File this squarely under creepy. A few months before his body was found hanging in a Bangkok hotel room closet, David Carradine sat down to discuss a ghost he believed was haunting him ... from a closet.
The interview, taped for the Oct. 3 premiere of the BIO show 'Celebrity Ghost Stories,' centers on Carradine's belief that his wife Annie's deceased husband Dana was using the closet in their bedroom as home base to spook them. In the footage, the late 'Kung Fu' actor describes the "icy cold" feeling he got.
"I think he was hanging out in the closet, and sometimes when I walked into that closet ... it would be cold in there, unreasonably cold," Carradine said, according to quotes from the New York Post, which claims it's his final interview ever.
Carradine was equally freaked out by one of Dana's ties that remained in the closet. "[It] was turned around and it had a little logo attached to it ... that said 'Grateful Dead,' and I thought, what does he mean by that?"
"It was obviously a joke, that the dead were grateful . . . it was the only way he could communicate [that] he now felt like everything was settled, the kids were taken care of and I was gonna be there for them," Carradine said. "And I will be."
FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 file photo, actor David Carradine arrives for the 16th annual Environmental Media Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten, file)
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Actors Ken Davitian (L) and Donna Spangler arrive at the "Bad Cop" premiere in support of the David Carradine Memorial Fund held at Fairfax Cinemas July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Premiere Of "Bad Cop" In Support Of The David Carradine Memorial Fund Fairfax Cinemas West Hollywood, CA United States July 9, 2009 Photo by Barry King/WireImage.com To license this image (57874224), contact WireImage.com
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Actress Calista Carradine arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Calista Carradine
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Actress Calista Carradine (L) and actor Damian Chapa (R) arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Calista Carradine;Damian Chapa
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Actress Calista Carradine (L) and actor Damian Chapa (R) arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Calista Carradine;Damian Chapa
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Mariah Carradine arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariah Carradine
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Mariah Carradine and Calista Carradine arrive at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariah Carradine;Calista Carradine
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Mariah Carradine arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mariah Carradine
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Actress Calista Carradine arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Calista Carradine
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: Former playmate Phoebe Price arrives at the premiere of "Bad Cop" in support of David Carradine Memorial Fund on July 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Phoebe Price
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Carradine died of asphyxiation on June 3 after an apparent self-bondage episode went horribly wrong. He was found naked with a rope tied around his neck.
Rob Sharenow, BIO's senior VP of programming, said the network didn't want to exploit Carradine's death, so they held the episode and didn't mention the actor's involvement until now.
"We wanted to be respectful, first and foremost, and to roll the show out as planned," he told the Post.
And "roll the show" they shall, with Carradine featured heavily in marketing materials.
"We're absolutely going to feature the Carradine story prominently the week it airs," he says. "While we don't want to appear as if we were exploiting his misfortune ... we don't want to be shy about talking about it."
"It's extraordinary -- and people are going to notice it."
I think Ellen is one of the funniest people alive. She can judge singers as well as most people because she has EARS & a genuine love for music. I don't have a musical background, but I know what I like & what hurts to listen to. I think she'll perk things up & am looking forward to understanding what she says, no offence to Paula but sometimes you had no idea what Paula was trying to slur out.
Perhaps Little-Grasshopper was just receiving his advice by his imaginary Master who happens to be obsessed hiding behind closets... LOL!!! BOOOO!!!! Ha! Ha! Haaaa!!!!
I thought this subject was that of david not ellen, I dont beleive david killed hiself or was a accident death by himself, i really hate to say it because of his family but he was either murderd or rough sex went wrong and the chick?? split It happened in a place where alot could be covered up,bangkok is a place of its own , where you could end up missing very quickly, the family wants it left quiet I understand that, but sometimes hiding it and trying to keep it quiet makes the media pissed and the they send the dogs out
david was surely cool, maybe bruce lee shud have been casted in kung fu as seen in the film the bruce lee story the dragon, either dave had his pebbles snatched or he just forgot how to use his chops, remember the famous quote, when u can snatch these pebbles from my hand it will be ur turn to go, if everyone remembered thier best and most loved lines alot of deaths would not occur , i guarantee it , god bless kung fu ! dave ur were hot in circle of iron, maybe one day we will cross paths, sincerley benny von bennett of hegypshe
I don't see what this blog has to do with Ellen, however if it matters any, at first annoucement I too thought "what Ellen" how does she fit into being a musical judge? but upon reflection and doing some listening to others opinions, I changed my mind on it. the producers really were brilliant in their choice, she brings a certain star quality to the show which is desperately needed right now. you had people saying they would no longer watch the show since Paula was gone? Ellen is a proven star and crowd getter on t.v. which is what A.I. needs way more than a judge of music right now? they have Cowel,Jackson and that other one to judge music quality, Ellen will bring in the laughs and the star power and will be worth every penny they pay her..Gay or not she is great, get over it!!!
I AGREE WITH TANA WHO HAS BECOME BURIED. WTF DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH ELLEN. I LOVE HER TOO, BUT THIS IS A STORY ABOUT DAVID CARRADINE AND SOME DUMB SHOW TRYING TO GET A RATINGS BOOST AIRINF A SHOW THEY KNOW MORE PEOPLE WILL WATCH, JUST BECAUSE OF THE COINCEDENCE. OK CELEBRITY GHOST STORIES HAVE YOUR HAY DAY, BUT IT WILL ONLY BE ONE NIGHT. MAYBE YOU WILL BE SET FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. FEED OFF OF THIS CREEPSHOW.
