Culture April 8, 2021

'The Goldbergs' marks George Segal's final appearance with touching tribute to Pops

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"The Goldbergs" marked the final appearance of George Segal's Pops character with a touching montage featuring the late actor.

Following Wednesday's episode, titled "Couple Off," ABC presented a 45-second video montage, bookended by graphics that read, "DEDICATED TO OUR FRIEND, GEORGE" and "We will miss you, George."

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The clip featured some of Segal's most memorable moments from the show's eight seasons -- dressed in outrageous get-ups, offering words of wisdom and embracing members of his TV family, including his daughter Beverly, his son-in-law Murray, and his grandchildren -- Barry, Erica and Adam -- played respectively by Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia and Sean Giambrone.

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The episode was shot before the Oscar-nominated actor died on March 23 from complications of bypass surgery.

When his death was announced, the cast of the "Goldbergs" released a statement about the actor's death.

"George was the true epitome of class and he touched all of our lives so deeply," said the "Goldbergs" cast. "It was an honor and a privilege to have him as a colleague and friend all of these years. It is no surprise to any of us that knew him so well that he is a true national treasure. He will be missed by all."