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fdam74 · 04-28-2001, 01:54 AM

I would've hated to be in Raul's position. He was just a kid, who really had nothing to do with Freddy's tragedy. To be cast into such a sad atmosphere must have been tough. I realize that few people have respect for his character, most likely due to his involvement in the show after Freddy's death, but I think his character was adorable, despite the unfortunate reasons for his character being necessary.

He kind of reminds me of All in the Family's Stephanie, who was seemingly cast because there was an "emptiness", once Gloria and Mike moved on. And both characters were orphaned and needed someone to take care of them. Like Raul's character, Stephanie doesn't seem to be fondly remembered, but they still make us remember that life does go on, no matter how sad it may be to leave others behind.

EdBrownJr · 04-28-2001, 02:01 AM

I like Raul i think he is funny but was put in a bad situation. Maybe if they changed the name of the show so it wouldnt be called Chico and the Man it would have been alittle easier to deal with.

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fdam74 · 04-28-2001, 02:22 AM

I couldn't agree with you more. It was probably disheartening for most of the fans to watch the show continue at all after such a trauma.

Cheryl Harrell · 04-28-2001, 04:36 AM

I agree, they shouldn't have call Raul Chico. I do agree with ya about Raul & Stephanie. It msut've been hard for them stepping in place of beloved characters. Raul & Stephanie were cute. I hold nothing against Raul and I think he was a cute & precocious little dear. So sad they didn't preserve Chicos memory better...

04-29-2001, 04:26 PM

They probably had Ed call Raul Chico to justify not changing the name of the show (for whatever their reasoning may have been).

04-29-2001, 04:26 PM	#20
FreddieFan Guest Posts: n/a	They probably had Ed call Raul Chico to justify not changing the name of the show (for whatever their reasoning may have been).
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04-28-2001, 01:54 AM	#16
fdam74 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2001 Location: Macon, IL, USA Posts: 17	I would've hated to be in Raul's position. He was just a kid, who really had nothing to do with Freddy's tragedy. To be cast into such a sad atmosphere must have been tough. I realize that few people have respect for his character, most likely due to his involvement in the show after Freddy's death, but I think his character was adorable, despite the unfortunate reasons for his character being necessary. He kind of reminds me of All in the Family's Stephanie, who was seemingly cast because there was an "emptiness", once Gloria and Mike moved on. And both characters were orphaned and needed someone to take care of them. Like Raul's character, Stephanie doesn't seem to be fondly remembered, but they still make us remember that life does go on, no matter how sad it may be to leave others behind.

04-28-2001, 02:01 AM	#17
EdBrownJr Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 08, 2001 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 1,247	I like Raul i think he is funny but was put in a bad situation. Maybe if they changed the name of the show so it wouldnt be called Chico and the Man it would have been alittle easier to deal with. ------------------ GET OUT OF MY GARAGE!!!

04-28-2001, 02:22 AM	#18
fdam74 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2001 Location: Macon, IL, USA Posts: 17	I couldn't agree with you more. It was probably disheartening for most of the fans to watch the show continue at all after such a trauma.

04-28-2001, 04:36 AM	#19
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I agree, they shouldn't have call Raul Chico. I do agree with ya about Raul & Stephanie. It msut've been hard for them stepping in place of beloved characters. Raul & Stephanie were cute. I hold nothing against Raul and I think he was a cute & precocious little dear. So sad they didn't preserve Chicos memory better...