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RIP
Kim Manners

FIRST! by Zandunga	Jan 26th, 2009 10:14:12 PM
Eat that, bizznatches!!
Rest In Peace by Xandar1977	Jan 26th, 2009 10:14:24 PM
You will be missed.
Yeah, Zadunga... by Xandar1977	Jan 26th, 2009 10:15:10 PM
This isn't the kind of thread to yell First on. Sorry man.
This is remarkably upsetting. by Johnny Smith	Jan 26th, 2009 10:16:26 PM
His work was terrific, and by all accounts he was one of the great joys on the Supernatural set. He will be missed.
Cancer claims another victim.... by Playkins	Jan 26th, 2009 10:17:08 PM
My most sincere sympathies to his family. The growing cancer rate should not be overlooked. Something is happening.
Aw man.... by Willyer Hero	Jan 26th, 2009 10:18:08 PM
Rest in peace.
Damn, Manners made some of my favorite X-Files episodes by Nasty In The Pasty	Jan 26th, 2009 10:20:50 PM
Along with Rob Bowman, he was one of the series' MVP directors. A shame...
Family Remains was great by lsleelee	Jan 26th, 2009 10:28:13 PM
Manners was one of the few who could make you forget that Warner Bros spends $11.95 and a pack of gum per episode to make Supernatural.
an interview with Manners from the X-Files days by BadMrWonka	Jan 26th, 2009 10:30:25 PM
for old times' sake...everyone that ever worked with him had nothing but great things to say about his professionalism and his talent. this interview captures his absolute LOVE of directing and producing that he possessed. any time someone just loves their craft, and brings so much to the art form, it's that much sadder to see them go. rest in peace Mr. Manners, and read this great interview/article from the DGA monthly back in the day. http://tinyurl.com/bycv8p
I don't know about you guys.... by therobcat	Jan 26th, 2009 10:33:33 PM
But, I'm getting pretty sick of Cancer. can we maybe do something about that? That was bitter sarcasm. Not the funny kind.
This guy directed the best XFILES eps...RIP by FuckMichaelBay	Jan 26th, 2009 10:35:37 PM
another one bites the dust
Of course, I swap DVRs for ONE week... by TheMark	Jan 26th, 2009 10:47:42 PM
...and miss ONE episode of Supernatural...the one he happened to shoot last. I'm sure i've seen his work on TNG and what have you...but another sad loss of someone in the industry.
I was about to say the same thing, zom bot.com by Cotton McKnight	Jan 26th, 2009 10:48:29 PM
Oh well. Hercules has his opinions, to paraphrase Obama, he's the boss. Frankly i'm surprised he hasnt put up a countdown clock for that Joss Whedon show. Onto more important matters, I enjoyed many, many hours of programming that was directed by Mr. Manners. Godspeed, sir.
Ah geez... by Paul T. Ryan	Jan 26th, 2009 10:54:34 PM
Such a shame. RIP.
One of you stop bitching about movies and cure cancer now. by DOGSOUP	Jan 26th, 2009 11:03:25 PM
I know too much to ask. RIP Kim Manners
awesome episode.. by Smithys.Bark	Jan 26th, 2009 11:11:15 PM
family remains was one of my fave ep's so far.
Holy shit, Zandunga... by DisneyFanatic	Jan 26th, 2009 11:22:53 PM
That was by far the funniest first post ever. Perhaps the only reason I think it's funny is because I am an outright asshole who enjoys dark humor. My condolences to the family... but that was damn funny.
X-Files . . . by aboriginal	Jan 26th, 2009 11:32:48 PM
Everyone involved with that show rocked. Damn shame.
"Masters" by raknade	Jan 26th, 2009 11:36:46 PM
Way to concentrate while writing an obituary, Herc
Zandunga, you're such a fucking tool by mefrog	Jan 26th, 2009 11:38:16 PM
RIP... sci-fi has lost a great asset.
What a Guy by amrcanpoet	Jan 26th, 2009 11:42:54 PM
Been reading my Complete XF book (just released) full of interviews, and all cast/crew say that Manners was a very emotional, caring person. You can see that in the eps he directed. On the flip-side, guy apparently had a mouth like a sailor. The foul-mouthed detective in "Jose Chung's From Outerspace" was modeled after him (even called "Dt. Manners). Herc, fix the "Masters" type-o. You post 3 items a day, get it right. This is an obituary, for god's sake. RIP.
Fuck by Bob of the Shire	Jan 26th, 2009 11:47:20 PM
Being a huge X-File nut, this hits me pretty hard. The man will be missed.
RIP - Sorry to hear it by Astronaut_Chowder	Jan 26th, 2009 11:56:29 PM
Great guy, great family. BTW Herc, Kelly Manners is a guy. You might wanna correct that.
Spelled the his name wrong by 9000rpm	Jan 26th, 2009 11:59:55 PM
It's Manners NOT Masters Masters directed 53 hours of “The X-Files,” including the 2002 two-hour series finale, “The Truth.”
Damn shame. by Raymar	Jan 27th, 2009 12:00:48 AM
Too young.
First by deanbarry	Jan 27th, 2009 12:07:19 AM
to tell Zandunga you are fuck hole. RIP Kim. Was just watching your behind the scenes interview on the Supernatural Season 3 set. Bummed.
Another one of those people who bring us interesting TV is gone. by LordEnigma	Jan 27th, 2009 12:14:21 AM
Godspeed sir. Godspeed.
Zandunga and Disneyfanatic by cineninja	Jan 27th, 2009 02:12:54 AM
What kind of clueless retard(s) are you? You contribute nothing. The only one here more genetically defective then Zandunga is Disneyfanatic. You assholes think its funny to shock but all it says about you is that you are unimpressive away from the keyboard and shock is the ONLY impression you make. Youre what we call combat ineffective. Im sure the closest Disneyfanatic has been to a relationship is sniffing a fish from the fridge while jacking off to Little Mermaid. Zandunga...too clueless to even get the fact that their clueless. RIP, Mr Manners. your contributions will be missed :(
The closest cineninja has ever gotten... by DisneyFanatic	Jan 27th, 2009 03:07:54 AM
... to an apostrophe was the colon key for his cute little sad faces. :( Awwww... booo hooo... And why lump me in with him? I didn't say it was a GOOD thing what he did... I just said that it was the only "First" comment that has ever made me laugh, partially because it was in such bad taste that it had to be humorous.
Peace, brother. by Dingbatty	Jan 27th, 2009 03:39:22 AM

