The "Forgotten 4" from 1st season FOL!

[A.D.A. Casey Novak]

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[Troi Tribble]

Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

Please don't shoot me, but I think the forgotten four were dreadful. Let me ammend that. Nancy was ok (I can't really assess her acting since they gave her very little to do). Cindy was likeable enough. But Sue-Ann?? Please be honest here. Do you honestly and truly think she was a talented actress? Imagine, if you will, her dialogue as written material. Then watch what she does with that material. Watch how she says her lines and watch her facial expressions. You'll notice a trend....every single scene is exactly the same. And as much as I loved The Breakfast Club, Molly Ringwald displayed NONE of the talent or charisma on FOL that she would show in later years. In fact, they could have replaced MR with a talking chipmunk and the result would have been the same.

Isn't there anyone in the world who agrees with me????

Sorry, Casey, but I obviously totally DISAGREE w/ you! I think all 4 of them are all talented and did a wonderful job and it is a shame that they were so underrated that none of them act anymore. Because people like you do not give them a chance.

[A.D.A. Casey Novak]

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[Troi Tribble]

Well, I'm sorry, Casey, but I just feel that noone "gets me"!

[A.D.A. Casey Novak]

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[Nighthawk76]

Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

Please don't shoot me, but I think the forgotten four were dreadful. Let me ammend that. Nancy was ok (I can't really assess her acting since they gave her very little to do). Cindy was likeable enough. But Sue-Ann?? Please be honest here. Do you honestly and truly think she was a talented actress? Imagine, if you will, her dialogue as written material. Then watch what she does with that material. Watch how she says her lines and watch her facial expressions. You'll notice a trend....every single scene is exactly the same. And as much as I loved The Breakfast Club, Molly Ringwald displayed NONE of the talent or charisma on FOL that she would show in later years. In fact, they could have replaced MR with a talking chipmunk and the result would have been the same.

Isn't there anyone in the world who agrees with me????

I have to disagree with you. Sue Ann rocks! Though I do respect your opinion.

[Justwondering]

Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

. . . And as much as I loved The Breakfast Club, Molly Ringwald displayed NONE of the talent or charisma on FOL that she would show in later years. In fact, they could have replaced MR with a talking chipmunk and the result would have been the same.
Isn't there anyone in the world who agrees with me????

Molly Ringwald simply didn't have the appropriate material in order to convey a sense of charisma or properly demonstrate her talent. Recall that the character of "Molly" was the feminist on the show. The writers often gave her some throwaway line in which she'd voice a female-rights perspective. Mrs. Garrett would smile and respond, "Attagirl, Molly." I found it annoying, since her character added absolutely nothing to the show.

Molly Ringwald was so miscast in her FOL role. It wasn't much of a part anyway. A mere 3 years later in 1983 when she filmed "Sixteen Candles," she had not only matured physically, but audiences witnessed what she was capable of, given the right material, of course.

[Troi Tribble]

Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

I hope I didn't make you feel that way, Tribble. If so, I'm sorry. The world is made up of all kinds of different people with all kinds of opinions. I love how most people follow no "formula". For instance, I am a born-again Christian and yet my political views are very left-wing. Go figure. If you think that those original FOL girls had talent, that's cool. I respect that.

Ok. I still think all the "Forgotten 4" rock, though! It's stars TODAY that have no talent and get on my nerves!

[An 80s Guy]

Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

Please don't shoot me, but I think the forgotten four were dreadful. Let me ammend that. Nancy was ok (I can't really assess her acting since they gave her very little to do). Cindy was likeable enough. But Sue-Ann?? Please be honest here. Do you honestly and truly think she was a talented actress? Imagine, if you will, her dialogue as written material. Then watch what she does with that material. Watch how she says her lines and watch her facial expressions. You'll notice a trend....every single scene is exactly the same. And as much as I loved The Breakfast Club, Molly Ringwald displayed NONE of the talent or charisma on FOL that she would show in later years. In fact, they could have replaced MR with a talking chipmunk and the result would have been the same.

Isn't there anyone in the world who agrees with me????

I definitly agree.I started a thread a while back.you may wanna searc and read i other people's opinions.

[raya]

Unpopular opinion, but I kind of agree on them not being so great.

With Nancy, it was hard to tell since she got so little screen time and when she did it was usually complaining about Roger. But there was nothing that stood out about her to me.

I love Molly Ringwald and don't think she was bad here, but again there wasn't much for her to do.

I fully admit that when I was a kid I liked Sue Ann the best of the first year girls for some reason, but in repeated watching I don't think Julie was a very good actress. She was very forced and I do agree she sort of acted everything the same way.

Cindy was okay, but I don't know...I just felt it was a no brainer on which of the girls to keep.

[Justwondering]

Originally Posted by raya

Unpopular opinion, but I kind of agree on them not being so great.

Raya, Could you possibly have been more diplomatic if you tried? You tried so hard not to step on anyone else's viewpoint! How kind.

[raya]

Originally Posted by Justwondering

Raya, Could you possibly have been more diplomatic if you tried? You tried so hard not to step on anyone else's viewpoint! How kind.

Because I know there are so many fans of them here. I don't agree with the opinion, but I respect it.

Though I fully admit back in the day I thought Sue Ann was cool. Now I don't know what I was thinking.

[Troi Tribble]

Then, I guess my opinion sucks, 'cause it is MY opinion that about those 4 being great, that is really unpopular here! Nobody gets me! I feel I am being bashed for having a different opinion! I'm sorry I ever started this thread then! I don't know where I can go that my opinions are welcome and appreciated and I don't feel so alone!

[Justwondering]

Originally Posted by Troi Tribble

Then, I guess my opinion sucks, 'cause it is MY opinion that about those 4 being great, that is really unpopular here! Nobody gets me! I feel I am being bashed for having a different opinion! I'm sorry I ever started this thread then! I don't know where I can go that my opinions are welcome and appreciated and I don't feel so alone!

Troi,

Something you must understand is this: Just because this is a public bulletin board dedicated to FOL fans, we do not share the same opinions. Four million more people could post here that they did not enjoy "The Forgotten 4," and that does not make your opinion wrong. Be confident. All opinions are welcome here. Post again, and state what the "Forgotten 4" brought to the show that you feel was special. You may actually convince others that you have a good point. Some may not change their opinions at all, but that's okay, too.

Understand that being out-numbered is NOT equivalent with being "bashed." We --well, most of us anyway-- try to be respectful to other's differing opinions. No one is "right" here, but most importantly, no one is "wrong" either. What we are posting is simply our opinions. Often, we agree to disagree, but we can disagree without being disagreeable. That means, do not take offense that others don't agree with you. Smile, and then click on another FOL topic and post once more. We don't fight each other in any parking lot, trust me.

Look at it this way: Baskin Robbins has 32 flavors for a reason. I like Vanilla, but I don't feel embarassed or the slightest bit insecure because 31 other ice cream eaters don't agree with me. Oh, and I've yet to feel insecure that still others hate ice cream and like frozen yogurt instead. Diversity is a good thing!

[A.D.A. Casey Novak]

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