As if you weren’t already saying “Ahhh” at the end of last night’s episode of Castle, when newly-in-love Alexis asked her dad out on a date and told him he’d always be her go-to guy, the show paid tribute to Stephen J. Cannell, who’d guested on the series as one of Castle’s poker buddies, by showing his classic sign-off before the end credits. Watch it below.
The episode was directed by Castle exec producer Rob Bowman, who got a break working with Cannell on The A-Team 25 years ago. In addition to being a prolific writer and producer of TV (The A-Team, Baretta, The Rockford Files, 21 Jump Street, Wiseguy), Cannell was also a crime novelist like Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion). The latest book in his series following LAPD homicide detective Shane Scully, The Prostitute’s Ball, hits shelves today.
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That is very touching!
It almost brought tears to my eyes last night. Very classy!
It was really a nice tribute. I got a little misty-eyed watching it!
It was a perfect tribute. Cannell’s shows were always my favorite growing up. I sure will miss him.
Loved the tribute, love this show! Why aren’t you recapping it? Nathan Fillion is the bomb!
Well done!
The show and all involved are pure class.
That tag was a pleasant surprise, and a perfect tribute. Just loved Cannell’s shows. So sorry he’s no longer with us.
Just the right touch.
RIP Stephen J. Cannell – as others have said, his shows are some of my favorite TV memories growing up. Classy of “Castle” to do this. (Also have to add my request for the “Castle” recap….pretty please??
God Bless
the world has lost another great
You can see Cannell’s influence watching Castle. Just good stand alone storytellng. You don’t have to think much just enjoy it.
What a simple but great tribute! As for Castle, why is it not being recapped?
A very touching and perfect tribute…ON another note…Hey EW, how about a Castle recap?
I agree with the others. Recap Castle!