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MrCleveland · 09-01-2022, 09:19 PM

I heard Nell Carter thought of suicide during her GAB era...but if she did die before Dolph Sweet...I think the series would end...because The Kaniskis may NOT have a strong concept.

Who'd be the mother figure...Telma Hopkins?

Smartboy · 09-01-2022, 10:08 PM

I will agree that the show would have had a hard time surviving without Nell.

Dude111 · 09-02-2022, 10:03 PM

Lets hope nothing happens to her!!

DJM77 · 09-02-2022, 11:03 PM

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Lets hope nothing happens to her!!

Good grief! I hope that you realize that she's been dead for nearly 20 years.

Dude111 · 09-03-2022, 08:50 PM

Wow Im sorry... I guess I didnt realise it....

Well the show is doing good

Wawwie · 09-04-2022, 12:10 AM

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Good grief! I hope that you realize that she's been dead for nearly 20 years.

It also seems like he doesn't realize that the show went off the air 35 years ago. He thinks the show is still "doing good."

DJM77 · 09-04-2022, 04:48 PM

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It also seems like he doesn't realize that the show went off the air 35 years ago. He thinks the show is still "doing good."

Sheesh!

Ah man!!

Wawwie · 09-04-2022, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM77

Sheesh!

Ah man!!

Dude111 · 09-05-2022, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

It also seems like he doesn't realize that the show went off the air 35 years ago. He thinks the show is still "doing good."

Im sorry Wawwie,please forgive me..... I have been very sad lately........

Wildchats · 11-01-2022, 04:42 AM

On the E! True Story they get the date wrong I think...Nell wanted to kill herself at the end of season 2. She overdosed on pills then. Then she went to Hazelton or wherever and lost a lot of weight. They said in spring of 1984 that happened. That would have been the end of season 3. At least I think they said that. Spring of 1983 was end of season 2. 90 pounds lighter was between 2 and 3. The E! Story says it happened between seasons 3 and 4 and in 1984, if I remember correctly.

Nell could have been gone after 2 seasons had she died that time when overdosing. We wouldn't have had any season 3-6 episodes, and the last episode would have been Nell Gets Sick that aired. Filmed, it might have been Nell And The Kid.

Yes, Nell flew to London in early 1984 they said to see Liza Minelli. Makes NO SENSE. Season 3 was still in production at that time and she was thin that season! Spring of 1984 was the end of season 3. She still stayed the same weight. Season 2-3 was when it happened. Must have been Spring of 1983 she saw Liza. When the show went on Hiatus after season 2.

Dude111 · 11-01-2022, 06:39 PM

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It also seems like he doesn't realize that the show went off the air 35 years ago. He thinks the show is still "doing good."

Well what I meant is the show still does good with a viewing audience

rusty spike · 01-20-2023, 06:40 PM

I don't think the show would have continued after losing both Dolph and Nell. Look at Chico and the Man, that show seems to be permanently shelved in the vault and the reason is because it's too painful for people to watch.

And GMAB would never be seen again so we're lucky that the show continued on with Nell.

jeansntshirtguy · 01-20-2023, 10:55 PM

Gimme A Break is still to this day one of the funniest sitcoms. Nell was hilarious and was great at physical comedy as well. Her comedic timing was A+! Such a great loss.

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Wildchats Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,076	On the E! True Story they get the date wrong I think...Nell wanted to kill herself at the end of season 2. She overdosed on pills then. Then she went to Hazelton or wherever and lost a lot of weight. They said in spring of 1984 that happened. That would have been the end of season 3. At least I think they said that. Spring of 1983 was end of season 2. 90 pounds lighter was between 2 and 3. The E! Story says it happened between seasons 3 and 4 and in 1984, if I remember correctly. Nell could have been gone after 2 seasons had she died that time when overdosing. We wouldn't have had any season 3-6 episodes, and the last episode would have been Nell Gets Sick that aired. Filmed, it might have been Nell And The Kid. Yes, Nell flew to London in early 1984 they said to see Liza Minelli. Makes NO SENSE. Season 3 was still in production at that time and she was thin that season! Spring of 1984 was the end of season 3. She still stayed the same weight. Season 2-3 was when it happened. Must have been Spring of 1983 she saw Liza. When the show went on Hiatus after season 2.
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Smartboy Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2007 Location: South Orange, NJ Posts: 4,231	I will agree that the show would have had a hard time surviving without Nell.

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Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,834	Lets hope nothing happens to her!!

09-03-2022, 08:50 PM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,834	Wow Im sorry... I guess I didnt realise it.... Well the show is doing good

01-20-2023, 06:40 PM	#12
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	I don't think the show would have continued after losing both Dolph and Nell. Look at Chico and the Man, that show seems to be permanently shelved in the vault and the reason is because it's too painful for people to watch. And GMAB would never be seen again so we're lucky that the show continued on with Nell.

01-20-2023, 10:55 PM	#13
jeansntshirtguy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13	Gimme A Break is still to this day one of the funniest sitcoms. Nell was hilarious and was great at physical comedy as well. Her comedic timing was A+! Such a great loss.