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i am going to say something inappropriate!!!!
#i want him to **** ** ***** * *** *** **** **** ** ****** *** **** *** ****#the laugh#THE TONGUE IN CHEEK#they both look so yummy#sam kiszka#sammy kiszka#danny wanger#greta van fleet#gvf
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Let’s Share (teaser)
Pairing: Danny Wagner x f!Reader x Josh Kiszka
Summary: you’re undeniably Danny’s but, he doesn’t mind sharing.
Warnings: all of them. this will be pure smut with basically zero plot. MINORS STAY AWAY. 18+ ONLY.
a/n: once again, a feral thought has infiltrated my brain & the only thing i have left to do is write it. here’s a little sneak peek of what i’ve been brewing. 😉
this will be, by far, the smuttiest thing i have ever posted/written.
ENJOY. 🤍
Danny’s fingers hold your dripping pussy open while he keeps you still on his lap, giving Josh full access to your most delicate spots.
Josh leans in, giving your clit an open mouthed kiss.
“She’s so swollen, Danny. I think you were a little rough on her.”
He delves in with his tongue, adding small flicks just under your clit. The sensation is nearly overwhelming.
Danny’s fingers create a v around Josh’s tongue, rubbing up and down your center until they meet your entrance. He pushes them in while Josh laps and sucks at you.
“F-fuck…sir, I- can I please cum?”
“Hm. What do you think, Josh? Has she earned it?”
Josh's tongue joins Danny’s fingers that are pounding into you without relent, licking away at your entrance and Danny’s coated digits as he brings his thumb up to continue his attack on your sensitive clit.
“Cum for us, angel. All over my face and Danny’s hand. Make a beautiful, fucking mess.”
stay tuned…😈
*this WILL contain a little bit between Danny & Josh.
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Idc that I AM a MSU Spartan. But for the right man I WILL be a wolverine.
The one and only exception:
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Come Back For Me : Chapter Two
Danny Wanger x Melody (Fem OC)
Warnings: Fluff, a lot of uncomfortable situations, reminiscing on the past, Josh, Mild Anxiety mentions, and 'One Date Daniel' living up to his name.
Word Count: 3k.
Summary: Danny spends the day relaxing or trying to before having to go a shift at the bar. But nothing would have prepared him for the day he was about to have.
Author's Note: HEHE :) Enter Daniel. (I do love you, just remember that as you read this chapter)
This storyline is much more .. dramatic? and boy oh boy, it is fun to write, read, witness- all of the above! Happy reading!
Someone New - Hozier "Would things be easier if there was a right way? Honey there is no right way, And so I fall in love a little ol' little bit everyday with someone new."
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“Text me later?” She whispers against my lips, glancing up at me.
My hand holds the base of her neck, kissing her again before muttering back, “Sure.” Feeling her hands slide down my bare chest before backing up, I watch her eyes drift down to the waistband of my sweatpants before she looks back up at me.
“Bye, Danny,” she says, biting her lip gently as she goes to walk away. I watch her get into her car, sending her a little wave before closing the door behind me, leaning my back against it, and letting my head drop forward.
“No chance,” I breathe out.
She wasn’t the worst person I’ve ever gone out with, but there’s no way I’m going out with her again. Maybe hook up with, but nothing more than that. She was nice, definitely hot, but there was no real connection other than the fact she was more than ready to climb me like a tree.
I swear I’ve gone out with every last girl in this city and just have not found someone who piques my interest. Sure, it’s nice just to get to know people and at least get out of the house for a little bit, but it would be nice to find someone who was worth keeping around.
The truth is, I haven’t really dated anybody seriously since Melody. It’s been years since we broke up, and it feels like I’ve been cursed with something because nothing ever sticks like she did. We were friends as kids. She spent a lot of time around Sam and Me, which also meant with his brothers. Growing up in smaller towns in Maine typically meant keeping the same friend group for a while.
We all spent most of our free time together. She was never bothered by being the only girl unless someone had a girlfriend at the time— but even that was few and far between. It was less than shocking for everyone else to discover that we started dating at the time; I don’t think we were good at hiding our feelings for each other, but to be fair, we were also maybe fourteen years old.
