get help so many times. She promised to get help so many times, but never did. She never admitted she did anything to hurt her children still to this day at age ninety two. so sad So I was the one who changed. and got help to deal with this hell on earth. thank God. Jesus finally freed me. I have respect for patty because she made an effort to get help and change.

@tracydutton7577

16 күн бұрын

I understand.

Miss her

I loved Patty Duke (Anna). I was able to hear Sean speak in the UAE several years ago, would have loved to tell him I was a fan of his whole family. Very touching.

I remember that after school special! I just watched it one or two months ago here on KZread! It's called 'Please don't hit me Mom'

I was around 14.when.i watch the Patty.Duke show And.i.like The.Valley.Of The.Dolls.too

Wow! Sean is a great man than anyone would be proud of and Anne Marie?Patty was brave and honest. Rare today

I fell apart when I learned Patty Duke ascended. Will always love her

How to do with a great actress I really liked her movies that I've seen her in and when I seen her on the talk shows to not talk shows but the game shows I really loved seeing❤❤ even remember seeing her in two parts when she was a young girl and seen her when she played Helen Keller that was a good one too and everyone she did it was great

God Bless & Blessed this family ❤

Heartwarming.

Rip Anna Marie may you be young and happy in heaven

Sean Astin definitely has his mother's eyes. With 4 dads he is a classic example of "Mama's baby, Papa's maybe".

@megankumamoto3645

Жыл бұрын

Mackenzie has his mom's eyes too

I as a young child / girl will never forget the Patty Duke t.v. show . We knew she played a double as her cousin Cathy . We , my sistet's and I , love their introduction song . Well their counsin , they walk alike , talk alike , sometimes they even look alike . Patty wore her hair in a flip at the end and Cathy wore her hair curled under . And myself and sisters would copy Patty and cousin Cathy's hair styles . To me Patty Duke was a very serious person , she talk more and her cousin Cathy was quite . She didn't talk as much as Patty . Overall , we as young girls my sisters loved Patty Duke , we were glued to the black and white t.v. screen .

Interesting, sad and amazing 😉

I loved growing up watching her and then watching her boys grow up as mine were. Thank you all for the fun, family, and memories! Bless you all.

@megankumamoto3645

Жыл бұрын

Mackenzie Astin looks so much like dad

Beautiful story! I've always loved Patty Duke. I could watch her act in anything. Gifted woman. She was incredible in The Miracle Worker. But severe mental illness can destroy a family. They survived it. Many of us have stories. Bless Patty! She passed and had a difficult road. Bless her fine young men as well! Very touching to hear this interview.

There is nothing in Sean that says manic depress. Such a bad question to ask him by the bobble head media figure

Sean looks like Michael Tell and Makenzie looks like John Astin

@harperstacey9604

2 жыл бұрын

Mackenzie astin was a cast member on the last season of the TV show, the facts of life. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

That was messed up Patti did not want to believe Desi was not the dad. She did take their break up hard, but he was a teenager.

I met sean astin last may at the Mississippi comic con. He was the only reason i went. I have been a die hard fam of lotr since i was 7 when they came out. As an adult i see who the true hero of lotr is. Its sam. Ultimately would not have happened without his loyalty to frodo and frodos task. Its exclames tolkiens story telling. The dutiful servant but way beyond that. It's love and respect to finish his masters task. The only reason i am watching this rn is because i am back on my little house kick but bad this time. Everything that era and i had heard of the show with Patty and mellisa (half pint) but just watched it today. i immediately got into her performance. I see where sean gets his genius no matter her problems she was brilliant im sure the love was there. 😊 i am a new fan to patty. I knew i knew the name for some reason. I thought my mom. Shes 59. But was sean talking about her s I think. It was not until I watched this that I realized. How connected all the shows I love actually are. At 29 😅

RIP Patty Duke

Will always love PTty and Anna. Great people.

He looks like her quite a bit. So does the other one.

If Patty "was pregnant with Sean" when she met "stranger" Michael Tell, whom she married three hours later, he might be Sean's father only if after the wedding she miscarried the first baby, then conceived Sean with Michael Tell.

@TwiggysKidsandStuff

2 жыл бұрын

so true because you can unknowingly miscarriage

@dayzeereyes128

Жыл бұрын

The blood test isn’t wrong. If Sean was the father blood would show that.

Good starring interview Patty Duke Ashton with a special appearance from her son Sean

She is lucky to have forgiving sons.

Sean - you deserve 4 good men you may call dad. Why? I think/feel because, you have the heart of a good and loving person x 4🌟💛💜🌟💙💟🌟

She was a great actress that I would equal to Bette Davis. Its sad that all the stuff got in her way.

