…On Captain Phil’s Health

Posted on April 21, 2008 by opilia

     If you’ve read the episode guide descriptions for season 4 you’ve probably noticed that’s there are multiple mentions of Capt. Phil and his deteriorating health.  Now he speaks about it.

Captains Phil Harris and Keith Colburn recently were interviewed in Chicago.  During the interview(scroll to the correct clip),  Capt. Phil informed viewers that what he suffered while out at sea was a pulmonary aneurysm, a serious condition to say the least.  So within a few short weeks, we’ll be watching a very ill skipper on the Cornelia Marie.  The F/V Cornelia Marie website preceeded this post with this information so please take a moment, make the jump, and leave a comment of support for this brave fisherman who’s shared his life, family, and work with the rest of the world!

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26 Responses to “…On Captain Phil’s Health”

  1. Danny Vance, on April 21st, 2008 at 4:33 pm Said:

    Captain Phil ,
    Bering Sea commercial fisherman have solid brass buoys.. All of you are not appreciated enough in this “me me me” world. Thank you for all you do. Your the type of men that have LIVED life. We are only observers in our small little world. FISH TILL YOU DROP !!! Thanks to all of you Capt. Phil !

  2. Kris Benach, on April 21st, 2008 at 7:33 pm Said:

    I know that everyone who watches Deadliest Catch, worries about the lives of all the men out there on the Bering Sea. We will be thinking about you Capt. Phil. Get better! Thanks for giving us a glimps into your life.

  3. Ruth, on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm Said:

    Take care Capt. Phil I am not sure how much you are cared for and loved by the fans who watch the show. Each of us have our favorite boat or captian but when push comes to shove we care for all the men who fish the bearing sea.

  4. Penny Clark, on April 22nd, 2008 at 9:12 pm Said:

    Hope that eveything goes well for you and your crew. I am an Lpn and watch your show every tuesday. My prayers and thought go out to Capt Phil and hope he gets to feeling better. If you al need anything let me know.

  5. Brie, on April 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm Said:

    Thank the Lord you’re ok Phil! It is good to see how much your sons do love and worry about you. You guys really push it to the limits out there but please remember your health and your family! The shows not a show without you guys! Good Luck and God Speed in the rest of your trips! Take care and we love u!!!

  6. Shirley, on April 23rd, 2008 at 7:31 am Said:

    I think it’s a safe bet that there are a lot of fans out there who are pulling for Phil. It think a lot of people can relate to him especially because of his obvious affection for his sons and overall closeness with his crew. Of all the captains, Phil seems like the biggest father figure to me, so I wish him the best of luck and hope that his health improves so he can continue to do the job that he clearly enjoys!

  7. brenda, on April 23rd, 2008 at 8:01 am Said:

    capt.phil
    woman like me only watch the shoe becasue of u your make our beat fast each week and plzz get better becasue if there isnt a capt phil will i will not watch the show any more because u are the reason i watch and im my eyes u are the most sexyest man alive what we call a real man…your biggest fan brenda

  8. brenda, on April 23rd, 2008 at 8:02 am Said:

    oh and phil plzz if u like write me back…evilbitch34@yahoo.com would love to hear from u..

  9. Rami, on April 23rd, 2008 at 9:17 am Said:

    Phil,

    I am beaming healing light and positive vibes to you from western Massachusetts.
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    Take care of yourself.

    - Rami

  10. Terry, on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:36 am Said:

    Glad you are feeling better Phil. You are by far my favorite, you and your crew. I love watching the show - never miss it. Take good care of yourself. You and your family are in my thoughts.

  11. nesscustomz, on April 23rd, 2008 at 12:57 pm Said:

    Hey phil I was shockrd to hear of your medical problem and realy hope you get better. i watch ya’all every week and love the show like no other. if possable give a shout out to Nesscustomz if you can, i think it will be kool to hear ya say our garage name.tell Sig ,john and the rest i wish them the best and keep messin with each otherz pot’z it iz funny. best to all your bro ness,,,,,peace

  12. Jessica & Roy L, on April 23rd, 2008 at 2:20 pm Said:

    Capt Phil,

    Just wanted to say my husband, who’s an upstate NY country boy, says your real men out there doing that job! Stay strong we know you’ll make it!

  13. kristy, on April 25th, 2008 at 8:15 pm Said:

    get well we love watching you all out there you make us laugh and love it

  14. Diane, on April 26th, 2008 at 2:48 am Said:

    Captain Phil,

    I am so sorry to hear of your illness. Please take care of yourself! I am a nurse and understand how serious this is. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.

