If you go over their body of work, from before, during and after the run of the show, up to the present day, the cast had a lot of success. In all aspects of the business, from screen, stage, to directing. Even the ones who just popped in for a year (go check out Ron Rifkins resume some time). This has to be one of the stronger overall casts assembled from '70's TV.

Glen Scarpeli puts the entire cast and guest stars all to shame.

Glen Scarpeli puts the entire cast and guest stars all to shame.

He, mostly, left the business, so that's a separate topic for somebody else to delve into. But some of you are pretty vicious to the 14 year olds. Who's next, Cousin Oliver? That Ricky kid from the Partridge Family:)

He, mostly, left the business, so that's a separate topic for somebody else to delve into. But some of you are pretty vicious to the 14 year olds. Who's next, Cousin Oliver? That Ricky kid from the Partridge Family:)

I didn't know that Ricky kid was 14 when he was on The Partridge Family? Was he a dwarf?

First, I actually don't mind Glen, he just became a fun running joke on here.

Second, I like Cousin Oliver

Third, some kids/teens I just find annoying. Ricky from The Partridge Family, Andy from Family Ties, that Seven kid from Married With Children, Haley Joel Osment, all the kids on Full House.

I didn't know that Ricky kid was 14 when he was on The Partridge Family? Was he a dwarf?

Third, some kids/teens

Maybe. Tough to tell. But if not, definitely is in the third category. Anyone under 20 is a kid to me, thus me grouping them all together.

Boyd Gaines went onto to win 4 Tony's. Including one for Gypsy.

Last night he was relegated to be the only one who didn't get a chance to stand out in the retirement episode. Ironic?

Incidentally, Michael Lembeck has an excellent singing voice. Better than the whole cast combined.

Except for Bonnie who had a wonderful singing voice as shown in her Tony nominated turn in Applause. She could also dance very well.

I don't know why they made it out that she couldn't really carry a tune on the retirement show episodes. I guess she didn't want to be a Linda Lavinesque show off. Linda's singing voice was annoying even though she was very funny on Alice. But even though Alice Hyatt was supposed to be a singer, Linda's singing was an acquired taste.

How could I forget Nanette Fabray?

So talented and so versatile in The Bandwagon and Your Show of Shows among other things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPALKjf13KQ

Mary Louise Wilson (Ginny) also has a Tony award. And a Drama Desk Award, which, while I'm not sure what that is , I'm sure it's good.:)

Boyd Gaines went onto to win 4 Tony's. Including one for Gypsy.

Last night he was relegated to be the only one who didn't get a chance to stand out in the retirement episode. Ironic?

Incidentally, Michael Lembeck has an excellent singing voice. Better than the whole cast combined.

Except for Bonnie who had a wonderful singing voice as shown in her Tony nominated turn in Applause. She could also dance very well.

I don't know why they made it out that she couldn't really carry a tune on the retirement show episodes. I guess she didn't want to be a Linda Lavinesque show off. Linda's singing voice was annoying even though she was very funny on Alice. But even though Alice Hyatt was supposed to be a singer, Linda's singing was an acquired taste.


YES!!!! Michael has a very nice voice!!!! He was "Kaptain Kool" after all!!! :lol: I also noticed he seems to shine more on live stage than as a TV actor!! I could see him as a professional singer or in Broadway plays!! !!!! I love Max, don't get me wrong , but I don't think the roll of Max showed Michael Lembeck's total acting ability!!! :confused:

And that is a shame they didn't give Mark/Boyd Gaines more to do in that retirement home show!!!! Being he really did have talent on the stage!!! :(

I agree Bonnie did have a nice voice, also Nanette (Grandma Romano) And how can we forget Shelley ( Francine) she had that big hit record " Johnny Angel" back in the day!!!! ;)

Glen Scarpeli puts the entire cast and guest stars all to shame.

Why is everybody always hating on Alex? lol I thought he was adorable! Am I the only one??

Why is everybody always hating on Alex? lol I thought he was adorable! Am I the only one??


If you really like him and have been watching the show lately !!! Or if you were a fan before when it was on than fine!!!! ;)


If not and you are just a troll, PLEASE !! We don't have any time for you on here!!!! :rolleyes:


Sorry to be rude, but I don't see a sincere post here!!!;)

I'm hoping that was meant in fun? I was being genuine. Not a troll. Not a Glenn Scarpelli fan...just a fan of his portrayal of the character.

I'm hoping that was meant in fun? I was being genuine. Not a troll. Not a Glenn Scarpelli fan...just a fan of his portrayal of the character.


OK!!! If that's how it really is!!!! I have been posting here for a while a long with a few other people, and I don't mean to take charge but in a way I guess I have! ;) If you are not sincere in watching this and/or a fan of this program I kindly ask you to leave because we all are very into this!!!! Even a couple posters who don't like the show and post, but they let it be known they don't like it ,please don't post and pretend you like this show if you really don't!! :(


Again I say ,we have NO time for trolls here!!!;)

I'm not clear at all why you are calling me out and saying I am a troll? I do like the show. I've been DVRing it from Antenna Tv. Just because i happen to like a character that you don't makes me a troll??

Woah, what happened here overnight??

First, Hi to what looks like a new poster. Please keep posting at the site, especially here, as its my goal to keep this show an active board.

