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Rob1 · 04-19-2003, 08:33 PM

Vanessa once got drunk on "The Cosby Show." Ray Barone was also drunk on "Eveybody Loves Raymond."

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 04-19-2003, 08:49 PM

On Mama's Family,in Part 2 of Vint and Naomi's wedding,Eunice was drunk the day of the wedding. Also in another Mama's Family episode Bubba comes home drunk and Mama tells him about his mother being drunk at the church's Mother Day Dinner.

*PinkLady* · 04-19-2003, 09:06 PM

Fred from Sanford and Son was drunk in the episode where he comes home from St. Louis; it was sooo funny. Lamont also got drunk in one episode, but I can't remember which.

Janice · 04-19-2003, 09:15 PM

Jim on Taxi was always bombed.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 04-19-2003, 09:15 PM

Bubba on Sanford and Son in the episode "The Big Party" where Fred and Lamont charge admission to raise money to pay the bills. He came over there drunk,and in the morning he fell down the stairs looking for that Playgirl Bunny.

TJL · 04-19-2003, 09:47 PM

I got you all beat...
When it comes to drunk characters, nothing beats "M*A*S*H."
Every character on that show was drunk numerous times.
Even my avatar is drunk!
Arguably some of the best examples of drunk acting ever.

McLean Stevenson and Harry Morgan were hysterical when their characters were stewed.

Janice · 04-19-2003, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
I got you all beat...
When it comes to drunk characters, nothing beats "M*A*S*H."

I've been waiting for you to weigh in TJL.

TJL · 04-19-2003, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

I've been waiting for you to weigh in TJL.

Yeah, I'm glad somebody else didn't bring up M*A*S*H.
I'd be mortified if someone beat me to the punch.

I'd have to turn in my martini glass.

Jimbo · 04-19-2003, 10:22 PM

Foster Brooks, who portrayed a drunk better than anyone else in show business (IMHO) played the role of "Mr. Sternhagen", who ran the TV station that Mindy McConnell worked at in a couple of the later episodes of Mork and Mindy. Naturally, when the going got tough, Mr. Sterhagen got drunk.

Brooks was so good at portraying a drunk that people often wondered if he really was bombed when he appeared on television (he wasn't), or if it was just an act. He did his best bits on "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts".

Janice · 04-19-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Jimbo
Brooks was so good at portraying a drunk that people often wondered if he really was bombed when he appeared on television (he wasn't), or if it was just an act. He did his best bits on "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts".

You're right Jimbo. Foster Brooks played drunk better than anyone. He passed away just over a year ago.
Speaking of Dean Martin, I've often read that his inebriated condition was an act, but I never quite believed that. I think Dean liked his brew...not that there's anything wrong with that.

Janice · 04-19-2003, 11:07 PM

Jackie Gleason played a very funny drunk--I think the character's name was Reginald Van Gleason III on The Jackie Gleason Show.

Fran Fan · 04-20-2003, 02:34 AM

Fran Fine got really drunk and mistakingly ended up in bed with Maxwell Sheffield. At the time he was ill with a cold and when Niles the Butler found out about it, he told C.C. Babcock that he'd taken a "wonderful Jewish remedy" that night.

On another episode of The Nanny, Mr. Sheffield was drunk. He was seriously hung-over and was dreading it when Fran came into the kitchen when she always says "Good Morning, everyone!" since he knew that nasaly voice wasn't going to be good for his headache.

One of the best episodes of Three's Company when Jack was when Jack was intoxicated from taking some very potent relaxation medicine. He was at a party with Janet and made a complete fool of himself. He really wasn't drunk but he sure as heck acted like it!

There's Homer Simpson but he's been drunk so many times, I don't know if it's worth mentioning here!

TJL · 04-20-2003, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Jackie Gleason played a very funny drunk--I think the character's name was Reginald Van Gleason III on The Jackie Gleason Show.

Ah yes. Reginald Van Gleason was funny.
Everytime he would take a drink, Reggie's reaction to the booze would be accompanied by a sound effect, like the pounding of a kettle drum.
Always cracked me up.

Ernie Kovacks did a similar bit when one of his characters, Percy Dovetonsils took a drink.

Janice · 04-20-2003, 12:12 PM

Tom Hanks made a guest appearance on Family Ties as Elyse's brother strung out on booze. It was a serious episode...very good.

Adamantium · 04-20-2003, 12:34 PM

In an episode of "NewsRadio" Bill McNeal got drunk at work. It wasn't his idea to drink in the office, but Catherine (the co-anchor) tricked him into it. He then did a commercial on the air, again after being tricked by Catherine. Gaziza.

Jimmy James of the same show got drunk probably a couple times, but I remember one episode where he's at a restaurant with Dave and professes his love (in a heterosexual way) for Dave to the people eating. Including Ted Turner.

04-19-2003, 08:33 PM	#16
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04-19-2003, 09:47 PM	#21
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04-20-2003, 02:34 AM	#27
Fran Fan Love That Yenta Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2003 Posts: 179	Fran Fine got really drunk and mistakingly ended up in bed with Maxwell Sheffield. At the time he was ill with a cold and when Niles the Butler found out about it, he told C.C. Babcock that he'd taken a "wonderful Jewish remedy" that night. On another episode of The Nanny, Mr. Sheffield was drunk. He was seriously hung-over and was dreading it when Fran came into the kitchen when she always says "Good Morning, everyone!" since he knew that nasaly voice wasn't going to be good for his headache. One of the best episodes of Three's Company when Jack was when Jack was intoxicated from taking some very potent relaxation medicine. He was at a party with Janet and made a complete fool of himself. He really wasn't drunk but he sure as heck acted like it! There's Homer Simpson but he's been drunk so many times, I don't know if it's worth mentioning here!
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04-20-2003, 12:34 PM	#30
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	In an episode of "NewsRadio" Bill McNeal got drunk at work. It wasn't his idea to drink in the office, but Catherine (the co-anchor) tricked him into it. He then did a commercial on the air, again after being tricked by Catherine. Gaziza. Jimmy James of the same show got drunk probably a couple times, but I remember one episode where he's at a restaurant with Dave and professes his love (in a heterosexual way) for Dave to the people eating. Including Ted Turner.
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04-19-2003, 08:49 PM	#17
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	On Mama's Family,in Part 2 of Vint and Naomi's wedding,Eunice was drunk the day of the wedding. Also in another Mama's Family episode Bubba comes home drunk and Mama tells him about his mother being drunk at the church's Mother Day Dinner.

04-19-2003, 09:06 PM	#18
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	Fred from Sanford and Son was drunk in the episode where he comes home from St. Louis; it was sooo funny. Lamont also got drunk in one episode, but I can't remember which.

04-19-2003, 09:15 PM	#19
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Jim on Taxi was always bombed.

04-19-2003, 10:22 PM	#24
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	Foster Brooks, who portrayed a drunk better than anyone else in show business (IMHO) played the role of "Mr. Sternhagen", who ran the TV station that Mindy McConnell worked at in a couple of the later episodes of Mork and Mindy. Naturally, when the going got tough, Mr. Sterhagen got drunk. Brooks was so good at portraying a drunk that people often wondered if he really was bombed when he appeared on television (he wasn't), or if it was just an act. He did his best bits on "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts".

04-19-2003, 11:07 PM	#26
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Jackie Gleason played a very funny drunk--I think the character's name was Reginald Van Gleason III on The Jackie Gleason Show.

04-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#29
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Tom Hanks made a guest appearance on Family Ties as Elyse's brother strung out on booze. It was a serious episode...very good.