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opus · 03-03-2026, 11:33 PM

Alan Brady's Hair · 03-04-2026, 06:35 AM

Pickles from The Dick van Dyke Show. I know she was seen, but not after the second season. Disappearing is more impressive than always being invisible. In his bar mitzvah episode, Buddy directly addresses her onscreen - and she's not there!

stevea · 03-04-2026, 07:56 AM

Gotta be Carlton.

IIRC he was seen once, but from his back maybe??

Merry24 · 03-04-2026, 09:07 AM

Either Mr.Mondello who is always in Cincinnati or out of town on Leave It To Beaver OR

George Glass The Brady Bunch.However we Finally got to meet George Glass on The Brady Bunch Sequel Movie.

Dude111 · 03-04-2026, 09:26 AM

I couldnt decide so I picked OTHER...

howilu · 03-04-2026, 10:44 AM

I would definitely go with Carlton the Doorman from Rhoda. Lorenzo Music played the role so well that he stayed on for the entire run. In the closing credits, he was billed a "L. Music." He would also open with "Hello, this is Carlton your doorman."

Bonniegirl · 03-04-2026, 10:50 AM

Skinny Mulligan - Gilligan's best friend from back home .

Dr. Jazz · 03-04-2026, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

Gotta be Carlton.

IIRC he was seen once, but from his back maybe??

He was seen dancing in Rhoda’s apt during the closing credits of an episode, but he was wearing a gorilla mask. I don’t remember what episode though, it’s been many years since I’ve seen that one.

Zoneboy · 03-04-2026, 05:46 PM

Juanita and Sara from The Andy Griffith Show.

stevea · 03-04-2026, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

He was seen dancing in Rhoda’s apt during the closing credits of an episode, but he was wearing a gorilla mask. I don’t remember what episode though, it’s been many years since I’ve seen that one.

I think there was also one where he was in a hallway in a red uniform, like a doorman could have, and his back was to the camera.

Same here, many years.

AMackII · 03-04-2026, 07:07 PM

Charlie of Charlie’s Angels

cd637299 · 03-04-2026, 07:25 PM

Carlton was animated in a special maybe from 1978 or so, aptly titled “Carlton Your Doorman.” Lorenzo Music (voice actor for Carlton) was perfect for Garfield the Cat 10 years later.

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Edward216 · 03-05-2026, 11:27 PM

I voted for Maris Crane, but she beats out Vera from Cheers only by a hair. It's a very close one for me!

Ed.

biffbronson · 03-06-2026, 02:31 PM

Peg Bundy's mother is never seen on Married with Children, if I remember correctly she is supposedly in an upstairs bedroom in at least one episode.

In flashbacks involving the Mama's Family characters, Mama's husband Carl is still living and we hear his voice -- but unless I'm mistaken, we never see him.

Also worth mention is that on M*A*S*H we often hear of family members who are residing back home, with some notable exceptions (a film notably) usually not seen.

opus · 03-06-2026, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

Also worth mention is that on M*A*S*H we often hear of family members who are residing back home, with some notable exceptions (a film notably) usually not seen.

A big on site guy who was never seen was the PA announcer. I regret not thinking of him for the poll. He might have been my pick.

View Poll Results: I choose not to be seen with
Carlton from Rhoda	2	16.67%
Vera from Cheers	1	8.33%
Maris from Fraiser	3	25.00%
Charlie from Charlie’s Angels	2	16.67%
Other (name them)	4	33.33%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

03-03-2026, 11:33 PM	#1
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,053	Favorite unseen TV character

03-04-2026, 06:35 AM	#2
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,822	Pickles from The Dick van Dyke Show. I know she was seen, but not after the second season. Disappearing is more impressive than always being invisible. In his bar mitzvah episode, Buddy directly addresses her onscreen - and she's not there!

03-04-2026, 07:56 AM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,164	Gotta be Carlton. IIRC he was seen once, but from his back maybe??

03-04-2026, 09:07 AM	#4
Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,034	Either Mr.Mondello who is always in Cincinnati or out of town on Leave It To Beaver OR George Glass The Brady Bunch.However we Finally got to meet George Glass on The Brady Bunch Sequel Movie.

03-04-2026, 09:26 AM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,331	I couldnt decide so I picked OTHER...

03-04-2026, 10:44 AM	#6
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,958	I would definitely go with Carlton the Doorman from Rhoda. Lorenzo Music played the role so well that he stayed on for the entire run. In the closing credits, he was billed a "L. Music." He would also open with "Hello, this is Carlton your doorman."

03-04-2026, 10:50 AM	#7
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,399	Skinny Mulligan - Gilligan's best friend from back home .

03-04-2026, 05:46 PM	#9
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: 34,338	Juanita and Sara from The Andy Griffith Show.

03-04-2026, 07:07 PM	#11
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,198	Charlie of Charlie’s Angels

03-04-2026, 07:25 PM	#12
cd637299 cd637299 Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 14, 2022 Location: South Florida Posts: 844	Carlton was animated in a special maybe from 1978 or so, aptly titled “Carlton Your Doorman.” Lorenzo Music (voice actor for Carlton) was perfect for Garfield the Cat 10 years later. cd

03-05-2026, 11:27 PM	#13
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,625	I voted for Maris Crane, but she beats out Vera from Cheers only by a hair. It's a very close one for me! Ed.

03-06-2026, 02:31 PM	#14
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,266	Peg Bundy's mother is never seen on Married with Children, if I remember correctly she is supposedly in an upstairs bedroom in at least one episode. In flashbacks involving the Mama's Family characters, Mama's husband Carl is still living and we hear his voice -- but unless I'm mistaken, we never see him. Also worth mention is that on MAS*H we often hear of family members who are residing back home, with some notable exceptions (a film notably) usually not seen.