She was the first girl I ever had feelings for like that. My first real kiss, the only date I had for school dances, who I lost my vir— you get the point. We were inseparable until it came time for college. She had bigger plans than I did, and I wouldn’t hold her back from them. I always wanted her to pursue her dreams because she deserved it.
Unfortunately, we didn’t last. But it’s fine because I know that even though it took a while to move on, it was probably for the best. I think. I try to not dwell on it too much, despite what Sam would tell you. I should call him.
“Well, hello there, Daniel,” his voice rings through the phone. We spend a few minutes going on about our usual banter before I fill him in on the girl who just left. Which is really just a lot of humming and hawing from my end about whether or not I think it would be worth it to see her again.
“I don’t think we would have anything to talk about,” I tell him.
Sam laughs before saying, “Your nickname is really showing right about now, One Date Daniel.” It’s a fun nickname that they’ve coined over the years—by they, I mean he started it, but naturally, the twins picked up on it, and now I hear it all too often.
“We’ve gone through this,” I breathe out. “I’m not trying to find the flaws in these girls; they just .. present them quickly.”
He’s quick to rebuttal with, “It seems like the flaw is always that they aren’t M—”
“Shut up, it’s not that,” I cut him off.
“Well, it just seems that you find something wrong with all of them, and she was the only one you never complained about.”
“Maybe I just need to stop trying to date in Portland,” I pitch. “I’m sure there are plenty of options outside of the city.”
“Whatever helps you sleep at night, Daniel,” he sighs. “All I know is that when I met Birdie..”
And then I zoned out.
I love that Sam found someone and specifically someone who is willing to put up with his shit every day. She’s one of God’s strongest soldiers, for real. But dear god, the sheer amount of times that our conversations have segued into some lecture where he tells me about how great Willa is and why I should listen to his advice— despite the number of times I’ve heard her tell him to stop meddling in other people's lives.
He’s convinced that I find problems with any date because they aren’t Melody. I don’t think that’s the issue, personally, but I can’t seem to make him agree with me. I just know what I’m looking for in a woman, and they just don’t typically fit that, which is okay. Today wasn’t my best look. I try not to have too many one-night stands, but what’s a guy to do when he can’t find someone interesting enough to keep around? Sleep with the hot ones.
“Mhm,” I hum back to whatever Sam told me. I’m sure I’ve heard it all before.
He sighs on the other end of the call, breathing out, “Well, do you have to work tonight?”
“I do, why?”
“I don’t think Bird and I have plans later, so maybe I can swing by for a little bit.”
Laughing quietly to myself, “If you want, no pressure.”
Falling back into the couch, I scroll on my phone for a bit, before turning on the TV. Watching whatever mindless thing comes on because it’s too early in the day for it to be anything interesting.
Me: I should have told you to bring my favorite lady over
Sam: you know she’s MY dog right?
Me: she and I haven’t spent time together in a little while, I miss her
Sam: maybe you can keep her this weekend so birdie and I can go do something
Penny is the greatest decision Sam has made in a while, besides finding a girlfriend, apparently. She’s such a good dog, and I still personally believe that I’m her favorite human, but I won’t say that to Sam. I’m usually his go-to for babysitting her when he needs it, which I’d like to think is because she and I have fun together, but I’m almost positive it’s because the twins live together, and he doesn’t want to invade their space.
Regardless of the reason, I love it when I get to steal her for a day or two— not that I don’t enjoy being alone. Sometimes, it is nice to have someone else here, even if that someone hogs my entire bed when we sleep.
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Once I convince myself to get up, I know I need to run and do a few errands before going to the bar. I pull my hair up into a bun, high on my head. Pulling on a basic outfit since I’ll probably just go straight to work after I’m done. I stare at myself in my mirror for all of a few seconds before I’m off to be productive, hopefully.
I live close enough to the bar but just far enough away that I typically will drive to just spare myself walking home late at night. Not that the area is terrible, but two in the morning makes for a very tired walk home, especially when it could be a five-minute drive.
I find a spot close enough to the bar, leaving my car there to just walk to a few places, but starting with the local coffee shop I prefer. Working in this area has been a blessing and a curse because I frequent the same places enough that the employees know who I am, but living around here makes it uncomfortable sometimes. It’s not often that I run into someone I went out with, but every once in a while, they make an appearance, and I can’t even be mad because we both live around here.
