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TVFactFan · 06-11-2004, 02:22 PM

Freddie or because it was a Funny Show?

Cheryl Harrell · 06-11-2004, 02:54 PM

When it was origionally on, I watched it because it was funny & later after getting into CATM & Freddie thru the TVLAND re-runs, was watching it for Freddie as well as it being funny...

MariposaLKB · 06-11-2004, 04:28 PM

I don't remember watching the show or being crazy for Freddie when CATM was on originally--though I should, cuz my dad says we did and I was in my early teens at the time, crazy about lots of stars (several of whom were dark like Freddie)!

After the TVLand reruns, I became a devoted fan--realizing that CATM had been really great, and how truly talented and gorgeous Freddie was!

Luckymama58 · 06-11-2004, 04:42 PM

I do have to admit, when I watched the show in its first run, I was hooked on Freddie. I was in LOVE. He was the reason I came back week after week.

I will have to say, tho, especially after catching the show 20+ years later on TVLand, that I do enjoy the show for more than Freddie. The chemistry and comradeship of the characters and even the actors shine through in this show.

hue_mee · 06-11-2004, 06:26 PM

I had watched it back in the 70's with my family. I loved Freddie Prinze because he was funny and quite handsome. When TVLand aired it again 3 years ago. I was like a teenager all over again. Falling in love with Freddie all over again. I laughed again at all the comedy as well

victorianscribe · 06-11-2004, 11:58 PM

For me, it was a combination of both -- Freddie, because I loved him, and he made the show funny. When I think back on my early- to mid-teens, I realize just how much a part of my life he was.

When TV Land began re-airing the shows, I could only watch for a few minutes, because Freddie was even better than I remembered, and the whole thing was so painful. Then last Fall, I was able to obtain CATM tapes through the kindness of a fellow fan, and I've gained a whole new appreciation for both Freddie and the show. It's such a joy to be able to laugh at him, instead of crying over the way he passed.

La Huerita · 06-12-2004, 03:59 AM

Anyone who knows their stuff would know that even when it first came out the show owed its popularity to the charisma that freddie had. Both woman AND men watch the show to see this up and coming star sparkle. I think the fact that she show went down without him kinda says it all
He simply just stole the showand made as funny as it was

Joy · 06-13-2004, 01:36 PM

I admit Freddie is the main reason i watch the show. He was a handsome man but i loved the chemistry between he and Jack and the obvious love they had for each other.
The show was and it still funny and a joy to watch but i'd be lying if i said i didn't watch it because of Freddie

hue_mee · 06-13-2004, 01:43 PM

I couldn't agree with you more!

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Originally posted by La Huerita
Anyone who knows their stuff would know that even when it first came out the show owed its popularity to the charisma that freddie had. Both woman AND men watch the show to see this up and coming star sparkle. I think the fact that she show went down without him kinda says it all
He simply just stole the showand made as funny as it was

Prince · 06-14-2004, 10:25 PM

I watched the show back in the 70's because it was so funny, but when it came back to TV Land a couple years back, there was just something about Freddie that drew me in. I love watching the chemistry between Jack and Freddie and the way they grew to love one another...but Freddie Prinze is a man in a catagory all his own. So multi talented..and so charming and endearing. I have to be honest...after the third season, I couldn't stand to watch it anymore. It was never the same show without the chemisty and the talent that was Freddie's alone.

sfditusa · 06-15-2004, 01:27 AM

I definitely watched CATM because of Freddie. Yet know I wouldn't have watched it if it didn't use Freddie's charm and charisma to the max as the show did.

Also, the show meant something to me as a teen. The message I got from CATM was that you could overcome any "Ed Brown" in your life by having self confidence, and to do so with a smile and a laugh.

Glampire · 08-30-2004, 01:17 AM

Sorry to dig up an OLD thread, but I feel compelled to answer this one, hehe!

I was born in the 80's and had never even HEARD of Freddie Prinze Sr. or Chico and the Man until they aired the marathon on TV land in the early 2000's. After seeing it then I knew it was a groovy show! I watched it whenever I could, because it was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen!

I hope this answers your question.

Joy · 08-30-2004, 08:28 AM

Hey never apologize for posting! we love to hear from everyone and it's especially nice to hear from those who enjoy the show like we do.
Post often!

Pitooey · 08-30-2004, 09:15 AM

I fell for Freddie the minute I saw him on the Johnny Carson Show. I enjoyed his jokes. After that I started to follow his career. I thought he was so comical. Then he was on Chico and the Man. I also enjoyed him with Jack Albertson. It was a good premise.

tylersmistress2002 · 08-30-2004, 10:53 AM

FREDDIE of course! at least...INITIALLY.... I remember the very FIRST show....when Freddie used Ed's booze to clean the grease off the bench and then put the daisy in the empty bottle....Ed said that was dumb thing to do... and Chico said NO it wasnt... In Spanish Daisy is Margarita..Margret...his wifes name.
The look in his eyes at THAT moment captured my heart. Of course, I spent the entire show giggling....especially in the end when the car pulls in and Ed says "Chico get out here. We got a customer." and He replies... "WE? got a customer...WE GOT A CUSTOMER!"

