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nerrad · 06-28-2004, 09:10 AM

Why couldn't they just did it the simple way? Do the commercial, and collect the five thousand dollars. Was it really necessary to go thru Florida's drama about telling lies to tasting it, to Michael getting drunk (TVA, is that another "Michael episode? He was floating like it, LOL). It was a simple do it and you're rich. Florida and her honesty.

JREwingBlackmail · 06-28-2004, 11:06 AM

That was one of those episodes where even the most HONEST person in the world had to say "Enough alredy" FLorida now you are really out of line.

TVFactFan · 06-28-2004, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by nerrad
Why couldn't they just did it the simple way? Do the commercial, and collect the five thousand dollars. Was it really necessary to go thru Florida's drama about telling lies to tasting it, to Michael getting drunk (TVA, is that another "Michael episode? He was floating like it, LOL). It was a simple do it and you're rich. Florida and her honesty.

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Florida just enjoyed being poor. She could have agreed to do the commercial way before they tested the product out. Anyway, why test the product out? Just do the commercial and get the $5000. Florida was so dumb.

CCRYDER1968 · 06-28-2004, 02:26 PM

Kinda like on that Brady Bunch episode where Mike didn't want to do the commercial unless that detergent really was the Best...give me a freakin break!

laneyday · 06-30-2004, 10:57 PM

I remember when that episode was first on the air. I was so pissed when Florida said she didn't want to lie. $5000?! I would do the commercial and then pray afterwards.

ThomasE · 07-01-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by laneyday
I remember when that episode was first on the air. I was so pissed when Florida said she didn't want to lie. $5000?! I would do the commercial and then pray afterwards.

laney I was laughing hysterically when I saw you post.

. However for me, I am person of strong integrity and probably would have backed down if my spirit or conscience did not agree. I can't afford to allow greed to mess with my principles but I loved your posting. "I'll pray later" Ha Ha Ha! It is too funny!

There is one ep of the Brady Bunch in which The boys find a wallet and turn it back over to it's rightful owner. I applaud them for that, but I did not agree with Mike when he made the boys reject the big reward that was offered by the gentleman. Mike had the man lower the reward amount. I thought that was truly messed up and wanted to go through the TV and shake Mike.

JREwingBlackmail · 07-02-2004, 09:53 AM

Maybe she was worried about losing her welfare and the 5000 dollars would ruin money every month...Florida might have been looking at the big picture. HONK HONK!!!

ThomasE · 07-03-2004, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by JREwingBlackmail
Maybe she was worried about losing her welfare and the 5000 dollars would ruin money every month...Florida might have been looking at the big picture. HONK HONK!!!

Just like financial aid at college. LOL.

lilythern · 03-03-2007, 02:40 AM

First she makes James return $2500 that he found, then she refuses to do the commercial for $5000!("James, they got me telling LIES!!")!-How annoying was that?!!

Ireneparalegal · 03-03-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lilythern

First she makes James return $2500 that he found, then she refuses to do the commercial for $5000!("James, they got me telling LIES!!")!-How annoying was that?!!

That's why James was so damn angry...

Why he REALLY didn't develop high blood pressure, I will never know.

CWDogg · 03-03-2007, 06:39 PM

It was $29,000 that Florida made James return. That is $119,538 in todays dollars, I looked it up. Then you add the 5,000 for Vita brite , thats
$34,000 in 1974 or $150,000 today. If Vita Brite had sold she could've done a few more commercials.

The reason she wanted to turn down Vita Brite was because it had alcohol in it. Just about everything has alcohol in it. Mouthwash, cleaning products, medicine thats why it kills bacteria.

I didn't understand FLorida at all. They are so poor that James has gotta shoot pool to raise the rent and she has the nerve to turn down free money.

They could've caught up on bills and used that money for the next time they were short on rent.