Today is one of those days.
I keep my eyes locked on my phone as I pretend to look at something, but in reality, I’m just scrolling through my texts with Sam. But a girl that I went with a few weeks ago is sitting in the corner, and I can feel her stare burning a hole in the back of my head. It was another case in which she was very nice, but there just wasn’t anything there.
I ordered my drink and stood where I wouldn’t make awkward eye contact with her while I waited for my drink. I could just say hello. No, it would get weird.
Me: you’re not going to believe who’s here
Sam: 👀
Me: remember the girl from a few weeks ago?
Me: she was nice but literally nothing to talk about?
Sam: uhhh.. Sure
Me: she’s sitting 30 feet away from me and these baristas are taking FOREVER
Sam: LMFAO
“Danny!” one of the baristas yelled as they set my coffee at the end of the counter. Well, there’s no pretending it isn’t me now, grabbing it, glancing over to the set of eyes that I could feel staring the entire time, and shooting her a tight-lipped smile. I watch as she just rolls her eyes as I push open the door to leave. Oops.
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I spent a little over an hour running to a few shops that I need to pick things up from and then running everything back to my car. Sliding my phone from my pocket, I still have an hour and a half before I need to be there. Debating on whether or not I want to grab something to eat, I make the executive decision to stop at the bar; maybe the boys will want food, too.
Working in this area is definitely more fun than I anticipated. To be honest, anything is more fun than working at the shipyard. Getting to watch people stumble late at night on the cobblestone street across from us is one of my favorite things about having to linger near the door. Those poor girls in their high heels had no idea what would happen to them when they attempted to walk down that street.
The daytime is pretty calm. We just witnessed a lot of tourists during the summer, which has made a lot of evenings go by with a ton of people coming in because other bars were packed. Not that Jake didn’t do a good job with this one, but it’s not necessarily the most modern bar in the area. The aesthetic being very pirate and a bit dark because we are like half way into a basement doesn’t help.
Seeing the sign as I slowly make my way down the street. Pulling open the door to the bar, I immediately stop in my tracks.
Oh my god. Shit. Why is she here? Maybe it isn’t her.
I stand there quietly and watch her talk to Jake; everything feels quiet. It had been years since we’d seen each other, let alone spoke to each other. I guess I can’t blame her. It feels like hours that I stood there just watching them before I could convince myself to move. Walking closer to the bar, Jake looks over at me; his eyes widen a bit, bouncing his stare between the two of us like he’s trying to warn me. I just subtly nod my head to acknowledge it.
“Oh shit- Daniel?” Melody says as she’s turning around, immediately making eye contact with me.
I can’t describe the feeling that courses through my body hearing her say my name again. I don’t think anything could have prepared me for it. My eyes are fixed on hers as it feels like time has completely stopped. She looks good. I can feel the blood coursing through me as we stare at each other. The silence was deafening.
Finally, I uncomfortably choke out, “Hah, yes. How are you?”
“A little better now,” she tells me, smiling over at Jake. “Nothing like trying to find a job quickly.” No fucking way. Moving my eyes over to Jake, who looks like he’s just seen a ghost and would like to join them at this point.
“Oh? You uh- live here?” I ask timidly. “I thought you were still in Mass.”
“Yeah.. I just moved back in with my dad.” She says, glancing at the ground for a minute. Her voice gets much more quiet when she says, “My mom uh..passed away not too long ago, and it’s just not feasible—“
I cut her off quickly, “I’m so sorry, I didn’t know.”
“No, it’s okay, why would you?” She waves her hand at me, dismissing everything. She taps the bar a couple of times. “Anyway, I need to get going,” she says, much more lightheartedly, glancing between Jake and myself.
“Oh yeah, uh-“ I spit out quickly. “It was nice to see you.” Forcing a small smile onto my face despite the pit in my stomach.
She smiles softly back at me, saying, “You too.”
Seeing her smile made me nauseous, but I couldn’t let her know that. My eyes shift to Jake, mumbling, “Josh is here?”
He just nods at me silently.
I start to walk out back, knowing I need to find him, but hearing her say, “Thank you so much, Jake. You’re a lifesaver.”
