In the picture of the whole gang, the little girl sitting between Darla and Spanky is my mother! She was featured in the episode called "Little Papas". She was in several publicity shots of the gang, as she was a member of the cast from 1936-1939! Mom's name is Julie Jane Brennan, but she's often tagged as "Baby Jane" (now you know What Ever Happened to Baby Jane)! Mom passed away 8 October 2017 at the age of 84!!! Thought you might want to include her in your documentary series of the Our Gang Comedies kids.
Thank you for this video. I use to watch The Little Rascals when I was a child. I am 68 now. They were amazing actors. Darla was such a darling little girl. I loved them all
I moved to Denver in early 1979. By chance, a friend and I had stopped in a small Piano Bar adjacent to the Capital Bldg. called "The Senate Lounge". The marquee outside said "Bob Middendorf on Piano".Too our surprise, Darla was at the piano at the time! I didn't know it, but Middendorf told me whom she was.Shortly after, I found myself sitting at a table with Darla having a great time!I didn't talk much about the Rascals, we had a normal friendly time. The liquor and the laughs were flying and it was one of the most memorable moments ever for me!Unfortunately I never got to see her sing and play again, as she became ill and passed on soon after.She was a lively, talented woman and I am glad I had that chance to get close and personal with her.I too watched the Rascals when I was a kid...but they were re-runs! Im 57.Thanks Jerry!
Growing up; while watching the "Little Rascals" I always admired how Darla , was so smart and pretty! Alfalfa, loved her so much and I believed him! lol She could never let us down! Her acting and humor kept us entertained! The sparks in her beautuful eyes, will always be remembered! R.I.P. Precious Darla..🙏
@@olly2027 It's called an "observation" and "opinion". These are freedoms we have without some fat fuck coming online, hostess frosting dripping from their sausage fingers and typing out "WHAT DOES WEIGHT HAVE TO DO WIT IT!?!?! DERP!"
Thanks so much Jerry! In the 50s the local ABC TV station showed these wonderful films and I still love to watch them online when I can find them Also grew up with the great comedy masters, Laurel and Hardy. You do a wonderful job Jerry!
So enlightening and informative. Also so sad, that our beloved Darla passed away so young. Thankfully her memory will live on, whenever we view "The Little Rascals." Thank you so much for posting, and the Mozart background music is beautiful!
Thank you for putting this biography of Ms. Hood on here. As a kid, I used to watch Our Gang and couldn't wait for the next episode to come on. Always will have fond memories of this show.
Darla was such an adorable child. I remember her singing on the Little Rascals🎶🎶Oh babyyyy, where did you get those eyes🎶and tap dancing with her little legs Lol. Cutest thing ever! Rest Peaceful Darla🌸
Darla cut several singles for two small record labels but the truth is none of them actually became hits -- largely due to those tiny labels' inability to promote and market them adequately. Darla and I were both members of the "Way Out West" tent of The Sons of the Desert, the Laurel & Hardy appreciation society, and I'm happy to relate that Darla as an adult was just as charming as she had been as a little girl. Her problem, as this video alludes, was that few casting directors would hire her once she grew up and out of childhood roles -- even though she would have been both excellent and beloved in a '50s, '60s or '70s TV sitcom.
Great video. I adored Darla. To me, she was the epitome of beautiful little girl. I loved her singing, like a tiny adult. So sorry she died so young. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
OMG, Jerry thank you so much for sharing this video with us people who like watching UA-cam. I never knew that she was so young when she had passed away. She was such a wonderful actress as Dolla in the little rascals. I never forget her or the little rascals thank you so much for bringing me back to my childhood days !
Darla was so cute and sweet. All the other kids were kinda screwy, but she was just like the sweet little sister for all of them. Thanks Darla! (Love the shot of the Mike Douglas Show!)
My favorite show in the late 60s... I saw an interview with Spanky, he had retired and was working for Texas Instruments. Stymie Beard appeared in 2 episodes of Sanford & Son.... R.I.P. Darla...
47Ronin No Stymie was in AT LEAST 3 episodes of Sanford & Son. 1) Traffic Ticket, 2) This House is not a Pool Room, and 3) Social Security Check are the 3 that I can think of right off the top of my head.
You are so right about her effect on young boys. As a little boy of about 7 or 8 I was madly in love with Darla Hood. I remember watching Jack Benny when he announced she was going to be on his program and I got very excited. When a grown woman emerged from the wings I was stunned then crushed. My heart was broken and I knew I would never get to meet that little girl...ever.