06-11-2004, 02:22 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	Honestly, Do most of the female fans on here of CATM only watched the show because of Freddie or because it was a Funny Show?

06-11-2004, 02:54 PM	#2
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	When it was origionally on, I watched it because it was funny & later after getting into CATM & Freddie thru the TVLAND re-runs, was watching it for Freddie as well as it being funny...
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06-11-2004, 04:28 PM	#3
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	Both! I don't remember watching the show or being crazy for Freddie when CATM was on originally--though I should, cuz my dad says we did and I was in my early teens at the time, crazy about lots of stars (several of whom were dark like Freddie)! After the TVLand reruns, I became a devoted fan--realizing that CATM had been really great, and how truly talented and gorgeous Freddie was!
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06-11-2004, 04:42 PM	#4
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	Hummm I do have to admit, when I watched the show in its first run, I was hooked on Freddie. I was in LOVE. He was the reason I came back week after week. I will have to say, tho, especially after catching the show 20+ years later on TVLand, that I do enjoy the show for more than Freddie. The chemistry and comradeship of the characters and even the actors shine through in this show.
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06-11-2004, 06:26 PM	#5
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	I had watched it back in the 70's with my family. I loved Freddie Prinze because he was funny and quite handsome. When TVLand aired it again 3 years ago. I was like a teenager all over again. Falling in love with Freddie all over again. I laughed again at all the comedy as well
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06-11-2004, 11:58 PM	#6
victorianscribe Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 158	For me, it was a combination of both -- Freddie, because I loved him, and he made the show funny. When I think back on my early- to mid-teens, I realize just how much a part of my life he was. When TV Land began re-airing the shows, I could only watch for a few minutes, because Freddie was even better than I remembered, and the whole thing was so painful. Then last Fall, I was able to obtain CATM tapes through the kindness of a fellow fan, and I've gained a whole new appreciation for both Freddie and the show. It's such a joy to be able to laugh at him, instead of crying over the way he passed.
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06-12-2004, 03:59 AM	#7
La Huerita Little Giry Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 30, 2003 Location: UK! Posts: 43	Anyone who knows their stuff would know that even when it first came out the show owed its popularity to the charisma that freddie had. Both woman AND men watch the show to see this up and coming star sparkle. I think the fact that she show went down without him kinda says it all He simply just stole the showand made as funny as it was
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06-13-2004, 01:36 PM	#8
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	I admit Freddie is the main reason i watch the show. He was a handsome man but i loved the chemistry between he and Jack and the obvious love they had for each other. The show was and it still funny and a joy to watch but i'd be lying if i said i didn't watch it because of Freddie
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06-14-2004, 10:25 PM	#10
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	CATM I watched the show back in the 70's because it was so funny, but when it came back to TV Land a couple years back, there was just something about Freddie that drew me in. I love watching the chemistry between Jack and Freddie and the way they grew to love one another...but Freddie Prinze is a man in a catagory all his own. So multi talented..and so charming and endearing. I have to be honest...after the third season, I couldn't stand to watch it anymore. It was never the same show without the chemisty and the talent that was Freddie's alone.
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06-15-2004, 01:27 AM	#11
sfditusa Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 168	I definitely watched CATM because of Freddie. Yet know I wouldn't have watched it if it didn't use Freddie's charm and charisma to the max as the show did. Also, the show meant something to me as a teen. The message I got from CATM was that you could overcome any "Ed Brown" in your life by having self confidence, and to do so with a smile and a laugh.

08-30-2004, 01:17 AM	#12
Glampire Selene Corvin Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 102	Sorry to dig up an OLD thread, but I feel compelled to answer this one, hehe! I was born in the 80's and had never even HEARD of Freddie Prinze Sr. or Chico and the Man until they aired the marathon on TV land in the early 2000's. After seeing it then I knew it was a groovy show! I watched it whenever I could, because it was one of the funniest things I'd ever seen! I hope this answers your question.

08-30-2004, 08:28 AM	#13
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	Hey never apologize for posting! we love to hear from everyone and it's especially nice to hear from those who enjoy the show like we do. Post often!

08-30-2004, 09:15 AM	#14
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I fell for Freddie the minute I saw him on the Johnny Carson Show. I enjoyed his jokes. After that I started to follow his career. I thought he was so comical. Then he was on Chico and the Man. I also enjoyed him with Jack Albertson. It was a good premise.
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08-30-2004, 10:53 AM	#15
tylersmistress2002 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2001 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 493	FREDDIE of course! at least...INITIALLY.... I remember the very FIRST show....when Freddie used Ed's booze to clean the grease off the bench and then put the daisy in the empty bottle....Ed said that was dumb thing to do... and Chico said NO it wasnt... In Spanish Daisy is Margarita..Margret...his wifes name. The look in his eyes at THAT moment captured my heart. Of course, I spent the entire show giggling....especially in the end when the car pulls in and Ed says "Chico get out here. We got a customer." and He replies... "WE? got a customer...WE GOT A CUSTOMER!"
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