I'm ready for the Reunion Special Tonight and I hope to see a clip from the episode Runaways. Hopefully everyone catches it Tonight that will make for Interesting Discussion.

Make sure you tape it Solomon, I may need it from you.

I'm all set for this special and really looking forward to it.I've even got my VCR prepared in advance. ;)

Make sure you tape it Solomon, I may need it from you.



The VCR is set and ready to go-LOL

I'm working late tonight so I might miss it. My wife watches Law & Order SVU tonight so I might be screwed.

I'm working late tonight so I might miss it. My wife watches Law & Order SVU tonight so I might be screwed.


I got you covered, if u are unable to get it u can just send me a blank tape to record it on and the shipping fee($4.00) to mail it right back to you.

You're the best....thanks

I'm going to watch and tape it. Hopefully the DVD release date will be annouced soon.

I'm all set for this special and really looking forward to it.I've even got my VCR prepared in advance. ;)

Ditto! Can't wait for it to start. :)

I'm going to watch and tape it. Hopefully the DVD release date will be annouced soon.


I hope so too because I can't find the show anywhere in the Tape Trading Community

Ditto! Can't wait for it to start. :)


I have my VCR set for 8:55pm because these TV Networks start their Programs around 8:58 so they can get a jump on the networks for the 9 o'clock hour-lol

I have my VCR set for 8:55pm because these TV Networks start their Programs around 8:58 so they can get a jump on the networks for the 9 o'clock hour-lol

:lol: That's smart thinkin', Solomon. I don't have mine set, but at 5 til my finger will be ready to hit the record button.

:lol: That's smart thinkin', Solomon. I don't have mine set, but at 5 til my finger will be ready to hit the record button.


A TV Critic in the Phila Daily News gave that advice to me because of the networks trying to out do each other. She was like try to allow yourself some e×tra time so you will catch the program in it's entirety

I'm going to watch and tape it. Hopefully the DVD release date will be annouced soon.
i'm keeping my fingers crossed that they announce it DURING the show! :yay:

A TV Critic in the Phila Daily News gave that advice to me because of the networks trying to out do each other. She was like try to allow yourself some e×tra time so you will catch the program in it's entirety

I've been taping TJ Hooker and at first, I would start recording right at 3 am. By then, the opening credits had already started so now I give myself that extra time.

I always start the tape 4 or five minutes in advance when I record. I've always set the timer ahead when it's an overnight recording.

pretty good so far - whole lot of memories coming back to me; the show aired not too long after my own parents got divorced, so it really meant something to me at the time.

pretty good so far - whole lot of memories coming back to me; the show aired not too long after my own parents got divorced, so it really meant something to me at the time.


I see Mackenzie Phillips is still a WACKBALL-lol She said-"Was it really 30 years ago?

I see Mackenzie Phillips is still a WACKBALL-lol She said-"Was it really 30 years ago?
it IS kinda hard to believe that it was that long ago - i do remember that the show was on a LOT in syndication in the following years.

it IS kinda hard to believe that it was that long ago - i do remember that the show was on a LOT in syndication in the following years.


They are going to bring up Mackenzie's drug problem soon. I didn't think they would bring that up. I know that will be embarrasing for her to discuss with the other cast members

Valerie Berternelli is still HOT!!!!!!!!!!!

Man I wish they'd made this two hours. Great show! :D

Valerie Berternelli is still HOT!!!!!!!!!!!

You can say that again. :lol:


Great reunion show. Now all the have to do is release the Season 1 dvd.

Valerie Berternelli is still HOT!!!!!!!!!!!
yep - i dont think that's gonna change :happyface

Man I wish they'd made this two hours. Great show! :D
it was WAY to short - now I'm just left wanting MORE :mumble:

it was WAY to short - now I'm just left wanting MORE :mumble:



Yeah I wished it could have been 2 hours like the Happy Days Reunion. During the first hour the could have dealt with the 76-81 era and the second hour could have dealt with the 82-85 era.

it was WAY to short - now I'm just left wanting MORE :mumble:

Yes, it was! Me too, Roby. It was a great seeing them together and it brought back memories. I was definately left wanting more as it ended. :(

There were many scenes I wanted to see, but they didn't show them. Just give us a DVD release now!!

