In the heat of the night-- The grave of Howard Rollins.

[@carayj]

Howard Rollins was one hell of an actor he was amazing in "A Soliders Story" and "In the Heat of Night".

[@TheRmjr]

And don’t forget Ragtime, one of his most memorable roles.

[@haumea420]

I just commented the same thing! He was one hell of an actor!!

[@jennyjones3978]

@@TheRmjr awesome job❤️❤️

[@diablo666541]

He played great on soilders story

[@sufundasamuels2313]

Yes, indeed! I loved him on both shows.

[@luanncunningham2318]

A friend of mine told me that when Howard Rollins was incarcerated for DUI in Georgia he was a trustee and worked cleaning the law enforcement vehicles to have something to do. The officers said their cars had never been so clean and Mr. Rollins was so nice and you wouldn't know that he was an actor.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

Lol, "He was so nice you couldn't tell that he was an actor." That's what actors do. They pretend to be who you want them to be, when they want to do so! Police want people to be compliant and completely subservient. That was exactly how Mr. Rollins acted. He was an actor, to his core.

[@AquariusSoul]

He had such a beautiful smile. Amazing actor with a sad ending. RIP to Mr Rollins.

[@ruthchilders8627]

Why do you do this

[@J68browneyez]

I still watch Heat of the Night almost every day. I use to watch it back in the day. It was one of my favorites and still is. He was a good actor despite his downfalls.

[@tommywood343]

Howard Rollins was a great actor. Hugh o Connor died of a self inflicted gun shot he was 33 years old. They both was great actors. Thanks Lamont keep them coming 👍

[@marthamora6648]

Why was the reason for his suicide? Any possibility it was an accident?

[@jenjen7728]

@@marthamora6648 No accident, called his father and told him he was going to do it right before he pulled the trigger.

[@miltonmatthews2138]

Hugh O'Connor was a "great actor"? My dog has more talent than him - he was just fortunate to be an adoptee of Carol O'Connor when that commie bastard lived in Europe.

[@tanyabell-abercrombie3042]

😢

[@meemurthelemur4811]

@@marthamora6648 Hugh also had a drug problem. He had non Hodgkin's lymphoma when he was a teenager and became addicted to the pain meds. His dad Carroll got him onto the show to kindz help him get cleaned up, which is where he met his wife. She was a wardrobe assistant. He did get clean for a while, but when he found out that Heat wasn't being picked up for another season he relapsed. You can actually see in the final episodes he's always wearing sunglasses, even indoors, to hide his eyes.

[@badgalruth]

I think we all loved us some Virgil Tibbs. I know I did. What a great actor. In the Heat of the night is one of those shows that is a must for continuing to see them over and over. Research has come a long way when the disease of AIDS first come out. People are living longer. For that families no longer have many tears when loved ones pass. May he Rest In Peace ❤️…🕊

[@fatpugg3507]

It's amazing you doing this story right after Sidney Poitier died, and Howard Rollins played the role of V.Tibbs..RIP to both of them..🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@sonitasaintmarc1446]

good

[@sonitasaintmarc1446]

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[@bobbymancini9069]

@@sonitasaintmarc1446 nice

[@LisaD007]

Despite his addictions, Howard Rollins was an excellent actor. It is so sad that he could not come out of it and the he died so young. Glad you went there, Lamont.

[@leonardorjioffor6683]

What is the course of his death, are you sure that its not the drug effects that prompted his death?

[@tonyallen6510]

The whole cast was mess up....ok

[@Karl671]

AMEN

[@antd8259]

Great actor. Hope everyone always remembers him for his acting abilities and great roles that he played instead of anything pertaining to his personal life. May he rest in eternal peace.

[@sharonpope1737]

Believe me he is remembered with love I heard the things that was said about him and how he died but that does not take away from this beautiful man I still watch in the heat of the night till this day

[@forwardomni1355]

I worked on that show for four years. I can tell you Howard was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. Carroll would always help Howard and stand behind him. Carroll was also executive producer of the show, which made him the “boss”. Carroll son Hugh committed suicide. Great video Lamont!