Patti duke was so lucky to have had such loving boys. But of course, she also had tragicties. Her book moved me profoundly. I have never seen such incredable acting as hers in the miracle worker. It remains unsurpassed to this day. Her countinued beauty was mirrored in her lovely eyes. I cried when sean and her cried at the end. Could they really have had such a close relationship? What was their secret? Maybe sean is right. Maybe going through the hard times, and sticking through them made them appreciate what they later shared.😂🤩💝

Patty Duke was a great actress. I guess her illness is to blame for her feuds with legends Susan Hayward and Lucille Ball And Director Mark Robson

@harperstacey9604

2 жыл бұрын

I think that patty duke was a difficult person to get along with. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Love Sean in “RUDY”. He is a marathon runner. Look up his accomplishments. She played a 7 yr old at 15. I LOVE the movie “The Miracle Worker” Patty’s debut.

This video gets way more views than any other. Is it posted on a somewhere? Do tell...

Mike Tell is his father. Wow

My God! No way on earth that a child doesn't get 50% destroyed with such a mother! I am a victim. Though I'm very strong. She is both God/father & mother! No love without fear...which is not genuine maternal love!

@kleeamd8274

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, bit you can't speak for everyone's experiences. My mother was a clinically deppressed alcoholic who was vicious, volatile, mentally and physically abusive when she drank. Throughout my childhood, I survived many beatings from her. Once,when she was drunk & going off on one of her rampages, she came into my room to beat me & I hid under the bed. She flipped the entire mattress/box spring off the bed frame to get at me underneath. Another time, she was getting ready to beat me & I hid in my closet (for some reason the closet locked from the inside) & she to get at me, she went & got a hammer & was using it to smash holes in the closet door to get to me. It was like a Hitchcock movie. Finally, my sister called my dad on the phone & she brought the phone over to my mother & he talked sher down from her rage, as he often did and got her to stop. Every morning before school, I used to have to hide any possessions of mine that I cared about in spots around the house or just take them to school along with me, because if I left them at home in plain sight, when I'd get home from school I'd come back to find them either destroyed or she's hold them hostage Despite all of this violent, abusive, unpredictable behavior, like Sean Astin, I remained level headed about my situation. I never hated, resented or blamed my mother. Instead, I had great compassion, understanding & sympathy for her condition & for the horrible childhood that was at the root of her misery. I understood that she was a tormented soul and that she didn't mean the things she did and said.

Wow. ❤️

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I miss Patty's presence with us

Agree to disagree? Sorry, but you cannot refute DNA science. If so, she and O.J’s lawyers have something in common

Sean Astin and Mike Tell do have a resemblance.

@marytarantinoo9118

2 жыл бұрын

He also does with desi. In fact, before more testing, i would have sworn he was his son. In fact, he really looks like desi,s father.

Wow him and Tell look so much alike how could they not know?

I wish he was my brother.

@marytarantinoo9118

2 жыл бұрын

So do i. Well, guess i,m still waiting for my miracle....

9:17 I don't know what I feel about his comment "there's something in me, I take credit for this..." - I'm not settled on whether he was bragging or stating a fact, but I was a bit ill at ease listening to that.

@bogeysbaby

5 жыл бұрын

ClarenceFisher That was confidence.

@RedNekLvr22

5 жыл бұрын

I kinda agree with you. His whole interview was leaning much more toward arrogance than humility, though I do think there is some humility in his outlook. It was a little off putting. There is a fine line between humility and arrogance and I think Sean is a little too proud of how he survived his mother's mental issues. He does seem to think that he is a huge emotional rock, and maybe he is, but it was offputting nonetheless.

@shannonm.4087

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe he looks at it that way after therapists pointed out that it was the truth for him, and an accomplishment to be proud of...it's ok to be proud of going through hard times, and ok to acknowledge "hey, I did that...noone else- I did that."

@JohnCee754

4 жыл бұрын

Oh I think that's a guy saying "I was strong enough to fight these demons" -- I like the fact that he sees in himself the strength to pull it all together in the face of such a childhood. Later in the interview, he also talks about his love for his "dads" and I think they likely had a lot to do with how he turned out, but I always feel that if a person can feel their own inner strength, they can conquer so much!

@electraglide9357

4 жыл бұрын

It's okay for him to think it but a little less than humble to shout it out. I think humility and class has fallen by the wayside in recent decades. Patty had the utmost candor and humility which always made her so charming and disarming!

Bitter Root Judgments are why people do the very thing they say they will never do - like what was done to them.

Neely O Haaara !!!

Where is the 3rd child of Patty? Probably the one who is not in support of Patty. I get it.

I wonder who that announcer guy is.

Those poor kids. They survived the holocaust 4 goodness sakes! Sean is amazing

Huh? Patty Duke literally doesn’t believe in DNA?!? Wtf wow!

Ancestry DNA

Great interview BUT that kid … the older one is pretty eccentric.