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ThomasE · 08-07-2001, 09:18 AM

What is yours? Mine is when Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) plays the grandaughter of a white woman who dislikes Julia and Corey because they are black. Julia was sweet but stood up for herself with her best friend Marie backing her up. I loved that. Julia also schooled Corey on not being predjudiced.

Shindigger · 12-06-2001, 01:44 AM

It is very hard to pick a favorite from this show, because there were so many great episodes. I think, if I had to choose one though, it would be the one in the 1st season that shows how Julia got her job.

That one was somewhat "gritty" for the times, in that the idea of discrimination because of race was broached. The whole episode was handled incredibly well for being a half-hour sitcom and I love the ending with Julia and Corey sharing one of their tender Mother-Son moments as Corey is saying his prayers before being tucked in. Even the music played at the end of the scene is just the best!

JT · 03-30-2003, 05:48 PM

My favorite is "Romeo and Julia," where Julia goes on a blind date with a bigot named Jordan Haynes. Great episode because at the end Jordan and Lenny Waggedorn get into an argument that has a surprising end.

Nanny Fine · 03-30-2003, 10:47 PM

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What is yours? Mine is when Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) plays the grandaughter of a white woman who dislikes Julia and Corey because they are black. Julia was sweet but stood up for herself with her best friend Marie backing her up. I loved that. Julia also schooled Corey on not being predjudiced.

Was that on todays' boxset? I thought that was Jodie Foster!

Impressions · 03-30-2003, 11:06 PM

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Was that on todays' boxset? I thought that was Jodie Foster!

No, that episode was 'Paint Your Waggedorn', Susan Olsen played Pamela in that episode, that episode didn't air in the box set. The one that did was 'Romeo and Julia', where Jodie Foster played Cindy.

Nanny Fine · 03-31-2003, 01:43 AM

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No, that episode was 'Paint Your Waggedorn', Susan Olsen played Pamela in that episode, that episode didn't air in the box set. The one that did was 'Romeo and Julia', where Jodie Foster played Cindy.

Ahh so I wasn't seeing things!

Does anyone have any of these on tape other than the 4 aired today?

ThomasE · 04-02-2003, 12:59 AM

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Ahh so I wasn't seeing things!

Does anyone have any of these on tape other than the 4 aired today?

I do have Paint your Waggerdorn. I never figured out how the title relates to the episode. I understand the cliche'/expression but the ep was not about Earl J. Waggerdorn or Marie Waggerdorn. Oh, well.....

Rookielove · 09-29-2013, 11:14 PM

It's really hard to pick a favorite, as I loved them all.

However, "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas" stands out to me.

tlc38tlc38 · 09-29-2013, 11:46 PM

I've never seen an episode of Julia but I've always wanted to see it. I wish it would get released on DVD.

missy's pop pop · 11-24-2013, 01:17 PM

I don't remember the title, but one of the second-season episodes has Julia nearly fired for being late to work due to car trouble. After jumping through hoops to get credit for her new car (a bright blue Chevelle convertible), I remember in the final scene Julia is upset because the new car won't start.

Someone points to the instrument panel and the camera zooms in to a tight close-up of the fuel gauge--which is on EMPTY. Julia had forgotten to fill up the gas tank! Julia was not quite the "superwoman" most late-sixties sitcom heroines tried to be....in fact, Diahann Carroll did a marvelous job of making her character more "human" than most of her counterparts.

comedyfreak · 12-18-2013, 04:53 PM

I wonder if this show is on Hulu? I haven't seen it since it was briefly shown on TVLand.

verajay · 08-30-2014, 11:54 PM

i love any julia episode with fred williamson in it. he was the best boyfriend. ted newman was too corny.

Rookielove · 09-15-2016, 03:11 PM

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I've never seen an episode of Julia but I've always wanted to see it. I wish it would get released on DVD.

I wish it was released on DVD.

Rookielove · 09-15-2016, 03:22 PM

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i love any julia episode with fred williamson in it. he was the best boyfriend. ted newman was too corny.

I liked them both, but Fred Williamson was, indeed, my favorite.

08-07-2001, 09:18 AM	#1
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Favorite episode What is yours? Mine is when Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) plays the grandaughter of a white woman who dislikes Julia and Corey because they are black. Julia was sweet but stood up for herself with her best friend Marie backing her up. I loved that. Julia also schooled Corey on not being predjudiced.

12-06-2001, 01:44 AM	#2
Shindigger Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 20, 2001 Posts: 79	Favorite Episode It is very hard to pick a favorite from this show, because there were so many great episodes. I think, if I had to choose one though, it would be the one in the 1st season that shows how Julia got her job. That one was somewhat "gritty" for the times, in that the idea of discrimination because of race was broached. The whole episode was handled incredibly well for being a half-hour sitcom and I love the ending with Julia and Corey sharing one of their tender Mother-Son moments as Corey is saying his prayers before being tucked in. Even the music played at the end of the scene is just the best!

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JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	My favorite is "Romeo and Julia," where Julia goes on a blind date with a bigot named Jordan Haynes. Great episode because at the end Jordan and Lenny Waggedorn get into an argument that has a surprising end.
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12-18-2013, 04:53 PM	#11
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09-29-2013, 11:14 PM	#8
Rookielove Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2011 Location: America Posts: 235	It's really hard to pick a favorite, as I loved them all. However, "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas" stands out to me.

11-24-2013, 01:17 PM	#10
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	I don't remember the title, but one of the second-season episodes has Julia nearly fired for being late to work due to car trouble. After jumping through hoops to get credit for her new car (a bright blue Chevelle convertible), I remember in the final scene Julia is upset because the new car won't start. Someone points to the instrument panel and the camera zooms in to a tight close-up of the fuel gauge--which is on EMPTY. Julia had forgotten to fill up the gas tank! Julia was not quite the "superwoman" most late-sixties sitcom heroines tried to be....in fact, Diahann Carroll did a marvelous job of making her character more "human" than most of her counterparts.

08-30-2014, 11:54 PM	#12
verajay Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 22	i love any julia episode with fred williamson in it. he was the best boyfriend. ted newman was too corny.