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'80sSitcoms
08-28-2018, 12:26 PM
Sunny Daaaaay
Sweepin' Mar-go awaaaaay
On my way to where the air is sweeeeeet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Streeeeet?

Come and play,
Everything's A-OK
Girls and Muppets there,
That's where we meeeeeeet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

'80sSitcoms
08-28-2018, 12:26 PM
There have been a few references/ideas sprinkled around this board of The Facts of Life meets Sesame Street, and I wanted to dedicate a thread to that. What it would be like if the girls were on their way back from a trip in New York City, and the bus broke down on Sesame Street? What if they had to spend the day hanging around this beloved, revered street inhabited by so many quirky (lovable) characters? What kind of Eastland/Sesame interactions could there be?

What kind of interactions/pairings/moments do you think would be fun to see? Here are some from me:

Mrs. Garrett and Mr. Hooper and Cookie Monster

Mrs. Garrett could help out Mr. Hooper in his store, and talk with him about their younger years. She could bake some treats to serve at the counter, while being frustrated and losing her patience in trying to keep Cookie Monster tame and away from them, lol.


Jo and Bert 'n Ernie

I can already see Jo kicked back in the lounge at Eastland in her footie pajamas, holding a pillow clutched to her while laughing at Bert 'n Ernie when she watches SS: "Heh, man, those two guys crack me up! lol!", so if she were on Sesame Street I could see her visiting B&E at 123 Sesame Street in their downstairs apartment, and helping them through some sort of trial or tribulation such as having to share, or splitting up responsibilities, something like that.


Blair and Oscar

We already know Blair likes the finer things in life, and is easily groused by anything "low class"; just recall her reaction to the menu in that little diner in NYC: "See? Here's a picture of a hamburger; and it's green." lol...so it could be quite comedic to pair her up with Oscar.

Something that came to my mind is, Blair could be chatting with Oscar at his trash can, when he brings out a lovely little perfume bottle:

Blair: "Oo, now that actually looks lovely, Oscar."

Oscar: "Yeah, it's some perfume a relative of mine sent me from France. Some city called 'Paris'."

Blair: "You mean this is a bottle of authentic French perfume?"

Oscar: "Yeah, but you wouldn't believe this junk---I've never smelled anything like it!"

Blair: "Well if you don't like it, it must be good. Let me smell it!"

Oscar: "Okay, you asked for it, Blondie..."

[OSCAR squirts BLAIR with perfume from perfume bottle]



Blair: [coughs, waves arms in front of scrunched up face] "Oohhh, yuck!! Oscar, I thought you said you never smelled anything like this before!"

Oscar: "I haven't!"

Blair: "But it's disgusting! It smells...ugh, rotten!"

Oscar: "I know, it's French stinkweed---isn't it beautiful?? I've only gotten to hear about this beauty in stories! I told you I've never smelled anything like it before! Until now, heh, heh, heh..."

[OSCAR sprays more French stinkweed perfume on BLAIR as she runs away covering her sensitive little nose]


[B]Nancy and Big Bird and Snuffy

Big Bird could decide he wants to reorganize his nest area, but he and Snuffy can't come up with any ideas that work. Then Nancy could come along and help them out by offering ideas on reorganizing Big Bird's nest, and helping them pitch in.


Cindy and Herry Monster

Cindy could come across Herry, who's sad he has such a hard time playing sports with others because of his immense Bam Bam-like strength. Poor guy, he's like a bull in a china shop. Cindy could boost his confidence by showing him athletic things he can do on his own where he's safe from accidentally hurting others in a team sport. That way he can still play with his friends, but when he needs some alone time to really exert his strength, he can do that on his own. Cindy could teach him how to jump rope, different techniques with his weight-lifting, and offer to teach him how to run long distance ("My best friend taught me how to run, Herry. You'll see, it's a cinch!")


Sue Ann and Grover

Sue Ann could teach Grover how to run long distance, and about different types of races, and hurdles (of course, Grover would be disastrous on the hurdles, at least at first, lol). He could even wear sneakers and a little headband on his "cute, furry little monster head" as he would say, lol.


Molly and Sherlock Hemlock

Molly could run into a clue-seeking Sherlock Hemlock staring at the ground through his magnifying glass as he's walking along. He's befuddled by some mystery, and Molly can help him with his clues; perhaps she may even take out her flash film camera and take photographs at possible clue scenes!

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RetroGuy2000
08-28-2018, 11:52 PM
Nice job with Molly's hat!

Maybe Charlotte could have reprized her role as Molly the Mail Lady. Or maybe even a dual role as Molly/Edna!

'80sSitcoms
08-29-2018, 01:29 AM
Nice job with Molly's hat!

haha, thanks, it's all free-hand! lol


Maybe Charlotte could have reprized her role as Molly the Mail Lady. Or maybe even a dual role as Molly/Edna!

Ooo, a Molly/Edna split-screen scene would be fantastic!

By the way, in case anyone wonders, "Herry" actually is spelled correctly. Rather than "Harry", they named him "Herry" with an "e" in honor of his performer, Jerry Nelson. (get it? "Jerry/Herry"?)

Retro, you had a good pairing idea that I didn't mention because I was gonna let you share, lol.

And now, Retro, an assignment for you! :typing:

Here is a screenshot below that I think would make a great visual for the Nancy/Bird/Snuffy story (except that it's not from the '70s or '80s set of Big Bird's nest, but I digress) --- because you are so talented at mocking up photos that look so real, I thought I would provide a screenshot and see if you would like to insert Nancy into the scene. :)

(okay, so, well, it's more of an "optional" assignment I guess, lol)

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RetroGuy2000
08-29-2018, 02:33 AM
And now, Retro, an assignment for you! :typing:

Here is a screenshot below that I think would make a great visual for the Nancy/Bird/Snuffy story (except that it's not from the '70s or '80s set of Big Bird's nest, but I digress) --- because you are so talented at mocking up photos that look so real, I thought I would provide a screenshot and see if you would like to insert Nancy into the scene. :)

(okay, so, well, it's more of an "optional" assignment I guess, lol)

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Here is the assignment, Professor '80s! :lol:

Lorimar Television
08-29-2018, 03:30 AM
LMAO!!!!

'80sSitcoms
08-29-2018, 09:43 AM
Here is the assignment, Professor '80s! :lol:

:lol:

But really, WOW :eek: that is fantastic!!

A++!!

'80sSitcoms
08-29-2018, 09:53 AM
And now, for a bit of "playtime" with your masterpiece...such a visual instills inspiration!

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RetroGuy2000
08-29-2018, 10:48 AM
Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

MA
08-29-2018, 10:53 AM
Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

RetroGuy2000
08-29-2018, 11:00 AM
Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

Mrs. Garrett sure would have her work cut out for her! Even pulling out the full-length mirror for some serious reflection during the heart-to-heart might not work on Oscar!

'80sSitcoms
08-29-2018, 11:03 AM
Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

That would be good too. I just wonder how long Oscar could stand it before going back to his ol' "rotten" Oscar ways, lol.

A couple of other thoughts:

Natalie and Telly and Miles

Natalie could be playing with toddler Miles (the adopted son of Susan and Gordon) on the steps of 123 Sesame Street, and Telly could come over and hear Natalie mention that Miles was adopted. Telly could ask her what that word means, and she would explain to him what adoption is, and how she is adopted too, and lots of other kids are, and what that's like, and how adopted families can have just as much love as anyone.


Sue Ann and Cindy and the Two-Headed Monster

The Two-Head Monster could be arguing with himself (lol) over something, and Sue Ann and Cindy could come over and stop their fighting (what a change from "Running!"), and calm them down and work with them on cooperating and working together. They could explain go the monster that they spend a lot of time together as well, being best friends, and even best friends argue, and that you'll argue with someone sometimes if you spend a lot of time together. The girls could reassure them that's just normal, but, it's important to work it out, and keep your friendship. :)

MA
08-29-2018, 11:12 AM
Mrs. Garrett sure would have her work cut out for her! Even pulling out the full-length mirror for some serious reflection during the heart-to-heart might not work on Oscar!

That's one of the methods she would use with Oscar actually.

