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Sitcomwriter · 06-23-2003, 02:28 PM

There were a few Daphne-less episodes of "Fraiser" and a few Cage-less "Ally Mcbeal" episodes.

BLT · 06-24-2003, 12:54 PM

There were a couple of "Get Smart" episodes without 99 & several without the Cief and one (When Good Fellows Get Together) that had neither. Also in season 5 there was one episode ("Ice Station Sigfried") without Max (actually Max appeared very briefly & at the beginning, but didn't say anything).

On NewsRadio, there also were several episodes near the end of season 3 & season 4 without Beth, when Vicki Lewis was filming "Mouse Hunt" & "Godzilla." The season 3 episode, "Twins" is the only one without Lisa & Joe is not in season 4's "Monster Rancher."

LucyFan · 06-25-2003, 09:17 PM

The absence of Suzanne Somers (Chrissy Snow) during the later seasons of Three's Company put a hole in the show in which it wasn't near as good as the earlier seasons WITH her.

The Shirley-less episodes of Laverne & Shirley were not as funny as the ones that had Shirley in them. It was never the same after Cindy Williams (Shirley Feeney) left the show.

Happy Days lost some of its spark when Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham) and Don Moist (Ralph Malph) left the series after 1980. The episodes without them weren't as good as the ones with them.

Sitcomwriter · 06-25-2003, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by BLT
Joe is not in season 4's "Monster Rancher."

Joe isn't in the pilot either.

benjamoon · 06-26-2003, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan

Happy Days lost some of its spark when Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham) and Don Moist (Ralph Malph) left the series after 1980. The episodes without them weren't as good as the ones with them.

After watching the post Richie and Ralph episodes lately on TV Land, I think they should have just told Anson Williams and Lynda Goodfriend that they were no longer needed on the show because their characters seem so pointless

shows that sucked w/o certain characters:
Bewitched without Dick York (this means non-Darrin episodes and Dick Sargent episodes)

Happy Days without Ron Howard, Don Most. Then it was even worse when Scott Baio and Erin Moran weren't on

The Bob Newhart Show without Bob Newhart

The Mary Tyler Moore Show wasn't quite as good without Valerie Harper, but it was still a great show so that doesn't really count.

TVFactFan · 06-26-2003, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by benjamoon
After watching the post Richie and Ralph episodes lately on TV Land, I think they should have just told Anson Williams and Lynda Goodfriend that they were no longer needed on the show because their characters seem so pointless

shows that sucked w/o certain characters:
Bewitched without Dick York (this means non-Darrin episodes and Dick Sargent episodes)

Happy Days without Ron Howard, Don Most. Then it was even worse when Scott Baio and Erin Moran weren't on

The Bob Newhart Show without Bob Newhart

The Mary Tyler Moore Show wasn't quite as good without Valerie Harper, but it was still a great show so that doesn't really count.

I don't remember Joanie and Chachi being important characters on the show

factsoflife · 07-01-2003, 03:32 PM

"Facts Of Life" had several episodes in which one or more of the girls weren't present, most notably i've noticed SEVERAL Natalie-Less episodes. Also even before Charoltte Rea left there were several Mrs. Garrett-Less episodes.

On "Saved By The Bell" Jessie is mysteriously abesnt from many of the series episodes, like The Murder Mystery Weekend Episode, The One In The Mall when they are trying to get tickets to the U2 concert and a few others.. Also there are the infamous episodes when Jessie and Kelly are replaced by the annoying and honestly boring Tori character (Leena Creel), the one that rides a motorcycle.

The Golden Girls episoded called "Empty Nest" wasn't exactly without the girls, however it focused on their neighbors and was just dreadfully boring.

Irresistible · 07-04-2003, 10:27 PM

OH! The Golden Girls episode entitled "Empty Nests" is, among the fans, the suckiest episode EVER!!!!!!!! The girls we barely in it. And their friend was boring. I think the producers saw it to0 and when Empty Nest finally came on the air it was a completely different show!

I'm sorry, that episode just bugs me.

-Matt

factsoflife · 07-04-2003, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Irresistible
OH! The Golden Girls episode entitled "Empty Nests" is, among the fans, the suckiest episode EVER!!!!!!!! The girls we barely in it. And their friend was boring. I think the producers saw it to0 and when Empty Nest finally came on the air it was a completely different show!

I'm sorry, that episode just bugs me.

-Matt

I have to agree with you... I'm SOOOOOO glad that they had the foresight to completley revamp "Empty Nest" before it debuted. Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff and Kristy McNichol are a MILLION times better than the boring friends they had on the "Empty Nest" episode of "The Golden Girls"... And thank god for Park Overall, the funniest thing about Empty Nest, NURSE LAVERNE ALWAYS CRACKS ME UP!