We need the dvd's asap, no doubt about that.

We need the dvd's asap, no doubt about that.
maybe they're waiting for the ratings to come in on the reunion before they make any announcements...

I may be in the minority, but I thought the reunion was sub par. It was way too short and they didn't talk about some of the great episodes like The Runaways, Barbara's Friend and The Older Man. I was left wanting more not because the reunion was so good, but because the reunion was poor.

I would think there would be enough buyers to support DVD sales. I mean not in the millions, but I can see people buying the show. The sooner they would get released the more people are likely to grab them. I do think this show would sell better than other Columbia/Sony DVD shows that are out there. Who knows? They could be released next Tuesday!

maybe they're waiting for the ratings to come in on the reunion before they make any announcements...

:nod: Yeah, that'd make sense. Hopefully we'll hear something soon, very soon.

I would think there would be enough buyers to support DVD sales. I mean not in the millions, but I can see people buying the show. The sooner they would get released the more people are likely to grab them. I do think this show would sell better than other Columbia/Sony DVD shows that are out there. Who knows? They could be released next Tuesday!
i think that it all depends on the package; if they do it as a complete season set, keep it around $25, and put some meagre extras on there (like audio commentaries or clips from the reunion show) it WILL sell.

I may be in the minority, but I thought the reunion was sub par. It was way too short and they didn't talk about some of the great episodes like The Runaways, Barbara's Friend and The Older Man. I was left wanting more not because the reunion was so good, but because the reunion was poor.



Brian wasn't the clip when Ann told Julie-"then don;t come back" from the Runaways?

They could put outtakes / commercials on the discs. As we know from tonight the outtakes do exist. Wasn't there an earlier pilot version of the show that was filmed WITHOUT Valerie? I wonder if that exists still?

Brian wasn't the clip when Ann told Julie-"then don;t come back" from the Runaways?

Yes, I was mistaken. They did delve into that episode, but I was still disappointed with the show overall.

I always liked it when Ann fell down into the ratty old armchair! :lol:

It wasn't the greatest special it could have been but it was fun seeing alot of the old scenes again. I was thinking like some of you that Sony will be interested in seeing the ratings for this to determine what they'll do about a dvd release. If ratings are a factor, I just hope it does well because it made me eager for a dvd release.

Nanette Fabray looked better than I expected her to look, but what was up with Shelley Fabares' pink spiky hair? Scarpelli looks pretty much like you would expect him to look today. The special definitely made me wish someone were airing it at least, but I prefer those dvds, if they ever come.

TV Guide has a short review of the special and they said it was "uninspired." I really think in a way the show has been on the shelf for way too long for most people to get into now.

TV Guide has a short review of the special and they said it was "uninspired." I really think in a way the show has been on the shelf for way too long for most people to get into now.


I agree with that critique. But I disagree what you said about people not getting into it. If the show was done more properly, it could've really inspired alot more younger viewers to buy the dvd's.

And, I missed it. Damn. Any chance or reairing sometime soon??

I enjoyed the reunion show. :) I hope they rerun it because I forgot to tape the show. :(

Athough I missed the beginning of the show from what I saw they should've had at least 2 hours. I hope it re-airs again though.

I felt they shouldn't harp on Mackenzie's drug problem so much. She did do drugs but they should leave her alone. They should've maybe mentioned it a little and then went on to talk more about the show. Poor Mackenzie looked uneasy.

I saw some of it (was watching According to Jim), but I did tape it. From what I saw, it didn't have the excitement as the Happy Days Reunion did. The ratings were not too good either. At least nothing compared to Happy Days. Here are the ratings:

Viewers: 9.94 million (2nd in timeslot from 9-9:20pm, According to Jim took 2nd from 9:20-10pm, leaving the reunion in 3rd place)
A18-49: 2.9/7 (4th in timeslot)

I was kinda disappointed with the reunion. I agree that it should've been 2 hours. I wanted to see more.