Thanks.The "Gang' was my after school babysitter and everyone watched them. Loved the Shows, the silly kid's versions of the grownups' world, and Darla.
Its also a bit depressing that I almost felt relieved to hear she died of a medical mistake rather than being chewed up by the Hollywood machine as happened to so many actors who died young in that era. At least she got to enjoy some semblance of a normal life post Rascals.
Darla was my favorite ! Love the Little Rascals and Our Gang shows . Wish we could see them still . They were in syndication when I was a kid . Wonderful shows
When the only person I ever married told me that her first and middle names were Lynn Darlene, I decided I'd call her Darlene (because she reminded me of Darla Hood.)
I watched the Little Rascals in the 70's. We got all our ideas from the show. I wanted to be Darla always. We would put on plays, sing on our make shift stage, as our dogs ran around. That was the dearest time of my life. I named my 1st kitty Darla. I would give anything to go back to a time of innocence.
When my family moved to San Diego in 1972, she was hosting an Our Gang show on local TV. It was great watching her introduce the films... sad to hear she died so young.
She was a living doll and most famous of all the girl actors in the our gang show. As an adult she looked a little bit like the actress Shirlynn Fenn. Thanks for posting this video and for choosing the approperiate back gound music. For once, the back ground music isn't annoying like most videos I've watched on UA-cam.
Jerry Skinner You're very welcome Jerry. I had no idea how important the back ground music can be, it can either make the video or break the video and most cases the music ruins it. I say if you can't pick a good music then skip it all together because if the sound is annoying I won't even finish watching the video.Yours however was perfect!!!
I absolutely love the way Jerry Skinner presents here’s biographies. They are just so warm and sincere. Thank you Jerry scanner. Earl Marshawn Washington. Artist b. 1962
darla was a very sweet person.I started watching little rascals on my on in 1970 I was 5yrs old..ive watch mostly all the episodes.even when they where in silent episodes.I started my kids at a young age watching little rascals my 15 knows more than me about the child stars.there friends only know of the remake in 2000.
+kenneth manning See me and you on the same page we got to watch the original Little Rascals when we were kids in the late 60's -70's We grew up with that stuff Love it!!!! . But Sorry I don't like the way Bill Cosby (about 20 yrs ago) bought the rights took the Little Rascals and edit them (which he claims was the racist parts) out and turn them into something else But If you have the original ones on video keep them cuz they're the best!!
Paul C wow!-I didn't know that I love little rascals til this day.and its racism in everything also so thst was wrong for him to do that.and I do have a collection on vhs not sure its the entire collection.do you know if the original ones can be found?.I sometimes run across them at thrift stores are pawn shops.all the video's places are long gone
+kenneth manning Me too love em!!! and yes they was very racist back then, Then when was Bill Cosby bought them he took all that stuff out!! (BOO!! on Him!!) There was one episode where is Spanky painted his face black with shoe polish Well Cosby took it all out claiming it was racist. Yes you can get the originals at thrift stores and Salvation Army's on video only I think I would not think he would have put them out on DVD Unless some one had the org vhs tapes & did it them self's. I don't know what year he bought them you have to find out , But I know they came in a big box set at one point..
Paul C ok thanks but me personally it wasn't racist to me.just talented kids making millions laugh.and I know we've both heard people say im so glad I did this I did that.old-school music.but im soooo happy millions of us grew up knowing of the little rascals and our gang movies
kenneth manning it wasn't racist to me either I think he was just Bill Cosby who thought it was racist maybe even Oprah was in on it as well who knows.. lol!!!I I got my niece and nephew who I like 10-11 years old into it they love it!!
Interesting video. Loved the Little Rascals growing up. Will still watch them if I happen to come across them on tv. She did turn out good looking but died too young. Interesting picture of her on tv show. Looked like she was along with Yoko Ono and I believe Neil Diamond.
Aww darn, she die young too, not as young as a few of the other Little Rascals Froggy 16 being the youngest, but still, she turned out to be a beautiful woman indeed. Thanks for sharing this video, I didn't know anything about her, until now :)
What a lovely update on Darla! I so enjoyed the Little Rascals. It brought me so many hours of entertainment; my family enjoyed it so much that we named two dogs after the characters. Thank you for posting.
My dad said Darla that played on the little rascals ,taught a music class at wilkes central high school in wilkes county while he was in school. My pops graduated in 1970.
