do some people not like Fred? In my opinion, Bill Frawley wasn't always funny, but he had great one liners, especially in Ethels Hometown!

Because some people don't like crotchety old characters. They like a smiling face.

I like Fred! He makes me laugh. He has a great delivery of lines, and I like the fact that he almost always seems to be miserable and/or cranky! I also like the way that he and Ethel put each other down all the time. I love his scenes with Ricky, too.

Basically William Frawley was a terrific professional (drinking aside) who had years of experience in showbusiness, which showed in every scene he did. There's no substitute for that kind of professionalism, and you don't tend to see it these days. Fred's not my favourite character, but I that doesn't mean to say that I don't appreciate him. I think the show was the better for having him around.

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Because some people don't like crotchety old characters. They like a smiling face.


I have to agree.
His character come across as a grumpy old man.

I thought he was funny though.

But the grumpy old man became a fixture on comedy shows BECAUSE of his great portrayal.

Oh for cornsake! The show wouldn't have been the same w/o him.
Lucy's the nutcase (I mean that lovingly)
Ethel's the reluctant accomplice
Desi's the levelhead of the bunch
Then there's Fred the grouchy old man.
Pretty much cornered all of the emotions:crazy:

Levelheaded? With a temper like that?

What I meant by level headed was, he had the brains.
And Fred had the know how. ha ha!

Levelheaded? With a temper like that?

What's wrong with Ricky's temper? He'd fit in well in my family...

He's supposed to be the 'normal' one though, isn't he. The one who isn't zany or manic and grumpy. (And, naturally, he's also the funniest one. Sorry Splain ;) )

I know what you mean, every time us fans get together, we always talk about all the famous funny routines he did over the years, and also, to a lesser extent the great songs Lucy performed with her band, LOL!

Fred is like one of my fav people. But one thing I like all the jokes but they are funny but I didn't find Ethel all that fat! But what ever! Hes so funny!;) :eek:

Fred is fine with me; anyway I find it difficult to dislike any of the ILL characters.

True, they were all perfect in their own way and the show would have suffered greatly if any of them had been removed! Even good ole Fred!

ive got to favorite quotes with fred they are

1-
Ricky:
Listen Fred i got an aweful problem on my hands

Fred:
you should of thought of that before you married her



2-
lucy:
Gee, did you here that hunny? Its going to be called bitter grapes. i wonder what part they want for me?

Fred:
oh, your probly going to be one of they bunch!


if you want more quotes like this you should get "THE QUOTABLE I LOVE LUCY" book it is great!