'80sSitcoms
08-30-2018, 07:28 AM
Retro, I have another (optional) assignment for you: With this photo of athletic Grover, would you like to insert Sue Ann into this scene as Grover's running coach? (not sure if you wanna leave the Anything Muppets in the background or "erase" them from the scene, lol)

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Impressions
08-30-2018, 10:32 PM
Things I'd love to see in a crossover with Sesame Street


Kelly getting lectured by Big Bird about stealing
Count von Count being Blair's accountant, counting all the money she spends or clothing she buys at Bloomingdales
Kermit and Elmo getting all overly excited with Tootie when they meet Jermaine Jackson
Ernie keeping all the girls up during the Take My Finals episode and squeaking his rubber ducky at the girls in The Four Musketeers episodes
Cookie Monster outselling Edna's Edibles in cookies
Oscar the Grouch and Jo arguing with each other

Lorimar Television
08-30-2018, 10:49 PM
Retro, I have another (optional) assignment for you: With this photo of athletic Grover, would you like to insert Sue Ann into this scene as Grover's running coach? (not sure if you wanna leave the Anything Muppets in the background or "erase" them from the scene, lol)

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I look forward to this one!

'80sSitcoms
08-30-2018, 11:39 PM
I look forward to this one!


lol, no pressure, right? ;)

'80sSitcoms
08-30-2018, 11:42 PM
Count von Count being Blair's accountant, counting all the money she spends or clothing she buys at Bloomingdales

Ahhhh,hahahaha! That could be sooooo funny! Blair getting more and more elated at all her purchases that she piles up in The Count's castle to wait for her daddy to send a separate car to cart them all back to Eastland, and The Count getting more and more elated at all the receipts she showers on him and he gets to count all the figures! :lol:





Cookie Monster outselling Edna's Edibles in cookies

I dunno, I think Cookie Monster would end up eating all of his cookies to sell, making zero profit! :eat:





Oscar the Grouch and Jo arguing with each other

Ooo, that's a good one too! Especially if it were Eastland Jo! (before she softened as much as she did in the later seasons)

'80sSitcoms
08-31-2018, 11:56 AM
Here's another assignment for you Retro, :lol:...I hope I'm not overloading you! ;) If you even want to do them, which understandably, is all up to you. But here's Herry Monster in his room (odd to see him with clothes on, lol), and you can even see some of his sports equipment! What better place to insert a sporty Cindy? :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-03-2018, 03:25 PM
I look forward to this one!

I'll try to post something tonight!

MA
09-04-2018, 02:49 PM
Let's imagine something here...

If there were any musical numbers on the show, who would do and be in what?

MA
09-04-2018, 03:11 PM
There have been a few references/ideas sprinkled around this board of The Facts of Life meets Sesame Street, and I wanted to dedicate a thread to that. What it would be like if the girls were on their way back from a trip in New York City, and the bus broke down on Sesame Street? What if they had to spend the day hanging around this beloved, revered street inhabited by so many quirky (lovable) characters? What kind of Eastland/Sesame interactions could there be?

What kind of interactions/pairings/moments do you think would be fun to see? Here are some from me:

Mrs. Garrett and Mr. Hooper and Cookie Monster

Mrs. Garrett could help out Mr. Hooper in his store, and talk with him about their younger years. She could bake some treats to serve at the counter, while being frustrated and losing her patience in trying to keep Cookie Monster tame and away from them, lol.


Jo and Bert 'n Ernie

I can already see Jo kicked back in the lounge at Eastland in her footie pajamas, holding a pillow clutched to her while laughing at Bert 'n Ernie when she watches SS: "Heh, man, those two guys crack me up! lol!", so if she were on Sesame Street I could see her visiting B&E at 123 Sesame Street in their downstairs apartment, and helping them through some sort of trial or tribulation such as having to share, or splitting up responsibilities, something like that.


Blair and Oscar

We already know Blair likes the finer things in life, and is easily groused by anything "low class"; just recall her reaction to the menu in that little diner in NYC: "See? Here's a picture of a hamburger; and it's green." lol...so it could be quite comedic to pair her up with Oscar.

Something that came to my mind is, Blair could be chatting with Oscar at his trash can, when he brings out a lovely little perfume bottle:

Blair: "Oo, now that actually looks lovely, Oscar."

Oscar: "Yeah, it's some perfume a relative of mine sent me from France. Some city called 'Paris'."

Blair: "You mean this is a bottle of authentic French perfume?"

Oscar: "Yeah, but you wouldn't believe this junk---I've never smelled anything like it!"

Blair: "Well if you don't like it, it must be good. Let me smell it!"

Oscar: "Okay, you asked for it, Blondie..."

[OSCAR squirts BLAIR with perfume from perfume bottle]



Blair: [coughs, waves arms in front of scrunched up face] "Oohhh, yuck!! Oscar, I thought you said you never smelled anything like this before!"

Oscar: "I haven't!"

Blair: "But it's disgusting! It smells...ugh, rotten!"

Oscar: "I know, it's French stinkweed---isn't it beautiful?? I've only gotten to hear about this beauty in stories! I told you I've never smelled anything like it before! Until now, heh, heh, heh..."

[OSCAR sprays more French stinkweed perfume on BLAIR as she runs away covering her sensitive little nose]


[B]Nancy and Big Bird and Snuffy

Big Bird could decide he wants to reorganize his nest area, but he and Snuffy can't come up with any ideas that work. Then Nancy could come along and help them out by offering ideas on reorganizing Big Bird's nest, and helping them pitch in.


Cindy and Herry Monster

Cindy could come across Herry, who's sad he has such a hard time playing sports with others because of his immense Bam Bam-like strength. Poor guy, he's like a bull in a china shop. Cindy could boost his confidence by showing him athletic things he can do on his own where he's safe from accidentally hurting others in a team sport. That way he can still play with his friends, but when he needs some alone time to really exert his strength, he can do that on his own. Cindy could teach him how to jump rope, different techniques with his weight-lifting, and offer to teach him how to run long distance ("My best friend taught me how to run, Herry. You'll see, it's a cinch!")


Sue Ann and Grover

Sue Ann could teach Grover how to run long distance, and about different types of races, and hurdles (of course, Grover would be disastrous on the hurdles, at least at first, lol). He could even wear sneakers and a little headband on his "cute, furry little monster head" as he would say, lol.


Molly and Sherlock Hemlock

Molly could run into a clue-seeking Sherlock Hemlock staring at the ground through his magnifying glass as he's walking along. He's befuddled by some mystery, and Molly can help him with his clues; perhaps she may even take out her flash film camera and take photographs at possible clue scenes!

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And where are those references/ideas?

'80sSitcoms
09-04-2018, 03:42 PM
And where are those references/ideas?

If you go to the Search feature for this forum and search the words "Sesame Street", the threads they appear in should pop up. :)

MA
09-04-2018, 04:52 PM
If you go to the Search feature for this forum and search the words "Sesame Street", the threads they appear in should pop up. :)

Thank you. :)

By the way, I did a Home Improvement version of this.

http://sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=375146

RetroGuy2000
09-04-2018, 10:18 PM
Retro, I have another (optional) assignment for you: With this photo of athletic Grover, would you like to insert Sue Ann into this scene as Grover's running coach? (not sure if you wanna leave the Anything Muppets in the background or "erase" them from the scene, lol)

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Here you go!

'80sSitcoms
09-05-2018, 08:52 AM
Thank you. :)

By the way, I did a Home Improvement version of this.

http://sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=375146

Good luck, I hope it gets some fun answers over there. I only started one here because Retro and I had been mentioning "Facts" and SS crossing over elsewhere on this board, so I thought a thread about it would be fun.

'80sSitcoms
09-05-2018, 08:53 AM
Here you go!

Ahhhh,hahahahaha! :lol:

Another wonderful achievement!

"Come on Grover, you can do it! Remember what I taught you! Pace yourself, and you're gonna beat all those other monsters real bad!"

MA
09-05-2018, 09:03 AM
Good luck, I hope it gets some fun answers over there. I only started one here because Retro and I had been mentioning "Facts" and SS crossing over elsewhere on this board, so I thought a thread about it would be fun.

Thank you. I decided to do one for HI, all because of you and retro's thread.

Hope you don't mind if I stole some ideas from you and retro for my thread if that's okay.

RetroGuy2000
09-05-2018, 11:51 AM
Ahhhh,hahahahaha! :lol:

Another wonderful achievement!

"Come on Grover, you can do it! Remember what I taught you! Pace yourself, and you're gonna beat all those other monsters real bad!"

Haha! Yep, you captured the scene perfectly! :lol:

RetroGuy2000
09-05-2018, 11:53 AM
Thank you. I decided to do one for HI, all because of you and retro's thread.

Hope you don't mind if I stole some ideas from you and retro for my thread if that's okay.

We don't care, Mikaela! No such thing as "stealing" thread ideas, just keep being awesome and posting your thoughts! :)

'80sSitcoms
09-05-2018, 12:00 PM
Haha! Yep, you captured the scene perfectly! :lol:

Only because you did, my friend! :yourock:

'80sSitcoms
09-05-2018, 12:01 PM
By the way Retro, were you going to share the SS/FOL crossover you thought of? I hadn't yet because I was going to let you do it since you thought of it, lol.

