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DJM77 · 02-23-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

I never thought Mr. Belvedere did special episodes but I guess I was wrong. Seemed odd to do a special episode considering how the show was up until that point. It really was never heavy handed. I am at the library so I missed the episode. Kind of glad I did though.

Mr. Belvedere had some other serious episodes besides that one. There were episodes that dealt with issues like one of Wesley's classmates having Aids, Marsha being addicted to uppers and Heather almost getting date raped. Even the episode where Kevin was drinking had a pretty serious tone to it.

Mace Dolex · 02-23-2015, 11:55 PM

I'm just glad they didn't feel the need for a stunt casting like having Nancy Reagan drop by the Owens' residence.

Bonniegirl · 02-24-2015, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DJM77

Mr. Belvedere had some other serious episodes besides that one. There were episodes that dealt with issues like one of Wesley's classmates having Aids, Marsha being addicted to uppers and Heather almost getting date raped. Even the episode where Kevin was drinking had a pretty serious tone to it.

This is why I think Mr. Belvedere is a great show. It deals with some really deep subjects, but also retains humor and doesn't get too preachy! The Owens family are down to earth, and can very much be related to. They seem real. And how cool to have a wise, English housekeeper! But he is also a friend and part of the family. That is why I loved this show first run and why I love and am enjoying it very much in reruns!

mets82 · 02-24-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM77

Mr. Belvedere had some other serious episodes besides that one. There were episodes that dealt with issues like one of Wesley's classmates having Aids, Marsha being addicted to uppers and Heather almost getting date raped. Even the episode where Kevin was drinking had a pretty serious tone to it.

I didnt know about those. I stand corrected in saying that the show didnt have any serious undertones.

Mr. Television · 02-24-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bonniegirl62

This is why I think Mr. Belvedere is a great show. It deals with some really deep subjects, but also retains humor and doesn't get too preachy! The Owens family are down to earth, and can very much be related to. They seem real. And how cool to have a wise, English housekeeper! But he is also a friend and part of the family. That is why I loved this show first run and why I love and am enjoying it very much in reruns!

It really is as relevant today as it was back in the 80's. I can't understand why it disappeared from syndication for so long.

JT · 03-05-2015, 11:56 PM

I liked the ep. I was expecting something more along the lines of the Diff'rent Strokes ep, but it was different and very well done. The main thing for me was that they never portrayed Wesley as an oblivious victim -- they kept him in character and had him be very smart about the entire situation. He knew what was up, he didn't freak out, but he still knew it was wrong. In the end, him turning the guy in was less about him and more about protecting a kid who might not be as a smart as he was. Pretty good stuff.

This is the show that made me post here again after 3 years lol

catnap1972 · 03-10-2015, 05:14 PM

Tonight's the episode where Mr. Belvedere takes the Porsche out in the rain to go after Wesley (who snuck out) and wraps the car around a tree, ending up with him in the hospital in a coma.

catnap1972 · 03-12-2015, 09:57 AM

Early next week looks like another 'very special episode" on Antenna TV..."Homecoming" aka "The Jock That Almost Rapes Heather". George *should've* killed the guy but I can understand the reasoning for not going that route...

mets82 · 03-12-2015, 06:06 PM

Hey, if your a father, you do ANYTHING to protect your daughter.

catnap1972 · 03-16-2015, 05:34 PM

Heather (talking to Keith on the porch): "My father has this weird kind of radar"

As George opens the door

If he did (have that kind of radar) Keith would've been kicked in the nuts right then and there.

Mace Dolex · 03-16-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by catnap1972

Tonight's the episode where Mr. Belvedere takes the Porsche out in the rain to go after Wesley (who snuck out) and wraps the car around a tree, ending up with him in the hospital in a coma.

Didn't Happy Days do an episode almost exactly with Ritchie hospitalized? Although I dont remember what reason for only I remember Fonzie pleading to God to let Ritchie live.

03-05-2015, 11:56 PM	#21
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	I liked the ep. I was expecting something more along the lines of the Diff'rent Strokes ep, but it was different and very well done. The main thing for me was that they never portrayed Wesley as an oblivious victim -- they kept him in character and had him be very smart about the entire situation. He knew what was up, he didn't freak out, but he still knew it was wrong. In the end, him turning the guy in was less about him and more about protecting a kid who might not be as a smart as he was. Pretty good stuff. This is the show that made me post here again after 3 years lol
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02-23-2015, 11:55 PM	#17
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,660	I'm just glad they didn't feel the need for a stunt casting like having Nancy Reagan drop by the Owens' residence.

03-10-2015, 05:14 PM	#22
catnap1972 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79	Tonight's the episode where Mr. Belvedere takes the Porsche out in the rain to go after Wesley (who snuck out) and wraps the car around a tree, ending up with him in the hospital in a coma.

03-12-2015, 09:57 AM	#23
catnap1972 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79	Early next week looks like another 'very special episode" on Antenna TV..."Homecoming" aka "The Jock That Almost Rapes Heather". George should've killed the guy but I can understand the reasoning for not going that route...

03-12-2015, 06:06 PM	#24
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Hey, if your a father, you do ANYTHING to protect your daughter.

03-16-2015, 05:34 PM	#25
catnap1972 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 79	Heather (talking to Keith on the porch): "My father has this weird kind of radar" As George opens the door If he did (have that kind of radar) Keith would've been kicked in the nuts right then and there.