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PattiTheWicked

07-02-2008, 05:29 PM

You know, watching this season's After The Catch is interesting, because those boys up in Gloucester, Mass, have a seriously hard job too. The stories those guys tell are just as amazing as our crab-dudes in the Bering Sea.

I just loved the chopper pilot who came on at the end. She's awesome, but she's like "oh it's just all in a day's work" about it.

Am I the only one glad to see Moi finally getting off the Wizard? Let's hope Cooper "I brought you a Cup O Noodles" Weatherby has a better time on deck.

plaidearthworm

07-03-2008, 06:02 AM

I love DC, but I'm really getting into After the Catch; you get a lot of backstory, which helps the appreciation of the main show.

Jersey Chick

07-03-2008, 06:05 AM

Gah, I missed After the Catch...

Ol' Fashioned Girl

07-13-2008, 09:57 PM

I like the main show, but I'm seriously hooked on 'After the Catch'. ;)

Soccer Mom

07-13-2008, 11:14 PM

plaidearthworm

07-14-2008, 12:21 AM

The whole drama with Phil is amazing...hope he's okay! In the ATC promo, he mentioned that two more weeks would decide his fate. Hang in there, Phil!

Jersey Chick

07-14-2008, 12:25 AM

You aren't kidding. In an odd twist, my FIL was diagnosed with a blod clot in his arm the same week Capt. Phil went into the hospital... talk about spooky

babybear

07-14-2008, 01:22 AM

So glad to find this thread on Deadliest Catch. Fantastic show. I thought nothing could top last season's (was it last season?) rogue wave. How amazing and scary that the thing was caught on tape. Crazy. Or maybe, Jonathan Hillstrand trying to maneuver his boat out of the ice. That was tense.

Human drama seems to be dominating this season. Phil's health, Keith's temper and those crazy Hillstrand brothers make for great television. Jonathan is an accident waiting to happen. Between falling off the dock and getting a busted nose at sea, it's a miracle he's made it this far.

I find Phil the saltiest and surliest of the bunch. We know he pulls through this blood clot, but I hope he can kick the smokes.

By the way, anyone have thoughts on the musical vignettes they've added this year? They seemed unnecessary and distracting to me at first. But they've kind of grown on me.

Anyway, if you didn't see it, here's a link to a nice NYT article about the show. enjoy:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/arts/television/06mcgr.html

bb

Serenity

09-15-2008, 01:55 AM

For anyone who dosen't think that The Deadliest Catch and one of its crews: The F/V Northwestern are the finest group of people ever, well then you should read this (http://www.fvnorthwestern.com/2008/08/06/i-wish-to-meet-the-seattle-crew-of-discovery-channel%E2%80%99s-world%E2%80%99s-deadliest-catch/).

I hadn't visited the Northwestern's site in a long time, and I was so proud of my favorite crew when I read how they made one very sick boy's dream come true. They, and the Make-a-Wish Foundation are truly heroes to me.

Ol' Fashioned Girl

11-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Deadliest Catch Marathon on Friday, after Thanksgiving! :)

Soccer Mom

11-25-2008, 08:48 PM

:hooray:

Jersey Chick

11-25-2008, 09:16 PM

Well, I know how I'm spending Friday. I'm cooking on Thanksgiving, so I'll deserve Friday off! :D

Serenity

11-26-2008, 08:20 AM

Oooo... well, I can catch the first half, at least. The perils of working retail have me booked from 6pm to after midnight.

Serenity

03-06-2009, 02:48 AM

4-14-09!!!!!!
:hooray::hooray::hooray::hooray::hooray:

IT'S BACK!!!! Or, well, it will be back!:PartySmil

Woo hoo! April 14th!!!!!!!

Jersey Chick

04-12-2009, 06:47 AM

psst... Deadliest Catch catchup - this weekend.

I'm watching it now....

jodiodi

04-12-2009, 07:12 AM

YES!!!

I love Deadliest Catch. When I was first home after losing my job, I sat in my basement alone and watched DC every day and they became like old friends. We watched it most of the day today.

Ol' Fashioned Girl

04-15-2009, 05:13 PM

Aaaaand what did y'all think of last night's premier?

