Is it true that she refused a few offers because she wanted more control over potential projects? More to the point, she allegedly wanted directors who would kiss her butt and not challenge her. Basically, she wanted a producer that she could bully and dominate. That’s apparently why she adored Norman Lear. Any other producer would put her in place and would smack her down.

Is it true that she refused a few offers because she wanted more control over potential projects? More to the point, she allegedly wanted directors who would kiss her butt and who would not challenge her. Basically, she wanted a producer that she could bully and dominate. That’s apparently why she adored Norman Lear. Any other producer would put her in place and would smack her down.

Norman Lear gave her carte blanche for some reason and total control of the show apparently.

Mary Louise Wilson couldn't stand her and thought she was pretentious.

I wonder what Dick Bensfield thought of her...:confused:;)

I never met the woman so I don't know how she was personally. Seems like maybe she was difficult to get along with, I don't know. What I do know is that I think she was attractive when she wore her hair longer and that's about all I can say on the subject. :lol:

Norman Lear gave her carte blanche for some reason and total control of the show apparently.

Mary Louise Wilson couldn't stand her and thought she was pretentious.

I wonder what Dick Bensfield thought of her...:confused:;)


Or Myles Weiner!! I wonder what he thought of her or what SHE thought of Myles of Weiner??? :lol::crazy:

I never met the woman so I don't know how she was personally. Seems like maybe she was difficult to get along with, I don't know. What I do know is that I think she was attractive when she wore her hair longer and that's about all I can say on the subject. :lol:

And she had a mean left hook...:wave:

Or Myles Weiner!! I wonder what he thought of her or what SHE thought of Myles of Weiner??? :lol::crazy:

You know she loved herself some Weiner.

Maybe not Nick's Weiner so much...;) She had it run over by a car.

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And she had a mean left hook...:wave:

LOL, are you referring to her pose in my avatar photo? I like that picture, I love the dreamy look in her pretty eyes.

Is it true that she refused a few offers because she wanted more control over potential projects? More to the point, she allegedly wanted directors who would kiss her butt and who would not challenge her. Basically, she wanted a producer that she could bully and dominate. That’s apparently why she adored Norman Lear. Any other producer would put her in place and would smack her down.
And yet Carroll O'Connor always butted heads with him. What's up with that?

LOL, are you referring to her pose in my avatar photo? I like that picture, I love the dreamy look in her pretty eyes.

No, I love your avatar and her dreamy look.

I was referring to all the people she slapped on the show but nobody ever DARED to slap her back. :lol::wave:

No, I love your avatar and her dreamy look.

I was referring to all the people she slapped on the show but nobody ever DARED to slap her back. :lol::wave:

OK, that's what I had originally thought but wasn't sure.

There is the episode where she gave Julie a smack, and didn't she smack Alex too one time when he was being ornery? I don't recall any episode where she smacked Barbara, not sure if she smacked her or not. But yes, Ann could be wicked nasty sometimes whenever the script writer called for it. I don't like those moments but this is a Norman Lear show so it's to be expected.

OK, that's what I had originally thought but wasn't sure.

There is the episode where she gave Julie a smack, and didn't she smack Alex too one time when he was being ornery? I don't recall any episode where she smacked Barbara, not sure if she smacked her or not. But yes, Ann could be wicked nasty sometimes whenever the script writer called for it. I don't like those moments but this is a Norman Lear show so it's to be expected.

Florida never slapped ANYBODY! (I think!)

Florida never slapped ANYBODY! (I think!)

She slapped Michael out of anger in one episode.

OK, that's what I had originally thought but wasn't sure.

There is the episode where she gave Julie a smack, and didn't she smack Alex too one time when he was being ornery? I don't recall any episode where she smacked Barbara, not sure if she smacked her or not. But yes, Ann could be wicked nasty sometimes whenever the script writer called for it. I don't like those moments but this is a Norman Lear show so it's to be expected.

I love that word ornery! :lol: That's my word of the day today! Ornery!! :lol::D:wave:

I love that word ornery! :lol: That's my word of the day today! Ornery!! :lol::D:wave:

LOL, I should have said he was being an ornery hooligan. That would have been funnier. :lol: :wave:

LOL, I should have said he was being an ornery hooligan. That would have been funnier. :lol: :wave:



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I know, such an old timer expression ! :D I would think my 89 year old Dad was posting!! :lol::D

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I know, such an old timer expression ! :D I would think my 89 year old Dad was posting!! :lol::D

How about the word "whippersnapper"? That's an old fashioned word you don't hear used much anymore. "Don't get sassy with your elders, you young whippersnapper!" :lol:

Or the word "varmints". That's a word from the old western times. "Dag nab it, we gotta catch those varmints and have 'em tossed in the hoosegow!" :lol:

How about the word "whippersnapper"? That's an old fashioned word you don't hear used much anymore. "Don't get sassy with your elders, you young whippersnapper!" :lol:

Or the word "varmints". That's a word from the old western times. "Dag nab it, we gotta catch those varmints and have 'em tossed in the hoosegow!" :lol:

That reminds me of this old Cowboy on the latest Little Ceasars pizza commercial . It is hilarious when he says "No shippy shapping" ? :lol::D That gets me ROTFLMAO all the time !!! :lol::D:wave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ahIMgQcis

That reminds me of this old Cowboy on the latest Little Ceasars pizza commercial . It is hilarious when he says "No shippy shapping" ? :lol::D That gets me ROTFLMAO all the time !!! :lol::D:wave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ahIMgQcis

Funny commercial. I don't think it's aired in my area because I don't recall seeing it on TV.

Here's my take on the situation. Norman was in the best situation and held most of the cards. He was bringing a lot of successful shows to the networks and had the right connections. Bonnie was a strong actress and made a favorable impression on Lear to be the star of the show. She also did well to stand up for herself and not let studio executives push her around. However, it probably came with a price that she was touted as difficult. That probably caused her to be passed over on future projects. At the end of the day, Bonnie was at a dead end when ODAAT finished while Mr. Lear always had an open door to pitch new shows to the networks.