Adamantium · 07-04-2003, 11:25 PM

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Originally posted by benjamoon
After watching the post Richie and Ralph episodes lately on TV Land, I think they should have just told Anson Williams and Lynda Goodfriend that they were no longer needed on the show because their characters seem so pointless

I counted Anson Williams' appearances in the final season a while back. I don't have the exact number, but Potsie appeared in only about 5 or 6 episodes in the last season. He didn't even appear in the last episode. I think he should have stayed for maybe one season after Richie and Ralph had left. But after that, he was pretty pointless.

Chad22 · 07-04-2003, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
Happy Days lost some of its spark when Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham) and Don Moist (Ralph Malph) left the series after 1980. The episodes without them weren't as good as the ones with them.

I Actually enjoy the later episodes more at times

TVFactFan · 07-04-2003, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I counted Anson Williams' appearances in the final season a while back. I don't have the exact number, but Potsie appeared in only about 5 or 6 episodes in the last season. He didn't even appear in the last episode. I think he should have stayed for maybe one season after Richie and Ralph had left. But after that, he was pretty pointless.

I thought not seeing Potsie was a Good Thing for Happy Days

jayman75 · 07-05-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by factsoflife
"Facts Of Life" had several episodes in which one or more of the girls weren't present, most notably i've noticed SEVERAL Natalie-Less episodes. Also even before Charoltte Rea left there were several Mrs. Garrett-Less episodes.

What episodes were Natalie not in??? I've never heard of this.

Charlotte Rae missed several toward the end of her last season on the show, and Lisa Whelchel skipped the episode where Natalie lost her virginity. Nancy McKeon missed the first season, and a couple episodes when her contract was in dispute. That's it, though, to my knowledge.

Brian Damage · 07-05-2003, 03:27 PM

When Jeff Conaway left Taxi, the show seemed to lack something.

Sean Snow · 07-05-2003, 04:37 PM

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What episodes were Natalie not in??? I've never heard of this.

According to the SO FOL episode guide, Mindy Cohn wasn't in episode 153, "The Lady Who Came to Dinner," which aired on February 22nd, 1986.

06-24-2003, 12:54 PM	#32
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	There were a couple of "Get Smart" episodes without 99 & several without the Cief and one (When Good Fellows Get Together) that had neither. Also in season 5 there was one episode ("Ice Station Sigfried") without Max (actually Max appeared very briefly & at the beginning, but didn't say anything). On NewsRadio, there also were several episodes near the end of season 3 & season 4 without Beth, when Vicki Lewis was filming "Mouse Hunt" & "Godzilla." The season 3 episode, "Twins" is the only one without Lisa & Joe is not in season 4's "Monster Rancher."
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07-01-2003, 03:32 PM	#37
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	"Facts Of Life" had several episodes in which one or more of the girls weren't present, most notably i've noticed SEVERAL Natalie-Less episodes. Also even before Charoltte Rea left there were several Mrs. Garrett-Less episodes. On "Saved By The Bell" Jessie is mysteriously abesnt from many of the series episodes, like The Murder Mystery Weekend Episode, The One In The Mall when they are trying to get tickets to the U2 concert and a few others.. Also there are the infamous episodes when Jessie and Kelly are replaced by the annoying and honestly boring Tori character (Leena Creel), the one that rides a motorcycle. The Golden Girls episoded called "Empty Nest" wasn't exactly without the girls, however it focused on their neighbors and was just dreadfully boring.
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06-23-2003, 02:28 PM	#31
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	There were a few Daphne-less episodes of "Fraiser" and a few Cage-less "Ally Mcbeal" episodes.

06-25-2003, 09:17 PM	#33
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	The absence of Suzanne Somers (Chrissy Snow) during the later seasons of Three's Company put a hole in the show in which it wasn't near as good as the earlier seasons WITH her. The Shirley-less episodes of Laverne & Shirley were not as funny as the ones that had Shirley in them. It was never the same after Cindy Williams (Shirley Feeney) left the show. Happy Days lost some of its spark when Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham) and Don Moist (Ralph Malph) left the series after 1980. The episodes without them weren't as good as the ones with them.

07-04-2003, 10:27 PM	#38
Irresistible Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 25, 2003 Location: CA Posts: 48	OH! The Golden Girls episode entitled "Empty Nests" is, among the fans, the suckiest episode EVER!!!!!!!! The girls we barely in it. And their friend was boring. I think the producers saw it to0 and when Empty Nest finally came on the air it was a completely different show! I'm sorry, that episode just bugs me. -Matt

07-05-2003, 03:27 PM	#44
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: 63,108	When Jeff Conaway left Taxi, the show seemed to lack something.