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TMC · 05-14-2023, 03:26 AM

Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman) was perhaps a bit much to be a sitcom lead. She was better as an occasional member of the supporting cast.

The initial fantastic success of Rhoda and the show's sharp decline has been much discussed, but not Phyllis.

Howard · 06-14-2023, 05:54 PM

I really loved this show and was lucky enough to attend a filming of the 2nd season! Cloris was one of a kind and I was very surprised when the show was cancelled!

80s Dude · 03-23-2025, 07:01 PM

The 2nd Season was the best. I didn't like the way the possible 3rd Season going with Bess being pregnant as a teenager.

gtrsitcom · 04-04-2025, 12:12 AM

Yes, I would say it was a good show; It did finish in the top 10 in the first season! It did have cast and format change. That may have confused the public or could have had a bad time slot in the 2nd year. The characters were funny, and Cloris Leachman was great as Phyllis. Too bad it didn't stay on the air longer. I wish the show was available to purchase on DVD. I would love to have it in my collection

TVFactFan · 04-20-2025, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gtrsitcom

Yes, I would say it was a good show; It did finish in the top 10 in the first season! It did have cast and format change. That may have confused the public or could have had a bad time slot in the 2nd year. The characters were funny, and Cloris Leachman was great as Phyllis. Too bad it didn't stay on the air longer. I wish the show was available to purchase on DVD. I would love to have it in my collection

I didnt find her character all that likable so I would have never watched the show. Now Rhoda was likable and deserved a spinoff but Phyllis? lol

stevea · 04-20-2025, 10:49 PM

I don't remember seeing it much. I think Phyllis needed Mary to play off of, and that was missing.

I remember the old lady being pretty funny, but that's about it.

05-14-2023, 03:26 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	Was Phyllis a good show? Phyllis Lindstrom (Cloris Leachman) was perhaps a bit much to be a sitcom lead. She was better as an occasional member of the supporting cast. The initial fantastic success of Rhoda and the show's sharp decline has been much discussed, but not Phyllis.

06-14-2023, 05:54 PM	#2
Howard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 238	I really loved this show and was lucky enough to attend a filming of the 2nd season! Cloris was one of a kind and I was very surprised when the show was cancelled!

03-23-2025, 07:01 PM	#3
80s Dude Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 24, 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,810	The 2nd Season was the best. I didn't like the way the possible 3rd Season going with Bess being pregnant as a teenager.

04-04-2025, 12:12 AM	#4
gtrsitcom New Member Registered Join Date: May 10, 2023 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1	Yes, I would say it was a good show; It did finish in the top 10 in the first season! It did have cast and format change. That may have confused the public or could have had a bad time slot in the 2nd year. The characters were funny, and Cloris Leachman was great as Phyllis. Too bad it didn't stay on the air longer. I wish the show was available to purchase on DVD. I would love to have it in my collection

04-20-2025, 10:49 PM	#6
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,170	I don't remember seeing it much. I think Phyllis needed Mary to play off of, and that was missing. I remember the old lady being pretty funny, but that's about it.