Thank you for the lovely video and dialogue about Darla. As a child I had always admired her from Our Gang series on TV, and sad to learn how her death had happened at such an early age.
I always thought that Darla looked like a doll. And personally, I thought she sang even better than Shirley Temple. Her family should had sued that hospital.
doingstuff76 It’s not about any of those things...it’s about making the hospital hurt enough to never want to make that mistake again. Keep in mind hospitals are corporations, and although they may care about their customers, they don’t care so much about improving the quality of their product *unless* they lose a big chunk of money. Then they understand that it’s important to not cut corners...at least, not ‘that’ particular corner.
Wow,So much done in so short a life & time,a simple blood transfusion,that`s very sad because that transfusion didn`t even save her life,instead it actually took her life away,very sad,enjoyed the many shows i`ve seen her in though & i can always remember those little rascal episodes,we loved her because she was the only girl & we were/are girls/women lol. Much Gratitude to You Jerry for sharing these with everyone as we enjoyed "taking the walk" with you!
these videos are fantastic Jerry and you've made a generation who grew up with Buckwheat, Spanky, Afalfa, Darla and many others get a chance to learn what happened to these long lost but never forgotten great actors. The Our Gang Comedy production crew and cast had something special during those days
I am glad they figured out that it was the blood transfusion. Can you imagine how many times a death was over transfusion that no one may have known was diseased/virus in it... I am glad we have better understanding and more testing in the medical field.
Not even trying to be funny, but I was pleased at hearing the phrase "Ninteen-hundred and fifty-seven" for some reason...my family is from the south, and any stories told by elders were told nearly with the same pronunciation of the year...
Thanks for the video sir, if only our young talents had that kind of class. My grandmother used to buy me the old little rascals vhs tapes back when I was a kid, seeing the 1994 movie when I was in 6th grade was kind of a disapointment, they took and changed a lot of stuff, not the same, they butchered it, just like the PC culture did with three stooges movie. The little rascals and three stooges from the old day made me laugh until tears as a kid, wish Hollywood would blacklist the vulgar movies and the obscene stars from tv, movie, music. The latest music I listen to is 80's.
Beech-Nut---you're so right! Can't replace The Little Rascals, The 3 Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello. Don't even try too! Enjoy the originals now on DVD and Blu-Ray!!!
The 3 Stooges could have been pulled off acceptably by Bruce Mahler, Jon Lovitz & John Belushi. I've seen each one play in separate skits the part that's most apt for them, and they nailed it.
True. So young. And 5 children too! It is wonderful that in her short life she accomplished so much and brought such joy to so many people. Fortunately today there is much better screening for blood transfusions. Loved Darla and all the Little Rascals. They were my favorites as a kid. The theme song from the show is a beautiful melody which is still stuck in my mind. It brings me joy when I hear it. Makes me think of the love and friendship portrayed on screen by these talented child actors!
The first girl I had a crush on when I was 5yrs old watching those little rascals re-runs in 1961. My 2nd crush was in 1962 with a girl in my1st grade class. She looked like Darla's twin sister! What's even weirder, her name was Carla! Really, and she lived 2 blocks further down on my street. In those days kids, some may remember, could walk to school safely. I finally convinced her to let me walk her home. Even though I had to back-track those 2 blocks every day to get home. It didn't matter, I was in puppy-dog heaven! I still love you the most Darla. 💕
Ive only seen about a half dozen Gang/Rascals shows. But the one I remember the most was Darla singing a song("Im In The Mood For Love" I think) and the mic stand slowly sliding downward. But she stayed with it all through the song.
I remember talking with her at our orange county laurel and hardy fan club dinner . I think it was about a year before her untimely death. What a sweetheart she was. I will never forget that .
T.J. Payeur the bat is one of my favorite old B&W movie's. Vincent Price & Agnes Moorehead never new Darla was in it. I bet she's the wife of the young banker who tyey tried to pen the theft of a million dollars from the vault on. any one who hasn't seen it. You can watch it free on you tube.
thanks for this. I remember her as an adorable little girl. she should have lived to be 70 or 80+. sounds like someone forgot to screen the blood transfusion properly.
My dad's cousin played Waldo (Darwood Kay)on Little Rascals and he really liked Darla. Oddly several of the Little Rascals died tragically as did Waldo. He was walking his dog on a sidewalk and a pickup truck came up on the walk and struck and killed him.
this is bittersweet, she was such a joy to watch on the Little Rascals, and it sounds like she had a satisfying life afterwards. I'm sorry she died such a tragic death...thanks for this!