This can’t be real. She hasn’t spoken to me in years, but now we’re going to work together. What the fuck. I can feel my body warm at the thought, fighting the anger that is threatening to come out at this point. Not that it’s a big deal; it’s been so long, and I’ve moved on from it. It just feels like I should have known about this before she just waltzed back into our lives. She couldn’t get a job anywhere else in Portland, like how of all places she landed here– and then it hits me.
Josh told her. There’s no other way. This bar is not one to scream, ‘Women, come in!’ I tilt my head, feeling my neck crack slightly, before tilting it the opposite way so I can see the back room door.
“Josh, why do I feel like you’re behind this?” I ask, rounding the corner into the back room. There’s no chance he can’t tell that I’m irritated at this point.
He asks, “Whatever do you mean?” The sing-song tone of his voice isn’t going to save the situation this time.
“What did you do?” My voice is low as I question him.
He looks over at me, letting out, “She needed a job, and Jake obviously needs more help.”
My head rolls back as I let out a deep sigh. This can’t be real right now.
“So, she definitely works here now?”
The uncomfortable smile he shoots me is enough, but he weakly says, “.. is that a problem?”
It isn’t necessarily a problem, but we did go years without speaking and ended on not the greatest of terms. It’s a long story. To just resume life as if nothing happened and work together, I don’t know how I’m supposed to just be around her a few nights a week like that.
“No,” I breathe out. “It’ll be fine; I just wasn’t anticipating seeing her.”
We’re both adults now, and we should be able to function around each other without things being weird; I mean, it’s been so long that maybe she’s also past it.
I can hear the sound of Jake walking towards us, his boots will always sell him out; thankfully it sounds like only he’s coming, so that’s a relief.
“Hey bud,” his voice is just above a whisper. “I didn’t realize what time it was; I would have warned you.” The look on his face alone tells me that he feels incredibly guilty.
I don’t think a warning at this point would have even helped.
I mindlessly crack my knuckles, looking over to him, “It’s okay.”
“If it helps,” he starts. “She isn’t starting until next week.” The smile on his face seems uncomfortable as if he desperately wants to make things better.
At least I don’t have to work with her right away.
“Plus, she’ll be bartending with me. So, you won’t really have to interact with her much if you don’t want to!” Josh interjects in an attempt to make things better.
If I know anything about either of them, it’s that the last thing they want to do is watch a friend struggle. I’ve been close enough with their whole family to know this. I’m sure that whenever Josh spoke to her, he probably just felt for her and knew that Jake wouldn’t say no. I mean, shit, that’s how I landed my job here.
Even though I realistically don’t need to be here all that often, it’s not that kind of bar. Jake wanted to get me out of the shipyard because it’s a draining job and once he quit, I was left there to fend for myself. He practically created a job for me and managed to pay me enough to keep me alive. It’s incredible how much money you save when you’re single and depressed.
“That’s true,” I tell them. “It’ll be fine, I’m sure, but..”
They look at each other and then over to me.
“But what?” Jake caves, asking for the both of them.
It’s shocking to me that neither of them are considering the real issue here, and it’s definitely not Melody and I being in the same room. My hand finds comfort on the back of my neck as I look over to him, “Who’s going to tell Sam?”
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Chapter One
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if Danny wanger would message me rn and also be in my lap I would show him a good time
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I couldn’t do my new theme with 10 pictures and I refuse to cut any!
This is what happens when Danny Wanger is being sweet and huggable, y’all get emotional Taylor Swift moodboards. Anyway here is
Danny Wagner As: Speak Now Track 1: Mine
He would follow you out into the streets after an argument and confess his love for you!
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Let me know if y’all wanna be tagged! 🫶
#greta van fleet#gvf#jake kiszka#josh kiszka#danny wagner#sammy kiszka#jake gvf#josh gvf#danny gvf#sam gvf
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everything i’ve learned about these men the past couple of days has been against my will…….
#greta van fleet#gvf#josh kiszka#josh gvf#joshua kiszka#jake kiszka#jake gvf#joshua michael kiszka#sam kiszka#sammy gvf#jacob kiszka#samuel kiszka#samuel francis kiszka#jacob thomas kiszka#sammy kiszka#danny wanger#daniel robert wagner#daniel wagner#danny gvf
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Absolutely does get better every time
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As an avid enjoyer of The Barbarians and Jake’s Chicago fit, whipped up this piece a little while back. Reblogs always appreciated!