Second, Bonnie is usually one of the nicer, friendly posters who gets along with EVERYONE. I don't know what happened there. Maybe CHIPS (her favorite) was preempted last night? Hopefully nothing more serious.

No! Nothing serious!!! I guess I read that person's posts wrong or something! I apologize!

I'm not clear at all why you are calling me out and saying I am a troll? I do like the show. I've been DVRing it from Antenna Tv. Just because i happen to like a character that you don't makes me a troll??


No ! That doesn't make you a troll. And I apologize to you! I was out of line and I'm very sorry.:( Please come back and post again! :)

Why is everybody always hating on Alex? lol I thought he was adorable! Am I the only one??

I like Alex too. I like most of the episodes he's in. Some of his early episodes he tends to be bratty, but once he settles in he's usually a pretty cool kid. :cool: Since Ann didn't have a son, Alex sort of became her adopted son.

Woah, what happened here overnight??

First, Hi to what looks like a new poster. Please keep posting at the site, especially here, as its my goal to keep this show an active board.

Second, Bonnie is usually one of the nicer, friendly posters who gets along with EVERYONE. I don't know what happened there. Maybe CHIPS (her favorite) was preempted last night? Hopefully nothing more serious.


Thank you! I appreciate the welcome. :) I just found that these boards exist and are active which is why I just joined. And CHiPs is one of my very favorite oldies too!!

Thank you Bonniegirl! I appreciate that. I understand sometimes it's hard to tell in a written message what the true intent is. But I promise I'm legit. :)

I like Alex too. I like most of the episodes he's in. Some of his early episodes he tends to be bratty, but once he settles in he's usually a pretty cool kid. :cool: Since Ann didn't have a son, Alex sort of became her adopted son.

I agree! He was a completely obnoxious brat in Wicked Ann. I kind of felt bad for him at the end though, he looked so fragile. But they should have included a scene where he apologized and acknowledged that he was unfairly taking out his anger on her. imho :)

Thank you Bonniegirl! I appreciate that. I understand sometimes it's hard to tell in a written message what the true intent is. But I promise I'm legit. :)


I'm glad you don't hate me!! Again I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot! :( Welcome to the forums!:) And any fan of CHIPS is a friend of mine!! ;) We used to have a lot of posting over there too! But it died down a lot since CHIPS is now going through the second time around on METV!!!

But I promise I'm legit. :)

The key initiation question for this show is, where do you stand on Schneider and his ever present passkey? Your opinion please.

The key initiation question for this show is, where do you stand on Schneider and his ever present passkey? Your opinion please.

I'm almost afraid to answer! Lol I remember being really annoyed by Schneider when watching the show back in the day. I like him now, but it drives me crazy how he just comes in whenever he wants! And I personally don't get how he got all the ladies. I can't stand his moustache! Lol

(So do I get to stay? Lol)

I'm glad you don't hate me!! Again I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot! :( Welcome to the forums!:) And any fan of CHIPS is a friend of mine!! ;) We used to have a lot of posting over there too! But it died down a lot since CHIPS is now going through the second time around on METV!!!

The all important CHiPs question (is it okay to ask on a different forum? I don't know the rules) just for you, not to start a discussion: Ponch or John? ;)

I'm almost afraid to answer! Lol I remember being really annoyed by Schneider when watching the show back in the day. I like him now, but it drives me crazy how he just comes in whenever he wants! And I personally don't get how he got all the ladies. I can't stand his moustache! Lol

(So do I get to stay? Lol)

You win easily. There are no right or wrong answers. Just opinions.

The all important CHiPs question (is it okay to ask on a different forum? I don't know the rules) just for you, not to start a discussion: Ponch or John? ;)


Oh Ponch for sure!! He has my heart!!!:) I also like Bobby ,who was on last season when Jon left the show! :)

No ! That doesn't make you a troll. And I apologize to you! I was out of line and I'm very sorry.:( Please come back and post again! :)


Bonniegirl, I read your post to katshifty as being a joke, not serious. You are a sweetheart.:)

katshifty, I am a card carrying member of the Glenn Scarpelli fangurl club.

You are not alone. Other fine people on this board love him too. Welcome:wave:

Glad we are all on the same page now. More or less.;)

Bonniegirl, I read your post to katshifty as being a joke, not serious. You are a sweetheart.:)

katshifty, I am a card carrying member of the Glenn Scarpelli fangurl club.

You are not alone. Other fine people on this board love him too. Welcome:wave:

Glad we are all on the same page now. More or less.;)


Thank you Anna!!! But in this case I was in the wrong! Every once in a blue moon, I have a weird bitchy side and can overreact !! :(

I have a weird bitchy side and can overreact !! :(

It's the Ann Romano in you.

It's the Ann Romano in you.


Oh no!!!! The show is rubbing off on me!!!!:eek: DAMMIT OPUS!!!! :lol: :D

Bonniegirl, I read your post to katshifty as being a joke, not serious. You are a sweetheart.:)

katshifty, I am a card carrying member of the Glenn Scarpelli fangurl club.

You are not alone. Other fine people on this board love him too. Welcome:wave:

Glad we are all on the same page now. More or less.;)

Thank you, Anna! Glad to be here! And glad to know I'm not alone! :D