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TVFactFan · 03-13-2004, 09:45 AM

FLO was known for her catch phrase-Kiss my Grits". And As a replacement, how could they compete that? I'm sure the replacement waitress was no where near Flo. I don;t remember her because it was so long since I seen the show.

CCRYDER1968 · 03-20-2004, 10:37 PM

There were 2 "replacements".Jolene was one and I can't remember the name of the other...they werent as good as Flo.

TVFactFan · 03-20-2004, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by CCRYDER1968
There were 2 "replacements".Jolene was one and I can't remember the name of the other...they werent as good as Flo.

I don't think it was necessary to replace FLO.

CCRYDER1968 · 03-20-2004, 10:46 PM

I guess they figured 3 waitresses was a good number,but I think Alice and Vera could've held their own.

TVFactFan · 03-20-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by CCRYDER1968
I guess they figured 3 waitresses was a good number,but I think Alice and Vera could've held their own.

All they had to do was EXPAND Tommy's and Mel Role on the show.

Dr. Jazz · 03-21-2004, 12:48 AM

Flo's first replacement was Belle Dupree, played by Diane Ladd. She was only on for the 1980-81 season. She was ok but no one could replace Polly Holiday. Ironically Diane Ladd played Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", the inspiration for "Alice."

TVFactFan · 03-21-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Dr. Jazz
Flo's first replacement was Belle Dupree, played by Diane Ladd. She was only on for the 1980-81 season. She was ok but no one could replace Polly Holiday. Ironically Diane Ladd played Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", the inspiration for "Alice."

The reason why i saw no point in replacing Flo was because she had a catch phrase and it was have been strange to ive another waitress a carch phrase too. So it was really a no win situation for any waitress who replaced Flo.

Collinwood2003 · 03-27-2004, 04:45 AM

Maybe they had to replace Flo because of the theme song. There's a new girl in town. Just a thought. I thought Flo was the best. I didn't care much for the other two. Belle the 2nd one clashed with Alice since they both like to sing. And Jolene was the one that stayed the longest was the one I couldn't tand the most.

CCRYDER1968 · 03-27-2004, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by Collinwood2003
Maybe they had to replace Flo because of the theme song. There's a new girl in town. Just a thought. I thought Flo was the best. I didn't care much for the other two. Belle the 2nd one clashed with Alice since they both like to sing. And Jolene was the one that stayed the longest was the one I couldn't tand the most.

yeah...Jolene had an annoying quality about her.....

mstewart · 03-27-2004, 01:45 PM

The pressure was on because of Linda Lavin. She was the star and she made sure that was known. She resented Polly Holliday because it was Flo why people watched Alice. I thought Diane Ladd did a great job as Belle but, again, Linda Lavin made it hard for her. Belle did have a catch phrase, "My little voice told me and it said Isabelle...." I could not stand Jolene and once she got it was a jump the shark for Alice.

Mr. Television · 03-27-2004, 01:56 PM

I actually liked Jolene better than Belle.

williamshatnerfan · 03-30-2004, 10:36 PM

And What if could be was Celia Weston played Jolene in the Seasons 6-9.

CCH · 03-31-2004, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by mstewart
The pressure was on because of Linda Lavin. She was the star and she made sure that was known. She resented Polly Holliday because it was Flo why people watched Alice. I thought Diane Ladd did a great job as Belle but, again, Linda Lavin made it hard for her. Belle did have a catch phrase, "My little voice told me and it said Isabelle...." I could not stand Jolene and once she got it was a jump the shark for Alice.

Same here i loved Flo & Belle played by Polly Holliday & Diane Ladd but i never like that Jolene ... the show was just not funny anymore when Jolene played by Celia Weston was on the show .

PS... I loved that catch phrase, by Belle "My little voice told me and it said Isabelle

03-13-2004, 09:45 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	There had to be a lot of pressure on Flo's REPLACEMENT because... FLO was known for her catch phrase-Kiss my Grits". And As a replacement, how could they compete that? I'm sure the replacement waitress was no where near Flo. I don;t remember her because it was so long since I seen the show.

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03-20-2004, 10:37 PM	#2
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	There were 2 "replacements".Jolene was one and I can't remember the name of the other...they werent as good as Flo.

03-20-2004, 10:46 PM	#4
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	I guess they figured 3 waitresses was a good number,but I think Alice and Vera could've held their own.

03-21-2004, 12:48 AM	#6
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,094	Flo's first replacement was Belle Dupree, played by Diane Ladd. She was only on for the 1980-81 season. She was ok but no one could replace Polly Holiday. Ironically Diane Ladd played Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", the inspiration for "Alice."

03-27-2004, 04:45 AM	#8
Collinwood2003 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2003 Location: SC Posts: 455	Maybe they had to replace Flo because of the theme song. There's a new girl in town. Just a thought. I thought Flo was the best. I didn't care much for the other two. Belle the 2nd one clashed with Alice since they both like to sing. And Jolene was the one that stayed the longest was the one I couldn't tand the most.

03-27-2004, 01:45 PM	#10
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	The pressure was on because of Linda Lavin. She was the star and she made sure that was known. She resented Polly Holliday because it was Flo why people watched Alice. I thought Diane Ladd did a great job as Belle but, again, Linda Lavin made it hard for her. Belle did have a catch phrase, "My little voice told me and it said Isabelle...." I could not stand Jolene and once she got it was a jump the shark for Alice.