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'80sSitcoms · 06-30-2021, 12:32 PM

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But what's the sense of Bachu telling me to re-read an article that is incorrect?

Well none of us knew until now. You pointed out the article, then he advised you to re-read it because there is a difference in clip shows and flashback shows, then I noticed the discrepancy.

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3-25 is on their list as all new.

Ah, so they got that one right, lol.

Bachu · 06-30-2021, 02:07 PM

Lets be honest; it is a badly written article. A clip show shows clips from previous episodes. A flashback episode shows events that happened in the past, never before seen by the viewer and scripted and filmed for the episode.

valentina warner · 06-30-2021, 07:34 PM

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I agree with your assessment, Valentina: Jo seemed cold, Tootie seemed angry, Blair seemed snobby to her. Nat did seem to be kinder.

Exactly!!!!

Christopher · 07-01-2021, 11:08 AM

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To be honest, i always felt that at the very beginning JO was the coldest one towards BEVERLY ANN, and didn't quite trust her or felt like confiding in her.

That's odd because that was never shown in the show. The only one that was angered by Beverly Ann and distant is Tootie. She referred to Beverly Ann as the devil coming to smite an angel in her first episode. That's why they had the episode Ready or Not to continue the rough relationship between the two so they could work on it. The rest of the girls were fine with Beverly Ann. Jo was never cold to Beverly Ann. She get annoyed but it was just like any other time Jo got annoyed with one of the girls. It was never a cold action towards anyone.

valentina warner · 07-01-2021, 06:16 PM

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That's odd because that was never shown in the show. The only one that was angered by Beverly Ann and distant is Tootie. She referred to Beverly Ann as the devil coming to smite an angel in her first episode. That's why they had the episode Ready or Not to continue the rough relationship between the two so they could work on it. The rest of the girls were fine with Beverly Ann. Jo was never cold to Beverly Ann. She get annoyed but it was just like any other time Jo got annoyed with one of the girls. It was never a cold action towards anyone.

Maybe you are not reading [B]between the lines in the same way i am,[/: what i meant was that JO seemed distant and reserved towards BEVERLY ANN, (whereas she had always been close and a lot more open with MRS G).

TOOTIE was definitely angry and acted annoyed by BEVERLY ANN you're right.

NATALIE is actually the only one out of the 'Core of 4' who was warm and showed interest in getting to know BEVERLY ANN and it shows: in real life MINDY and CLORIS became instants friends!

Christopher · 07-01-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by valentina warner

Maybe you are not reading [B]between the lines in the same way i am,[/: what i meant was that JO seemed distant and reserved towards BEVERLY ANN, (whereas she had always been close and a lot more open with MRS G).

That wasn't shown though. Jo was open to Beverly Ann in Another Room about finding another place. She even talked about applying for a loan. Off Broadway Baby has Jo showing Beverly Ann around New York. The Ratings Game she opens up about why she tampered with Blair's dating program. Where are you seeing this alleged coldness that didn't happen?

valentina warner · 07-01-2021, 07:01 PM

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That wasn't shown though. Jo was open to Beverly Ann in Another Room about finding another place. She even talked about applying for a loan. Off Broadway Baby has Jo showing Beverly Ann around New York. The Ratings Game she opens up about why she tampered with Blair's dating program. Where are you seeing this alleged coldness that didn't happen?

I guess we all see things differently, but i was always under the impression that BEVERLY ANN was the one going after JO rather than otherwise.
The one episode that comes into mind is 'The Little chill': in the scene where JO is sitting by herself in the living room, you see BEVERLY ANN trying to approach our 'Bronx girl' for a heart to heart talk, and although JO opens up to her, it feels kind of forced to me.

All i'm saying, is that when the 'Core of 4' had their 'heart to heart' talk with MRS G it was more natural and believable....

80s Dude · 07-01-2021, 07:28 PM

Mindy at the time was closer to Cloris than Charlotte and that showed through on screen through their characters.

valentina warner · 07-01-2021, 08:02 PM

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Mindy at the time was closer to Cloris than Charlotte and that showed through on screen through their characters.