I love these cute kids they were kids in the depression They lifted people's spirits
As an adult I realized that these children were like my parents.
She brought joy to billions as a child actor/singer in The Little Rascals. God bless her.
In the picture of the whole gang, the little girl sitting between Darla and Spanky is my mother! She was featured in the episode called "Little Papas". She was in several publicity shots of the gang, as she was a member of the cast from 1936-1939! Mom's name is Julie Jane Brennan, but she's often tagged as "Baby Jane" (now you know What Ever Happened to Baby Jane)! Mom passed away 8 October 2017 at the age of 84!!! Thought you might want to include her in your documentary series of the Our Gang Comedies kids.
Shari Swartz thanks for the wonderful information❣I know you're proud☺️ I'm proud for you☺️
Include her Jerry !!
Aww thank you for sharing💜 she's with the rest of her gang! Rip beautiful💜💜
Omg rlly? Wow lucky you
Wow!
Thank you for this video. I use to watch The Little Rascals when I was a child. I am 68 now. They were amazing actors. Darla was such a darling little girl. I loved them all
I moved to Denver in early 1979. By chance, a friend and I had stopped in a small Piano Bar adjacent to the Capital Bldg. called "The Senate Lounge". The marquee outside said "Bob Middendorf on Piano".Too our surprise, Darla was at the piano at the time! I didn't know it, but Middendorf told me whom she was.Shortly after, I found myself sitting at a table with Darla having a great time!I didn't talk much about the Rascals, we had a normal friendly time. The liquor and the laughs were flying and it was one of the most memorable moments ever for me!Unfortunately I never got to see her sing and play again, as she became ill and passed on soon after.She was a lively, talented woman and I am glad I had that chance to get close and personal with her.I too watched the Rascals when I was a kid...but they were re-runs! Im 57.Thanks Jerry!
Thanks
bless her. she never had a chance to grow old. always loved her. Thank you for showing us this video. she will be forever remembered in our hearts
She was a little sweetheart 💜💜💜
Growing up; while watching the "Little Rascals" I always admired how Darla , was so smart and pretty! Alfalfa, loved her so much and I believed him! lol She could never let us down!
Her acting and humor kept us entertained! The sparks in her beautuful eyes, will always be remembered! R.I.P. Precious Darla..🙏
Rest in peace, little angel.
She was a very cute little girl, but turned out to be prettier as she grew older. I often wondered what happened to Darla. Thanks for letting us know!
Yes! Darla was lovely as a little girl but a bit chubby.She became prettier through the years.
Frenchie séverine what does her weight have to do with any Hong.
@@olly2027 It's called an "observation" and "opinion". These are freedoms we have without some fat fuck coming online, hostess frosting dripping from their sausage fingers and typing out "WHAT DOES WEIGHT HAVE TO DO WIT IT!?!?! DERP!"
@@jritechnology Hong is the funniest thing I've seen today, though.
She was cuter as a kid IMO. As an adult she had average good looks.
she never did let us down, i thank her for everything
Rest in peace Darla Hood
I loved this! Thank you Mr. Skinner. RIP beautiful Darla Hood XO
YouTreen Are u a he?
Thanks so much Jerry! In the 50s the local ABC TV station showed these wonderful films and I still love to watch them online when I can find them Also grew up with the great comedy masters, Laurel and Hardy. You do a wonderful job Jerry!
I grew up in 50's, every little boy had a crush on her. Along with Annette from Micky- Mouse-Club.
You mean the boys from the series or the boys who watched the series ?
I grew up in the 70s, but I also had a crush on Darla, but my MMC crush was Darlene.
I must have been advanced for my age. I wanted Brigitte Bardot.
I had a crush on Lucy from The Peanuts. When I found out we couldn't be together I sunk into deep depression for several years.
So enlightening and informative. Also so sad, that our beloved Darla passed away so young. Thankfully her memory will live on, whenever we view "The Little Rascals."
Thank you so much for posting, and the Mozart background music is beautiful!
Thank you for putting this biography of Ms. Hood on here. As a kid, I used to watch Our Gang and couldn't wait for the next episode to come on. Always will have fond memories of this show.
Darla was such an adorable child. I remember her singing on the Little Rascals🎶🎶Oh babyyyy, where did you get those eyes🎶and tap dancing with her little legs Lol. Cutest thing ever! Rest Peaceful Darla🌸
A beautiful woman and a lovely child.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman.