  15. Marilyn Litt, on April 27th, 2008 at 1:40 pm Said:

    I hope you are doing better and will continue to improve. I was quite concerned seeing how you look this season. Esp. when I catch a rerun from just two years ago.

    I am the kind of person who never watches the coming attractions or who wants to know the end to anything I am watching or reading.

    The one exception to my not looking ahead has been The Deadliest Catch. It is not a reality show or entertainment to me, but a chronicle of real people working dangerous jobs who I have come to care about. So when the season starts, I check online a lot to see how things are going with the crab fleet.

    There is no such thing as a storm “going safely out to sea.” Know that you have enlightened many to that.

    Be well and be safe.

  16. Pamela P, on April 28th, 2008 at 9:05 am Said:

    Love the show and Capt. Phil is a big reason why. What a personality——–can’t get enough of you and “all the boys”. Hope to see you well and back in the swim of things soon. You gotta know there are tons of love of good thoughts coming your way from all of us on the other side of the camera!!

    xxoo

  17. Ron and Beverly, on April 30th, 2008 at 2:12 pm Said:

    Captain Phil, My husband and I would like to say that we hope that you feel better and we hope to see you on the Bering Sea for years to come. We think that you and the rest of the fisherman on the sea are very brave men to put your life at risk the way you do for us. Please keep up the great work you do.

    Get well soon and stay safe.

  18. Shawn Bushway, on April 30th, 2008 at 8:18 pm Said:

    It’s made for TV people - what they do isn’t any less or more brave than fireman, policeman, loggers, forest rangers our men and women in the military. I think we’re quick to make heroes of people while minimizing the brave men/women who put their lives on the line everyday - not to put crab on the table but to save/protect your life. For those of you who are so wrapped up in this shoe as though these tv characters are family - I say you need help - get out of the house - create your own lives - what a waste to sit in front of the television living vicariously through someone else.

  19. Pam Regan, on May 3rd, 2008 at 2:33 am Said:

    Capt. Phil- My friends and I are huge fans. I’ve never much cared for reality shows, but there’s something about the Deadliest Catch- can’t get enough. I hope to watch you and the boys for years to come, so maybe lay off the red bull and cigs for awhile! Seriously, take care of yourself.
    To Shawn Bushway, and your comment above: I say you need help. What a waste to surf the net and criticize the well wishes of others. Why don’t you get out of your house and off your high horse? To admire the bravery of these men and their way of life does not minimize the bravery of anyone else.

  20. Randall, on May 3rd, 2008 at 3:38 am Said:

    Shawn.
    You are right, these guys are NOT any more brave than others perhaps. No one I know of calls these men “heros”. Do others not sit in front of the television and watch shows about firemen, policemen, loggers, forest rangers and men and women in the military? There are websites for Heros such as them. Yes, it’s made for TV, that’s why we watch…and… it’s the deadliest (civilian) job in the world. I for one will continue to watch and enjoy.
    Best regards to all Captains and Crew.

  21. PAMELA, on May 3rd, 2008 at 9:56 pm Said:

    God bless you phil and my prays and sympathy are with you an your family…take care and try stay aways from all them r,bulls.

  22. Jim in Virginia, on May 5th, 2008 at 12:48 pm Said:

    Capt.Phil,
    Sorry to hear of your situation, Try to de-stress as much as you can,( cut down on the butts & the red bulls ) follow your Doctor’s orders. The Crab will be there, doen’t rush your body. Take care & may God bless you & your Family.

  23. Kim in Minnesota, on May 7th, 2008 at 12:27 pm Said:

    Shawn, This site is to leave “best wishes” for Captain Phil. Sounds like you look up to Bart Simpson. Go back to sticking your nose up your bosses a$$ to earn a paycheck.
    Captain Phil, I wish you all the best in your recovery.

  24. Jim, on May 11th, 2008 at 10:43 pm Said:

    Phil, Jake and Josh-
    Stick together, watch out for each other, and focus on getting Dad better. You can see the pride Phil has in you two boys, and how much he enjoys having you on board with him. It’s a special family you’ve got, so keep it together. Best of luck, Phil, and get well soon!

  25. kim and katie roberts, on May 14th, 2008 at 10:32 am Said:

    I love the show and all of yall are something else to do what ya do!!!!!!!!!!!!
    We hope you get better and take better care of your selfs.
    My husband and I talk about you guys like we know ya and do wish the best for all.

  26. sue in Nevada, on May 14th, 2008 at 6:43 pm Said:

    Phil, please, please take care of yourself and get better. You, Josh and Jake are my favorites and D.C. would not be the same without you.

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