(CNN) A death certificate for legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who died on Jan. 6 at age 94, lists heart failure as the cause of his death. The document, obtained by CNN Tuesday, states Poitier died at his Beverly Hills home in California of cardiopulmonary failure.18 Jan 2022
Why did Carroll O'Connor leave In the Heat of the Night?
O'Connor missed the end of season two due to illness. O'Connor was diagnosed with a life-threatening coronary artery blockage during season two and underwent sextuple bypass, forcing him to miss four episodes. Joe Don Baker (Walking Tall) stepped in as acting chief Tom Dugan.9 Oct 2017
Where was In the Heat of the Night TV show filmed at?
Season one was filmed on location in the small town of Hammond, Louisiana. For season two, production moved to Covington, Georgia. There were no soundstages in Covington, so producers retrofitted two warehouses for standing sets like the police station.9 Oct 2017
Is Sparta Mississippi a real town on Heat of the Night?
Fictional town of Sparta, Mississippi, the setting of the show In the Heat of the Night.
Why was In the Heat of the Night Cancelled?
And in an intramural slap in the face, NBC, which launched “In the Heat of the Night” in 1988, dropped it in 1992 despite its success because the show attracted an older audience and the network was looking to go younger to please sponsors.16 May 1995
Why was Carroll O'Connor absent from In the Heat of the Night?
O'Connor was diagnosed with a life-threatening coronary artery blockage during season two and underwent sextuple bypass, forcing him to miss four episodes.9 Oct 2017
What happened to Joanne on In the Heat of the Night?
After it is revealed that Joanne was once a prostitute, she and Gillespie broke up and she eventually left Sparta out of shame, although she does appear in several episodes afterward, and was in the Season 2 finale with Gillespie when he was kidnapped.
Why did sweets leave In the Heat of the Night?
He left the series during its sixth season because he wanted to become a writer and also to work on the production side of the entertainment industry. He wrote episodes of "Law & Order" and for the "Ben 10" cartoon series.3 Jun 2013
Why did Geoffrey Thorne leave In the Heat of the Night?
For Thorne, "Heat" was only the beginning. He left the series during its sixth season because he wanted to become a writer and also to work on the production side of the entertainment industry. He wrote episodes of "Law & Order" and for the "Ben 10" cartoon series.3 Jun 2013
What happened to Bubba Skinner?
He is best known for his role as Captain "Bubba" Skinner on the television series In the Heat of the Night. From 2000 to 2008, Autry served as mayor of Fresno, California, and afterward returned to film, acting and producing.2 Apr 2014