MA
09-05-2018, 12:10 PM
I'm assuming there won't be any songs/musical numbers in this?

MA
09-05-2018, 12:13 PM
We don't care, Mikaela! No such thing as "stealing" thread ideas, just keep being awesome and posting your thoughts! :)

Okay then! Just wanted to get some permission before I continued.

'80sSitcoms
09-05-2018, 12:37 PM
Hey Retro, Tootie could help Big Bird learn to roller skate!

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RetroGuy2000
09-05-2018, 11:39 PM
Hey Retro, Tootie could help Big Bird learn to roller skate!

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Here ya go! :lol:

RetroGuy2000
09-05-2018, 11:42 PM
By the way Retro, were you going to share the SS/FOL crossover you thought of? I hadn't yet because I was going to let you do it since you thought of it, lol.

Oh, I just thought a Jo/Barkley scene would be cool. I just think Jo's a dog kind of person.

MA
09-06-2018, 06:08 AM
I can picture Mrs. Garrett either singing a song to a Muppet or one of the girls singing a song with a Muppet.

MA
09-06-2018, 09:32 AM
By the way Retro, were you going to share the SS/FOL crossover you thought of? I hadn't yet because I was going to let you do it since you thought of it, lol.

Which one are you thinking of doing? Maybe in the future, I'll do a Home Improvement/FOL crossover.

'80sSitcoms
09-06-2018, 10:06 AM
Here ya go! :lol:

Ahhhh,hahahahahahaha!! :rotflmao:

Another A++!!

She looks so enthusiastic helping Big Bird on his wheels! :lol:

"Come on, Big Bird! We're almost to the corner! You can make it!" lol

'80sSitcoms
09-06-2018, 10:07 AM
Oh, I just thought a Jo/Barkley scene would be cool. I just think Jo's a dog kind of person.

Yup, and I can totally see that as well. :)

RetroGuy2000
09-06-2018, 10:16 AM
Ahhhh,hahahahahahaha!! :rotflmao:

Another A++!!

She looks so enthusiastic helping Big Bird on his wheels! :lol:

"Come on, Big Bird! We're almost to the corner! You can make it!" lol

Yes, exactly. And I bet Big Bird would start off saying, "I don't know. The corner seems like a long way away." But by the end, he'll be proud of himself, when they got to the corner.

'80sSitcoms
09-06-2018, 10:27 AM
Yes, exactly. And I bet Big Bird would start off saying, "I don't know. The corner seems like a long way away." But by the end, he'll be proud of himself, when they got to the corner.

Yes, and as a reward he will treat himself to a lovely nature walk to Cooper's Rock :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-06-2018, 10:34 AM
Cover your eyes, Big Bird! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-06-2018, 10:56 AM
Cover your eyes, Big Bird! :lol:

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RetroGuy2000
09-06-2018, 11:06 AM
OMG!!!!! Ahahahahahaha!

'80sSitcoms
09-06-2018, 11:10 AM
"Out of the mouth of --- birds!" ;)

'80sSitcoms
09-07-2018, 10:42 AM
Maybe some Sesame Street characters enjoy watching The Facts of Life? :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-07-2018, 12:35 PM
Ahahahahahahaha!

I doubt Sesame Street would ever mention bongs, so this image is just that more hilarious!

RetroGuy2000
09-07-2018, 12:58 PM
In a funny coincidence, Mindy was just at (https://www.instagram.com/p/BlCBo-uABUE/?hl=en&taken-by=mindycohn) the Jim Henson Exhibit in July.

'80sSitcoms
09-07-2018, 01:13 PM
Ahahahahahahaha!

I doubt Sesame Street would ever mention bongs, so this image is just that more hilarious!

It's so much fun mixing these two shows! Who knew?? lol


In a funny coincidence, Mindy was just at the Jim Henson Exhibit in July.

Oh wow! :eek: Too cool, thanks for sharing! :D

RetroGuy2000
09-07-2018, 10:46 PM
It's so much fun mixing these two shows! Who knew?? lol

It is! Hmmm... what other TV show crossovers could we come up with?

Impressions
09-08-2018, 10:58 AM
This is probably one of the funniest threads I've seen on here. Thanks for the laughs!

:brent

MA
09-08-2018, 11:03 AM
Maybe some Sesame Street characters enjoy watching The Facts of Life? :)

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Now that is a funny picture!

'80sSitcoms
09-08-2018, 12:28 PM
This is probably one of the funniest threads I've seen on here. Thanks for the laughs!

Now that is a funny picture!

Glad you all are enjoying! :) I honestly didn't know we would get so much "fuel" out of fusing these two shows together, lol.

'80sSitcoms
09-08-2018, 12:42 PM
Sadness visits Sesame Street :(

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MA
09-09-2018, 07:06 PM
Good luck, I hope it gets some fun answers over there. I only started one here because Retro and I had been mentioning "Facts" and SS crossing over elsewhere on this board, so I thought a thread about it would be fun.

Haven't gotten any fun answers yet, but it's been getting views. And thanks for the luck by the way.

RetroGuy2000
09-09-2018, 11:52 PM
Sadness visits Sesame Street :(

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Haha! Cute!

But Sesame Street sponsorship commercials, brought to you by letters of the alphabet, aired on PBS, not NBC! All Bert and Ernie have to do is change the channel! :lol:

MA
09-10-2018, 06:37 AM
Glad you all are enjoying! :) I honestly didn't know we would get so much "fuel" out of fusing these two shows together, lol.

You should've put some of the girls in the picture and it would've been funnier.

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 09:58 AM
Haha! Cute!

But Sesame Street sponsorship commercials, brought to you by letters of the alphabet, aired on PBS, not NBC! All Bert and Ernie have to do is change the channel! :lol:

Haha! Poor Ernie, he doesn't realize! :lol:


You should've put some of the girls in the picture and it would've been funnier.

Well in the Bert & Ernie picture I was going for "realism" on the show, looking at it as if the characters watch FOL on their own time when the cameras aren't filming them, lol. But for certain pictures where I'd like to see FOL characters with the Muppets, I leave that all up to RetroGuy---he's the one with the skills to do those justice!

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 10:54 AM
Bickering over what to watch on TV can be a "fact of life" in the basement apartment of 123 Sesame Street!

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RetroGuy2000
09-10-2018, 01:01 PM
Haha! Ernie sounds like me...

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 01:02 PM
Haha! Ernie sounds like me...

Yup, lots of us need our LG fix! lol

RetroGuy2000
09-10-2018, 01:03 PM
We do indeed!

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 01:05 PM
A dramatic rainy night of television on Sesame Street...

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RetroGuy2000
09-10-2018, 01:12 PM
Wow, even Burt looks pulled into this episode! And it's no wonder, with all of the drama!

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 01:14 PM
Wow, even Burt looks pulled into this episode! And it's no wonder, with all of the drama!

Right?? (I also couldn't believe I found that perfect frame via Google Images!) One of the most dramatic moments on television in 1980, how could Bert not be pulled in?? (man I love these puppets! :lol: )

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'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 03:22 PM
Whaddya think, Retro? Would you like to take the challenging assignment of inserting Sue Ann and Cindy into this photo of the Two-Headed Monster, whereby we can pretend our girls are teaching him/them (lol) about cooperation and friendship? :)

(special request: if you do, could you please put Cindy on the right side? The right head of the monster [from our view] is my favored of the two, so I would love my favorite Lost Girl to be by my favorite head :lol: )

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RetroGuy2000
09-10-2018, 04:42 PM
Whaddya think, Retro? Would you like to take the challenging assignment of inserting Sue Ann and Cindy into this photo of the Two-Headed Monster, whereby we can pretend our girls are teaching him/them (lol) about cooperation and friendship? :)

(special request: if you do, could you please put Cindy on the right side? The right head of the monster [from our view] is my favored of the two, so I would love my favorite Lost Girl to be by my favorite head :lol: )

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I'm on it. This one will take some time, as it's not a simple composite.

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 04:43 PM
I'm on it. This one will take some time, as it's not a simple composite.

:lol: Well kudos to you for tackling it! :D

And no worries, that's one great thing about my FOL project class---no due dates! :woohoo:

'80sSitcoms
09-10-2018, 04:46 PM
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Lorimar Television
09-11-2018, 03:23 AM
Haha great photocaps. Hey Retro, have you ever considered making a season 3 FOL intro with the lost girls appearances? Even better, a season 8 version showing them through the years

RetroGuy2000
09-11-2018, 03:48 AM
Hey Retro, have you ever considered making a season 3 FOL intro with the lost girls appearances? Even better, a season 8 version showing them through the years

I definitely would like to do a Season Eight intro with the Lost Girls. And eventually, I will.

