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Ed Viveiros · 10-29-2001, 05:28 PM

Hello all!

Just curious about something. Why were there two Maggie's on DIFFERENT STROKES? Was Dixie Carter fired from the role or did she leave willingly? I personally preferred Dixie in the role as Maggie, yet Mary Ann did well too. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate an answer. Thanks!

Ed

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callmetootie · 10-29-2001, 05:50 PM

This is one of those subjects which really makes you pissed off at Gary Coleman. Gary fired her, and threatened to leave the show if Dixie stayed, he said that she wasn't the right substance that the show needed.

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Ed Viveiros · 10-29-2001, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by callmetootie:
This is one of those subjects which really makes you pissed off at Gary Coleman. Gary fired her, and threatened to leave the show if Dixie stayed, he said that she wasn't the right substance that the show needed.

Are you serious? Her departure had to do with Gary Coleman? My goodness, the chump does seem to take himself a little too seriously, doesn't he...

It's too bad. Dixie was great...

Ed

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DanaForever · 10-29-2001, 06:34 PM

I thought maybe it had to do with the fact that Dixie got Designing Women. I believe it started in '85. I could be mistaken though.

Ed Viveiros · 10-29-2001, 07:37 PM

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Originally posted by DanaForever:
I thought maybe it had to do with the fact that Dixie got Designing Women. I believe it started in '85. I could be mistaken though.

No, "Designing Women" started in 1986. "The Golden Girls" was the show that started in 1985.

I still can't believe Gary Coleman was responsible for her firing. It seems I lose respect for him more and more every day...

Ed

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10-29-2001, 08:22 PM

I love Dixie Carter, That Makes me sad

I liked her on the show

DarleneIllyria · 10-29-2001, 09:02 PM

That is so sad if Gary did get her fired. Everytime I watch "Diff'rent Strokes" with my mom she always says how it is a shame he grew up to be a smart@ss. I don't know Gary though, so I'm not going to say he is a smart@ss, and I'm not going to say he is the sweetest guy in the world. I just find that he was a wonderful Arnold, but it is a shame if he is what my mom said he grew up to be....

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DJM77 · 10-29-2001, 09:45 PM

Gary Coleman and Dixie Carter didn't get along at all. It's a shame because Dixie did a much better job as Magie than Mary Ann Mobely did.

Ed Viveiros · 10-29-2001, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by DJM77:
Gary Coleman and Dixie Carter didn't get along at all.

Who did he get along with??? At least justice prevailed. She went on to be a star with a healthier career, and more importantly, she's got respect. You go Dixie!

Ed

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10-30-2001, 01:53 AM

This is interesting. Where did you hear that, callmetootie?

It's amazing that Gary Coleman had the power to do that, although it's not surprising in one way since Gary was the star of the show.

That was a dumb thing for him to do. It makes the show look stupid when 2 different people play as the same character.

The Obsolete Man · 10-30-2001, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by FOL & DS fan 4ever:
It makes the show look stupid when 2 different people play as the same character.

Not necessarily...

Bewitched didn't turn out too badly in the color years.....

Soap Operas thrive on this sort of thing....

SitcomFan · 10-30-2001, 05:28 AM

Yeah Gary is cute back then but now hes a prick. and firing my favorite actress Dixie Carter and Mary Ann Mobley is a good actress but not as maggie

SitcomFan · 10-30-2001, 06:18 AM

mary ann was ok as maggie

wonder how gary was towards charlotte rae, nedra volez and mary jo catlett

Michele35 · 10-30-2001, 09:04 AM

Not to ruffle any feathers here,,,especially the Dixie fans,, but didn't DC also have trouble getting along with Delta Burke on the set of 'Designing Women.' Maybe she should've tried a little harder to get along with Gary who was btw the star of DS long b4 she ever showed up,,,she was after all the adult in this situation.

That being said,,I am not a Dixie hater,,actually thought she was quite funny on DW although imo Delta was the one who carried that show.

ThomasE · 10-30-2001, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Ed Viveiros:
Hello all!