[@curtisdavid2941]

So you worked on the show who did you play

[@CDJF1]

@@curtisdavid2941 He could mean on production staff.

[@TheRmjr]

@@CDJF1 I am thinking that’s what is was.

[@maryanncarlson9347]

In Wa!dorf, Md at St. Peter's Catholic church cemetery, a young officer age 23 who was killed in a domestic violence attack is buried. This took place in Myrtle beach SC. Officer Jacob W. HANCHER, EOW 10/3/2020

[@maryanncarlson9347]

Born July 27, 1997. New headstone. Really sad story...

[@csand2015]

My favorite actor of ALL time. In the heat of the night was a classic, but A Soldiers Story , was amazing and best movie ever. Rest well Howard!

[@JanJan-pd4mo]

I love in the heat of the night. I still watch it today. I was saddened to hear about Howard Rollins passing away. He was a great Virgil! Carroll O’Conner is my favorite actor of all time. I still watch All in the family almost every day. I would loved to have met him and the whole cast of In the heat of the night and All in the family. There will never be another Archie and Edith!!

[@Linda-in9ns]

That’s for sure! The Best. 🙏🏼

[@elenadattomo1167]

I still watch that show!

[@janeth6446]

I still watch In the Heat of the Night too! Great TV series! 📺💜

[@ericwillingham6956]

@@janeth6446 When Tibbs left the show it wasn't the same

[@Carol-D.1324]

I met Howard Rollins when he was filming a movie in my childhood hometown (A Soldiers Story). He was incredibly nice and it was so sad to learn that drug addiction derailed his career. I think he really could have been a name remembered for more than it is now. ✌️&❤️

[@susanmontgomery5418]

Howard Rollins was and still is awesome. He is missed dearly. Nice to see this one.

[@BeautywithBrandy]

I still watch Heat of the Night. Even though I’ve seen all the episodes I can watch them over and over. One of my favorite shows

[@deborahjohnson1441]

Can't believe it's been 25 years since he died. Time flies by really fast.

[@SarahBeach-gg9dq]

I still watch heat of the night about every day it's reruns on Pluto TV.

[@melanieblair3302]

That was my grandparents show, that's why I still watch it. So many beautiful memories 😊

[@kellytallent1163]

He was a freaking amazing actor/ I love him so much! So glad to see this. He does so much within the confines of a tv script. So sad he passed young.

[@jessicaruiz8430]

In the Heat of the Night... Definitely an old favorite, I don't remember every single episode, but that show was one of the many shows my grandmother & mom watched when I was growing up. Classic.

[@Donscottmusic]

I still watch IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT to this day! R.I.P. Mr Tibbs

[@sufundasamuels2313]

Mr. Howard Rollins was a phenomenal actor and played his roles with such ease.

[@alextepe4309]

Thanks for sharing Lamont. I really liked this guy too. His performance as Colehouse walker in Ragtime and as Captain Davenport on a soldier’s story are very memorable. In the heat of the night was also a great show because it had Carol O’Connor playing a liberal minded police chief, basically Archie Buncker’s exact opposite. Rollins did the part of Virgil Tibbs, which was originated by Sidney Poitier (Rip), justice. However, he had demons just like everyone else, and it’s sad that he died at the young age of 46. Wish he could have lived longer, but he will live on through his work.

[@ThatGuy-256]

This was one of my grandma’s favorite shows, took me back to my childhood..

[@johnhanson7920]

One of my fav shows growing up along with Roseanne. I turn 41 this year. Ya i can watch reruns of In The Heat of the Night all day. Carroll O Conner and the intro alone is good. The cars and trucks in that show. Virgil Tibbs

[@muziclvr8866]

A very talented man. Loved and missed.