Jersey Chick

04-15-2009, 06:25 PM

I'm a little bummed that Capt. Phil's still not 100% - and it looks like there'll be plenty of drama this season. It started a little slow, but it should (hopefully) pick up. :)

Ol' Fashioned Girl

04-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Sad to watch him pace the dock while the Cornelia Marie left without him. :( You could tell he was feeling like the cast-off captain, old and unable and not needed anymore.

regdog

04-15-2009, 06:26 PM

It was okay. but I'm getting tired of the soap opera aspect of it. I like the show to be about crab fishing. Not sit on shore and talk, talk, talk.

I thought what was more interesting watching what was happening on the Wizard than listening to the constant blah, blah, blah about this that and the other thing.

SHUT UP AND FISH

joyce

04-15-2009, 06:40 PM

Sad to watch him pace the dock while the Cornelia Marie left without him. :( You could tell he was feeling like the cast-off captain, old and unable and not needed anymore.

I felt bad for him too, just standing there as the boat pulled away. It's amazing what the cameramen go through to get those shots. I'd be in the bathroom the whole time. Once the trip was over I'd exit the boat weighing about 20lbs lighter and no longer have a stomach attached.

Susan Gable

04-16-2009, 12:15 AM

I felt like the Phil thing was a "set-up." By that I mean, they knew darn well that Phil wasn't going to be able to fish BEFORE he went up there.

Which ticks me off. Because when it started, this was a pretty "real" reality show. Now I feel like we've got a script going on.

And the other Captain just HAPPENED to be getting HIS biopsy news just before they pulled from the harbor??? Seriously? What are the odds? Especially for BOTH of them due to get important health news while sitting on the boats in the harbor? If I tried to pull that in a book, my editor would yell at me for being "contrived."

<sigh> It pains me to feel this way about the show, because I love these guys!

Susan G.

Ol' Fashioned Girl

04-16-2009, 12:27 AM

Maybe they're trying to be more 'sensitive' for the female viewers?

joyce

04-16-2009, 12:32 AM

Maybe they're trying to be more 'sensitive' for the female viewers?
Well, they sure have a female following. I don't mind seeing their sensitive sides. It probably was a setup, but I was there feeling it with them. I'm hooked on the show, crabs, fights, stormy seas, new age sensitive guys and all.:D

Soccer Mom

04-16-2009, 12:44 AM

BradyH1861

04-16-2009, 12:58 AM

I got hooked on the show last season. It is great. Captain Phil was my favorite and I'm sorry to see that he won't be in charge of the Cornelia Marie this season.

Jersey Chick

04-16-2009, 01:00 AM

You want SHUT UP AND FISH shirts??? It's not exactly (http://store.discovery.com/?v=discovery_shows_deadliest-catch) the same, but...

regdog

04-16-2009, 01:06 AM

Maybe they're trying to be more 'sensitive' for the female viewers?

Oh please, spare me Mr Sensitive. I want blue collar, foul mouthed, hard assed fishermen. What what'd I say

It's not exactly (http://store.discovery.com/?v=discovery_shows_deadliest-catch) the same, but...

Hey Shut Up and Fish shirts, cool

sheadakota

04-16-2009, 01:34 AM

I don't care if its contrived, i don't care of its scripted- I got me boys back!

Serenity

01-30-2010, 11:09 PM

joyce

01-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with the Cornelia Marie and Captain Harris' family.

Discovery Be Strong Captain Phil. We are one big support system. See statement from Discovery: http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/deadliestcatch/phil-harris/

How horrible! I love Capt. Phil. I was sure hoping he'd be okay after he was so sick. The show won't be quite the same without him.

Serenity

01-30-2010, 11:17 PM

How horrible! I love Capt. Phil. I was sure hoping he'd be okay after he was so sick. The show won't be quite the same without him.

Well, we don't know how bad the stroke is yet. But this was always a possibility after he got sick the last time. Still pulling for some good news. I'm sure Discovery will post something the moment they know about it.

Jersey Chick

01-30-2010, 11:19 PM

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Serenity

01-30-2010, 11:33 PM

Seems he was taken by helicopter from St. Paul to Anchorage.

jodiodi

01-31-2010, 12:37 AM

Anchorage has a great hospital. I was sent there when I needed cardiac care when we lived in Fairbanks. I'm sure Phil will receive the best care possible.

