Who remembers “Funny Face” and “The Sandy Duncan Show”? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Schmo · 08-04-2019, 05:00 PM

Both shows lasted 13 episodes each. The former allegedly did well in the ratings, but was canceled because Duncan was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Although it was successfully removed, it led to the loss of vision in one eye. Then Duncan returned for a revamped and retitled series, but its ratings were poor.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandy_Duncan_Show

biffbronson · 08-04-2019, 08:56 PM

Funny Face is one of my earliest memories of primetime sitcom viewing, so I know that my family was watching back then. I was too young to really have specific memories, but I know for certain that Sandy was one of the first sitcom stars to make an impression on me.

dakert · 08-05-2019, 09:36 AM

Watched the shows but don't remember anything about them except I thought Sandy Duncan was Far Out.

Bonniegirl · 08-05-2019, 03:18 PM

Same here, I remember watching Funny Face and The Sandy Duncan show but other than Sandy Duncan , I remember little else about it? I remember enjoying it,

but I don't remember the plot or any other actors in the show or anything!

I do remember the opening credits though, they showed pictures of Sandy when she was a baby ,and a little girl !

TVFactFan · 08-18-2019, 03:31 PM

Must be in one of those Obscure tv show categories since I can find a clip of the opening credits on youtube

Coffeecup · 08-18-2019, 06:08 PM

I do remember hearing about the show going on hiatus or sorts for she was having surgery. Later about hearing she had lost her vision in one eye and felt sad. Decades later, I haven't heard much about her. Oh yes she did star in the Hogan show with Jason Bateman and didn't she tour the country doing the Peter Pan plays.

Mr. Television · 08-18-2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

Funny Face is one of my earliest memories of primetime sitcom viewing, so I know that my family was watching back then. I was too young to really have specific memories, but I know for certain that Sandy was one of the first sitcom stars to make an impression on me.

I too remember it vaguely but remember almost nothing about it except Sandy.

DJM77 · 08-18-2019, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Must be in one of those Obscure tv show categories since I can find a clip of the opening credits on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7A1gYLfVDk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCndJcn75Bs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzA2m6K4okA

TVFactFan · 08-18-2019, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM77

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7A1gYLfVDk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCndJcn75Bs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzA2m6K4okA

Thanks I have to improve my researching skills lol

Hazel Anyday · 08-21-2019, 10:24 PM

Yes, I vaguely remember Funny Face and Sandy Duncan Show too. I remember Sandy Duncan better than I remember her show. She was a cute little Pixie type with that Dutch boy red haircut. Yes, I rembember she lost her eye and had to use a marble eye afterward. I hadn't even thought of her in years till I saw her for 2 seconds while channel surfing on a repeat on Antenna TV of that lousy show, Hogan Family that she took over after Rhoda got greedy. Sandy's another one of those once very popular stars of the day who a few decades later is almost unknown. Hello Karen Valentine, where are you?

I really had a crush on Karen.

TMC · 03-28-2023, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

I do remember hearing about the show going on hiatus or sorts for she was having surgery. Later about hearing she had lost her vision in one eye and felt sad. Decades later, I haven't heard much about her. Oh yes she did star in the Hogan show with Jason Bateman and didn't she tour the country doing the Peter Pan plays.

http://www.agcwebpages.com/BLINDITEMS/2023/MARCH.html

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362. ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER 03/27 **13**

Reader Blind: Many people assume that this still living A list in her heyday Emmy nominated Tony nominated female performer who specializes in family friendly fare is missing a body part. In fact, the body part is there, it just no longer functions due to a medical procedure she had. The reason people assume she is missing this body part started in an untrue rumor started by an angry producer. She was up for a really, really big film role early in her career but the producer making the movie demanded sex in exchange for the role. The performer refused and passed on the role. Later, when the producer heard about her medical issue, he started a story that she was missing the body part and he had used the created orifice for sexual gratification in exchange for roles in films and TV. Sandy Duncan/eye/brain tumor (Sandy Duncan Had Brain Surgery: Her Husband Penned Emotional Words for Her Birthday after 45 Years of Love)

Alan Brady's Hair · 03-28-2023, 10:50 PM

I think the second version of the show was a close of Mary Tyler Moore Show?

08-04-2019, 05:00 PM	#1
Schmo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2013 Posts: 466	Who remembers “Funny Face” and “The Sandy Duncan Show”? Both shows lasted 13 episodes each. The former allegedly did well in the ratings, but was canceled because Duncan was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Although it was successfully removed, it led to the loss of vision in one eye. Then Duncan returned for a revamped and retitled series, but its ratings were poor. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandy_Duncan_Show

08-21-2019, 10:24 PM	#10
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	Oh, yeaghhh, her! Yes, I vaguely remember Funny Face and Sandy Duncan Show too. I remember Sandy Duncan better than I remember her show. She was a cute little Pixie type with that Dutch boy red haircut. Yes, I rembember she lost her eye and had to use a marble eye afterward. I hadn't even thought of her in years till I saw her for 2 seconds while channel surfing on a repeat on Antenna TV of that lousy show, Hogan Family that she took over after Rhoda got greedy. Sandy's another one of those once very popular stars of the day who a few decades later is almost unknown. Hello Karen Valentine, where are you? I really had a crush on Karen.
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08-04-2019, 08:56 PM	#2
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,357	Funny Face is one of my earliest memories of primetime sitcom viewing, so I know that my family was watching back then. I was too young to really have specific memories, but I know for certain that Sandy was one of the first sitcom stars to make an impression on me.

08-05-2019, 09:36 AM	#3
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Watched the shows but don't remember anything about them except I thought Sandy Duncan was Far Out.

08-05-2019, 03:18 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,540	Same here, I remember watching Funny Face and The Sandy Duncan show but other than Sandy Duncan , I remember little else about it? I remember enjoying it, but I don't remember the plot or any other actors in the show or anything! I do remember the opening credits though, they showed pictures of Sandy when she was a baby ,and a little girl !

08-18-2019, 03:31 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,004	Must be in one of those Obscure tv show categories since I can find a clip of the opening credits on youtube

08-18-2019, 06:08 PM	#6
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I do remember hearing about the show going on hiatus or sorts for she was having surgery. Later about hearing she had lost her vision in one eye and felt sad. Decades later, I haven't heard much about her. Oh yes she did star in the Hogan show with Jason Bateman and didn't she tour the country doing the Peter Pan plays.

03-28-2023, 10:50 PM	#12
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,822	I think the second version of the show was a close of Mary Tyler Moore Show?