[@caroll1896]

Carol O’Connor son Hugh died from a gunshot wound he inflicted on himself in 1995. I remember it because I heard it on the radio when I was working in New Mexico. It was a sad day I’ll never forget.

[@lisa8793]

I loved him he had such a beautiful smile. Rip🙏🕊

[@DarkTerritory71]

The original movie, "In The Heat of The Night", the part of Virgil, was play by Sydney Poitier, WAS THE MOST AWESOME! The TV show was good too, I remeber watching that too. I did not know Howard Rollins Jr had passed away from AIDS. This is a great channel. You had ask about what grave to see, Sydney Poitier passed away on the 6th of January 2022. I wonder where he was laid to rest? One of my most favorite actors.

[@gabriellahcorleone132]

I believe it's spelled as Sidney. RIP to both of them

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I was reading your comment and was going to respond that he was still going. I looked him up for my mom just about 2 months ago. I didn't know he died a few days ago. RIP - Mr. Poitier.

[@gabriellahcorleone132]

@@thebewitchinghour831 yep he lived to be 94 I believe. Thank you for double checking first. Some people are quick to tell others they're wrong and insult them.

[@stacyharris962]

I loved watching that show every day. Thanks Lamont for sharing 🤩

[@laurenklatman6918]

I never knew PBS had anything like soap operas 🤣 news to me! Thanks Lamont I learn something new everyday 🤣♥️

[@Questiss777]

They knew they had something when he starred in Ragtime. I knew they had something. It was intense. What an incredible actor. I still miss him to this day. Rest In Power Mr. Rollins.

[@randi80]

I grew up watching In the heat of the night with my parents. It was an awsome show! Now I watch the reruns with my daughter. Thank you Lamont!!!

[@vince9764]

He was a really good actor who brought a lot of depth and motion to his characters.

[@kbell0]

His role in A Soldier's Story was awesome!!

[@elvindelacrur2160]

Thanks you. Mr. Lamont.

[@Love-like-Lucy]

Hey everyone. Hope your Sunday is relaxing.

[@hall8420]

Thank you, hope yours is as well.😉

[@janicewilliams6916]

Always watched him. May he rest in peace.

[@dominiqueramos54]

In the heat of the night is still one of my favorite shows!

[@feleciaclemons5074]

💯♥️

[@lisavee4670]

Yes!!!

[@KM-oy5yh]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@corallewis3093]

One of my favorite shows and I still watch them on Hulu... Have a great year Lamont...

[@amar9834]

He really played some memorable roles like Medgar Evers in “For us the living, the Medgar Evers story” and so many more. I really never understood how he passed away so young. It’s sad. He was a great actor. I wish he would have beaten those personal demons of his. Thank you for shining light on him. I’m curious if you’ve ever done a founding fathers type of Graveumentary? Just going and visiting each one. I know when I went to Lincoln’s tomb that thing had me astonished at the work that went into that. Just a thought of something you could do.

[@karengregar6530]

He was a terrific actor so talented may he rest in peace

[@AquariusSoul]

Whenever you come back to NY can you visit the graves of Count Basie, John Coltrane, Ellie Greenwich, up and coming rapper Rayquon "Stack Bundles" Elliott, Biz Markie, or Kim Walker from the movie 'Heathers'? They are all buried at Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale.

[@BxCortez2050]

Malcolm x. Also

[@bradklingensmith]

What a band that would be.

[@angelatemke9160]

Thank you Lamont! I have loved this fella since I was a kid! My all time favorite actor is Carroll O’Connor and that’s how I got to know of Howard! This was a great today! Carrolls son died by self inflicted gunshot wound to the head on March 28,1995 he was in-fact addicted to drugs at the time. He shot himself on the third wedding anniversary to his wife Angela who he had met on the set of the show! She had moved in with Carroll and his wife because of Hughs drug use! I highly recommend Carrolls autobiography! It’s good but heartbreaking

[@surfergirl2943]

Aww man I love Howard Rollins. Such a great actor and he had such perfect smile. In The Heat of the Night is a show I learned to love way later in the 2000s because it was a rerun on cable haha. Love this choice and interesting to know these things about him ! He always seemed so smooth and put together on the show.