When he had the pulmonary emboli, I knew a CVA was a distinct posibility. If he's having trouble with clots, it's easy for one to break loose from the lungs and travel to the brain.

I'm praying for him and his family.

Sheryl Nantus

01-31-2010, 01:15 AM

the only "good" thing is that it happened while they were in port, according to the website.

I'm sure it would have been much, much worse if it had happened at sea and they had to airlift him out.

thoughts and prayers headed his way... he's a tough old guy, ain't nothing gonna take him out that easy!

;)

Serenity

01-31-2010, 03:16 AM

http://www.corneliamarie.com/

The Cornelia Marie's official website. Has a *little* more info on it.

joyce

01-31-2010, 07:01 AM

http://www.corneliamarie.com/

The Cornelia Marie's official website. Has a *little* more info on it.
Thank you.

regdog

01-31-2010, 11:46 PM

Serenity

02-01-2010, 09:06 PM

From the Cornelia Marie website (http://www.corneliamarie.com/):

"Last night Capt. Phil underwent surgery. Both of his sons, Josh and Jake were at his side. Josh flew in from St. Paul to join his brother. It may be some time before we know anything substantial about Phil’s condition. Thank you to everyone who has sent good wishes and prayers for Phil, his family and the Cornelia Marie crew.
An old family friend of the F/V Cornelia Marie, Derek Ray flew to St. Paul to take on the role of relief skipper for the rest of the Opilio season."

Alpha Echo

02-01-2010, 09:09 PM

Oh please, spare me Mr Sensitive. I want blue collar, foul mouthed, hard assed fishermen.

Mmm, hmmm...me too. And I got me one, which is the only reason I've ever been fishing (and love it) and the only reason I started watching this show. I can't wait till we go deep sea fishing this year!

Alpha Echo

02-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Serenity

02-03-2010, 08:09 PM

Yep, this is the Capt Phil we all know and love! (http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/deadliestcatch/phil-harris/) (Via Discovery Channel):

UPDATE February 3, 2010: No one ever said Captain Phil Harris wasn't tough. Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark Captain's bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, "Don't f*ck up." We are encouraged but still very cautious. It is a long road ahead, but its made more bearable and comforting knowing your thoughts and prayers are with us. We are strong because of you -- our fans. Thanks and we will continue to update you as best we can going forward.

Serenity

02-10-2010, 08:46 AM

And I didn't think my day could get any more lousy.

Fair winds and calm seas, Cap'n Phil (http://press.discovery.com/us/dsc/press-releases/2010/Passing-of-Captain-Phil-Harris/). You will be missed. :(

jodiodi

02-10-2010, 09:02 AM

Oh no.

My family and I are deeply saddened by his loss.

But at least he isn't in pain anymore and he's free to enjoy the seas without the pressures anymore.

firedrake

02-10-2010, 05:03 PM

How sad. :(

It won't be the same without him.

DragonHeart

02-10-2010, 05:18 PM

Indeed. =/ RIP, Captain.

joyce

02-10-2010, 05:27 PM

Very, very sad.

Ol' Fashioned Girl

02-10-2010, 05:41 PM

He was doing what he loved... bless him. Ol' Boy and I feel like we've lost a friend. Gods speed, Captain.

Jersey Chick

02-10-2010, 06:17 PM

Rest in peace, Captain Phil - in fair weather and calm seas...

You will be missed. :(

regdog

02-11-2010, 12:29 AM

RIP

efkelley

02-11-2010, 03:10 AM

Yes, very sad news. Captain Phil was always a favorite. He'll be missed.

plaidearthworm

02-11-2010, 09:36 AM

Somewhere on the other side, Capt. Phil is buying God a beer in the celestial bar and swapping fish tales with all the other men of the sea.

plaidearthworm

02-19-2010, 09:13 AM

I found this awesome blog post by Mike Rowe (http://www.mikeroweworks.com/2010/02/captain-phil/) about Captain Phil. Thought I'd share it with you all. Enjoy!

jodiodi

02-19-2010, 06:02 PM

Thanks for posting the link. I adore Mike Rowe and Deadliest Catch. It was a fitting tribute.

