Lee Majors: I Couldn't Watch the Farrah Special

16. Wow, it's hard to believe that Heath is now as old as Silas.
Well, I guess that would now make Audra as old as Victoria.

Posted at 2:22PM on May 23rd 2009 by chicken stripper

17. If he didn't watch, then how can he say it was "overdone"????

I didn't watch this video here because I was put off by his statement in your text quite honestly and didn't really want to listen to more.

Don't get me wrong, I have LOVED Lee Majors since he was on The Big Valley when I was a kid. LOVED him as the SMD Man too and as The Fall Guy but he could be a little more compassionate about Farrah's condition if he thinks this was truly "overdone"

Yes, I LOVED her and Lee back in the day together. She was America's Golden Girl and he was her handsome, sexy husband and they were awesome together.

And YES, I got REALLY mad at her when she left him for Ryan O'Neil who I've never liked. Ryan's track record with women isn't stellar by any means and all of his kids have been on drugs as has he. We never heard of Farrah using drugs until she was with Ryan either and his daughter Tatum has detailed about doing drugs with both her Dad and Farrah and Farrah doing them.

I believe she would have been a LOT happier and better off if she had stayed with Lee. After she got with O'Neil, she started showing up in public and on tv looking haggard, dazed and acting crazy (Letterman's show was one example).

I still like her a lot and my heart is broken over her now but I stopped idolizing her like I once did back in the day when she and Lee were truly H'wood's Golden Couple.

I always wanted them to get back together. She never married O'Neil after all these years either. He was a poor replacement for The Six Million Dollar Man apparently to her as well as to us fans of both of them

I've heard all the gossip and he said, she said about Lee wanting to control her and all that, but who knows? We don't know the truth.

They seemed so perfect together and she just never looked like she belonged with Ryan O'Neil. Although it seems that Ryan HAS stuck with her through thick and thin including all this with her cancer struggle. I still don't think he's been good for her though and think it was him who got her using drugs and acting crazy.

She wasn't the same glorious Golden Girl that we all (women and men) loved back in the day and not the same girl flashing that smile of hers in the poster or on Lee's arm. She's still beautiful BUT to me she just never had that glow and genuine smile she was so famous for back in the 70's (as well as the hair) that she ALWAYS had with Lee

I'm praying for her and her family and hoping for a miracle for her too.

I hope that Lee is too. I think deep down he still loves her. They were SO much in love and that kind of love is hard to forget and I'll bet she still loves him too. She never married Ryan after all these years and Lee's been married multiple times since. I mean, how could you replace Lee as your hubby OR Farrah as your wife? Impossible.

They should have worked things out. I believe she would have been far better off without Ryan, his crazy drugged out kids and his lifestyle

But as for the show being "overdone", I don't agree with Lee. The only thing I questioned was them having the camera there when her son was with her. I truly don't believe Farrah would have wanted that or had approved that. She was very protective of her private life period and especially wouldn't have wanted her son's visit to be used for ratings or exploited.
So I think THAT was inappropriate and just felt she would NEVER have been OK with that.

God bless her and I am praying for that miracle for her.

Posted at 2:32PM on May 23rd 2009 by Kathy

18. I thought he could've been kinder with his comments but perhaps he didn't wanna share 'em with papparazzi?

Posted at 2:56PM on May 23rd 2009 by sparkys nemesis

19. Actually, Lori, Katie Couric brought to light the issue of COLON cancer. Farrah was initially diagnosed with anal cancer. As for Lee Majors, no matter what his relationship was with Farrah or how it ended, his comment proved him to be a total ass

Posted at 2:47PM on May 23rd 2009 by lel410

20. I didn't see any Farrah diss in his comments. Saying he "couldn't bring himself to watch it" certainly suggests he finds it all too sad. The "it's a bit overdone" comment was made in response to a statement by the photographer about lawsuits. They've been divorced for 30 years, and things ended badly. It would be weird for him to be overly emotional. I thought he was much kinder than I would have expected.

Posted at 2:54PM on May 23rd 2009 by Jackie

21. TO RHONDA #13 Well said! What a beautiful statement and attitude. Like you, my magnificent husband handled this devastating disease with grace and dignity. Unfortunately, for us who loved him, the disease had metastasized within seven months of diagnosis and finally claimed him while being cradled , at home, in my arms. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are very brave without seeking sympathy. My family and I will pray for you and look forward to your comment on this website that you are doing well. Blessings!

