R.I.P. David Soul 28.8.1943-4.1.2024

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The thread discusses the life and career of David Soul, focusing on his roles in television and film, particularly in the 1970s. Participants reminisce about his performances in "Starsky and Hutch," "Salem's Lot," and "Magnum Force," as well as his music career.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants recall David Soul's role in "Starsky and Hutch" and "Salem's Lot," noting his impact on their generation.
  • One participant mentions his appearance in "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode "The Apple," highlighting his character's advocacy for single bite computers.
  • Another participant shares a nostalgic memory of the song "Silver Lady" being played at community events during the disco era in Scotland.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the "red shirt" trope in "Star Trek," with participants recalling the episode and expressing uncertainty about the character's fate.
  • Several participants emphasize the hit song "Don't give up on us baby," with one checking an obituary page to confirm the news of his passing.
  • One participant expresses admiration for the motorcycle scenes in "Magnum Force," sharing a personal connection to the Moto Guzzi brand.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share fond memories of David Soul's work, but there are no explicit agreements or disagreements regarding specific details of his career or the impact of his roles.

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Some statements rely on personal memories and interpretations of David Soul's roles, which may vary among participants. There is also a mix of nostalgia and humor in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of David Soul, enthusiasts of 1970s television and film, and those interested in nostalgic discussions about pop culture may find this thread engaging.

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Probably remembered by my generation for Star of Starsky and Hutch and Salem's Lot TV series in the 1970s.

He also stared in the Magnum Force, part of the Dirty Harry series of films.

He had a singing career with some hit singles, "Don't give up on us baby," was a big hit.
 
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Silver Lady was played every Friday night at my local community centre when the world of disco hit small-town Scotland in 1978.
 
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jedishrfu said:
He was in Star Trek TOS too as a teen in the episode The Apple as an early advocate of single bite computers:
Pic? I remember the episode, but not all of the faces.

Hopefully he was not wearing a red shirt -- that would have been a short appearance... :wink:
 
pinball1970 said:
"Don't give up on us baby," was a big hit.
I had to quickly visit the Obituary page and double-check. Whew.........different spelling. Long live the Hutch
 
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berkeman said:
Pic? I remember the episode, but not all of the faces.

Hopefully he was not wearing a red shirt -- that would have been a short appearance... :wink:
David Soul as “Makora” in Star Trek, “The Apple” 1967

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Magnum Force.

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Cops on Moto Guzzis! I thought that was so cool. I had a 750 Ambassador.
 
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