I was thinking of setting it to the long version of the FOL theme song.

'80sSitcoms
09-11-2018, 10:23 AM
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RetroGuy2000
09-11-2018, 10:46 AM
Bwahahahahaha!!!

'80sSitcoms
09-11-2018, 01:13 PM
^---I think that'll be the darkest humor I post in this thread, lol. And actually, I agree with Oscar (and Big Bird's) puppeteer Caroll Spinney: sure, Oscar is a grouch, but he is not rotten to the core. Underneath all that grouchy green fur, way down, he has a heart of gold buried under there. So I don't really think he would take sadistic pleasure in seeing Mr. Gideon lose his job, but I just couldn't resist this darkly humorous joke, lol.

'80sSitcoms
09-11-2018, 01:15 PM
Hey! Maybe we're finally getting a look at the bathroom in the girls' dorm! :lol:

(although I doubt Baby Bath travels to Peekskill to take his baths in the girls' dorm, lol)

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'80sSitcoms
09-11-2018, 03:14 PM
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Lorimar Television
09-11-2018, 08:11 PM
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:eek:

RetroGuy2000
09-11-2018, 10:34 PM
I know I lay awake at night, thinking about that.

Other thoughts:

Did they ever get Nancy's umbrella fixed?

How many times did Sue Ann wear a sweater over her shoulders?

Why didn't they tune Molly's guitar?

Was it at least nice in the Eastland basement?

What was really in the mystery meat?

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 09:56 AM
:eek:

LOL, right?? The news even made it all the way to Sesame Street! ;)

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 10:02 AM
Why didn't they tune Molly's guitar?

Oo, thanks for the inspiration :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-12-2018, 01:39 PM
Haha! That's great!

And here is the photo of Cindy, Sue Ann, and the two-headed monster. I know you had wanted Cindy on the right, but it's so difficult coordinating group photos, especially when one/two of them is arguing with themselves/himself. :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 01:42 PM
And here is the photo of Cindy, Sue Ann, and the two-headed monster. I know you had wanted Cindy on the right, but it's so difficult coordinating group photos, especially when one/two of them is arguing with themselves/himself. :lol:

Hahaha! :lol:

And I like how they're teaching them to share evenly using pigs and roosters :lol:

(and this is fitting in a way, with Cindy near the pigs, as Sue Ann once referred to her by the moniker "Pigtails With a Face to Match" [despite them being braids, but I digress], and Sue Ann is near the roosters, and she ate like a bird in "Dieting", lol)

Yes, my dream would be for Cindy to be with the "up-horned" head, lol, but this is a great composite! A+!

MA
09-12-2018, 01:44 PM
Haha! That's great!

And here is the photo of Cindy, Sue Ann, and the two-headed monster. I know you had wanted Cindy on the right, but it's so difficult coordinating group photos, especially when one/two of them is arguing with themselves/himself. :lol:

Love that photo you did!

RetroGuy2000
09-12-2018, 01:49 PM
Hahaha! :lol:

And I like how they're teaching them to share evenly using pigs and roosters :lol:

Yes, my dream would be for Cindy to be with the "up-horned" head, lol, but this is a great composite! A+!

(and this is fitting in a way, with Cindy near the pigs, as Sue Ann once referred to her by the name "Pigtails With a Face to Match", and Sue Ann is near the roosters, and she ate like a bird in "Dieting", lol)

Hahaha, good point! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 01:50 PM
Did they ever get Nancy's umbrella fixed?


More inspiration!

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RetroGuy2000
09-12-2018, 01:51 PM
Love that photo you did!

Thanks, Mikaela!

If I have time this weekend, I might try a Big Bird/Mark Taylor crossover photo.

RetroGuy2000
09-12-2018, 01:52 PM
More inspiration!

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:lol::lol::p:lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 01:57 PM
:lol::lol::p:lol:

Did you notice the 2 "Easter eggs"? You have to look very closely ;)

MA
09-12-2018, 02:05 PM
Thanks, Mikaela!

If I have time this weekend, I might try a Big Bird/Mark Taylor crossover photo.

That would be great RetroGuy2000! A Brad/Hoots crossover photo would be nice as well.

MA
09-12-2018, 02:06 PM
Thanks, Mikaela!

If I have time this weekend, I might try a Big Bird/Mark Taylor crossover photo.

You're welcome!

RetroGuy2000
09-12-2018, 02:41 PM
Did you notice the 2 "Easter eggs"? You have to look very closely ;)
That Nancy also sings on the album, and that there's a song called "I Love Roger"? Of course! :lol:

Here are the lyrics to "I Love Roger":

Oh, I love Roger!
He's just so see-through, or glass-like, transparent,
He's always missing, not there, or not present,
Yes, I love Roger!

We spend our time talking on the phone
We go on dates, but he's invisible there
I have a boyfriend no one's seen all year now
I don't see him, but I just do not care!

Oh, I love Roger!
He's just so see-through, or glass-like, transparent,
He's always missing, not there, or not present,
Yes, I love Roger!

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 03:26 PM
That Nancy also sings on the album, and that there's a song called "I Love Roger"? Of course! :lol:

:lol: , yes, good catch!! (especially the song!)



Here are the lyrics to "I Love Roger":

Oh, I love Roger!
He's just so see-through, or glass-like, transparent,
He's always missing, not there, or not present,
Yes, I love Roger!

We spend our time talking on the phone
We go on dates, but he's invisible there
I have a boyfriend no one's seen all year now
I don't see him, but I just do not care!

Oh, I love Roger!
He's just so see-through, or glass-like, transparent,
He's always missing, not there, or not present,
Yes, I love Roger!

:rotflmao:

At least she loves him! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-12-2018, 03:35 PM
Alright Retro, here's another job for ya---I love it, this is like "Sesame Street Colorforms featuring the girls of The Facts of Life!" :lol:

Do you think you can replace sour Bert here with a drowned-rat Nancy? lol

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Lorimar Television
09-12-2018, 11:47 PM
These are amazing. I wasn't sure about the topic at first, but you guys make it work.
Thanks, Mikaela!

If I have time this weekend, I might try a Big Bird/Mark Taylor crossover photo.

While you're at it can you do a Judy Winslow one too? ;)

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 12:01 AM
These are amazing. I wasn't sure about the topic at first, but you guys make it work.

Lorimar ol' buddy ol' pal, I believe that is one of the highest compliments we can get; I know I feel that way. :)


While you're at it can you do a Judy Winslow one too? ;)

offtopic:


Haha, lol...not to be as grouchy as that emoji looks, lol, but Retro, with HI and now FM being requested, maybe you can start your own "business" (i.e., thread), called something like "The Facts of Life 'Colorforms'!" where you take different kinds of these requests with this talent of yours. :)

RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 12:55 AM
These are amazing. I wasn't sure about the topic at first, but you guys make it work.


While you're at it can you do a Judy Winslow one too? ;)
Judy and who else in the photo? I'll be happy to try something this weekend.

And to keep this post on-topic, '80s, yes, I'll be happy to tackle Nancy this weekend. :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 01:11 AM
'80s, yes, I'll be happy to tackle Nancy this weekend. :lol:

So will Roger!

:rotflmao:

RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 01:26 AM
So will Roger!

:rotflmao:

Ooooooooohhhhhh! </studio audience> popcorn:

MA
09-13-2018, 05:55 AM
Lorimar ol' buddy ol' pal, I believe that is one of the highest compliments we can get; I know I feel that way. :)




offtopic:


Haha, lol...not to be as grouchy as that emoji looks, lol, but Retro, with HI and now FM being requested, maybe you can start your own "business" (i.e., thread), called something like "The Facts of Life 'Colorforms'!" where you take different kinds of these requests with this talent of yours. :)

I agree that a new thread should be made and can see that happening.

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 07:31 PM
Ooooooooohhhhhh! </studio audience> popcorn:

Haha!


What was really in the mystery meat?

More inspiration!

Beginning in 1989, the show did a handful of slightly spooky segments of a mystery installment called Mysterious Theater starring Sherlock Hemlock and his dog Watson, hosted by "Vincent Twice, Vincent Twice" (lol), parodying Vincent Price's stint hosting Masterpiece Theatre on PBS:

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'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 07:32 PM
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MA
09-13-2018, 07:44 PM
:lol:

RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 11:11 PM
hahaha!