[@auntemmyd1604]

I still watch reruns of In the Heat of the Night every chance I get!!!! Takes me back to my childhood! That cemetery is only like 25 min from where I live! We loved him! My first stuffed toy that I still have is Named Virgil!!!

[@jazzyrock57]

Howard Rollins was a phenomenal actor. Gone to soon. If he had lived imagine where he'd be today. I'm new to Baltimore and I never knew he was born here and attended Towson U.

[@sandrabeyer8956]

Loved him on the heat of the night ... He was an amazing actor. .. Stay safe Lamont and thanks for your stories. ..

[@Linda-in9ns]

Good Actor. Heat of the Night. RIP Mr. Rollins. Great program. 🙏🏼💜

[@DJAbbyD]

In the Heat of the Night is my favorite show. Reminds me of being a teen in the summer waking up and watching it with my grandpa.

[@KM-oy5yh]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@verahall6498]

So very happy that you posted this video because I often wondered where Howard Rollins was buried, I am a Baltimore native and I used to live in the Woodlawn area but I moved from the area in October of 1990 and I know exactly where the Cemetery is because I have family and friends buried there also, I knew what funeral home had Howard Rollins body but his funeral was private (understandably so) but I never really kept up as to where he was being buried so now thanks to you and this video information I can go and pay my respects because I am and always will be a huge Howard Rollins fan, so again I thank you so very much kind Sir for posting this information as to the Cemetery location of the late Howard Rollins, lots of heartfelt gratitude and many everlasting blessings to you always

[@jackiewashington7075]

R.I.P.Still looking at your great performances on In The Heat Of The Night.Love you.

[@Corgis175]

Saw him on the reruns of In the Heat of the Night. You are right, the best way to avoid addition, is never to start it.

[@phyllisshieldsjones1482]

One of my favorite rerun shows even now, R.I. P Howard Rollins

[@ret13101]

Tragic end. I loved his role in the movie ‘A Soldier’s Story’ w/ Denzel Washington and Adolph Caesar. Very great actor!!

[@susanpiechowski283]

I watched in the Heat of the night. Howard Rollins was a fantastic actor.

[@pauldickson6858]

In the Heat of the Night was also one of my Mom and Dad's favorite shows growing up as a kid. They would watch it while I was in the living room hanging out with them or playing with toys. The show sure does bring back childhood memories. Oh and here is another grave suggestion Lamont. Can you do a video over the grave of Enrique Camarena? He was the DEA agent in the mid-1980s who was kidnapped, brutally tortured and murdered in Mexico while pursuing a cartel. That would be an interesting video. Other than that, good job on this video and keep up the good work Lamont!

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

In The Heat Of The Night, even today, holds up as an excellent cop show. All these years later, I can still watch it…

[@ttenkrut]

He was an outstanding actor. An intense performance in Soldier's Story. Great upload.

[@lorrainethepain]

It's nice to see that most of the folks in this mausoleum get visits and flowers. Thanks for visiting Howard.

[@paschasiabasemore5763]

Still watch In The Heat Of The Night everyday take a visit to Jean Michael Basquiat's grave in New York he is one of my favorites and my art inspiration

[@robertgibson1707]

Actually met Howard once in the late 80s on a Halloween night out trick or treating. We lived in an apartment complex in Conyers Georgia, which is actually where the show was filmed, and one of the doors i knocked on was his. He said he stayed there while filming the show. I remember him opening the door with leather chaps and a black cowboy hat on! Yeah........lol...but he was a gay man so that must have either been his costume or his style! Either way he was such a nice guy and actually gave me his autograph on a piece of the script for the show! Its a cool little thing to happen to me as a young kid. Awesome guy and may he RIP!