Sad... lovely woman and I thank her for the smile she gave me.
Darla cut several singles for two small record labels but the truth is none of them actually became hits -- largely due to those tiny labels' inability to promote and market them adequately. Darla and I were both members of the "Way Out West" tent of The Sons of the Desert, the Laurel & Hardy appreciation society, and I'm happy to relate that Darla as an adult was just as charming as she had been as a little girl. Her problem, as this video alludes, was that few casting directors would hire her once she grew up and out of childhood roles -- even though she would have been both excellent and beloved in a '50s, '60s or '70s TV sitcom.
Great video. I adored Darla. To me, she was the epitome of beautiful little girl. I loved her singing, like a tiny adult. So sorry she died so young. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
RainaEmeral Philadelphia
When she was in MAIL and FEMALE and THE 1938 FOLLIES, she was still only 5 years old. She seemed like a 15 year old midget.
OMG, Jerry thank you so much for sharing this video with us people who like watching UA-cam. I never knew that she was so young when she had passed away. She was such a wonderful actress as Dolla in the little rascals. I never forget her or the little rascals thank you so much for bringing me back to my childhood days !
Darla was so cute and sweet. All the other kids were kinda screwy, but she was just like the sweet little sister for all of them. Thanks Darla! (Love the shot of the Mike Douglas Show!)
Darla was my neighbor and best friend. She went to elementary school with me.
Thank you estrellita, hope you do not mind if some of Darlas fans ask questions. There are so many people that love her. Than you again. Jerry
I have so many memories of our time together. Glad to share
WOW!! Great...kool
sure
Paulvon128 just because your life is a joke and you've never known anybody of any importance please keep your negativity to yourself!
My favorite show in the late 60s...
I saw an interview with Spanky, he had retired and was working for Texas Instruments.
Stymie Beard appeared in 2 episodes of Sanford & Son....
R.I.P. Darla...
And Good TIMES
47Ronin No Stymie was in AT LEAST 3 episodes of Sanford & Son. 1) Traffic Ticket, 2) This House is not a Pool Room, and 3) Social Security Check are the 3 that I can think of right off the top of my head.
Darla could belt out a song even as a little girl, always loved when she sang.
Barb Chester My go to memory of Darla is when she sang "Baby Face'' on "Little Rascals'. Such a precocious cutie!
Oh, i love when she sang that.
yes, she grew up very beautyful, as did Shirley Temple! both sweethhearts!
Richard Lucero beautiful
RIP, Darla. Loved you in the little rascal episodes when I was growing up.
You are so right about her effect on young boys. As a little boy of about 7 or 8 I was madly in love with Darla Hood. I remember watching Jack Benny when he announced she was going to be on his program and I got very excited. When a grown woman emerged from the wings I was stunned then crushed. My heart was broken and I knew I would never get to meet that little girl...ever.
Anonymous Reviewer I loved her too. Such pure sweetness. She was kind to everyone.
Me too! See above.
Thanks for this. A fascinating glimpse into the life of someone so many of us "knew" growing up.
Thanks.The "Gang' was my after school babysitter and everyone watched them. Loved the Shows, the silly kid's versions of the grownups' world, and Darla.
+mzyzdr I was one of those kids that looked forward to seeing the "Gang" too. Thank you. Jerry
Narrator: COUUUUN-TRY!!!!
I kinda hate I watched this. Very sad ending of her life and yes she was beautiful.
me to , to much sad thing, dont worry 4th dimension time travel will change it
Same with me me, i was saddened when i heard about it just right after i graduated from school.
Its also a bit depressing that I almost felt relieved to hear she died of a medical mistake rather than being chewed up by the Hollywood machine as happened to so many actors who died young in that era. At least she got to enjoy some semblance of a normal life post Rascals.
Darla was my favorite ! Love the Little Rascals and Our Gang shows . Wish we could see them still . They were in syndication when I was a kid . Wonderful shows
I am named after Darla Hood. My sweet father had a lifelong crush on Darla.
Darla Sanders awesome,,,,,peace !
Aww
I am experiencing a lifelong crush with Ms Darla myself. I believe I will die enduring this feeling.. RIP
When the only person I ever married told me that her first and middle names were Lynn Darlene, I decided I'd call her Darlene (because she reminded me of Darla Hood.)
I've always loved the little rascals , may she never be forgotten R.I.P.💔 !
