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TreeTrout · 04-15-2004, 11:12 PM

Hello all, I'm new here.

And WOW! Just stumbled across this board because I had a few questions about Wings... I had no clue there were so many diehard fans -- fresh posts for a show that ended seven years ago?? Yes, I thought I was alone!! Nice to see there are so many others who appreciate good comedic timing, endearing characters and side-splitting storylines.

Been a fan of the show from Day One -- back when it followed Cheers. Just recently (since around Christmas) I've "rekindled the love," so to speak. Now my sleep schedule is completely screwed up because I actually stay up to catch the double shot of Wings every night at the crazy hour of three a.m. on Nick.

So I tripped in here and got two of my three questions answered already thanks to you fine fellow Wings fans. They were 1) Are the shows on DVD? Got my sad answer to that. 2) Where can I find info on the beautiful theme song -- ahhh, that minor note during the third whatever-you-call-it right before the plane wheels hit and skid on the ground (always goosebumps)! Saw that thread.

So I'm left with this: Was there ever any explanation as to why Helen had a southern accent? She grew up with Brian and Joe there in Nantucket, so I always found it odd... don't recall it ever having been explained. Was it? Anyone?

Thanks in advance! (And I hope the petitions work.)

Krista2882 · 04-16-2004, 12:15 AM

hi, TreeTrout!!
("I wonder how long trout live in trees" lol!)
Welcome to the board!

and yes, there were a couple of episodes where Helen mentioned moving to Nantucket from Texas when she was 11. ..so that's where her accent comes from.

~Krista

losthighway · 04-16-2004, 12:18 AM

Welcome Treetrout!

I don't mean to frighten you, but you and I seem to have a bit in common. I too am one of the few and proud that saw Wings from the very beginning on NBC. Most on this board have heard my story about that over and over and are sick of it.

But, hey, I had to share it with you since you are one of the few that have been there from the beginning!!

I also love your description of the show because it is dead on. One of the reasons the show still works for me, 7 years after leaving NBC is because I truly think it is one of the best written sit-coms ever, and the characters were so real, with all their flaws and the casts acting and chemistry together was superb.

Anyway, to answer your most recent question, Helen was born and raised in Texas, so that was where the accent came from, and then her family moved to Nantucket when she was 10 years old and she met Brian and Joe who soon became he best friends.

There is a lot of Wings knowledge on this board, so if you have any other questions I'm sure one of the fantastic posters on this board can help you out.

losthighway · 04-16-2004, 12:19 AM

Hey P! Quit stealing my thunder.

TreeTrout · 04-16-2004, 03:10 AM

Ahh... thank you Krista and Lost!

I've seen most, but not all, of the shows, and for some reason in all these years I never saw that "move from Texas" referenced. I'll be paying closer attention from now on!

Lost: Your story of being there "since day one" wouldn't bore me... I feel pretty silly when I bring it up to people. Seems it was outside WAY too many people's radars -- no pun intended. Sorry souls!

And Krista: That trout line is one of my absolute favorites from the show... I have quoted that in the weirdest circumstances over the past decade. Sadly it always falls on deaf ears.

Glad to know SOMEbody knows what a tree trout might be!

Meanwhile, Wings just started on Nick, so off I go. Thanks, you guys!

Chocoholic · 04-16-2004, 10:46 AM

Welcome, TreeTrout!

Cool name

Glad to see yet another Wings fan here.

Krista2882 · 04-16-2004, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by losthighway
Hey P! Quit stealing my thunder.

HAHAHA!!!

That's weird! See, I tell ya- we're joined at the brain sometimes...

Krista2882 · 04-16-2004, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TreeTrout
Ahh... thank you Krista and Lost!

I've seen most, but not all, of the shows, and for some reason in all these years I never saw that "move from Texas" referenced. I'll be paying closer attention from now on!

Lost: Your story of being there "since day one" wouldn't bore me... I feel pretty silly when I bring it up to people. Seems it was outside WAY too many people's radars -- no pun intended. Sorry souls!