I always remember Mystery, and that crazy Edward Gorey animated theme song haunted my dreams as a kid. I remember the SS parody just a little.

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 11:31 PM
Glad to see fans of "MMT"! :lol:

(a bit of "behind-the-scenes" trivia: that image of Molly's head in the "Mystery Meat Theater" title card comes from "Flash Flood", and it's the beginning of her aghast reaction when Mrs. Garrett warns Cindy she could have been "electrocuted!"---so I was glad to know of such a fitting countenance for the "Mystery Meat Theater" title card to go grab, lol)


I always remember Mystery, and that crazy Edward Gorey animated theme song haunted my dreams as a kid.

OMG, I loved that animated musical intro SO ridiculously. I would tune in to PBS at 10:00 on Saturday nights JUST to watch Edward Gorey's animated "Mystery!" title, and then I would watch something else or get ready for bed. I just loved Mr. Gorey's intro to the show so much, and the music, and I had to see it---though, being a little boy, I had no idea who Edward Gorey was back then. All I knew was I LOVED that animated intro, with its slightly lighthearted spooky/odd musical theme, and it made me feel titillated every time I got to see it.

And now another spin on "Mysterious Theater"...

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RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 11:35 PM
OMG, I loved that animated musical intro SO ridiculously. I would tune in to PBS at 10:00 on Saturday nights JUST to watch Edward Gorey's animated "Mystery!" title, and then I would watch something else or get ready for bed. I just loved Mr. Gorey's intro to the show so much, and the music, and I had to see it---though, being a little boy, I had no idea who Edward Gorey was back then. All I knew was I LOVED that animated intro, with its slightly lighthearted spooky/odd musical theme, and it made me feel titillated every time I got to see it.


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YES!!!! Like you, I never even watched Mystery, just that crazy intro.

RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 11:37 PM
Awesome work on getting Vincent Twice, Vincent Twice in the Eastland armchair, '80s!!!

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 11:41 PM
YES!!!! Like you, I never even watched Mystery, just that crazy intro.
Haha, I always thought it was just quirky me! I wonder how many other kids did the same thing! :lol:


Awesome work on getting Vincent Twice, Vincent Twice in the Eastland armchair, '80s!!!

Thanks! I felt like an apprentice of yours in that I was able to "sit him" in there! lol :)

And look! I even put a few candles around the common room! I learned well from those set decorators in season 2 to go for continuity and authenticity! :lol:

(also: I never noticed that one little table with the angled rack of books underneath! Nice!)

RetroGuy2000
09-13-2018, 11:54 PM
Haha, I always thought it was just quirky me! I wonder how many other kids did the same thing! :lol:

According to the YouTube comments on those videos, we were not the only ones!


Thanks! I felt like an apprentice of yours in that I was able to "sit him" in there! lol :)

And look! I even put a few candles around the common room! I learned well from those set decorators in season 2 to go for continuity and authenticity! :lol:


Yep, great job!

'80sSitcoms
09-13-2018, 11:57 PM
Yep, great job!

Thanks, and I forgot to mention, those are genuine "Mysterious Theater" candles! :)

And look, missing film and mystery meat aren't the only scary things going on!

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Lorimar Television
09-14-2018, 12:13 AM
Judy and who else in the photo? I'll be happy to try something this weekend.

And to keep this post on-topic, '80s, yes, I'll be happy to tackle Nancy this weekend. :lol:

Um idk. Cookie Monster?

'80sSitcoms
09-14-2018, 11:35 AM
And another featuring the "Yip Yip" martians, lol---and an off-screen Nancy!

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'80sSitcoms
09-16-2018, 11:37 PM
I know we already covered this particular photo, but here it is from the "imaginary character" angle (it bothered me so much as a child that the adults didn't believe Big Bird and never saw Snuffy---argh! Finally, they did!).


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'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 12:52 PM
According to the YouTube comments on those videos, we were not the only ones!

So I see! I'm surprised at how many folks were "traumatized" by the opening titles as kids! :lol: I mean, sure, some things scared me unreasonably, but these titles were so much fun! :D

Also, how wonderfully funny and fitting that SS's "Mysterious Theater" title card was a direct reflection of the real "Mystery" title card! I had no idea! I remember the Diana Rigg intro more (I suppose since I saw it more often, as I was entering adolescence). But that's awesome that SS used the same title card from the Vincent intro, albeit altered just a tad.

Watching the Vincent intro, I'm falling in love with these all over again (I hadn't watched them on YT in quite a while), and I am most struck by the dead man's feet sinking into the lake---yikes! :eek: (but what delightfully creepy fun!)

RetroGuy2000
09-17-2018, 01:19 PM
So I see! I'm surprised at how many folks were "traumatized" by the opening titles as kids! :lol: I mean, sure, some things scared me unreasonably, but these titles were so much fun! :D

They really were. Creepy, creepy fun. How many people even remember the episodes themselves? But everyone remembers those crazy opening credits.


Also, how wonderfully funny and fitting that SS's "Mysterious Theater" title card was a direct reflection of the real "Mystery" title card! I had no idea! I remember the Diana Rigg intro more (I suppose since I saw it more often, as I was entering adolescence). But that's awesome that SS used the same title card from the Vincent intro, albeit altered just a tad.

Wouldn't be a proper parody without getting the opening nearly the same! :lol:


Watching the Vincent intro, I'm falling in love with these all over again (I hadn't watched them on YT in quite a while), and I am most struck by the dead man's feet sinking into the lake---yikes! :eek: (but what delightfully creepy fun!)

Yeah, the dead man's feet sinking in is visually startling. The thing I most remember, however, is the piteous sound of the woman up on the wall, howling. In some versions, she isn't even that high up. I wanted her to grow a spine and hop down already. Or at least say, "Hey, police! I'm up here!"

But then that would have changed the intro a bit...

RetroGuy2000
09-17-2018, 01:21 PM
I know we already covered this particular photo, but here it is from the "imaginary character" angle (it bothered me so much as a child that the adults didn't believe Big Bird and never saw Snuffy---argh! Finally, they did!).

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Haha! Very nice! :lol:

And I also remember that frustration of Snuffy not being real, which they dragged out for many years.

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 01:24 PM
Wouldn't be a proper parody without getting the opening nearly the same! :lol:

Yup, I knew it was in the same style, but as I had forgotten more of the intro from the Vincent years, I didn't realize that was (appropriately) the same card.


Yeah, the dead man's feet sinking in is visually startling.

Yes, what I find the darkest in that particular intro. My next pick would probably be the dead man in the library. However, he is stationary (common among dead people :lol: ), whereas the corpse in the lake is animated as sinking down---and something about him being fully dressed is creepy, as well; the fact that he was (allegedly) killed while going on his merry way or attending the party or whatever---and also, there is the bubbling, gurgling sound of his body sinking into the lake. :eek:


The thing I most remember, however, is the piteous sound of the woman up on the wall, howling. In some versions, she isn't even that high up. I wanted her to grow a spine and hop down already. Or at least say, "Hey, police! I'm up here!"

But then that would have changed the intro a bit...

Haha, yes, I vividly remember her too, wailing and dropping her shawl/cloth that whipped around the vase.

The party scene is also one of visuals I recall the most.

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 01:27 PM
Haha! Very nice! :lol:

And I also remember that frustration of Snuffy not being real, which they dragged out for many years.

Me too! 14 years! 14 years!! :eek:

Some of the producers thought it was such "fun" to play that game with us kids, but what they didn't realize is that it tortured us! (Where were these fellow tormented kids when SS was conducting its ongoing research?? They should have realized this a decade prior!)

Yes, that aspect of the show frustrated me to no end, so thank goodness Snuffy was revealed as real while I was still a child!

[PHEW!]

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 01:46 PM
Look who Mr. Parker found to replace Mr. Gideon! Professor Grover!

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RetroGuy2000
09-17-2018, 02:11 PM
Look who Mr. Parker found to replace Mr. Gideon! Professor Grover!

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Ahahahaha!!!!

That's excellent. I can almost hear Grover's voice saying that line.

You know, Grover was so much more positive than Gideon. I can see why Mr. Parker hired him.

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 02:13 PM
Ahahahaha!!!!

That's excellent. I can almost hear Grover's voice saying that line.

Grover is fun to "write" for, lol.


You know, Grover was so much more positive than Gideon. I can see why Mr. Parker hired him.

Haha! He really would have been a ball of optimistic energy in the Eastland classroom!

RetroGuy2000
09-17-2018, 02:21 PM
Yup, I knew it was in the same style, but as I had forgotten more of the intro from the Vincent years, I didn't realize that was (appropriately) the same card.