Tainted blood killed her. That is tragic beyond words.
All the boys loved Darla. God bless you, honey.
She was a real doll wasn't she :)
Rex Tucker .. who killed her?
I bet it was the illuminati
Mark Floors
IKR?
They killed my goldfish too.
film noir
it's nice to hear about your favorite star and what happened to them, they might be gone but not forgotten.
I watched the Little Rascals in the 70's. We got all our ideas from the show. I wanted to be Darla always. We would put on plays, sing on our make shift stage, as our dogs ran around. That was the dearest time of my life. I named my 1st kitty Darla. I would give anything to go back to a time of innocence.
I loved that show and must have watched the each episodes a dozen times.
I met Butch at his house in La Costa CA. Mid 80s with my now deceased buddy Jason Hoffman. RIP all.
No you didn’t
Butch reminds me of just how there were older kids in the neighborhood that seemed intimidating
a very prety woman and a good little actress
Thank you, Jerry, for all of your hard work. I enjoy all of your programs.
May she always ..Rest in Peace...lovely child..lovely woman.
Five generations of my family have loved Little Rascals!!
When my family moved to San Diego in 1972, she was hosting an Our Gang show on local TV. It was great watching her introduce the films... sad to hear she died so young.
She was a living doll and most famous of all the girl actors in the our gang show. As an adult she looked a little bit like the actress Shirlynn Fenn. Thanks for posting this video and for choosing the approperiate back gound music. For once, the back ground music isn't annoying like most videos I've watched on UA-cam.
Thank you Helen. Jerry
Jerry Skinner You're very welcome Jerry. I had no idea how important the back ground music can be, it can either make the video or break the video and most cases the music ruins it. I say if you can't pick a good music then skip it all together because if the sound is annoying I won't even finish watching the video.Yours however was perfect!!!
Happy Face
The loud whining no longer background music played at Ralphs, Walgreens or other places like KMART breaks my motivation to keep on shopping
Danielchai S: Glad to read I'm not alone. I've left stores because of the "music" they play.
HKH HKH You are so right...I don't doubt banks & such put annoying music on their hold line so as you'll hang up due to frustration...
Thanks for remembering so many people of years gone by and telling their stories. Wonderful channel !
Thank You!
RIP Darla...you were taken away much too soon
I absolutely love the way Jerry Skinner presents here’s biographies. They are just so warm and sincere. Thank you Jerry scanner. Earl Marshawn Washington. Artist b. 1962
darla was a very sweet person.I started watching little rascals on my on in 1970 I was 5yrs old..ive watch mostly all the episodes.even when they where in silent episodes.I started my kids at a young age watching little rascals my 15 knows more than me about the child stars.there friends only know of the remake in 2000.
+kenneth manning See me and you on the same page we got to watch the original Little Rascals when we were kids in the late 60's -70's We grew up with that stuff Love it!!!! . But Sorry I don't like the way Bill Cosby (about 20 yrs ago) bought the rights took the Little Rascals and edit them (which he claims was the racist parts) out and turn them into something else But If you have the original ones on video keep them cuz they're the best!!
Paul C wow!-I didn't know that I love little rascals til this day.and its racism in everything also so thst was wrong for him to do that.and I do have a collection on vhs not sure its the entire collection.do you know if the original ones can be found?.I sometimes run across them at thrift stores are pawn shops.all the video's places are long gone
+kenneth manning Me too love em!!! and yes they was very racist back then, Then when was Bill Cosby bought them he took all that stuff out!! (BOO!! on Him!!) There was one episode where is Spanky painted his face black with shoe polish Well Cosby took it all out claiming it was racist. Yes you can get the originals at thrift stores and Salvation Army's on video only I think I would not think he would have put them out on DVD Unless some one had the org vhs tapes & did it them self's. I don't know what year he bought them you have to find out , But I know they came in a big box set at one point..
Paul C ok thanks but me personally it wasn't racist to me.just talented kids making millions laugh.and I know we've both heard people say im so glad I did this I did that.old-school music.but im soooo happy millions of us grew up knowing of the little rascals and our gang movies
kenneth manning it wasn't racist to me either I think he was just Bill Cosby who thought it was racist maybe even Oprah was in on it as well who knows.. lol!!!I I got my niece and nephew who I like 10-11 years old into it they love it!!
Jerry Skinner is a national treasure.
Interesting video. Loved the Little Rascals growing up. Will still watch them if I happen to come across them on tv. She did turn out good looking but died too young. Interesting picture of her on tv show. Looked like she was along with Yoko Ono and I believe Neil Diamond.
