Sam the Butcher to the Deep Freeze

31. Numerous readers can read about Britneys latest hijinks elsewhere.
TMZ you better clean up your act fast or we'll all be gone.
I think you better post a apology regarding your headline and the actor
in general. Do it while its early and people are willing to forgive.

Posted at 12:19PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Alan Batala

32. WTF? When did you guys become so tasteless? If I wanted tacky headlines, I would go to Perez's page!
I have always thought TMZ was a little classier than the other gossip pages, but after seeing the Two Minute Warning headline, Frontiere Kicks It, & now, Sam in the Deep Freeze, I think you guys are sinking even lower than they do.

Following Britney Spears everywhere has rubbed off on you, TMZ, you are self-destructing in front of our eyes. You are becoming the trainwreck of tabloid journalism.

Sad.

Posted at 12:24PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Disgusted

33. I am glad to see (or hear, rather) the disappointment in the responses with regard to the lack of respect at someone's death.
Granted, none of us come to TMZ expecting Pulitzer prize winning journalism but for the love of god, a simple RIP would suffice. Or "Farewell Sam" something of that nature. This headline actually beats out the one of the Rams owner, I think, and I didn't think that was going to be possible.

Posted at 12:25PM on Jan 19th 2008 by annie2

34. I wonder if someone will write terribly disrespectful things about all of the TMZ writers when they die? I am done with this website. It is nothing but trash as well as the people who write it. I feel sorry for you if this is the way you earn your living. Go out and help people instead of tearing them down. Shame on you!

Posted at 12:28PM on Jan 19th 2008 by momma bear

35. I really liked him in the bit parts he did on The Andy Griffith Show.

Posted at 12:34PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Ernest T

36. OK...if you think it (TMZ) is so bad, why keep coming back for more? Actually, I don't think it was ugly or disrespectful but kind of affectionate....everyone liked Sam the butcher...being in the "deep freeze" was part of his job on the Brady Bunch---probably the biggest role of his career. A couple of weeks ago I saw Merv Griffin's tombstone. On it is the inscription "I will not be right back after this message" followed by his DOB and DOD. Sure we are all sad when we lose our loved ones. I think it would have been more terrible not to say anything about him. I'm glad TMZ posted a photograph of him and Alice...it brings back some fond memories. As a kid, I always wondered whether Sam and Alice ever "did it".

I suppose this board wouldn't exist if we all felt the same way about everything.

To his family: he brought alot of smiles to alot of people...remembering him as Sam on The Brady Bunch brings back a special memory I had as a kid. May he rest in peace.

Posted at 12:50PM on Jan 19th 2008 by jk

37. the headline is trash and digusting. rip barny hefner and sgt polasky

Posted at 12:54PM on Jan 19th 2008 by yarrobi

38. TAKY TACKY TACKY

Posted at 12:56PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Jimmy

39. TAKY TACKY TACKY

Posted at 12:56PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Jimmy

40. Really TMZ, what the hell is wrong with your Senior Editor? These comments bring you down more than you realize. Probably like Dr. Phil, your popularity will be short-lived if you keep this up. Enjoy it while you have it - there are plenty of websites like this. You've got your share of competition, so get it together and think these headlines through before you pay the ultimate price. We'll just move on to bigger and better websites, no worries from our end.

Posted at 1:02PM on Jan 19th 2008 by powerhouse

41. If you don't like it and are offended, then fine, simply go away! But when they rip on whatever star you dislike, then I'm sure you'll be happily clicking away. I personally like a site that is so open. Yeah, it can be offensive almost every day, but what else do you expect?

Posted at 1:20PM on Jan 19th 2008 by This is TMZ afterall

42. Farewell Sam! RIP.
He certainly made a lot of people laugh.

Posted at 1:21PM on Jan 19th 2008 by sd christine

43. Sam the Butcher to the Deep Freeze TMZ are you nuts using that tittle for this article how inapproprate !!! This site and the TMZ staff disgusts me are teenagers running this site ? This site should be removed . I know free speach but does TMZ have to be so damn insulting . This was a great actor who was also married 64 years and they insult his memory with the titlle of this article . you people make me sick !

Posted at 1:32PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Devlyn

44. again with the insensitive headline... *sigh*

my condolences to the family

Posted at 1:33PM on Jan 19th 2008 by annoyed

45. Is this the old idea of any publicity or controversy is good for those who peddle it? Are you folks hoping for the day when Britney Spears dies young? Do you people have any compassion or common sense? Sad doesn't begin to describe the depths to which this site has sunk. You should be ashamed. Sadly, you probably could care less.

Posted at 1:38PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Erunner