I noticed in the first two episodes after the episodes ends, you see the ending scene in the closing credits. So I was wondering was that an actual tag scene on CBS back in 1975? But if it was then what was the original closing credits on CBS? lol

The ending scene was shown in the closing credits on the DVD. I'm guessing that's the way that it aired on CBS as well.

The ending scene was shown in the closing credits on the DVD. I'm guessing that's the way that it aired on CBS as well.

Nope that means the DVD got the same edited versions as the antenna tv:lol:

If it is an edit (I highly doubt that it is) then it would be a very bizarre edit.

If it is an edit (I highly doubt that it is) then it would be a very bizarre edit.


Probably is since local cuts never show any type of tag scenes.

As an original viewer, the closing non-verbal credit scenes were done for just a few season one episodes only as the credits ran over them with only closing theme playing....

ODAAT never had tag scenes before the closing credits..........Hence the first brief credits that appear during last scene/audience claps before main credits (fade to black & commercial). After season one they only just showed brief scenes from the episode over the credits, any scene you didn't see during those montages are part of the edits of the syndication package.

The Antenna episodes are the typical syndication package that has been around for decades, the edits usually happen cutting the first 2 minutes so essentially joining the episode "already in progress" (DVD proves it) first two minutes was usually not crucial to storyline. Also the first four seasons were shown uncut a few years back when Cablevision and others had "Tube Time" on VOD.

This series went through drastic format and cast changes during its 9 year run ending in May 1984 with 209 episodes, the only thing that didn't change was the apartment! It eventually had the largest rotating cast at the time of network sitcoms. ODAAT did runs for years on the local Chicago feed of MeTV, I have those....It also ran on CBS network in late afternoon reruns.

Interesting fact re: episode 2, I noticed when Ann enters the girls room they are playing an elton john album, his signature "Rocket Man" played for about 20 seconds as background.....It is heard in syndication copies and the DVD, thus being cleared.

Anyone sampling the series now should basically ignore the 15 episode season one episodes, the series changes in tone dramatically by season 3, Valerie Bertinelli became every boys "girl next door" dream, less shouting, Schneider becomes likable, and much to Bonnie Franklins' arguments with writers, the format changed from a series about a "divorced woman trying to make it on her own" to a sitcom about the ever growing up children.

If anyone sticks with the series you will see countless characters appear for a season and then suddenly disappear or in the character "Nick" get killed off! Next will be neighbor Ginny Roblicki (it would make sense that people would move out of an apartment building) BTW David does return years later for a two part episode and gives Ann one last chance to marry (go west) as he is now a successful celebrity Hollywood attorney.

Some series regulars during 9 season run:
Nanette Fabray, Shelly Fabares, Glenn Scarpelli, Boyd Gaines, Howard Hessman, Richard Masur, Ron Rifkin, Michael Lembeck, Joe Campanella and stay tuned for more!

As an original viewer, the closing non-verbal credit scenes were done for just a few season one episodes only as the credits ran over them with only closing theme playing....

ODAAT never had tag scenes before the closing credits..........Hence the first brief credits that appear during last scene/audience claps before main credits (fade to black & commercial). After season one they only just showed brief scenes from the episode over the credits, any scene you didn't see during those montages are part of the edits of the syndication package.

The Antenna episodes are the typical syndication package that has been around for decades, the edits usually happen cutting the first 2 minutes so essentially joining the episode "already in progress" (DVD proves it) first two minutes was usually not crucial to storyline. Also the first four seasons were shown uncut a few years back when Cablevision and others had "Tube Time" on VOD.

This series went through drastic format and cast changes during its 9 year run ending in May 1984 with 209 episodes, the only thing that didn't change was the apartment! It eventually had the largest rotating cast at the time of network sitcoms. ODAAT did runs for years on the local Chicago feed of MeTV, I have those....It also ran on CBS network in late afternoon reruns.

Interesting fact re: episode 2, I noticed when Ann enters the girls room they are playing an elton john album, his signature "Rocket Man" played for about 20 seconds as background.....It is heard in syndication copies and the DVD, thus being cleared.

Anyone sampling the series now should basically ignore the 15 episode season one episodes, the series changes in tone dramatically by season 3, Valerie Bertinelli became every boys "girl next door" dream, less shouting, Schneider becomes likable, and much to Bonnie Franklins' arguments with writers, the format changed from a series about a "divorced woman trying to make it on her own" to a sitcom about the ever growing up children.

If anyone sticks with the series you will see countless characters appear for a season and then suddenly disappear or in the character "Nick" get killed off! Next will be neighbor Ginny Roblicki (it would make sense that people would move out of an apartment building) BTW David does return years later for a two part episode and gives Ann one last chance to marry (go west) as he is now a successful celebrity Hollywood attorney.

Some series regulars during 9 season run:
Nanette Fabray, Shelly Fabares, Glenn Scarpelli, Boyd Gaines, Howard Hessman, Richard Masur, Ron Rifkin, Michael Lembeck, Joe Campanella and stay tuned for more!


I will watch every episode as long as the show is on the Antenna TV schedule since I never seen the show before.