And Krista: That trout line is one of my absolute favorites from the show... I have quoted that in the weirdest circumstances over the past decade. Sadly it always falls on deaf ears.

Glad to know SOMEbody knows what a tree trout might be!

Meanwhile, Wings just started on Nick, so off I go. Thanks, you guys!

No prob!

Yeah, I aways forget about that line about trout living in trees, but every time I see that episode, it cracks me up! And it was just on the other night, so that's why I knew right away what "Tree Trout" was referencing to. hehehe

wingshock · 04-16-2004, 03:21 PM

Hey TreeTrout!

I see your question has already been answered, but I just wanted to say hello & welcome!! Always good to meet another fan!

Love,

Wing<><

c5guy · 04-17-2004, 06:04 PM

Accent? What accent?!

All us folks down in TX talk like that......mosey on down here for a spell and check it out!!! But don't make fun of our accent....that's kind of low, partner.......like the dew on a snake's belly!!

OK, back to reality....we don't all sound like that

drummergirl81 · 07-12-2004, 11:30 PM

1st......Welcome to the board!

2nd.....If Helen had an accent why didn't Casey?

Sorry, I couldn't resist asking!

spunkygirl · 07-13-2004, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TreeTrout
Hello all, I'm new here.

And WOW! Just stumbled across this board because I had a few questions about Wings... I had no clue there were so many diehard fans -- fresh posts for a show that ended seven years ago?? Yes, I thought I was alone!! Nice to see there are so many others who appreciate good comedic timing, endearing characters and side-splitting storylines.

Been a fan of the show from Day One -- back when it followed Cheers. Just recently (since around Christmas) I've "rekindled the love," so to speak. Now my sleep schedule is completely screwed up because I actually stay up to catch the double shot of Wings every night at the crazy hour of three a.m. on Nick.

So I tripped in here and got two of my three questions answered already thanks to you fine fellow Wings fans. They were 1) Are the shows on DVD? Got my sad answer to that. 2) Where can I find info on the beautiful theme song -- ahhh, that minor note during the third whatever-you-call-it right before the plane wheels hit and skid on the ground (always goosebumps)! Saw that thread.

So I'm left with this: Was there ever any explanation as to why Helen had a southern accent? She grew up with Brian and Joe there in Nantucket, so I always found it odd... don't recall it ever having been explained. Was it? Anyone?

Thanks in advance! (And I hope the petitions work.)

Welcome to the board

I have watched Wings since about 1993, so I've been there since almost the beginning.

Well since everyone answered your Helen question, I can answer the theme song question:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/w.html

The main page of this site has theme songs you can download, and it has both versions of the Wings theme song here. Just scroll down the page to Wings, and you will see it.

Chocoholic · 07-13-2004, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drummergirl81

2nd.....If Helen had an accent why didn't Casey? Sorry, I couldn't resist asking!

That's something I've always wondered myself.

makulit · 07-13-2004, 06:51 PM

^me too!!! isn't casey the older one?

drummergirl81 · 07-13-2004, 07:02 PM

Yes, Casey is the older one. I had been told once that if you move from a country or place where people speak with an accent before you are 12 you will eventually lose the accent, but If you move when you are older than 12 you will keep the accent your whole life. Maybe Casey is adpoted! LOL!

04-15-2004, 11:12 PM	#1
TreeTrout Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2004 Location: DC Posts: 43	Helen's Accent (and hello!) Hello all, I'm new here. And WOW! Just stumbled across this board because I had a few questions about Wings... I had no clue there were so many diehard fans -- fresh posts for a show that ended seven years ago?? Yes, I thought I was alone!! Nice to see there are so many others who appreciate good comedic timing, endearing characters and side-splitting storylines. Been a fan of the show from Day One -- back when it followed Cheers. Just recently (since around Christmas) I've "rekindled the love," so to speak. Now my sleep schedule is completely screwed up because I actually stay up to catch the double shot of Wings every night at the crazy hour of three a.m. on Nick. So I tripped in here and got two of my three questions answered already thanks to you fine fellow Wings fans. They were 1) Are the shows on DVD? Got my sad answer to that. 2) Where can I find info on the beautiful theme song -- ahhh, that minor note during the third whatever-you-call-it right before the plane wheels hit and skid on the ground (always goosebumps)! Saw that thread. So I'm left with this: Was there ever any explanation as to why Helen had a southern accent? She grew up with Brian and Joe there in Nantucket, so I always found it odd... don't recall it ever having been explained. Was it? Anyone? Thanks in advance! (And I hope the petitions work.)

