While going through my VHS tapes the other day I came across the 90 minute MTM 20th Anniversary Special which aired on CBS, probably in 1990 or 91.

I watched it today for the first time since I recorded it. While it was nice to see the cast together reminiscing about the show, I think it would have been more enjoyable to see them do the reunion as another episode with the cast playing their old parts, rather than them just sitting on a set talking about how much fun they had and playing clips of the show.

Of course that could have been a disaster like the Green Acres or Beverly Hillbillies reunion movies, but if done properly it could have been something special.

Anyone else who has seen this show, what is your opinion?

I thought it was cute. It's always nice to see how well the cast gets along, even years later. I heard that the cast refused to do an in-character reunion without Ted Knight, that's why it was a retrospective instead. I like the 2002 cast reunion much better, since it was unscripted and seemed more genuine.

- Kristen

Does anyone have the 2002 reunion by any chance or know where I can get it? I've seen the 20 year anniversary, but can't seem to find the 2002 one anywhere. I'd love to see it.

I didn't even know they did another reunion in 2002. How that heck did I miss that?!

Yeah, they did. It was the cast interviewed one on one by Mary. They talked about their memories, fave episodes, etc. I have it on VHS, but I can't really make copies right now. There used to be clips of it on YouTube. I'm not sure if they're still there, but it's worth a look.

Edit: You can see one clip here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Oh6ce5_f0), of the cast talking about the final ep. You could always ask the person who uploaded it to put the rest up.

I'll have to check those out. Kristen - you're so right...it would've been terrible to have an in-character reunion show without Ted Knight/Ted Baxter. (BTW, I still love the Kawasaki/Sawakaki moment. :rofl:)

That's classic Ted. BTW, Welcome back, Monika! :) We missed you around here.

That's classic Ted. BTW, Welcome back, Monika! :) We missed you around here.
Thank you, Kristen. :D It's good to be back!

can someone please remine me when They had The 20th Anniversarry Special.