Thanks for all those memorable TV-moments by lostbat	Jan 27th, 2009 03:59:21 AM
Your magic will be missed... R.I.P
P.S. : lets ignore these Talkback retards.... by lostbat	Jan 27th, 2009 04:00:02 AM

If anyone wants to memorialise the guy... by judderman	Jan 27th, 2009 04:10:31 AM
They should watch "Jose Chung's "From Outer Space"". There is a character (Detective Manners) modeled after him, who swears continuously. Interesting that the Star Trek ep he directed was the one with Deep Throat in it.
RIP by DC Films	Jan 27th, 2009 04:25:52 AM
I hope he's out there.
What an unpleasant surprise by Geekgasm	Jan 27th, 2009 05:47:25 AM
and what a talented guy. Based on all the X-Files press he did, he seemed like quite a character.
I always thought it was cool that a chick by IndyCollector	Jan 27th, 2009 05:50:05 AM
was involved with so much good television. I guess I was wrong.
Death is stupid, that's right Death, I called you stupid by SoylentMean	Jan 27th, 2009 06:09:07 AM
This guy helped make The X-Files great and he's a big reason I was so impressed with Supernatural. He brought credibility to a show that originally aired on the WB that was seemingly advertised and directed toward teenage girls. Instead, Supernatural is pretty damn badass (and surprisingly misogynistic). I'd like to think Kim Manners had something to do with that. R.I.P. Mr. Manners
Here's Wishing You A Peaceful Journey by Media Messiah	Jan 27th, 2009 06:39:39 AM
Although I did not know of your impact in the industry, I am certain that I have seen, and been inspired by your voluminous work. Have a peaceful journey...and may God welcome you into His embrace.
fuck you cancer. by ironic_name	Jan 27th, 2009 07:49:49 AM

Thanks BadMrWonka by NinjaRap	Jan 27th, 2009 08:12:11 AM
That article was awesome and said a lot about his varied talents and impact.
RIP by veritasses	Jan 27th, 2009 08:36:52 AM
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The Truth IS Out There by Dr Gregory House	Jan 27th, 2009 09:05:51 AM
Unfortunately, a cure for cancer is NOT! RIP.
Valdez is coming by killianx	Jan 27th, 2009 09:29:37 AM
If you havent seen it Watch it Now!
Zadunga is pure scum by optimus122	Jan 27th, 2009 10:13:56 AM
My condolences to the Manner family...the Zadunga's can suck dick for all I care..
RIP by NivekJ	Jan 27th, 2009 11:04:07 AM
Some of my favorite shows and some of my favorite TV movies were directed by this man. If the site can let us know where to leave condolences to family and friends, that would be nice. Thanks, and sorry to hear sad news.
back when X-Files was on by oisin5199	Jan 27th, 2009 11:18:42 AM
I used to think Kim Manners was a woman. But damn, this guy contributed quite a lot to genre television. RIP. Oh, and trolls on obituary talkbacks are the lowest of the low.
A great talent by NudeandAroused	Jan 27th, 2009 12:51:18 PM
A very talented director. Some of teh best X-files episodes. Also just heard of the passing of John Updike.
John Updike gone as well... by r_number6	Jan 27th, 2009 01:29:25 PM
Headline just came up on MSN. Death, take a holiday already!
My grandfather died of cancer... by andyny29	Jan 27th, 2009 03:06:34 PM
when I was one. So I never got to meet a man who served in world war one and two. He was the patriarch of my family and his death still reverberates in my family to this day. I wish someone would find a cure for cancer already
awww thats too bad by Bouncy X	Jan 27th, 2009 03:30:19 PM
X-Files is the first show that got me so involved that i ended up knowing all those behind the scenes people. so its almost personal but not really if that makes sense. but yeah thats definately sad. but his work lives on in reruns forever so thats a nice little nod.
RIP Kim Manners by Subtlety	Jan 27th, 2009 06:54:24 PM
The guy really helped shape the feel and tone of the X-files, as well as directing some of the best episodes. He was one of the first directors to play around with humor in the show, for one thing. And the cinematic direction on that show certainly influenced television production in general to a huge extent. He will be missed
Screw you fucks about the X-Files, it was Supernatural that was by JarJar25	Jan 27th, 2009 07:14:34 PM
This sucks and all you losers can talk about is the X-Files. Supernatural is a whole lot better than X-Files ever was. I just hope that can get another great director like Kim to keep this wonderful series going.
very sad and strange... by GutsSpill	Jan 27th, 2009 08:35:04 PM
to hear about Kim's passing was not only a shock, but a saddening. I just bought the new complete making of book, and I was reading it bascially all night on January 25th, and to have been reading about him and his work the second he died, it's strange. rest in peace, Kim.
RIP Mr. Kim Manners by thegrayghost	Jan 27th, 2009 09:52:17 PM
Thank you for everything you've contributed to the X-Files and Supernatural. I have had very fond memories watching both series. I love them both!
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