04-16-2004, 03:21 PM	#9
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07-12-2004, 11:30 PM	#11
drummergirl81 Travis Barker!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2004 Location: Hell, a.k.a. Texas Posts: 42	1st......Welcome to the board! 2nd.....If Helen had an accent why didn't Casey? Sorry, I couldn't resist asking!
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04-16-2004, 12:15 AM	#2
Krista2882 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 10, 2003 Location: CT Posts: 1,370	hi, TreeTrout!! ("I wonder how long trout live in trees" lol!) Welcome to the board! and yes, there were a couple of episodes where Helen mentioned moving to Nantucket from Texas when she was 11. ..so that's where her accent comes from. ~Krista

04-16-2004, 12:18 AM	#3
losthighway Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 370	Welcome Treetrout! I don't mean to frighten you, but you and I seem to have a bit in common. I too am one of the few and proud that saw Wings from the very beginning on NBC. Most on this board have heard my story about that over and over and are sick of it. But, hey, I had to share it with you since you are one of the few that have been there from the beginning!! I also love your description of the show because it is dead on. One of the reasons the show still works for me, 7 years after leaving NBC is because I truly think it is one of the best written sit-coms ever, and the characters were so real, with all their flaws and the casts acting and chemistry together was superb. Anyway, to answer your most recent question, Helen was born and raised in Texas, so that was where the accent came from, and then her family moved to Nantucket when she was 10 years old and she met Brian and Joe who soon became he best friends. There is a lot of Wings knowledge on this board, so if you have any other questions I'm sure one of the fantastic posters on this board can help you out.

04-16-2004, 12:19 AM	#4
losthighway Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 370	Hey P! Quit stealing my thunder.

04-16-2004, 03:10 AM	#5
TreeTrout Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2004 Location: DC Posts: 43	Ahh... thank you Krista and Lost! I've seen most, but not all, of the shows, and for some reason in all these years I never saw that "move from Texas" referenced. I'll be paying closer attention from now on! Lost: Your story of being there "since day one" wouldn't bore me... I feel pretty silly when I bring it up to people. Seems it was outside WAY too many people's radars -- no pun intended. Sorry souls! And Krista: That trout line is one of my absolute favorites from the show... I have quoted that in the weirdest circumstances over the past decade. Sadly it always falls on deaf ears. Glad to know SOMEbody knows what a tree trout might be! Meanwhile, Wings just started on Nick, so off I go. Thanks, you guys!

04-16-2004, 10:46 AM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Welcome, TreeTrout! Cool name Glad to see yet another Wings fan here.

04-17-2004, 06:04 PM	#10
c5guy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2003 Location: Lone Star Posts: 75	Accent? What accent?! All us folks down in TX talk like that......mosey on down here for a spell and check it out!!! But don't make fun of our accent....that's kind of low, partner.......like the dew on a snake's belly!! OK, back to reality....we don't all sound like that

07-13-2004, 06:51 PM	#14
makulit Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2004 Posts: 50	^me too!!! isn't casey the older one?

07-13-2004, 07:02 PM	#15
drummergirl81 Travis Barker!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2004 Location: Hell, a.k.a. Texas Posts: 42	Yes, Casey is the older one. I had been told once that if you move from a country or place where people speak with an accent before you are 12 you will eventually lose the accent, but If you move when you are older than 12 you will keep the accent your whole life. Maybe Casey is adpoted! LOL!