This drawing is available on my redbubble alongside other gvf art!
If interested in purchasing any of the pieces I have posted as prints, dm me!
#gvf#greta van fleet#jake kiszka#the battle at gardens gate#classic rock#josh kiszka#danny wanger#sam kiszka#illustration#artists on tumblr
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No but for real, I love that Josh is using his lower register, it sounds so much more natural and less strained, truly beautiful. The blues twinge he has in this is astronomically good.
Jake's guitar sends shockwaves through the song and the infectious rhythm is insane, it has a very 70's vibe. I am obsessed with his solo.
Sammy's bass is so groovy and heavy, really showcasing his talent. He's really killing it, almost to where idk which to focus in on more, the bass or guitar.
Danny's percussion is always on point, what is there even to say? He just keeps blowing it away and I'd expect nothing less, he oozes talent.
#i looooove them#stop it they're perfect#greta van fleet#josh kiszka#jake kiszka#danny wanger#sammy kiszka
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IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE DAY TO BE A BRAVE NEW WORLD STAN
#giving her the love she deserves#daniel i am begging please bring her back#im still not over hearing it in allentown#greta van fleet#gvf#sam kiszka#sammy kiszka#danny wanger#jake kiszka#josh kiszka
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Here are some of my favorite Danny pictures because this man deserves to be shown off.
#greta van fleet#gvf#danny gvf#danny wanger#danny can get it#i need me a daniel#in this house we support and love daniel robert wagner#where can i purchase 1 daniel for myself#he is so dreamy#the man has range#look at all those different looks#he pulls them all off effortlessly#the drummer of my beating heart
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50 WORDLESS WAYS TO SAY “I LOVE YOU”
Prompt: Giving them a tight hug that makes them lose their breath. #: 49-50 Pairing: Josh Kiszka/Reader Warnings: none A/N: none SECRET TAG LIST;@the-chaotic-cow @tlexx @celestialfauna @age-of-gvf @stardustingold @theweightofstardust @kiszkawagnerwhore @cowboysamkiszka @cal-a-bungaa @stardustdanny @garagebandvanfleet @s0livagant @fictional-duchess @gardenofgreta @greta-van-chaos @gretasmokerising @mywaysoons JOSH TAGGED LIST:@the-weightof-dreams JOIN MY TAG LIST HERE
"Have you heard from your lady yet?" Jake asked as he walked into the dressing room from doing his soundcheck. "Last she told me her flight was delayed for like the third time. They should be boarding soon." Josh said, feeling disappointed about how your flight schedule was beginning to unfold. Jake could see the somber look on Josh's face as he opened up your texts to each other, waiting to see those three dots pop up and text him. "She'll make it dude." Jake said, trying to stay hopeful for his brother and patting him on the shoulder. "I hope you're right." Josh sighed, locking his phone back and tossing it to the side on the couch.
"Five minutes to stage!" a stage hand called out to the group gathered back stage. Josh fiddled with his in-ears, feeling more bummed than anything that you hadn't made it there yet. He was really looking forward to you sending him out on stage with a good luck kiss like you always would. Jake first walked out, then Danny, Sam shortly following. Josh stood there waiting for his cue when he heard his name being shouted. Turning around, his eyes bugged out of his head and a impossibly big smile graced his face. You sprinted at him full speed wearing a smile of your own, crashing into him and squeezing him in the tightest hug, effectively knocking the breath from him. Knowing you were on borrowed time, you quickly smashed your lips against his own. When you parted your lips from one another, you leaned your forehead against his, "Good luck." you said, giving him one more kiss as he was called to go on stage.
When Josh walked on stage, he was glowing with a new found happiness he didn't have all day. The rest of the boys easily could tell the difference in his mood and smiled at Josh, knowing that even at the last minute you made it there.
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Barbara Jane Bates (August 6, 1925 – March 18, 1969) was an American singer and actress, best known for her portrayal of Phoebe in the 1950 drama film All About Eve. and as Katy Bates on It's a Great Life (1954-1956).
The eldest of three daughters, Bates was born in Denver, Colorado. While growing up in Denver, she studied ballet and worked as a teen fashion model. The shy teen was persuaded to enter a local beauty contest and won, receiving two round-trip train tickets to Hollywood, California. Two days before returning to Denver, Bates met Cecil Coan, a United Artists publicist, who she would later marry.