Since you're obviously a big fan, here is something you might enjoy, if you haven't seen it already (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvGKpWhbRIk): the end credits from Mystery. The second part of this video has some scenes most people don't remember (because they were likely in bed by the time they aired).

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 02:28 PM
Since you're obviously a big fan, here is something you might enjoy, if you haven't seen it already (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvGKpWhbRIk): the end credits from Mystery. The second part of this video has some scenes most people don't remember (because they were likely in bed by the time they aired).

Oo, sweet, thanks! If I had seen them, it would have I'm sure only been on YouTube several years ago, but I don't remember. Thanks! :)

Also: that fully-dressed dead man sinking into the lake? He's only about 10 feet from the outdoor party guests! :eek: That just adds even more to the---wait for it---"mystery"! lol

(also, I seem to have read somewhere some years ago that the man among the guests with the full beard was a self-caricature of Gorey himself---but before I claim it, we need to check, then re-check, then check again! :lol: )

'80sSitcoms
09-17-2018, 03:10 PM
You know, Grover was so much more positive than Gideon. I can see why Mr. Parker hired him.

True, but even Professor Grover can be frustrated by his students! ;)

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Lorimar Television
09-17-2018, 09:30 PM
True, but even Professor Grover can be frustrated by his students! ;)

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Jo: I barely know Cindy! I licked envelopes with her one time!

RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 01:24 AM
Jo: I barely know Cindy! I licked envelopes with her one time!

Hahahaha! You both are making me laugh so hard! :lol::lol:

(Also, Professor Grover needs to get his own FACTs straight. Why is he calling her Josephine when her name is Joanna?!)

Lorimar Television
09-18-2018, 03:46 AM
Hahahaha! You both are making me laugh so hard! :lol::lol:

(Also, Professor Grover needs to get his own FACTs straight. Why is he calling her Josephine when her name is Joanna?!)

LOL right? Learn her name, Grover!

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 09:56 AM
Hahahaha! You both are making me laugh so hard! :lol::lol:

(Also, Professor Grover needs to get his own FACTs straight. Why is he calling her Josephine when her name is Joanna?!)

Arrgh! That's right, "Joanna Marie"---artist mistake! :lol:

But, maybe it could be a cute running gag with Grover---he's a professor, educating students, but he can't always get their names right, lol.

Okay, corrected version, lol:

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RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 10:10 AM
Arrgh! That's right, "Joanna Marie"---artist mistake! :lol:

Someone didn't check, and then double-check, and then check again... :lol:


But, maybe it could be a cute running gag with Grover---he's a professor, educating students, but he can't always get their names right, lol.

I definitely had some of those types of professors, at least at the university level.

But that classroom isn't very large, and it's only half-filled with students. One would expect a good teacher to be able to remember his students' names. Still, it is Grover, after all...


Okay, corrected version, lol:

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I love both versions, actually.

I can almost "hear" Professor Grover saying those words.

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 10:14 AM
Someone didn't check, and then double-check, and then check again... :lol:

I confess! :lol:


But that classroom isn't very large, and it's only half-filled with students. One would expect a good teacher to be able to remember his students' names. Still, it is Grover, after all...

Precisely. Sunday I was showing some old school SS to my niece, and there was a segment of Camp Wanagohome with Counselor Grover "teaching" campers about trees; only he called the trunk a stem, the bark the skin, a branch a stick, and the leaves---feathers! :lol:


I love both versions, actually.

I can almost "hear" Professor Grover saying those words.

He's such a fun character!

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 10:25 AM
Having a bit of fun with one of Retro's "ColorForms" masterpieces ;)

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RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 10:33 AM
Oh wow! How did that Muppet find out about that? Only the members of The Group" knew about Sue Ann smoking weed. Is this Muppet actually a member of "The Group"? How'd she get in when Nancy couldn't?

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 10:34 AM
Is this Muppet actually a member of "The Group"? How'd she get in when Nancy couldn't?

Well, they do call these particular Muppets "Anything Muppets" ("AMs" for short), because they can indeed be anything! lol...(AMs are Muppets who are not established characters, but have interchangeable features)

Maybe she was stoned out under the bed! :lol:

Lorimar Television
09-18-2018, 04:07 PM
I confess! :lol:



Better get the chalk ready....

MA
09-18-2018, 04:10 PM
Having a bit of fun with one of Retro's "ColorForms" masterpieces ;)

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The speech bubble isn’t even over her mouth and It’s more towards Grover's.

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 04:42 PM
The speech bubble isn’t even over her mouth and It’s more towards Grover's.

It's pointing at her.

MA
09-18-2018, 04:43 PM
It's pointing at her.

Sorry. :(

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 04:47 PM
Sorry. :(

No worries. In Paint you can't always get pointing/placement with the balloons spaced perfectly, so ya just do your best, lol.

MA
09-18-2018, 04:49 PM
No worries. In Paint you can't always get pointing/placement with the balloons spaced perfectly, so ya just do your best, lol.

So you don't use Photoshop?

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 04:50 PM
So you don't use Photoshop?

My answer is like Blair with dope: "Never had it."

MA
09-18-2018, 04:55 PM
My answer is like Blair with dope: "Never had it."

I have Paint on my laptop as well, but am not that great at making photos.

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 04:57 PM
I have Paint on my laptop as well, but am not that great at making photos.

I'm not as good as Retro with the way he seamlessly produces these "ColorForms" of his that he creates (mostly at my request, lol), but it's fun to play. :)

MA
09-18-2018, 04:58 PM
I'm not as good as Retro with the way he seamlessly produces these "ColorForms" of his that he creates (mostly at my request, lol), but it's fun to play. :)

It sounds like fun to make up the stories from the looks of them. :)

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 04:59 PM
It sounds like fun to make up the stories from the looks of them. :)

It is, or to expand on an existing story, such as "Dieting" :)

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MA
09-18-2018, 05:09 PM
It is, or to expand on an existing story, such as "Dieting" :)

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ROFL! :lol:

Lorimar Television
09-18-2018, 07:47 PM
It is, or to expand on an existing story, such as "Dieting" :)

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Hahahaha!!!

RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 10:43 PM
Better get the chalk ready....
And remember, '80s... Ditto marks don't count! :lol:

Lorimar Television
09-18-2018, 10:43 PM
And remember, '80s... Ditto marks don't count! :lol:

;)

RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 10:46 PM
Okay, I am just weirded out by the Eastland Dorm Commons Room being backwards...

What nightmare scenario is this!? The world's gone topsy-turvy!

'80sSitcoms
09-18-2018, 11:26 PM
I'm glad to see Cookie Monster got a couple of laughs, lol. And true I could have moved his speech balloon in a more fitting place, but I didn't wanna cover up a big chunk of Mrs. Garrett and her girls, lol.

Hey, maybe Molly's the Cinnamon Bun Monster! :lol:


Okay, I am just weirded out by the Eastland Dorm Commons Room being backwards...

What nightmare scenario is this!? The world's gone topsy-turvy!

Ahhhh,hahahaha! I didn't even notice! I was so focused on my project, lol. Well, I got the image that way, it was put up reversed.

RetroGuy2000
09-18-2018, 11:38 PM
I'm glad to see Cookie Monster got a couple of laughs, lol. And true I could have moved his speech balloon in a more fitting place, but I didn't wanna cover up a big chunk of Mrs. Garrett and her girls, lol.

Hey, maybe Molly's the Cinnamon Bun Monster! :lol:

Hahaha!


I didn't even notice! I was so focused on my project, lol. Well, I got the image that way, it was put up reversed.

Oh, I thought you must have done it to get Cookie Monster facing Mrs. G the right way. But of course, some people reverse videos to avoid automated copyright detection.

'80sSitcoms
09-19-2018, 09:41 AM
Oh, I thought you must have done it to get Cookie Monster facing Mrs. G the right way. But of course, some people reverse videos to avoid automated copyright detection.

Oh, no; had I noticed, I would have flipped the image and then flipped Cookie Monster around to fit the photo (and this wasn't a video, it was an image; which makes it even odder, lol).

MA
09-19-2018, 10:12 AM
I found this funny video last night and it immediately remind me of this thread! :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NluDHleJ4Wg

MA
09-19-2018, 10:17 AM
Whoops. This is the right one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aP_MVO65sk

'80sSitcoms
09-19-2018, 12:33 PM
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Lorimar Television
09-19-2018, 05:41 PM
I found this funny video last night and it immediately remind me of this thread! :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NluDHleJ4Wg

That was pretty good. Glad it had the season 1 girls

MA
09-19-2018, 06:34 PM
That was pretty good. Glad it had the season 1 girls

Glad you liked it. Though it wasn't the one I meant to post though.