Posted at 4:53PM on May 23rd 2009 by Butterfly

22. I watched my mom die from breast cancer. I took care of her every need, every day. There was nothing I wouldnt of done for her. It's been almost 4 yrs since she passed away and my heart still is broken. People are stricken with illnesses and hurt and pain, every day people. We go through it and we take the blows cancer throws at us. I did see her special and to me it was more about Farrah then it was about bringing more attention to educating people about cancer or bringing attention to people on how to cope with this disease. It was mostly about Farrah clearing up some things that were speculated in the news/tabloids. It was "This is me and my life and what I'm going through, so stop the lies". Interesting Lee says I couldn't watch the Farrah Special it was a bit over done". How can he make that call if he didnt see it? I can see both sides of the coin here.

Posted at 3:05PM on May 23rd 2009 by Mara

23. "was a little bit over done"

All the people that screeched...

Farrah should be left alone....

should ask why the hell this was every shown in the first place.

How much moola was made from this deadly reality show.

What is lower than selling your demise...

and what is lower than watching someones demise.

Posted at 3:09PM on May 23rd 2009 by inny

24. The article below is from 2006 - It clearly shows they are on good terms. There's really no need to read negatively into his comment. He said he couldn't watch it because he cares - if you understand "too over the top" in the spirit that he things maybe it wasn't the best for her health I think that's what he meant:
"HOLLYWOOD - Farrah Fawcett's ex-husband Lee Majors has rallied to the star's side after she received news that she was suffering from anal cancer. The former Charlie's Angels star is over half way through a difficult six-week regimen of chemotherapy and radiation. Majors tells news show Extra, "She's working very hard and getting through it." The former Six Million Dollar Man star says he was working on a project with his ex-wife, which has been temporarily been put on hold. He says, "We're going to do a project together in the future, but [the cancer treatment] put a little stop to it for now." As for ex-love Ryan O'Neal remaining by her side, he says, "Ryan's a good guy. I wish him well and he'll take care of her." Majors offered up words of encouragement for Fawcett, adding, "Just fight the fight and you'll come out of it okay." (Article Copyright Entertainment News Network All Rights Reserved.)

Posted at 3:26PM on May 23rd 2009 by He does care

25. I watched part of it and also thought it was a little over done. I see nothing wrong with Lee's answer to the papparazzi. No one knows what his thoughts might be or what he might have commuticated to Farrah....

It's nice to get the word out about this cancer. More people may now be going to their doc's to check for the cause of anal bleeding. However, the show was unrealistic in regard to the treatments. How many people could afford to make 5 or 6 trips to Germany and stay there for weeks on end (including family and friends) to get the expensive, alternative treatment Farrah got? Very few, say maybe only millionairs. The question I have, did the German treatment really extend her life? Could earlier more invasive treatments in the US perhaps have helped add more years to her life?

Hope the best for your Farrah.

Posted at 3:46PM on May 23rd 2009 by lola

26. Overdone is right! Are you kidding? You'd think the woman had died already, the way they were promoting this all over the place, and then I watched it, and sure, it's sad, but it made me feel like "one of the peons" who have to deal with cabs and beg for rides to the doctor and don't have the luxury of trying out experimental therapies in a foreign country and be able to charter a private jet back and forth six times and hire a car to take me places and have Ryan crying all over the place and you name it. It was overdone. Yes. I truly thought, "Poor woman! They're putting this on now because she's probably so close to death, and we'll hear about it Sunday," but I hate to sound like a "heartless" person lots of you have condemned, but I really thought it was very indulgent.

Posted at 3:44PM on May 23rd 2009 by Catherine

27. The special was a bit much in my opinion. But remember, Farrah is an actress, and perhaps this was her final role, that of a dying woman who wanted to show her struggle. However, shows like hers always make me appreciate my life more and those I love. It just makes one aware that no matter how much money you have when your time is up, it's up.

Posted at 3:44PM on May 23rd 2009 by IntheKnow

28. I don't blame Lee Majors at all for what he said, especially having been on the receiving end of Ryan and Farrah's cheating in the past. When he called the "reality show" overdone, I believe that he referred to the media's dramatic exploitation and hand-wringing about the whole terrible situation, and that being the case, it certainly was overdone!

Posted at 4:02PM on May 23rd 2009 by Reality

29. why can't she be dignified, private and humble about it like patrick swayze is?.. .i nursed and lost my husband through brain cancer 3 years ago.. alone. people fight and lose.. and fight and win with this disease every day. it's sad she has it.. and is losing to it.. but to act like she and ryan are the only ones in the world affected by cancer is an insult to all the cancer survivors, victims and their families everywhere.

Posted at 4:05PM on May 23rd 2009 by patthebuny

30. Screw that @ss H@le Farrah Fawcett, do any of you people think She would care if any of you had cancer...She's just another Dumb Hollywood Wh@re, Rich A-Hole, who only cares about herself. Even in sickness, she found a way to make money off her cancer..

Posted at 4:10PM on May 23rd 2009 by Biff