Ellen's appointment was more of the same.Trying to force the gay life as being as normal as apple pie.What could be a better way than to put her on a popular show.That panel of judges now has a "weakest link" in the credibility dept.
Paula stunk and was obviously stuck on herself. What made her a good judge??? Nothing I saw. Her fashion get up was most of the time a little girl and she's an old lady. Give Ellen a chance. No matter who was put in that position would be a target. Could have been Donny Osmond and someone would have found it odd. 3 men and a lady....
come on..the ghost was his own right hand! the man was masturbating in the dark closet and choking down his 02 intake to enhance the sensation...is not all that uncommon a way of death to those of us in law enforcement (we see a lot of strange stuff).
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File this squarely under creepy. A few months before his body was found hanging in a Bangkok hotel room closet, David Carradine sat down to discuss a ghost he believed was haunting him ... from a closet.
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I think Ellen is one of the funniest people alive. She can judge singers as well as most people because she has EARS & a genuine love for music. I don't have a musical background, but I know what I like & what hurts to listen to. I think she'll perk things up & am looking forward to understanding what she says, no offence to Paula but sometimes you had no idea what Paula was trying to slur out.
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this guy was from another planet
wack job
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Hey Andy, would Norman be Simon's brother?
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Norman vs. Simon.....LOL
nut case
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AUTOPSY REPORT IN LAYMAN'S TERMS: ACCIDENTAL STRANGULATION OF THE NECK AND BALL BAG DUE TO OVER SEXUAL SELF GRATIFICATION.
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Perhaps Little-Grasshopper was just receiving his advice by his imaginary Master who happens to be obsessed hiding behind closets... LOL!!! BOOOO!!!! Ha! Ha! Haaaa!!!!
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What the hell does your pathetic ramblings have to do with David Carradine????
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I thought this subject was that of david not ellen, I dont beleive david killed hiself or was a accident death by himself, i really hate to say it because of his family but he was either murderd or rough sex went wrong and the chick?? split It happened in a place where alot could be covered up,bangkok is a place of its own , where you could end up missing very quickly, the family wants it left quiet I understand that, but sometimes hiding it and trying to keep it quiet makes the media pissed and the they send the dogs out
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I think ol' Dave meant skeletons in his closet - not ghosts.
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Oh, that David Carradine. He's a superfreak, a superfreak. He's super-freaky. Well, at least he was when he was alive. Now he's pushing up daisies.
Don't worry about Ellen. Gays in Hollywood are more than accepted and very popular. She'll never be without a job.
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Judges on Idol should have some background in music, otherwise they will only judge based on their own personal taste or influence.
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wow his wife is so beautiful in that tight leather clothes
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david was surely cool, maybe bruce lee shud have been casted in kung fu as seen in the film the bruce lee story the dragon, either dave had his pebbles snatched or he just forgot how to use his chops, remember the famous quote, when u can snatch these pebbles from my hand it will be ur turn to go, if everyone remembered thier best and most loved lines alot of deaths would not occur , i guarantee it , god bless kung fu ! dave ur were hot in circle of iron, maybe one day we will cross paths, sincerley benny von bennett of hegypshe
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I don't see what this blog has to do with Ellen, however if it matters any, at first annoucement I too thought "what Ellen" how does she fit into being a musical judge? but upon reflection and doing some listening to others opinions, I changed my mind on it. the producers really were brilliant in their choice, she brings a certain star quality to the show which is desperately needed right now. you had people saying they would no longer watch the show since Paula was gone? Ellen is a proven star and crowd getter on t.v. which is what A.I. needs way more than a judge of music right now? they have Cowel,Jackson and that other one to judge music quality, Ellen will bring in the laughs and the star power and will be worth every penny they pay her..Gay or not she is great, get over it!!!
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I AGREE WITH TANA WHO HAS BECOME BURIED. WTF DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH ELLEN. I LOVE HER TOO, BUT THIS IS A STORY ABOUT DAVID CARRADINE AND SOME DUMB SHOW TRYING TO GET A RATINGS BOOST AIRINF A SHOW THEY KNOW MORE PEOPLE WILL WATCH, JUST BECAUSE OF THE COINCEDENCE. OK CELEBRITY GHOST STORIES HAVE YOUR HAY DAY, BUT IT WILL ONLY BE ONE NIGHT. MAYBE YOU WILL BE SET FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. FEED OFF OF THIS CREEPSHOW.
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This board is about DAVID CARRADINE!!!!!!
All you Ellen people have some respect for others. Get over your gay nonsense and get a life! Start your own blog somewhere else for your rants!
So sad regarding David Carradine. He was haunted by the fact he replaced a dead man...or...was his wife involved?
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Ellen's appointment was more of the same.Trying to force the gay life as being as normal as apple pie.What could be a better way than to put her on a popular show.That panel of judges now has a "weakest link" in the credibility dept.
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Paula stunk and was obviously stuck on herself. What made her a good judge??? Nothing I saw. Her fashion get up was most of the time a little girl and she's an old lady. Give Ellen a chance. No matter who was put in that position would be a target. Could have been Donny Osmond and someone would have found it odd. 3 men and a lady....
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come on..the ghost was his own right hand!
the man was masturbating in the dark closet and
choking down his 02 intake to enhance the
sensation...is not all that uncommon a way of death
to those of us in law enforcement (we see a lot of strange stuff).
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