'80sSitcoms
09-19-2018, 09:56 PM
Ya know, Mrs. Garrett might think Cookie Monster could help her diet, but I dunno if she'd really want him around for long ;)

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RetroGuy2000
09-19-2018, 11:14 PM
Hahahaha! Poor Mrs. G!

'80sSitcoms
09-20-2018, 12:02 AM
Hahahaha! Poor Mrs. G!

Yup! Especially 'cause the banquet starts in just 2 hours! :lol:

RetroGuy2000
09-20-2018, 12:28 AM
Yup! Especially 'cause the banquet starts in just 2 hours! :lol:
Now Cookie Monster is sounding more like Mr. Parker! :lol:

I hope she goes right over to Cookie Monster, and forces him to bake 9 dozen more cookies.

Although, with all that fur, maybe that's not such a good idea...

'80sSitcoms
09-20-2018, 09:47 AM
Now Cookie Monster is sounding more like Mr. Parker! :lol:

Hahaha! :lol:

And yeah, probably not great to have a shaggy furry monster around cookie dough, lol.

Ya know, when I started this thread, I thought we might share some ideas on a page or two of what kind of "cross-overs" we could see by bringing Eastland to Sesame Street. I had no idea it would turn out to be over 10 pages and over 160 posts (!) of ideas and so many mock-up "photo stills". That tickles me, because the concept of this thread is very important to me. When I was a child I spent my summer days at my grandparents' house (while my parents were at work), and I spent many an hour plopped down right in front of their big ol' "dinosaur console" TV, and two of my favorite shows I watched daily were Sesame Street and The Facts of Life (I also grew up watching DS, I assume airing right before FOL, and while I have the Mrs. Garrett seasons of that show, it just hasn't stuck with me on such a level as "Facts"). I have vivid, beloved memories of watching both of these shows at my grandparents, savoring these shows, so seeing them come together in a lovely "marriage" as this thread is very special to me. :)

'80sSitcoms
09-20-2018, 11:58 AM
You know, we could have nearly lost Mrs. Garrett to Sesame Street, but thankfully, that didn't work out ;)

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RetroGuy2000
09-20-2018, 10:09 PM
Mrs. G sure has her work cut out for her!!!!

'80sSitcoms
09-20-2018, 10:37 PM
Mrs. G sure has her work cut out for her!!!!

Lol, yup, no wonder she hightailed it outta there!

I think The Count was looking for help around the house---er, castle---while he was busy helping out with the rehearsals for "South Pacific" when Brenda couldn't be there:


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RetroGuy2000
09-20-2018, 11:28 PM
Lol, yup, no wonder she hightailed it outta there!

I think The Count was looking for help around the house---er, castle---while he was busy helping out with the rehearsals for "South Pacific" when Brenda couldn't be there:


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:lol::lol: :rotflmao:

'80sSitcoms
09-20-2018, 11:52 PM
And look, when she screeched "When you find your true LOOOOOOOOOOOVE!" her voice even broke the window pane! :lol:

RetroGuy2000
09-21-2018, 03:06 AM
Haha! Well, Kim's voice wasn't that bad. Still, they should have gotten Mrs. G to play the lead. She would have rocked the role. Charlotte was an amazing singer.

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 09:36 AM
Haha! Well, Kim's voice wasn't that bad.

Right, I'm exaggerating just for the joke, lol. "No offense, Kim!" lol :blush: (but, Tootie definitely did not deserve that raving round of cheers and applause after her audition, lol)

MA
09-21-2018, 10:16 AM
Where are the pictures with Oscar?

MA
09-21-2018, 10:22 AM
In this funny video, Blair gets a bunch of random phone calls from various characters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EskDWy1qYwA

:rotflmao:

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 10:27 AM
Where are the pictures with Oscar?

I did at least one, so far. I don't really plan these out, just whatever inspiration hits me from what I find.


In this funny video, Blair gets a bunch of random phone calls from various characters.

If you want, you could make a new thread for funny "Facts" videos on YouTube. :) (folks won't expect to find those in a Sesame Street thread, lol)

MA
09-21-2018, 10:28 AM
If you want, you could make a new thread for funny "Facts" videos on YouTube. :) (folks won't expect to find those in a Sesame Street thread, lol)

I will and sorry about that. :)

MA
09-21-2018, 10:29 AM
I did at least one, so far. I don't really plan these out, just whatever inspiration hits me from what I find.




If you want, you could make a new thread for funny "Facts" videos on YouTube. :) (folks won't expect to find those in a Sesame Street thread, lol)

I remember that one now.

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 11:48 AM
Guys, I am thrilled to say that, with (as of this post) tomorrow being the first day of autumn, our Cindy has won an Eastland autumnal title at the Harvest Ball! :D

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RetroGuy2000
09-21-2018, 12:56 PM
Tootie definitely did not deserve that raving round of cheers and applause after her audition

No. No, she definitely did not. And the fact that she got the lead... I think Miss Downes just liked her.

And nice job with Guy Smiley introducing Cindy to the audience, as the Corn Maiden! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 12:59 PM
And nice job with Guy Smiley introducing Cindy to the audience, as the Corn Maiden! :lol:

We can even pretend the lettering behind her are the bottom part of a big "B" and a little "a" for "Ball", in a "Harvest Ball" sign! :lol:

And Guy Smiley has always been Jim's most fascinating puppeteering performance for me. Jim was so gentle, so low-key, so quiet, so soft-spoken, so unassuming, and then he puts on that puppet and he is this WILD RAUCOUS LOUD OUTRAGEOUS EXPLOSION OF ENERGY!!!---it's the craziest juxtaposition ever!

MA
09-21-2018, 04:40 PM
Just as a heads up on here for those wondering.

I'm currently taking a break from "Home Improvement Meets Sesame Street" (based off this thread) because I am waiting for a very important (in my opinion) question to be answered first.

Once the question gets a response, I will continue back into it.

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 05:03 PM
That seems like a post for the "HI" board. ;)

MA
09-21-2018, 05:21 PM
That seems like a post for the "HI" board. ;)

Oh it's going to be posted over there too. ;)

Lorimar Television
09-21-2018, 05:57 PM
No. No, she definitely did not. And the fact that she got the lead... I think Miss Downes just liked her.

And nice job with Guy Smiley introducing Cindy to the audience, as the Corn Maiden! :lol:

I know! Why was Nancy so disappointed she wasn't auditioning? I like the nod to the DS pilot having Nancy a part of the play. Looks like she continued her acting skills.

'80sSitcoms
09-21-2018, 10:09 PM
I know! Why was Nancy so disappointed she wasn't auditioning?

Yup, Nancy was established as the acting talent in the pilot.

"But Tootie, the play needs you!"

I wonder if in the back of her mind she was thinking, ("Hmph, a couple of years ago the play needed me!")

RetroGuy2000
09-22-2018, 12:36 AM
Yup, Nancy was established as the acting talent in the pilot.

"But Tootie, the play needs you!"

I wonder if in the back of her mind she was thinking, ("Hmph, a couple of years ago the play needed me!")


Haha! So true. But at least Nancy got three episodes per season. The Julies didn't even get that.

Nancy should have rushed to the piano and auditioned at the last minute.

Lorimar Television
09-22-2018, 04:59 PM
Haha! So true. But at least Nancy got three episodes per season. The Julies didn't even get that.

Nancy should have rushed to the piano and auditioned at the last minute.

True, they only got 3 total in 2-3

'80sSitcoms
09-22-2018, 09:40 PM
Looks like she continued her acting skills.

But not her umbrella skills! But then again---it's not always her fault:

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'80sSitcoms
09-22-2018, 09:43 PM
Poor Nancy, she just can't catch a break---no one on Sesame Street has an extra umbrella!

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RetroGuy2000
09-22-2018, 09:45 PM
BTW, GREAT work on the Nancy/Oscar image, '80s! Very realistic-looking!

It makes me feel very bad for Nancy, too.

'80sSitcoms
09-22-2018, 10:03 PM
BTW, GREAT work on the Nancy/Oscar image, '80s! Very realistic-looking!

It makes me feel very bad for Nancy, too.

Thanks, since neither image was originally of pristine quality, I thought they actually melded together very well, lol.

But don't feel too bad, no one on Sesame Street may have had a spare umbrella for Nancy, but she managed to find a place to have a hot bath and stay over for the night :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-22-2018, 10:07 PM
Hahahahah!

