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Pitooey · 02-23-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Julie really was the most underrated character on the show. She was the one who really sparked the arguments and the conflicts on the show. When she left, there was a serious void.

I felt the same way. Julie was the spark on the show and she was missed.

She did look bad on the show especially when she was with her husband. I used to think "How did she get that guy"?

TVFactFan · 02-23-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I felt the same way. Julie was the spark on the show and she was missed.

She did look bad on the show especially when she was with her husband. I used to think "How did she get that guy"?

I was so surprised they discussed her Drug problem on the reunion

Pitooey · 02-23-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

I was so surprised they discussed her Drug problem on the reunion

Poor MacKenzie looked uneasy. To me I think they harp on her drug habit too much. I'd rather find out about the series and the stars who guested on the show. They left a couple of people out.

We all know about MacKenzie and her drug problem. I hope next time they don't make it a 10 minute chat fest.

They should've taken the cue from The Happy Days Reunion. They didn't harp on Scott and Joanie's real relationship back in the day...

ThomasE · 02-25-2005, 12:46 AM

It did not seem that way to me. Maybe I missed something. I figured since she had been sober for the past 14 years that it really did not matter and she has talked about it on different shows. I would love to have a conversation with her sometime. She seemed so cool. BTW, I know Brian Damage said that she seemed underated to me. I think the producers knew the importance of her being there. When she came back to the show in 1981, she was getting paid 50,000 per episode. Joyce and Suzanne were making 30,000 the previous year on 3's Company. When Mac was featured in the opening credits the second season, I wish she hadn't been billed behind other costars when she used to be billed 2nd right after Bonnie Franklin.

Plbrown · 03-25-2005, 12:54 AM

In the early episodes when she looked skinny, and
unhealthy,,,she was doing alot of coke,,,although I
read and also heard on the E THS it was herion,,,
I guess it could of been both...In later episodes
to me when she gained weight,,she had went into
rehab,,then I think she relapsed and she was fired
once again from the show..

mstewart · 03-25-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Plbrown

In the early episodes when she looked skinny, and
unhealthy,,,she was doing alot of coke,,,although I
read and also heard on the E THS it was herion,,,
I guess it could of been both...In later episodes
to me when she gained weight,,she had went into
rehab,,then I think she relapsed and she was fired
once again from the show..

MacKenzie Phillips was always a rather thin actress. She was looking way too thin in the fourth season, which her battle with drugs and alcohol went full tilt, and in the fifth season she was horrible to watch. You saw in that fifth season there were not a lot of close shots of her because she looked so bad.

After her first firing she did come back in 1981 but in the 8th season you can see she was relapsing again. If you see the episode, The Letter, you can see her melting down from the drugs.

I am glad to see that she is recovering and looking wonderful. She always have a more earthy look about her that was attractive.

TVFactFan · 03-25-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

MacKenzie Phillips was always a rather thin actress. She was looking way too thin in the fourth season, which her battle with drugs and alcohol went full tilt, and in the fifth season she was horrible to watch. You saw in that fifth season there were not a lot of close shots of her because she looked so bad.

After her first firing she did come back in 1981 but in the 8th season you can see she was relapsing again. If you see the episode, The Letter, you can see her melting down from the drugs.

I am glad to see that she is recovering and looking wonderful. She always have a more earthy look about her that was attractive.

I personally feel that Mackenzie Phillips was unattractive to begin with so the drugs just made her physical situation worse.

mstewart · 03-25-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

I personally feel that Mackenzie Phillips was unattractive to begin with so the drugs just made her physical situation worse.

She wasn't stunning like Valerie Bertinelli but given she had such a hard life I can see how that did her in. Today she is looking better than ever.

In spite of her looks MacKenzie Phillips is one talented actress and sings quite well.

Brian Damage · 03-25-2005, 07:50 PM

She didn't look too bad on the reunion show.

Anna Karenina · 06-21-2017, 10:33 PM

When I was young it went over my head like a lot of things about the show.

Mr. Television · 06-21-2017, 10:39 PM

I never really noticed. Must have been too busy watching Valerie.

Anna Karenina · 06-21-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Television

I never really noticed. Must have been too busy watching Valerie.

Yes, and poor Mack saw Valerie blossom overnight and it really messed with her confidence.

02-25-2005, 12:46 AM	#19
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Mac looked uneasy? It did not seem that way to me. Maybe I missed something. I figured since she had been sober for the past 14 years that it really did not matter and she has talked about it on different shows. I would love to have a conversation with her sometime. She seemed so cool. BTW, I know Brian Damage said that she seemed underated to me. I think the producers knew the importance of her being there. When she came back to the show in 1981, she was getting paid 50,000 per episode. Joyce and Suzanne were making 30,000 the previous year on 3's Company. When Mac was featured in the opening credits the second season, I wish she hadn't been billed behind other costars when she used to be billed 2nd right after Bonnie Franklin.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I never really noticed. Must have been too busy watching Valerie.
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03-25-2005, 12:54 AM	#20
Plbrown Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2005 Posts: 14	In the early episodes when she looked skinny, and unhealthy,,,she was doing alot of coke,,,although I read and also heard on the E THS it was herion,,, I guess it could of been both...In later episodes to me when she gained weight,,she had went into rehab,,then I think she relapsed and she was fired once again from the show..

03-25-2005, 07:50 PM	#24
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	She didn't look too bad on the reunion show.

06-21-2017, 10:33 PM	#25
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	When I was young it went over my head like a lot of things about the show.