Little1

02-19-2010, 06:37 PM

:-( That made me cry. I love both those shows. That was such a nice post.

joyce

02-20-2010, 01:04 AM

Thanks for finding this and sharing. I love Mike Rowe and I'll certainly miss Capt. Phil. The show just won't be the same without him.

CheshireCat

02-20-2010, 02:30 AM

Really sad, hearing about Captain Phil. I was hoping he'd have a few more good crab seasons in him.

The Cornelia Marie won't be the same.

joyce

02-20-2010, 09:36 PM

http://www.popeater.com/2010/02/20/deadliest-catch-jake-harris-arrested/

Looks like Jake was arrested in his dad's BMW on drunk driving charges and hit and run. It seems like his license was suspended. I know the kid must be torn up about his father, but he should have known better. Phil would probably give him a good pounding.

plaidearthworm

05-05-2010, 09:10 AM

Has anyone been watching this season? Quite a bit of excitement, especially the Time Bandit/Wizard feud! A little sad seeing the Cornelia Marie crew and knowing what happens, but glad the editing folks left in so many comments about how Phil loves his boys.

sheadakota

05-05-2010, 03:00 PM

I was watching last night with the 'Jake exchange'
Holy crap that was insanely dangerous- is it just me or couldn't they have just waited until they off-loaded to make that exchange on dry land?

Jersey Chick

05-05-2010, 05:26 PM

I thought the same thing - great minds, you know.

It's weird - watching Capt. Phil and knowing what's going to happen when he doesn't. Very. Weird.

sheadakota

05-05-2010, 05:37 PM

I know- listening to him wishing Jake a happy Birthday and knowing it will be the last time - Very sad- he wa so young, but lived a hard life-

joyce

05-05-2010, 06:12 PM

I was thinking about the same thing, switching the boys when they off loaded but the karma gods must have known better. I guess if they'd waited Jake wouldn't have had these last moments with his father. It sure made for good TV though. I must have been making noises I didn't realize because my dogs gathered around to watch the sea switch too.

plaidearthworm

06-23-2010, 07:14 AM

Wow, tonight's episode was really hard to watch. I teared up when they brought Phil out on that stretcher.

sheadakota

06-23-2010, 02:23 PM

I know- even though I knew what was coming, I kept thinking this is the last time he will be on the Cornelea Marie-
Poor Phil
Poor kids

plaidearthworm

07-17-2010, 11:06 AM

Did anyone see Phil's last episode? I was worried about how Discovery would handle it, but they treated him well, and the montage at the end of ep was powerful. Next week will also be tough, dealing with the news among the other boats.

CheshireCat

07-19-2010, 02:07 AM

I was determined to watch these last episodes of the season, knowing they were Captain Phil's last. I was also curious as to how Discovery would handle it, but I had read something about Phil himself wanting to keep the cameras rolling, and given that I think they did a wonderful job.

Really hard, though, those last shots of Phil still alive when everybody was so hopeful and I knew he wouldn't make it. I am glad he got in some good time with his boys before his time ran out, that he was able to tell them he was proud of them.

I don't know how Jake is going to make it -- even if. He seems very self-destructive. It always surprised me a bit that Phil was convinced Jake would be the one to be Captain one day rather than Josh.

Maybe he saw more of himself in that turbulent kid.

I thought it was great, and moving, that Jonathan stuck around while Phil was in the hospital.

Anyway, I've also been watching After the Catch, and love all the comments and stories about Phil. Love the way the other captains so obviously feel a sense of responsibility for Phil's boys. Loved the New Orleans sendoff.

Now I'm going to go to Discovery and order myself one of those Captain Phil tee shirts ...

firedrake

07-19-2010, 08:05 AM

I'm amazed at myself for becoming so attached to all of these people after watching Deadliest Catch from the very beginning. I thought Discovery have handled Captain Phil's death beautifully and with tremendous respect. One of the most moving things on 'After the Catch' this week was hearing Todd, the cameraman speak about his friendship with Phil. Todd is clearly a rough and tough sort himself and probably not given to being all emotional. His tribute was sweet, touching and funny, especially the whole thing about him going out of his way to be obnoxiously cheerful in the mornings.

I thought the New Orleans send-off was perfect and very fitting.