Anyone ever seen the Controversial TV Show "Hot L Baltimore"?

[James28]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Maybe that's why the ratings were so horrible, the fact that a prostitue was the main character-lol

Were there any other primetime TV shows with a prostitute as a main character?

[Du Mont]

Originally Posted by Jim856796

Were there any other primetime TV shows with a prostitute as a main character?

It was almost never explored within the storylines, but the Miss Kitty character on 'Gunsmoke' was a prostitute.

I seem to remember a recurring character on 'Barney Miller' who was a prostitute, though I can't remember the name of the character.

[Pentimento]

Originally Posted by Jim856796

Were there any other primetime TV shows with a prostitute as a main character?

"The John Larroquette Show" leaps to mind. As I recall, Gigi Rice's character, Carly, fits that description. She might not be considered a "main" character, but featured prominently.

[comedyfreak]

I liked Hot L Baltimore for Conchata Farrell she had a great laugh, and Charlotte Rae was also a cast member. I wish they would release it on dvd.

[Nicholas 1228]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

That's because Sony is more concerned with STEALIG from TV fans than Entertaining them.

I'll agree with this about the suits at Sony, look what they did to FK for us FK fans. I don't understand the corporate mind. You can catch more flies with honey, than vinagar.

[cocytus]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

This was another sitcom produced by Norman Lear. It started in January of 1975 and lasted to June of 1975. It was said this show brought sexual innuendo to the home screen.

I remember watching it on ABC when I was a kid. It seemed to be pretty funny at the time and I missed it when it left the air.I really didn't understand "canceled" at the time and I remember hoping that it would come back.

Honestly, having seen snippets of the show at various sites online, I can see where a 1970's audience would have had trouble w/ the program as most of the jokes would have gone over most people's head. If they tried something like this now, perhaps the audiences would be more receptive.