I remember seeing that Mike Douglas show. I totally forgot that was the week John and Yoko were hosting. Now, I really wish it was on DVD.
we loved all you did Darla.
funny forever.
always a little rascal.
a beauty gone to young.
I always wondered about her. Thank you. Your photos do her great justice.
If you narrated an audiobook of Lord of the Rings, I'll never have another sleepless night. Your voice is soothing as hell.
Aww darn, she die young too, not as young as a few of the other Little Rascals Froggy 16 being the youngest, but still, she turned out to be a beautiful woman indeed. Thanks for sharing this video, I didn't know anything about her, until now :)
Thank you so much for this story! Remember and love Darla. I named a very feminine sweet parrot after Darla.
I loved the little rascals, god bless them all.
What a lovely update on Darla! I so enjoyed the Little Rascals. It brought me so many hours of entertainment; my family enjoyed it so much that we named two dogs after the characters. Thank you for posting.
My dad said Darla that played on the little rascals ,taught a music class at wilkes central high school in wilkes county while he was in school. My pops graduated in 1970.
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Jerry, I could listen to you all day. Your commentaries and your voice are so soothing.
Thank you Donna. Jerry
Such a talented pretty little girl. RIP Darla.💗✝
gorgeous, all her life...R.I.P Darla, we'll never forget you and "our gang"
I would have never imagined how young she was, when she passed. May she rest in peace, with our heavenly father.
Kind of creeps me out to watch century old films and realize every one of the lively, vibrant folks on the screen have passed on. All of them.
Thank you for the lovely video and dialogue about Darla. As a child I had always admired her from Our Gang series on TV, and sad to learn how her death had happened at such an early age.
Jeffrey Stine Jeffrey, that was a shame, she was to young. Thank you. Jerry
All the actors and actress lived a rough life. . BUT THEY WILL REMAIN AS OUR GANG
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one of the BEST tv shows Ever. ...
I always thought that Darla looked like a doll. And personally, I thought she sang even better than Shirley Temple. Her family should had sued that hospital.
***** Darla was a real sweetheart. Whenever I watch these films those wonderful kids that I grew up watching are all alive and happy.
That's how I feel too.
What the fuck does suing a Hospital get you? It doesn't get you shit nor bring her back to life you dumbass
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doingstuff76 It’s not about any of those things...it’s about making the hospital hurt enough to never want to make that mistake again.
Keep in mind hospitals are corporations, and although they may care about their customers, they don’t care so much about improving the quality of their product *unless* they lose a big chunk of money.
Then they understand that it’s important to not cut corners...at least, not ‘that’ particular corner.
Wow,So much done in so short a life & time,a simple blood transfusion,that`s very sad because that transfusion didn`t even save her life,instead it actually took her life away,very sad,enjoyed the many shows i`ve seen her in though & i can always remember those little rascal episodes,we loved her because she was the only girl & we were/are girls/women lol. Much Gratitude to You Jerry for sharing these with everyone as we enjoyed "taking the walk" with you!
Love these posts. No nonsense, and done with respect and endearment for the subject.
these videos are fantastic Jerry and you've made a generation who grew up with Buckwheat, Spanky, Afalfa, Darla and many others get a chance to learn what happened to these long lost but never forgotten great actors. The Our Gang Comedy production crew and cast had something special during those days
47? Damn. That is WAY too early to leave. God bless her and her family.
Bill Jenkins it's amazing how many of them died young...
@@AlanCheek Like 70% of them died from cancer. Damn ! I wish there was a cure against cancer...
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I am glad they figured out that it was the blood transfusion. Can you imagine how many times a death was over transfusion that no one may have known was diseased/virus in it... I am glad we have better understanding and more testing in the medical field.
I really enjoy your biographies of these stars. Thank you
Thank you. That was a beautiful tribute to wonderful woman.
Not even trying to be funny, but I was pleased at hearing the phrase "Ninteen-hundred and fifty-seven" for some reason...my family is from the south, and any stories told by elders were told nearly with the same pronunciation of the year...
Thank you Kevin, as they say, it is what it is. Thank you again. Jerry
I saw another thing on her death and they said she was a drug user and died from hep-c.
Nahh, Darla was a straight and devoted mom.
No signs of drugs in her life.
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Great videos. Just came upon them and enjoying them very much. Grew up with “The Gang”.