JJ could've got his art supplies & carrying case.
James & Florida could've got new clothes.
They could've got a T.V. that worked and a refrigerator just like the one sweet daddy had.
A quality stereo that didn't blow fuses.
James would've opened up a fix it shop.
James wouldn't die.

Ireneparalegal · 03-03-2007, 06:57 PM

James found $29 thousand dollars. He kept $2000 of that robbery money. He kept some of it before turning it in. That was the amt of money that Florida demanded he return, not the $29K, that was already turned in, that's how he became a hero.

CWDogg · 03-04-2007, 02:09 AM

But you know James gave back the 29,000 because he knew Florida was gonna nag him to death.

TVFactFan · 03-04-2007, 05:24 PM

Florida was allergic to Financial Stability-LOL

ThomasE · 03-05-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

That's why James was so damn angry...

Why he REALLY didn't develop high blood pressure, I will never know.

He did. Trust me. He did.

06-28-2004, 09:10 AM	#1
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	The Vita Brite episode is another strange episode Why couldn't they just did it the simple way? Do the commercial, and collect the five thousand dollars. Was it really necessary to go thru Florida's drama about telling lies to tasting it, to Michael getting drunk (TVA, is that another "Michael episode? He was floating like it, LOL). It was a simple do it and you're rich. Florida and her honesty.

06-28-2004, 11:06 AM	#2
JREwingBlackmail Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 31, 2004 Posts: 109	That was one of those episodes where even the most HONEST person in the world had to say "Enough alredy" FLorida now you are really out of line.
	__________________ I'm not that stupid!! And You're most certainly not that smart!!!

03-03-2007, 02:40 AM	#9
lilythern Member First Time Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2007 Location: ny Posts: 1	Florida was TOO honest!! First she makes James return $2500 that he found, then she refuses to do the commercial for $5000!("James, they got me telling LIES!!")!-How annoying was that?!!

03-03-2007, 06:39 PM	#11
CWDogg Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 04, 2005 Posts: 280	dfd It was $29,000 that Florida made James return. That is $119,538 in todays dollars, I looked it up. Then you add the 5,000 for Vita brite , thats $34,000 in 1974 or $150,000 today. If Vita Brite had sold she could've done a few more commercials. The reason she wanted to turn down Vita Brite was because it had alcohol in it. Just about everything has alcohol in it. Mouthwash, cleaning products, medicine thats why it kills bacteria. I didn't understand FLorida at all. They are so poor that James has gotta shoot pool to raise the rent and she has the nerve to turn down free money. They could've caught up on bills and used that money for the next time they were short on rent. JJ could've got his art supplies & carrying case. James & Florida could've got new clothes. They could've got a T.V. that worked and a refrigerator just like the one sweet daddy had. A quality stereo that didn't blow fuses. James would've opened up a fix it shop. James wouldn't die.

03-04-2007, 02:09 AM	#13
CWDogg Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 04, 2005 Posts: 280	etr But you know James gave back the 29,000 because he knew Florida was gonna nag him to death.

06-28-2004, 02:26 PM	#4
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	Kinda like on that Brady Bunch episode where Mike didn't want to do the commercial unless that detergent really was the Best...give me a freakin break!

06-30-2004, 10:57 PM	#5
laneyday Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2003 Location: brampton, ontario Posts: 313	I remember when that episode was first on the air. I was so pissed when Florida said she didn't want to lie. $5000?! I would do the commercial and then pray afterwards.

07-02-2004, 09:53 AM	#7
JREwingBlackmail Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 31, 2004 Posts: 109	Maybe she was worried about losing her welfare and the 5000 dollars would ruin money every month...Florida might have been looking at the big picture. HONK HONK!!!

03-03-2007, 06:57 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	James found $29 thousand dollars. He kept $2000 of that robbery money. He kept some of it before turning it in. That was the amt of money that Florida demanded he return, not the $29K, that was already turned in, that's how he became a hero.

03-04-2007, 05:24 PM	#14
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,057	Florida was allergic to Financial Stability-LOL