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Brian Damage · 12-31-2004, 01:59 AM

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dandelion wine · 01-02-2005, 11:05 PM

Sorry, we were just clowning around. We didn't mean to offend anyone.

EmpressDR · 12-24-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvin85

Oh YES!!!! I remember this great underated show!!! I used to have all of them recorded on tape; on Beta yet. When I transfered all my old Beta tapes to VHS I accidentally threw the tapes away (insert kicking sound effect here!) I really loved Judy Parfitt (?) as the witch. If you have any episodes on tape in good condition please email me I have stuff to trade for. I think my fav episode is the one from the second season wheee Lilian accidentally turned the boys into stone. The Shakespere scene between her and the mirror was so funny.

I haven't looked later in this thread, so don't know if anyone else answered this. It was Holland Taylor, wasn't it, from Bosom Buddies? Or am I wrong.
And the same is true of me. I recorded all onto Beta tape, and the moving men stole them! Of all things! BETA tapes!

:2mad

So I don't have them either! I want a DVD collection, though.

EmpressDR · 12-24-2006, 11:57 PM

Yes, OK, it was Judy Parfitt, who was quite like Holland Taylor, though!

I was upset with whomever had the boneheaded notion to change the show, putting the characters into "regular clothes" and Snow speaking in a "regular voice" instead of that hilarious high-pitched one. What was the point of the show, if everyone was going to be "normal" except for the stepmother?

It's like what was the point of updating Wonder Woman. It lost its charm, just like the Charmings lost its charm.

:2mad:
And it's a shame that posters seemed to have been scared away by the flamers.

Starsky's Chick and Starsky?
Stay away.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2007, 04:23 PM

I dont remember seeing this show on TV

catlover79 · 08-06-2010, 12:49 AM

I remember watching that show when I was a little kid. It was a funny spoof of the classic fairy tale. Paul Winfield stole the show as The Mirror.

DJM77 · 11-20-2010, 01:03 PM

I remember hearing about the show when it was on but I don't think I ever watched it.

JR1 · 07-18-2011, 11:13 PM

EmpressDR- I preferred Caitlin O'Heaney in the role- she had that doe-eyed, innocence that Snow needed. Since they were in modern times, I can see why they would need to wear regular clothes, whatnot- but that first episode is my favorite of the Snow looks, as it was not far off of what we've come to know of Snow White (the Disney version, anyhow).

TMC · 11-30-2022, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JR1

EmpressDR- I preferred Caitlin O'Heaney in the role- she had that doe-eyed, innocence that Snow needed. Since they were in modern times, I can see why they would need to wear regular clothes, whatnot- but that first episode is my favorite of the Snow looks, as it was not far off of what we've come to know of Snow White (the Disney version, anyhow).

Does anyone know the story about why they recast Snow White?

JR1 · 01-10-2023, 01:46 PM

Caitlin discussed her dismissal from the show in this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Single-Season.../dp/0786499583

The Charmings is included in the section "Shows Invited Back For a Truncated or Vastly Different Second Season." The preview pages include The Charmings section.

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12-24-2006, 11:57 PM	#34
EmpressDR Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: California Posts: 279	Changed concept ruined show Yes, OK, it was Judy Parfitt, who was quite like Holland Taylor, though! I was upset with whomever had the boneheaded notion to change the show, putting the characters into "regular clothes" and Snow speaking in a "regular voice" instead of that hilarious high-pitched one. What was the point of the show, if everyone was going to be "normal" except for the stepmother? It's like what was the point of updating Wonder Woman. It lost its charm, just like the Charmings lost its charm. :2mad: And it's a shame that posters seemed to have been scared away by the flamers. Starsky's Chick and Starsky? Stay away.

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07-18-2011, 11:13 PM	#38
JR1 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 07, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 742	I Agree... EmpressDR- I preferred Caitlin O'Heaney in the role- she had that doe-eyed, innocence that Snow needed. Since they were in modern times, I can see why they would need to wear regular clothes, whatnot- but that first episode is my favorite of the Snow looks, as it was not far off of what we've come to know of Snow White (the Disney version, anyhow).

01-10-2023, 01:46 PM	#40
JR1 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 07, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 742	Caitlin discussed her dismissal from the show in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Season.../dp/0786499583 The Charmings is included in the section "Shows Invited Back For a Truncated or Vastly Different Second Season." The preview pages include The Charmings section.