[@taurahelms3068]

Sidney Poitier just passed. He played Virgil Tibbs in the original film version of In The Heat of the Night. I watched both the movie and the television show.

[@kelligutierrez7022]

I absolutely love in the heat of the night!! Im so happy its still on tv❤ rest easy Howard. You are missed

[@annacarter8703]

I remember seeing his funeral in Baltimore Maryland it was at a church. My mom and aunt is buried in Woodlawn Baltimore Maryland.may they all rest in heaven. I just wish I knew where my father is buried at.

[@bonniekaye]

Howard was an amazing actor. ♥️🌹♥️

[@wilbertwilson9387]

Hello Lamont. I had the pleasure of meeting Howard Rollins. My brother in laws father worked for the studio that made In the heat of the night. So he knew Howard. Since you are from Southern Cal I'm sure you knew of Hollywood Park Race track. Me, my brother in law, his father, and Howard went there to the races one day in the late 80's. Never forget it, he was down to earth a real nice guy. Hated to see him get into the drugs and DUI problems. He was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor in Ragtime. Also don't know if you ever saw the Movie a Soldier's Story, if not you should try to check it out on Netflix. He turned in a great performance in it. Its seems ironic that you put this video out right after the death of the great Sidney Poitier the original Virgil Tibbs. As far as graves to visit. How about Nate King Cole and or his daughter Natalie Cole.

[@rodneybrown6907]

Thanks for the video. Brings back memories of me watching the show every Tuesday night right after Matlock with my grandfather. He would always call me about 7:30 to remind me to come over..."you coming over...the heats getting ready to start"!!

[@johnadkins5560]

Hey, Lamont, how about visiting the the graves of Freddie Prinze and Valerie Harper? Freddie was my favorite comedian and Valerie was my favorite actress. Even though I visited both graves, I'd still like to see you visit them.

[@thomasenawilliams8562]

Loved Freddie, he was my favorite Comedian. ❤❤

[@craigblakes5499]

Still my favorite show to this day...yea I was sad when I heard about his passing...he was a great actor

[@lifewithcarrie88]

I remember watching In The Heat of the Night growing up. It was a cool show. Brings back memories 💕

[@Silverstone784]

I just love your videos. You have such respect and humanity. Thank you.

[@patriciahughes4213]

O'Connor's son took his own life. Allegedly O'Connor never recovered from the loss.

[@TheRmjr]

I am sure he didn’t and he worked diligently to pass a law where those who sell drugs to someone who overdoses can be charged for their murder.

[@ognyc71]

So sad. I read he called his father before he did it. I remembered the anti drug TV commercials Carol O Conner did. He spoke about his son telling him he was going to end his life because he felt couldn't beat his addictions

[@patriciahughes4213]

@@ognyc71 I saw a clip of O'Connor talking about how hard he struggled with drugs.

[@dm607]

I loved In the Heat of the Night. Virgil Tibbs was made for Howard and he did an outstanding job with the character. My favourite was Bubba, those tight shirts! OMG, drool......I never knew Howard died of AIDS or so young. Thanks Lamont.

[@karencarbone2603]

Lamont, I watched the whole series of Roots in the 70,s. I was in my late teens then. Great series! Thanks for remembering Howard Rollins. I think cocaine made it,s biggest debut in the early seventies. Then Crack, because it was cheaper and more profit. Disco Era was fueled with it in studio 54.

[@CatrinaMarieTCB]

Very handsome actor. I think that's very sweet of you to feed the birds and animals after you blog. You are truelly a blessing Lamont❤

[@grantcanada1]

The fact that Howard worked with Carol O'Connor makes him a legend.

[@johneinreinhofer7104]

Thanks for doing this video Lamont. In The Heat of The Night is one of my favorite shows of all time. Mr. Rollins played such a great role as Detective Tibbs.

