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Brian Damage · 05-27-2007, 05:13 PM

Her absolute WORST dramatic performance is when Sam got kidnapped. Talk about OVER THE TOP!

Ireneparalegal · 05-27-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Her absolute WORST dramatic performance is when Sam got kidnapped. Talk about OVER THE TOP!

I agree.

DON'T GET MAD SOLOMON!!!

Brian Damage · 05-27-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I agree.

DON'T GET MAD SOLOMON!!!

Am I missing something? lol

Ireneparalegal · 05-27-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Am I missing something? lol

He hates if you just post I AGREE. He wants CONVERSATION, not just I AGREE.

ThomasE · 05-27-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Her absolute WORST dramatic performance is when Sam got kidnapped. Talk about OVER THE TOP!

No lie, bro. We had a big discussion about that. That seemed to be one of the hot topics. The over the top lines were:

Sam's Missing
"Pleeeaazze. Find my soooon."
"Phillip, I don't give a d-mn about those chairs!"

From Bulimia Ep:

Kimberly: I can stop anytime.
Maggie: (very cold look) I don't think so sweethart.

We discussed these.

TVFactFan · 05-27-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

No lie, bro. We had a big discussion about that. That seemed to be one of the hot topics. The over the top lines were:

Sam's Missing
"Pleeeaazze. Find my soooon."
"Phillip, I don't give a d-mn about those chair"

From Bulimia Ep:

Kimberly: I can stop anytime.
Maggie

very cold) I don't think so sweethart.

We discussed these

I don't remember that ep, i want to see it now after reading about it on Tv.com

ThomasE · 05-27-2007, 05:21 PM

What are u talking about? "Bulimia"?

TVFactFan · 05-27-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

What are u talking about? "Bulimia"?

The Kidnap ep

Brian Damage · 05-27-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

The Kidnap ep

It was horrible just for Maggie alone.

ThomasE · 05-27-2007, 05:30 PM

You need to see that one. It is a good ep IMO and you will get to see what we are talking about when it comes to MaryAnne's skills.

Brian Damage · 05-27-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

and you will get to see what we are talking about when it comes to MaryAnne's skills.

...or lack thereof

ThomasE · 05-27-2007, 05:40 PM

Well Brian, she did try. It is just in retrospect, it looks bad when you are selling the show as a package.

catlover79 · 05-29-2007, 12:45 AM

Ever notice that when a star doesn't like a supporting player, it's the supporting player that tends to overshadow the star later on?

Dixie Carter went on to a highly successful sitcom of her own (Designing Women), stage work, and even now is well known for a recurring role on Desperate Housewives. Gary Coleman went onto, ummmm, mall security and a failed bid for Governor of California. Enough said.

John Amos was disappointed in the quality of Good Times since Jimmie Walker's JJ and his wild and crazy antics took center stage. I don't know if Jimmie Walker had anything to do with John Amos being fired, but who has had the more successful show biz career? John Amos was in Roots, The District, West Wing, and more recently, Men In Trees. Since Good Times ended, Jimmie Walker has basically vanished into obscurity.

To get back to Dixie Carter, I heard that she signed with CBS after NBC cancelled Diff'rent Strokes. By the time ABC picked up the show, she was unavailable. That's why they recast her role with Mary Ann Mobley. That's what I've always heard, anyway...

TVFactFan · 05-29-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Ever notice that when a star doesn't like a supporting player, it's the supporting player that tends to overshadow the star later on?

Dixie Carter went on to a highly successful sitcom of her own (Designing Women), stage work, and even now is well known for a recurring role on Desperate Housewives. Gary Coleman went onto, ummmm, mall security and a failed bid for Governor of California. Enough said.

John Amos was disappointed in the quality of Good Times since Jimmie Walker's JJ and his wild and crazy antics took center stage. I don't know if Jimmie Walker had anything to do with John Amos being fired, but who has had the more successful show biz career? John Amos was in Roots, The District, West Wing, and more recently, Men In Trees. Since Good Times ended, Jimmie Walker has basically vanished into obscurity.

To get back to Dixie Carter, I heard that she signed with CBS after NBC cancelled Diff'rent Strokes. By the time ABC picked up the show, she was unavailable. That's why they recast her role with Mary Ann Mobley. That's what I've always heard, anyway...

Heard from where?

catlover79 · 05-29-2007, 11:46 AM

^ TV Guide, I believe.

05-27-2007, 05:13 PM	#16
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05-29-2007, 12:45 AM	#28
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Ever notice that when a star doesn't like a supporting player, it's the supporting player that tends to overshadow the star later on? Dixie Carter went on to a highly successful sitcom of her own (Designing Women), stage work, and even now is well known for a recurring role on Desperate Housewives. Gary Coleman went onto, ummmm, mall security and a failed bid for Governor of California. Enough said. John Amos was disappointed in the quality of Good Times since Jimmie Walker's JJ and his wild and crazy antics took center stage. I don't know if Jimmie Walker had anything to do with John Amos being fired, but who has had the more successful show biz career? John Amos was in Roots, The District, West Wing, and more recently, Men In Trees. Since Good Times ended, Jimmie Walker has basically vanished into obscurity. To get back to Dixie Carter, I heard that she signed with CBS after NBC cancelled Diff'rent Strokes. By the time ABC picked up the show, she was unavailable. That's why they recast her role with Mary Ann Mobley. That's what I've always heard, anyway...
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05-27-2007, 05:21 PM	#22
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	What are u talking about? "Bulimia"?

05-27-2007, 05:30 PM	#25
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	You need to see that one. It is a good ep IMO and you will get to see what we are talking about when it comes to MaryAnne's skills.

05-27-2007, 05:40 PM	#27
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Well Brian, she did try. It is just in retrospect, it looks bad when you are selling the show as a package.

05-29-2007, 11:46 AM	#30
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ TV Guide, I believe.