Just curious about something. Why were there two Maggie's on DIFFERENT STROKES? Was Dixie Carter fired from the role or did she leave willingly? I personally preferred Dixie in the role as Maggie, yet Mary Ann did well too. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate an answer. Thanks!

Ed

Hi Ed.

This is what actually happened. I spoke to Shavar Ross(Dudley) and he said "She was fired by Gary (indirectly). Gary just didn't like her." As far as threatening to leave the show I never heard of it. Maybe. I don't know.

10-29-2001, 05:28 PM	#1
Ed Viveiros Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 08, 2000 Location: Fall River, MA USA Posts: 173	Why were there 2 Maggie's? Hello all! Just curious about something. Why were there two Maggie's on DIFFERENT STROKES? Was Dixie Carter fired from the role or did she leave willingly? I personally preferred Dixie in the role as Maggie, yet Mary Ann did well too. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate an answer. Thanks! Ed ------------------ Edward Viveiros, Jr.

10-29-2001, 08:22 PM	#6
Georgia Guest Posts: n/a	I love Dixie Carter, That Makes me sad I liked her on the show
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10-30-2001, 01:53 AM	#10
FOL & DS fan 4ever Guest Posts: n/a	This is interesting. Where did you hear that, callmetootie? It's amazing that Gary Coleman had the power to do that, although it's not surprising in one way since Gary was the star of the show. That was a dumb thing for him to do. It makes the show look stupid when 2 different people play as the same character.
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10-29-2001, 05:50 PM	#2
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	This is one of those subjects which really makes you pissed off at Gary Coleman. Gary fired her, and threatened to leave the show if Dixie stayed, he said that she wasn't the right substance that the show needed. ------------------ Andrew Carden

10-29-2001, 06:34 PM	#4
DanaForever Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2001 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 121	I thought maybe it had to do with the fact that Dixie got Designing Women. I believe it started in '85. I could be mistaken though.

10-29-2001, 09:02 PM	#7
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	That is so sad if Gary did get her fired. Everytime I watch "Diff'rent Strokes" with my mom she always says how it is a shame he grew up to be a smart@ss. I don't know Gary though, so I'm not going to say he is a smart@ss, and I'm not going to say he is the sweetest guy in the world. I just find that he was a wonderful Arnold, but it is a shame if he is what my mom said he grew up to be.... ------------------ Hottest Men alive: Dale Midkiff Anthony Starke Tim McGraw Jonathan Crombie Lumpy: Did you go out for anything, Dud? Dudley: Well, I went out for football, but I got my finger stepped on, so my mother made me quit. Eddie: Well listen-- I went out for basketball and I got my hair pulled, and my mother made ME quit. Dudley: It's not that I was afraid of getting hurt or anything; it's just that-- well, it's kind o' hard to play the flute with a busted finger. [Eddie and Lumpy suppress laughter] Dale Midkiff is my man! Class of 2002!

10-29-2001, 09:45 PM	#8
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,555	Gary Coleman and Dixie Carter didn't get along at all. It's a shame because Dixie did a much better job as Magie than Mary Ann Mobely did.

10-30-2001, 05:28 AM	#12
SitcomFan Bonnie Hunt Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 286	Yeah Gary is cute back then but now hes a prick. and firing my favorite actress Dixie Carter and Mary Ann Mobley is a good actress but not as maggie

10-30-2001, 06:18 AM	#13
SitcomFan Bonnie Hunt Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 286	mary ann was ok as maggie wonder how gary was towards charlotte rae, nedra volez and mary jo catlett

10-30-2001, 09:04 AM	#14
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	Not to ruffle any feathers here,,,especially the Dixie fans,, but didn't DC also have trouble getting along with Delta Burke on the set of 'Designing Women.' Maybe she should've tried a little harder to get along with Gary who was btw the star of DS long b4 she ever showed up,,,she was after all the adult in this situation. That being said,,I am not a Dixie hater,,actually thought she was quite funny on DW although imo Delta was the one who carried that show.