Well, at least Nancy got a warm, dry place to stay for the night.

I hope Burt has a good long-distance plan.

'80sSitcoms
09-22-2018, 10:18 PM
Hahahahah!

Well, at least Nancy got a warm, dry place to stay for the night.

I hope Burt has a good long-distance plan.

I think it's clear from his expression he doesn't! :lol:

(and he's actually "Bert")

RetroGuy2000
09-22-2018, 11:03 PM
I think it's clear from his expression he doesn't! :lol:


It does seem like it! :lol:


(and he's actually "Bert")
Of course he's Bert. Who else would he be?

'80sSitcoms
09-23-2018, 01:08 AM
Of course he's Bert. Who else would he be?

Lol, I meant he's "Bert", not "Burt". ;)

(and you might be joking, but I can't tell, lol)

RetroGuy2000
09-23-2018, 01:17 AM
Lol, I meant he's "Bert", not "Burt". ;)


He doesn't spell it with the quotation marks. It's just Bert.











:lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-24-2018, 11:17 AM
He doesn't spell it with the quotation marks. It's just Bert.


:lol:

Harhar, lol :p

'80sSitcoms
09-24-2018, 11:27 AM
Oh, Ernie! :lol:

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Lorimar Television
09-24-2018, 07:22 PM
Oh, Ernie! :lol:

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LOL that pic of Nancy is great

RetroGuy2000
09-24-2018, 07:56 PM
Wow, Ernie's being a stinker today!

'80sSitcoms
09-24-2018, 08:19 PM
"Hell hath no fury like a Nancy un-umbrella-ed", lol

One more for the recent Nancy theme here:


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'80sSitcoms
09-25-2018, 05:10 PM
Those girls really shouldn't have tried that "rad Hawaiian grass"...they're hallucinating that a green puppet man in a trench coat is trying to sell them letter "O"s!

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RetroGuy2000
09-25-2018, 11:52 PM
Too bad that's not a U:

"You don't spell it, it spells yoooouuuuu..."

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 12:32 AM
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RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 12:43 AM
Hahahahaha!!!!

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 12:56 AM
:D

By the way, that reminds me of one of my favorite classic Sesame Street celebrity song moments ever, from the '80s: Smokey Robinson and the letter U in "U Really Got a Hold On Me"! :lol:

ws_vnXup7so

Lorimar Television
09-26-2018, 02:37 AM
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Lmao great idea Retro! Perfect photoshop job 80s!

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 10:46 AM
Lmao great idea Retro! Perfect photoshop job 80s!

heehee, thanks

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RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 11:36 AM
Ugh... I'd hate to be stuck sitting next to Big Bird on a flight all the way to Hawaii! Not that he isn't cool and all, but he's so big, and there are so many feathers! He doesn't fit well in the seat, so you'd have very little space.

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 11:38 AM
Ugh... I'd hate to be stuck sitting next to Big Bird on a flight all the way to Hawaii! Not that he isn't cool and all, but he's so big, and there are so many feathers! He doesn't fit well in the seat, so you'd have very little space.

I wouldn't mind; to me it would be an honor. :)

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RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 11:44 AM
Haha!

Waitaminute! How did Snuffy get to Hawaii?

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 11:47 AM
Haha!

Waitaminute! How did Snuffy get to Hawaii?

They choppered him in; I'm not kidding, this photo has not been tampered with! :lol:

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RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 11:50 AM
That's awesome! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 12:01 PM
That's awesome! :lol:

Go to the 9:50 mark ;)

(it cuts off, but it's still fun to see, lol)

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RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 12:16 PM
Cool!!!

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 12:27 PM
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Lorimar Television
09-26-2018, 05:47 PM
Ugh... I'd hate to be stuck sitting next to Big Bird on a flight all the way to Hawaii! Not that he isn't cool and all, but he's so big, and there are so many feathers! He doesn't fit well in the seat, so you'd have very little space.

Is that a plane? It looks more like a train to me.

'80sSitcoms
09-26-2018, 09:49 PM
Is that a plane? It looks more like a train to me.

It is a plane---a 1970s plane, lol.

If you think you can get to Hawaii by train, or if you do not know the difference between a plane and a train, then perhaps you need to watch more Sesame Street. :)










;)

RetroGuy2000
09-26-2018, 11:25 PM
1970s planes definitely had more space. There's even room for an 8-foot-tall bird, whereas the last flight I took, there wasn't even room for both of my legs. I had to stow one of them in the overhead bin. :lol:

Lorimar Television
09-27-2018, 07:57 PM
It is a plane---a 1970s plane, lol.

If you think you can get to Hawaii by train, or if you do not know the difference between a plane and a train, then perhaps you need to watch more Sesame Street. :)










;)

LOL sorry, Im a 90's kid. Atleast I got to see the cockpit a few times before flying unlike nowadays.

'80sSitcoms
10-26-2018, 10:22 AM
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RetroGuy2000
10-26-2018, 10:32 AM
Hehe! Very cute, '80s!

'80sSitcoms
10-26-2018, 10:44 AM
I'm inspired with Halloween almost here, lol.

'80sSitcoms
10-26-2018, 11:20 AM
A little dark humor ;)

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Impressions
10-26-2018, 10:25 PM
A little dark humor ;)

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:rofl:

Lorimar Television
10-27-2018, 01:21 AM
A little dark humor ;)

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Oh Sue Ann :lol::lol::lol:

RetroGuy2000
10-27-2018, 01:56 AM
A little dark humor ;)

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:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

'80sSitcoms
10-29-2018, 10:01 AM
That rice pudding just goes right through her! :lol:

Lorimar Television
10-30-2018, 12:10 AM
That rice pudding just goes right through her! :lol:

And up Blairs nose

'80sSitcoms
10-30-2018, 05:00 PM
Happy Halloween! pumpkin:

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MA
10-30-2018, 06:19 PM
Happy Halloween! pumpkin:

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Same to you! I'm over in the dorm right now getting ready for tomorrow.

RetroGuy2000
10-31-2018, 02:59 PM
Happy Halloween! pumpkin:

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Haha! Cute! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
12-06-2018, 01:23 PM
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RetroGuy2000
12-06-2018, 01:43 PM
I would hope he's at least as good as Molly! :lol:

'80sSitcoms
12-06-2018, 02:08 PM
Haha!

"Muppets can't be trusteeeeeed!
My guitar sounds like it's busteeeeed!"
Boy am I disgusteeeeed!
I got a right to sing the bluuuuuues"

RetroGuy2000
12-06-2018, 10:15 PM
Ahahahahahaha!!!!!

:lol::rofl:props::rotflmao:

That's hilarious, '80s!

Lorimar Television
12-06-2018, 11:55 PM
Haha!

"Muppets can't be trusteeeeeed!
My guitar sounds like it's busteeeeed!"
Boy am I disgusteeeeed!
I got a right to sing the bluuuuuues"

You are gifted :D

'80sSitcoms
12-07-2018, 01:32 AM
"Facts" and the "street" always inspire me! lol

'80sSitcoms
12-29-2018, 03:07 PM
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RetroGuy2000
12-29-2018, 06:10 PM
:lol:

Lorimar Television
12-29-2018, 07:01 PM
LOL

MA
12-29-2018, 09:32 PM
LOL!

'80sSitcoms
12-29-2018, 10:33 PM
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Lorimar Television
12-30-2018, 12:59 AM
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Haha!!!!


He doesn't....

'80sSitcoms
12-30-2018, 01:01 AM
Haha!!!!

He doesn't....

According to what happened to Nancy some months before "The Little Chill", he must! ;)

RetroGuy2000
12-30-2018, 01:19 AM
According to what happened to Nancy some months before "The Little Chill", he must! ;)
Unless it was Immaculate Conception. Another Christmas miracle! :lol:

Lorimar Television
12-30-2018, 01:19 AM
According to what happened to Nancy some months before "The Little Chill", he must! ;)
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Well she's wallpaper herself! How does wallpaper get pregnant? Something is fishy about the whole thing if you ask me....

'80sSitcoms
12-30-2018, 01:39 AM
Then there was the Christmas where Tootie got a little demanding...


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Lorimar Television
12-30-2018, 01:40 AM
Then there was the Christmas where Tootie got a little demanding...


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:rofl:

'80sSitcoms
12-31-2018, 11:42 AM
:rofl:

Maybe Bert gave her a paper clip, or a "Figgy Fizz" bottle cap :lol:

MA
01-07-2019, 03:48 PM
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Is there a way that the picture can be in higher quality? Because it looks very blurry.

'80sSitcoms
01-07-2019, 07:01 PM
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