Wow, brings back memories. Loved the little rascles. Thanks for this.
Thanks for the video sir, if only our young talents had that kind of class. My grandmother used to buy me the old little rascals vhs tapes back when I was a kid, seeing the 1994 movie when I was in 6th grade was kind of a disapointment, they took and changed a lot of stuff, not the same, they butchered it, just like the PC culture did with three stooges movie. The little rascals and three stooges from the old day made me laugh until tears as a kid, wish Hollywood would blacklist the vulgar movies and the obscene stars from tv, movie, music. The latest music I listen to is 80's.
Beech-Nut---you're so right! Can't replace The Little Rascals, The 3 Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello. Don't even try too! Enjoy the originals now on DVD and Blu-Ray!!!
The 3 Stooges could have been pulled off acceptably by Bruce Mahler, Jon Lovitz & John Belushi. I've seen each one play in separate skits the part that's most apt for them, and they nailed it.
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So Sad all my favorites passed away at relatively young ages. God Bless thank you for posting.
This is lovely but heartbreaking. She came to such a needlessly tragic end.
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True. So young. And 5 children too!
It is wonderful that in her short life she accomplished so much and brought such joy to so many people. Fortunately today there is much better screening for blood transfusions.
Loved Darla and all the Little Rascals. They were my favorites as a kid. The theme song from the show is a beautiful melody which is still stuck in my mind. It brings me joy when I hear it. Makes me think of the love and friendship portrayed on screen by these talented child actors!
Jerry, For most of us that remember The Little Rascals on Saturday morning TV, she will always be 'forever young.' RIP Darla
Nice posting thank you!
rest in piece Darla so beautiful so talented
The first girl I had a crush on when I was 5yrs old watching those little rascals re-runs in 1961. My 2nd crush was in 1962 with a girl in my1st grade class. She looked like Darla's twin sister! What's even weirder, her name was Carla! Really, and she lived 2 blocks further down on my street. In those days kids, some may remember, could walk to school safely. I finally convinced her to let me walk her home. Even though I had to back-track those 2 blocks every day to get home. It didn't matter, I was in puppy-dog heaven! I still love you the most Darla. 💕
so sad that she passed away so young of something that could have been avoided.
armando mederos jr Yes, they did not screen blood for diseases like they do now.
James Kirk I did not say anything about 1979
James Kirk Hey I didn't talk about 1979 either, now 1969 Wow there was year.😜
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armando mederos jr Usually bloodbis screened for hepatitus, I thought.
Rest In Peace Darla Jean Hood June 13, 1979
Ive only seen about a half dozen Gang/Rascals shows. But the one I remember the most was Darla singing a song("Im In The Mood For Love" I think) and the mic stand slowly sliding downward. But she stayed with it all through the song.
Thank you for sharing this Mr. Skinner. Darla, Spanky, Buckwheat, & Petey were my favorite "Little Rascals"!
Thank you for posting this It touched me deeply as she was my favorite little rascal she will be missed.
Ty for this info ,,so sorry she died so young ,leaving her 5 children.....may She RIP...XO LOVED THE LITTLE RASCALS..
RIP Darla Hood.
This doest make since. No sense did not pass
I remember talking with her at our orange county laurel and hardy fan club dinner . I think it was about a year before her untimely death. What a sweetheart she was. I will never forget that .
Boy, she left a legacy, though, huh?..what a sweet heart..
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the bat is one of my favorite old B&W movie's. Vincent Price & Agnes Moorehead never new Darla was in it. I bet she's the wife of the young banker who tyey tried to pen the theft of a million dollars from the vault on. any one who hasn't seen it. You can watch it free on you tube.
thanks for this. I remember her as an adorable little girl.
she should have lived to be 70 or 80+. sounds like someone forgot to screen the blood transfusion properly.
Thanks for the documentary
My dad's cousin played Waldo (Darwood Kay)on Little Rascals and he really liked Darla. Oddly several of the Little Rascals died tragically as did Waldo. He was walking his dog on a sidewalk and a pickup truck came up on the walk and struck and killed him.
Eerie, Darla passed same wk as actor John Wayne. RIP to them both.
bless her! my mom passed away with the same thing.from tainted blood from a surgery at a time when they did not test the blood first.rip mama!❤
Thank you Mr. Skinner
this is bittersweet, she was such a joy to watch on the Little Rascals, and it sounds like she had a satisfying life afterwards. I'm sorry she died such a tragic death...thanks for this!