Fairly good! The main part appears to have taken place in Bonnie Franklin's own home- and it was good to see that she and the girls are actually friends! Also, it was encouraging that Nanette Fabray's in good health and seems to have barely aged since the show (same with Bonnie). Wonder what her niece Shelley was thinking with that punk hair, though? While it was good that they actually acknowledged Mackenzie's problems and how she's moved past them, I'm curious why they avoided ALL mentions of Howard Hesseman's stint as Ann's 2nd husband in the last year? Not that I think he'd be as happy to reminience about ODAAT experiences as Pat Harrington, Richard Masur,Micheal Lembeck were but still. .

I saw some of it (was watching According to Jim), but I did tape it. From what I saw, it didn't have the excitement as the Happy Days Reunion did. The ratings were not too good either. At least nothing compared to Happy Days. Here are the ratings:

Viewers: 9.94 million (2nd in timeslot from 9-9:20pm, According to Jim took 2nd from 9:20-10pm, leaving the reunion in 3rd place)
A18-49: 2.9/7 (4th in timeslot)



That's because Happy Days has been on National Cab;e for 3 years. One Day at a Time has been on National Cable for 0 years in the 2000 era. So That's why the Ratings were not as high as HD

I absolutely agree with you Solomon. Happy Days has the advantage because it has been on TVLAND and other places. One Day At A Time has not. That's the ONLY reason.

I haven't even seen the show, but I watched the reunion because it looks like a good show. I don't know why this show isnt popular with cable and syndication.

I absolutely agree with you Solomon. Happy Days has the advantage because it has been on TVLAND and other places. One Day At A Time has not. That's the ONLY reason.
CBS didn't hype up the reunion anywhere NEAR as much as ABC did with the HD reunion; most non-tvjunkies that I've talked to at least heard about the HD reunion, and got a chance to watch it either the first or second time - ODAAT barely had any promotion by comparison.`

CBS didn't hype up the reunion anywhere NEAR as much as ABC did with the HD reunion; most non-tvjunkies that I've talked to at least heard about the HD reunion, and got a chance to watch it either the first or second time - ODAAT barely had any promotion by comparison.`

That is the reason behind the lower ratings. I don't think it has to do with it not airing on cable television. Though, Happy Days is way more popular than One Day at a Time.

That is the reason behind the lower ratings. I don't think it has to do with it not airing on cable television. Though, Happy Days is way more popular than One Day at a Time.

Again, the reason Happy Days is more popular is because a whole new generation of viewers have been exposed to it. Give ODAAT a run on TVLAND or TBS and allow new viewers to be exposed to it. This show is of higher quality than HD.

I always thought OD was one of the best shows of the 70s. It was my favorite while growing up, and I do find it more entertaining than Happy Days and even many modern shows. I wonder how it got lost in the shuffle after it signed off??

For me it was the opposite. I was watching Happy Days pretty much on a regular basis because of its characters and storylines which were all too often from a male perspective.

One Day at the Time on the other hand wasn't as provocative as compared to All in the Family and was best remembered with storylines from a female perspective which I didn't always easily related to.

That said, I was glad to see everyone appeared well at the One Day at the Time reunion special.

It was a great reunion. I would have liked it to be longer but it was great seeing most of the cast alive and well. Now its time for a tv network to pick up ODAAT.

I thought that it was well put together for a one hour special. I am watching it again for the 3rd time. I transferred my copy onto DVD this morning. I am not sure what the deal was with Shelly. I am assuming that Shelly was being interviewed in between takes for some movie or a play. I pray that is the reason. I wonder why Boyd Gaines and Howard Hessman did not appear?

I thought that it was well put together for a one hour special. I am watching it again for the 3rd time. I transferred my copy onto DVD this morning. I am not sure what the deal was with Shelly. I am assuming that Shelly was being interviewed in between takes for some movie or a play. I pray that is the reason. I wonder why Boyd Gaines and Howard Hessman did not appear?

Probably because the characters they played weren't essential and came later in the show's run. Glenn Scarpelli was weak also, but he got some recognition on the special.

I actually watched the reunion on the first season DVD. Everyone looked great, happy and healthy. Too bad it wasn't longer. :confused:

I love TV retrospectives, especially after many years have passed. I would so love to see retrospectives on Barney Miller, Family, WKRP, Good Times, and more.