[@Lamblughini]

A Soldiers Story was filmed near my home at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Just five minutes from Fort Smith, AR. I remember them filming it when I was a kid, my dad was stationed there, my mom, aunts and uncles were born there.

[@richardsonramble4166]

Our childhood memories from shows we watched. Great actor. Thank you for this video.

[@paulasmith4125]

Hi Lamont can you please do Gerald Levert grave he is one of my favorite singers. Thanks a lot and keep doing what you are doing for us greatly appreciate all the knowledge and stories that you share.

[@KM-oy5yh]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@nicolestewart2274]

Gerald Levert was cremated.

[@yolandagreen6792]

I to use to watch In the heat of the night when I was a teenager. I love watching him. I still to this very day watch All his episodes on tv. Rest in peace Mr. Tibbs. God Blessings Always

[@normanturner1544]

He had a double whammy , Cocaine Addiction and AIDS, He was a damn good actor, I love him in “A Soldiers Story” and “Ragtime” with James Cagney may they both R.I.P.

[@nadineryan1516]

Thank you for this one

[@TNcatlover33]

One of my favorite shows of all time. I had no idea he died nor died of aids. O Conner’s son Hugh committed suicide because of drug addiction.

[@joparker3648]

Howard Rollins was an excellent actor! Thanks for sharing!

[@pandorazbocks3737]

Sadly, Hugh O'Connor committed suicide because of his addiction demons. Like Lamont said: that addiction monster will get you one way or the other.

[@danjrbateman4113]

Just like death

[@tonyallen6510]

The movie heat of the night was the was the real thing not the lame TV show

[@kennethtate2289]

A great actor will surely be missed.

[@morrisbell4838]

A great and phenomenal actor who had terrible demons. Loved him in a "A Soldier's Story".

[@andreabryant1131]

hey lamont!! thank you for remembering Howard Rollins!! just a great actor, he had a turbulent lifestyle!! sad, he was talented guy!!! hugs and kisses!! to you lamont!! ✌out!!! rip Howard Rollins!!

[@ot1402]

I did enjoy when you went to a cemetery stopping at various graves, and some you had info on how they passed. That was always extremely interesting.

[@jasonwhitehair2870]

Used to watch this with my grandma every week brings back memories

[@eddiehall724]

Howard Rollins was a great actor. Tamara Dobson who played Cleopatra Jones is also reportedly buried at this cemetery.

[@marygarner5249]

As always thank you for all your hard work 💟💟

[@haumea420]

Howard Rollins was one hell of an actor! In the heat of the night is one of my top favorite shows! Watched every episode. Carrol O’connors son died of suicide, because he couldn’t quit the drugs. Pretty sad.

[@andreamarin4296]

How sad. I had no idea. It is on every day at my house. I hear it in the background while working. He was very handsome. RIP Howard. And ANY grave you cover Lamont is fascinating famous, infamous or otherwise!

[@saintpauligirl8269]

Howard Rollins was an outstanding actor. May he Rest In Peace. If you ever head back to St. Charles Cemetery in Long Island, check out the graves of actors Ray Sharkey, Vincent Gardenia, and Maggie McNamara. It’s also the final resting place of Cesar Bonventre and a few other organized crime figures. Lots of interesting stories there!

[@angeliquepiafbordeaux4107]

Love Maggie McNamara!!❤

[@piscesgoddessspirtualherbl8450]

Yes you're in my area !! My Family Love in the heat of the night . So sad 😞 MAY The Lord be pleased with his soul 🙏 😢

[@bethshadid2087]

Hope your having a wonderful blesser day Lamont 🌈. I LOVED In The Heat of the Night. Great series filmed actually not too far from where I live 😁.

[@karentarr8930]

Great actor, so sad, such a tragic ending.ty Lamont🤗

[@kathybowen3607]

Love the stories behind the deaths..Keep it up!

[@pootygreen4745]

Thank you, Lamont….one of my favs…