I always thought the 4 girls were closer to CHARLOTTE (although it's true that MINDY had the best chemistry towards CLORIS out of all of them)

Christopher · 07-01-2021, 09:19 PM

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All i'm saying, is that when the 'Core of 4' had their 'heart to heart' talk with MRS G it was more natural and believable....

Well yeah because that is Mrs. Garrett's role. Beverly Ann is a completely different character. If you're going to keep trying to see Beverly Ann as a Mrs. Garrett, you're not going to perceive the show the way it was written. That's why Beverly Ann was perfect that first year. She isn't forceful. She lets the girls know she's there if they want to talk but she's not Mrs. Garrett and even admits this. She tells the girls she always wonders what advice she would have given and it would never be as correct as Mrs. Garrett. Beverly Ann is a friend, an equal to the girls. Another reason they call her Beverly Ann and not Mrs. Stickle, or Ms. Stickle since she was divorce. It was made clear from the very beginning, Beverly Ann is not a Mrs. Garrett replacement. She's her own character.

valentina warner · 07-02-2021, 04:41 PM

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Well yeah because that is Mrs. Garrett's role. Beverly Ann is a completely different character. If you're going to keep trying to see Beverly Ann as a Mrs. Garrett, you're not going to perceive the show the way it was written. That's why Beverly Ann was perfect that first year. She isn't forceful. She lets the girls know she's there if they want to talk but she's not Mrs. Garrett and even admits this. She tells the girls she always wonders what advice she would have given and it would never be as correct as Mrs. Garrett. Beverly Ann is a friend, an equal to the girls. Another reason they call her Beverly Ann and not Mrs. Stickle, or Ms. Stickle since she was divorce. It was made clear from the very beginning, Beverly Ann is not a Mrs. Garrett replacement. She's her own character.

I get it that BEVERLY ANN had her own character and i liked her for the way she was: funny, charming and easy to get along!
I was talking about how i perceived JO's relationship/attitude towards her, and i cannot help feeling the distance between them....
Don't get me wrong: both women (JO and BEVERLY ANN) got along, it just that they didn't click in the same way as NAT & BEVERLY ANN did; JO & BLAIR did; TOOTIE & NAT did, and for example CINDY & SUE ANN did (in the 'Lost girl' case) that's all.....

Bachu · 07-16-2021, 05:35 PM

Have just watched the skiing episode; they made Hopper get dressed way too early!

'80sSitcoms · 07-19-2021, 09:32 AM

I

that episode!

Bachu · 08-07-2021, 03:21 PM

I quite enjoyed the Down Under movie. Perhaps a too little Blair and Jo heavy but I did like the Nalalie storyline. Also, it was nicely filmed with some good camera work.

Does anyone know what the 'song' was that was being played during the choir bit near the end? Sounded lovely and I would love to hear it complete.

Bachu · 08-10-2021, 02:46 PM

I watched the episode were Bev adopted Andy. Some OTT moments with Andy acting out and it probably would have benefitted from being a two parter but good none the less.

Was it ever mentioned before that Andy was living with foster parents?

06-30-2021, 02:07 PM	#662
Bachu Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 10, 2005 Posts: 809	Lets be honest; it is a badly written article. A clip show shows clips from previous episodes. A flashback episode shows events that happened in the past, never before seen by the viewer and scripted and filmed for the episode.

07-01-2021, 07:28 PM	#668
80s Dude Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 24, 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,823	Mindy at the time was closer to Cloris than Charlotte and that showed through on screen through their characters.

07-16-2021, 05:35 PM	#672
Bachu Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 10, 2005 Posts: 809	Have just watched the skiing episode; they made Hopper get dressed way too early!

07-19-2021, 09:32 AM	#673
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	I that episode!

08-07-2021, 03:21 PM	#674
Bachu Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 10, 2005 Posts: 809	I quite enjoyed the Down Under movie. Perhaps a too little Blair and Jo heavy but I did like the Nalalie storyline. Also, it was nicely filmed with some good camera work. Does anyone know what the 'song' was that was being played during the choir bit near the end? Sounded lovely and I would love to hear it complete.

08-10-2021, 02:46 PM	#675
Bachu Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 10, 2005 Posts: 809	I watched the episode were Bev adopted Andy. Some OTT moments with Andy acting out and it probably would have benefitted from being a two parter but good none the less. Was it ever mentioned before that Andy was living with foster parents?