Why did Danny call Kathy "Clancy" sometimes? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

gidgetgrape · 06-30-2005, 01:39 PM

Hi! Can someone tell me why Danny calls Kathy "Clancy" sometimes? At first I thought it was her maiden name, but now I know her maiden name was O'Hara. Thanks for any replies!

MrWarmth · 06-30-2005, 01:46 PM

It's been a while since I watched that show but I think she was Irish and he called her nicknames. He even called her "Irish' sometimes, I think. I don't think she ever called him "Lolac" though.

gidgetgrape · 06-30-2005, 06:04 PM

Thank you so much! I wouldn't have figured that out on my own. I just looked up Clancy on an Irish Names website and found out it means "red-headed fighter." It all makes sense now. Thanks again!

MrWarmth · 06-30-2005, 06:08 PM

[bows humbly]

stevea · 09-23-2014, 02:41 PM

One interesting thing about this, is that it started on Marjorie Lord's first appearance. They were having words about Danny not going upstairs to see Rusty, and Danny says , "Look, Clancy....." So on it went for 7 more seasons of Clancy, Irish, coffee spitting, and 'Ehs' with the arm gesture.

BachelorCat · 09-23-2014, 08:12 PM

Not to pick, Mr. Warmth, but I believe it was Kolac, Lolac was Laura Petrie, after she was taken over by the walnuts.

Zenna · 10-01-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

Hi! Can someone tell me why Danny calls Kathy "Clancy" sometimes? At first I thought it was her maiden name, but now I know her maiden name was O'Hara. Thanks for any replies!

Kathy's maiden name was Daly. Her deceased first husband was O'Hara. Once, though, Terry said Kathy's maiden name was O'Hara but Kathy's father was Mr. Daly (played by William Demarest).

Danny called Kathy "Clancy" because her ancestors were from Ireland and Clancy is a well-known Irish clan and family name. See above explanations.

gidgetgrape · 10-01-2014, 09:16 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone! They were all interesting and helpful.

06-30-2005, 01:39 PM	#1
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Why did Danny call Kathy "Clancy" sometimes? Hi! Can someone tell me why Danny calls Kathy "Clancy" sometimes? At first I thought it was her maiden name, but now I know her maiden name was O'Hara. Thanks for any replies!

06-30-2005, 01:46 PM	#2
MrWarmth Comedian Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2005 Location: Atlantic City Posts: 207	It's been a while since I watched that show but I think she was Irish and he called her nicknames. He even called her "Irish' sometimes, I think. I don't think she ever called him "Lolac" though.

06-30-2005, 06:04 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Thank you so much! I wouldn't have figured that out on my own. I just looked up Clancy on an Irish Names website and found out it means "red-headed fighter." It all makes sense now. Thanks again!

06-30-2005, 06:08 PM	#4
MrWarmth Comedian Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2005 Location: Atlantic City Posts: 207	[bows humbly]

09-23-2014, 02:41 PM	#5
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,160	One interesting thing about this, is that it started on Marjorie Lord's first appearance. They were having words about Danny not going upstairs to see Rusty, and Danny says , "Look, Clancy....." So on it went for 7 more seasons of Clancy, Irish, coffee spitting, and 'Ehs' with the arm gesture.

09-23-2014, 08:12 PM	#6
BachelorCat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 18, 2013 Location: River Park, Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 44	Not to pick, Mr. Warmth, but I believe it was Kolac, Lolac was Laura Petrie, after she was taken over by the walnuts.

10-01-2014, 09:16 PM	#8
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Thanks for all the replies everyone! They were all interesting and helpful.