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Meade · 02-01-2010, 03:56 PM

Which neighbors do you prefer? I dont mind the Kirkwoods, but I think the show was better with the Addisons. When you had Carol and the Addisons it made a nice ensemble to go with Wilbur and Mr.Ed. Somehow Carol didn't have as much chemistry with Winnie and Gordon. What do y'all think?

AB · 02-01-2010, 07:29 PM

I prefer the Addison's too, Roger & Kay just seemed to be the perfect fit for the Post's neighbors. I also enjoyed those serious facial expressions Roger would make when trying to figure out Wilbur & Ed.

Marvo301 · 02-01-2010, 07:42 PM

I've never seen the Kirkwood episodes but I hope the season sets continue to be released so that I get that opportunity. That being said I think Larry Keating and Edna Skinner were perfectly cast as the next door neighbors and had amazing chemistry with Alan and Connie. They must have been a very difficult act to follow for Leon Ames and Florence MacMichael.

Zoneboy · 02-01-2010, 07:48 PM

I prefer Roger and Kay but I like the Kirkwoods as well.

Meade · 02-01-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I've never seen the Kirkwood episodes but I hope the season sets continue to be released so that I get that opportunity. That being said I think Larry Keating and Edna Skinner were perfectly cast as the next door neighbors and had amazing chemistry with Alan and Connie. They must have been a very difficult act to follow for Leon Ames and Florence MacMichael.

If you get the "Best Of" they are on those Discs. I miss when Mister Ed was on Nick @ Nite. I first saw it back in the early 90s when I was in middle school. Next to Mama's Family, its my favorite show.

MickeyMac · 02-03-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I prefer Roger and Kay but I like the Kirkwoods as well.

Yeah same here.

CosmicCharlie · 01-17-2025, 06:03 PM

Winnie was cute and more of fun to be with character

Florence MacMichael: Winnie Kirkwood

Quotes

Winnie Kirkwood : The Air Force thought my husband was smarter than yours. That's why they made Wilbur a lieutenant and the Colonel... well a colonel.

Carol Post : I don't want to say that Gordon's career was helped, but I understand your father was a three-star general.

Winnie Kirkwood : So what? My husband came right up through the ranks.

Wilbur Post : From private to colonel in only three months?

Gordon Kirkwood : It was four months.

Wilbur Post : Gordon, why are we fighting? This whole thing has been a misunderstanding.

Gordon Kirkwood : Well, you still haven't told me what happened at that examination as to why you were declared mentally incompetent.

Wilbur Post : All right... I'll level with you. I had some old wigs and prop hats left over from a masqurade party. What happened was Ed somehow put them on...

Gordon Kirkwood : [interupting] I knew it! That horse again. Wilbur, if I told you this I've told you a hundred times, that horse of yours is a trouble maker! He has caused you and all of us enough trouble around here. I'm warning you... sell that old plug or forget me as a friend!

Wilbur Post : Gordon, please! Don't ask me to sell Ed. Would I ask you to get rid of Winnie?

Gordon Kirkwood : [behildered] Huh?

Carol Post : What Wilbur is trying to say is that his horse is just as important as his wife.

[to Wilbur]

Carol Post : Is that what you're trying to say?

Wilbur Post : Yes. I mean... no! I... uh...

[Carol angrily exits]

Gordon Kirkwood : Come on, Winnie. Let's get out of here. Maybe I can find someone else to buy and fly that plane with me and not this loony bird who's so attached to his dumb horse!

Winnie Kirkwood : [to Wilbur] A horse may be a man's best friend. But remember, a wife is a relative.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533985/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t7

02-01-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	The Addisons vs. The Kirkwoods Which neighbors do you prefer? I dont mind the Kirkwoods, but I think the show was better with the Addisons. When you had Carol and the Addisons it made a nice ensemble to go with Wilbur and Mr.Ed. Somehow Carol didn't have as much chemistry with Winnie and Gordon. What do y'all think?

02-01-2010, 07:42 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	I've never seen the Kirkwood episodes but I hope the season sets continue to be released so that I get that opportunity. That being said I think Larry Keating and Edna Skinner were perfectly cast as the next door neighbors and had amazing chemistry with Alan and Connie. They must have been a very difficult act to follow for Leon Ames and Florence MacMichael.
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02-01-2010, 07:48 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	I prefer Roger and Kay but I like the Kirkwoods as well.
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02-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	I prefer the Addison's too, Roger & Kay just seemed to be the perfect fit for the Post's neighbors. I also enjoyed those serious facial expressions Roger would make when trying to figure out Wilbur & Ed.

01-17-2025, 06:03 PM	#7
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,421	Winnie was cute and more of fun to be with character Florence MacMichael: Winnie Kirkwood Quotes Winnie Kirkwood : The Air Force thought my husband was smarter than yours. That's why they made Wilbur a lieutenant and the Colonel... well a colonel. Carol Post : I don't want to say that Gordon's career was helped, but I understand your father was a three-star general. Winnie Kirkwood : So what? My husband came right up through the ranks. Wilbur Post : From private to colonel in only three months? Gordon Kirkwood : It was four months. Wilbur Post : Gordon, why are we fighting? This whole thing has been a misunderstanding. Gordon Kirkwood : Well, you still haven't told me what happened at that examination as to why you were declared mentally incompetent. Wilbur Post : All right... I'll level with you. I had some old wigs and prop hats left over from a masqurade party. What happened was Ed somehow put them on... Gordon Kirkwood : [interupting] I knew it! That horse again. Wilbur, if I told you this I've told you a hundred times, that horse of yours is a trouble maker! He has caused you and all of us enough trouble around here. I'm warning you... sell that old plug or forget me as a friend! Wilbur Post : Gordon, please! Don't ask me to sell Ed. Would I ask you to get rid of Winnie? Gordon Kirkwood : [behildered] Huh? Carol Post : What Wilbur is trying to say is that his horse is just as important as his wife. [to Wilbur] Carol Post : Is that what you're trying to say? Wilbur Post : Yes. I mean... no! I... uh... [Carol angrily exits] Gordon Kirkwood : Come on, Winnie. Let's get out of here. Maybe I can find someone else to buy and fly that plane with me and not this loony bird who's so attached to his dumb horse! Winnie Kirkwood : [to Wilbur] A horse may be a man's best friend. But remember, a wife is a relative. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0533985/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t7