In September 1944, 19 year old Bates signed a contract with Universal Pictures after Cecil Coan introduced her to producer Walter Wanger. Soon after, she was cast as one of the "Seven Salome Girls" in the 1945 drama, Salome Where She Danced starring Yvonne De Carlo. Around this time, she fell in love with Coan, who was married with two sons and two daughters. In March 1945, Coan divorced his wife Helen Coan and secretly married Bates, on 25 March 1945, in Chihuahua, México.[3][4] Bates spent the next few years as a stock actress, landing bit parts in movies and doing cheesecake layouts for magazines like Yank, the Army Weekly and Life. It was one of those photo sessions that caught the eye of executives at Warner Bros. who signed her in 1947. Warner Bros. highlighted her "girl-next-door" image and her acting career took off. She appeared with some of the biggest stars of the day including Bette Davis in June Bride and Danny Kaye in The Inspector General.
In 1949, Bates's contract with Warner Bros. was terminated when she refused to go to New York City to promote The Inspector General. Despite being fired by Warner Brothers, she signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox later that year.
In late 1949, Bates auditioned for the small role of Phoebe in Fox's upcoming All About Eve. In competition for the part was Zsa Zsa Gabor and others, but Bates impressed the producers and was given the part. She made a short but important appearance as the devious schemer, Phoebe, at the end of the film. Bates's image is enshrined in the film's last scene, posing in front of a three-way mirror, while holding the award won by her idol Eve Harrington, played by Anne Baxter. This memorable final scene left critics and audiences intrigued by the young actress, who they thought would star in a sequel to All About Eve. The Hollywood Reporter said of her performance, "Barbara Bates comes on the screen in the last few moments to more or less sum up the whole action and point of the story. It's odd that a bit should count for so much, and in the hands of Miss Bates all the required points are fulfilled."
After her appearance in All About Eve, Bates co-starred in Cheaper by the Dozen, and its sequel Belles on Their Toes, with Jeanne Crain and Myrna Loy. In 1951, she landed a role opposite MacDonald Carey and Claudette Colbert in the comedy Let's Make It Legal. Fox refused to loan out Bates for the role of the suicidal ballerina saved by Charlie Chaplin’s aging vaudevillian in ‘Limelight’ (1952). She co-starred with Donna Reed as the love interests of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in the 1953 hit comedy The Caddy.
Despite a seemingly successful career, Bates' life, both on and off screen, started unravelling. She became a victim of extreme mood swings, insecurity, ill health, and chronic depression. In 1954, she won the role of Cathy on the NBC sitcom It's a Great Life, co-starring Frances Bavier as her mother, Amy Morgan, and James Dunn as her uncle, Earl Morgan. After 26 episodes, she was written out of the show due to her erratic behavior, depression and instability. Bates tried to salvage her career and travelled to England to find work. She was signed on as a contract player with the Rank Organisation, only to be replaced in two leading roles before filming began. Bates continued to be too emotionally unstable to work and in 1957, her contract with the Rank Organisation was cancelled.
Upon returning to the United States in 1957, Bates and her husband got an apartment in Beverly Hills. Later that year, Bates made her last film, Apache Territory, which was released in September 1958. She then appeared in two television commercials, one for floor wax and another endorsing a now unknown product with Buster Keaton. In 1960, Bates's husband Cecil Coan was diagnosed with cancer. Bates put her career on hold to care for her ailing husband. The strain eventually became too much for her. She attempted suicide by slashing her wrists and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital where she soon recovered. She made her final onscreen appearance in an episode of The Saint that aired in November 1962.
In January 1967, Bates's husband Cecil Coan died of cancer. Devastated by his death, Bates's depression worsened and she again became suicidal. Later that year, she returned to Denver and fell out of public view. For a time, Bates worked as a secretary, as a dental assistant, and as a hospital aide. In December 1968 she married for the second time: to a childhood friend, sportscaster William Reed. Despite her new marriage and location, Bates remained increasingly despondent and depressed.
On March 18, 1969, just months after her marriage to Reed, Barbara Bates committed suicide in her mother's garage by carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 43 years old. She is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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