Re: Eric Hill - Bachelorette 10 Contestant - Spoilers - Discussion- "Memorial Tribute Fan Thread".

by Isabel123 Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:45 pm

moonpie wrote:Karen Tracy, Eric's sister who wrote the lovely article about him, wrote Reality Steve a very nice email about his handling of Eric's part in the show. It's in his column today. I'm on my tablet - not quite sure how to bring it over, but it's another nice read, although sad.

Here you go:

Hi Reality Steve,

I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for the way you’ve handled Eric’s part on “The Bachelorette.” For a show that invites mockery and cynicism, I appreciate that you treated Eric’s story with such respect. He really was a remarkable person, and I like that you mentioned more than once how his part in the show should be kept in perspective with the rest of his real life. Lots of writers have been respectful, but you’ve handled it with special class. Eric was visiting me when he signed the contract and I begged him not to do it, but when I realized he was set on it I tried to be supportive. As always, he was none other than himself to the end, for better or for worse. He really felt terrible that he made Andi cry.

Anyway, I felt the need to express my gratitude to you before I signed out. Best wishes to you in your endeavors.

Eric’s sister,

Karen Tracy

by atem Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:50 pm

Thanks for posting it!

by bleuberry Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:58 pm

I think (hope) they do a better tribute at MTA. Hopefully with pics and some happy clips of him from filming.

by MMA50 Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:28 pm

Kashathediva wrote:
Mustang19 wrote:I read one of CH's blogs this morning, and almost every comment was negative toward CH, Andi and the show and how they handled it. The majority all said they should have shown pictures of Eric or something. It was self-serving to have that discussion that really was no tribute to Eric at all. Andi's comment that (to the effect of) it's too bad Eric won't be at the Men Tell All?!?! Really? How about he won't ever fall in love, get married, have children, contribute more to society.

Either the editing again was horrific and she did say some of those things and they chose not to show it--
OR
She is truly Meandi and it's all about her. Laffable and pitiful.

That was no tribute...it was damage control for a an over the top drama queen.

by MMA50 Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:33 pm

Bet2Win wrote:It was heartbreaking to see Eric talking about love and his future at the end.

And I just want to tell Andi to shut up. They should have left the ending with pictures of Eric, and not Andi talking about him.

That was no tribute...it was damage control for a an over the top drama queen