Richard Simmons documentary

wendug · 08-23-22, 10:53 AM

TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons

This documentary aired on Fox but I didn't see it. I have been curious about the mystery of Richard Simmons disappearing from public life. I don't know how accurate this documentary will be since it is from TMZ, but it should be interesting to watch.

cttx31 · 08-23-22, 11:08 AM

I'm sorry I missed it, but supposedly tubi will be airing it free starting August 30. There was a podcast about this a few years back.

It's also on hulu right now.

Carol T.

lselbach · 08-23-22, 11:15 AM

The local ABC affiliate in Sacramento aired an investigation into this last night, but I am unable to stay awake until 10PM to see it

Gams · 08-23-22, 11:40 AM

I watched it but learned absolutely nothing - lots of speculation, but no real information. If Richard wants to be left alone, then they should leave him alone. I just hope he’s okay. It made me sad when Suzanne Somers said Richard was supposed to be on Larry King with her, but he wouldn’t do it because he thought she would make fun of him.

Joni O · 08-23-22, 03:45 PM

I caught it after it had been on for 22 minutes. Not sure what the point was. He disappeared in 2014 and hasn't been seen since. He always made fun of himself by dressing and acting so outrageously, but it hurt him when people made fun of him for doing that. His knees were really bad and he walked with a cane, which held to the speculation that he didn't want anyone to see him that way.

TMZ's big conclusion was that he's a master of disguise and has been out and about all along.

cataddict · 08-23-22, 04:16 PM

I'm soooo glad I'm not a celebrity so it wouldn't be worthwhile for TMZ to "investigate" me if I decided to remove myself from public life. ITA that he should be left alone since that seems to be what he wants.

Marylandmom · 08-25-22, 10:40 AM

See attached article from Yahoo News.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/richard-s...193139070.html

Gams · 08-25-22, 11:31 AM

I feel bad for him because I think he’s hurt by people making fun of him and yet sometimes his bizarre behavior (such as in the Yahoo News clip) can only invite that kind of reaction from people.

Joni O · 08-26-22, 01:49 PM

He has supposedly responded.

https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/richar...bombshell-doc/

Rivercat · 08-26-22, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joni O

He has supposedly responded.

https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/richar...bombshell-doc/

He has certainly earned the right to some peace and quiet. I need to dig out my RS walking cassettes and transfer them to mp3

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08-23-22, 10:53 AM
wendug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago burb	Richard Simmons documentary TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons This documentary aired on Fox but I didn't see it. I have been curious about the mystery of Richard Simmons disappearing from public life. I don't know how accurate this documentary will be since it is from TMZ, but it should be interesting to watch. __________________ Wendy

08-23-22, 11:08 AM
cttx31 Join Date: Apr 2004	I'm sorry I missed it, but supposedly tubi will be airing it free starting August 30. There was a podcast about this a few years back. It's also on hulu right now. Carol T.

08-23-22, 11:15 AM
lselbach VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sierra Foothills, CA	The local ABC affiliate in Sacramento aired an investigation into this last night, but I am unable to stay awake until 10PM to see it __________________ Lori

08-23-22, 11:40 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I watched it but learned absolutely nothing - lots of speculation, but no real information. If Richard wants to be left alone, then they should leave him alone. I just hope he’s okay. It made me sad when Suzanne Somers said Richard was supposed to be on Larry King with her, but he wouldn’t do it because he thought she would make fun of him.

08-23-22, 03:45 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I caught it after it had been on for 22 minutes. Not sure what the point was. He disappeared in 2014 and hasn't been seen since. He always made fun of himself by dressing and acting so outrageously, but it hurt him when people made fun of him for doing that. His knees were really bad and he walked with a cane, which held to the speculation that he didn't want anyone to see him that way. TMZ's big conclusion was that he's a master of disguise and has been out and about all along.

08-23-22, 04:16 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	I'm soooo glad I'm not a celebrity so it wouldn't be worthwhile for TMZ to "investigate" me if I decided to remove myself from public life. ITA that he should be left alone since that seems to be what he wants. __________________ How fierce will you be today? VFer KateTT Watula, Cheeto, Charli, Lux, Merlin, Rudy, Finley the Cat, Hobbes, Winston, and Finley the Dog Fan Girl! Word of 2024: Patience

08-25-22, 10:40 AM
Marylandmom VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: D.C. Area	See attached article from Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/richard-s...193139070.html

08-25-22, 11:31 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I feel bad for him because I think he’s hurt by people making fun of him and yet sometimes his bizarre behavior (such as in the Yahoo News clip) can only invite that kind of reaction from people.

08-26-22, 01:49 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	He has supposedly responded. https://nypost.com/2022/08/26/richar...bombshell-doc/