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Adamantium · 08-08-2004, 10:37 PM

There have been some threads around here stating which characters you missed or didn't miss. This one is which character did you want to miss, but couldn't.

Although I liked Potsie, by the end of "Happy Days" he wasn't used that much. For the show (not the actor) they should have given him a farewell episode and sent him packing.

I wish Joey Gladstone would have left "Full House" maybe half way through it's run. He got on my nerves after a while. I think for his character, he should have gotten married and moved out. Or at least got a comedian job and moved away.

"Saved by the Bell" fans will hate me. But I wish Screech would have left the show before senior year. He was fine until then. He got too annoying and I didn't find him funny. Give Zack a new sidekick, maybe a foreign exchange student. A Latka Gravas type character. Of course, it might be too much since Kelly and Jessie left the senior year.

If I think of more, I'll add them later.

spunkygirl · 08-08-2004, 10:47 PM

Have to say, Seinfeld, everyone but Kramer, IMO he was the only one worth watching, and the only funny one.

Cheers: Rebecca, I think I'm the only who couldn't stand her

The Cosby Show: Olivia, did they really need a Rudy clone?

Three's Company: Terri Alden, never liked the character.

vashti1999 · 08-08-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam

"Saved by the Bell" fans will hate me. But I wish Screech would have left the show before senior year. He was fine until then. He got too annoying and I didn't find him funny. Give Zack a new sidekick, maybe a foreign exchange student. A Latka Gravas type character. Of course, it might be too much since Kelly and Jessie left the senior year.

How about Screech on The New Class? I could take him on the original SBTB but on the New Class as Belding's assistant, with all the Yikes, Zoinks and facial expressions, he became unbearable on that show. When I'd watch the show, I'd always turn the volume down when he was in a particular scene because he irritated me that much.

Rene · 08-08-2004, 11:56 PM

roseanne: crystal she really wasnt funny and neither was nancy they both just got on my nerves

saved by the bell:tori she was annoying and had bad chemistry with everyone

full house: joey- wat the heck was his point he just sat around doin dumb impressions and he was not funny

cosby show: i just dislike raven

different world: that girl that does the voice in cartoons now her name in real life is cree summer

dawsongirl · 08-09-2004, 01:48 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I wish Joey Gladstone would have left "Full House" maybe half way through it's run. He got on my nerves after a while. I think for his character, he should have gotten married and moved out. Or at least got a comedian job and moved away.

"Saved by the Bell" fans will hate me. But I wish Screech would have left the show before senior year. He was fine until then. He got too annoying and I didn't find him funny. Give Zack a new sidekick, maybe a foreign exchange student. A Latka Gravas type character. Of course, it might be too much since Kelly and Jessie left the senior year.

I agree about Joey. Once Jesse got married, he was like a 5th wheel...even if Danny was single.

I don't hate you. I was too busy watching Zack to notice how annoying Screech was.

dawsongirl · 08-09-2004, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by darlene_conner
saved by the bell:tori she was annoying and had bad chemistry with everyone

I agree. If she was supposed to replace Jessie and Kelly, it didn't work. Tori and Lisa didn't really make great best friends.

James · 08-09-2004, 02:35 AM

The following characters overstayed their welcome on their respective series:

1. Wilson Wilson on Home Improvement. Although I was sad that the actor who played him, namely Earl Hindman, passed away in late December

, I thought he was unnecessary for the show. The fact that Tim always went outdoors to talk to him about a problem made Home Improvement all the more predictable, as well as a waste of the ABC airwaves. I remember the episode where he was about to move to Ecuador, only to change his mind! I was MAD!!!

2. Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She always seemed to get in the way of the football-related plotlines on this show. One episode that stands out was the one where she turned on the late night news and found out that the hockey game that evening (Minnesota North Stars, most likely; it was before the Wild came about) was canceled. At the same time Hayden went to the said game (or, at least, we thought he did), he told Christine how the game went, then she went on about the game being canceled

, exposing the liar that Hayden was. Why Hayden married that hag I do not know. Did she still have that gig with Good Morning Minnesota when Hayden accepted the Orlando Breakers job? Hayden should have left her back in cold Minnesota.

Don't get me started on little T. D.

3. Rose, Jeffrey, and Serena Burton on The Waltons. The series should have been renamed The Burtons after they took over the show after Olivia (the mother) left, soon to be followed by John (the father). They should have been on for one episode, but they overstayed their welcome by becoming main characters for the last two seasons.

4. Lori Beth whoever on Happy Days. That Shirley Feeney wannabe was not right for Richie C. in my estimation.

5. Lily Lambert on Step By Step. Why Frank and Carol had a baby after most of their children were already college-age is beyond me. She took up too much of the show after she was born.

6. Olivia on The Cosby Show. Like Lily Lambert, she took over the show and directed attention away from the original characters.

Superstar · 08-09-2004, 04:11 AM

Ross on Friends, he brought the show down and wasn't funny

Harvey on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, he's just annoying

Gary on What I Like About You because he's not funny

Moonlight Lady · 08-09-2004, 01:20 PM

Sam and Maggie-Different Strokes: Maggie was too tough and Sam was a whiner.

Diane-Cheers: Too smart for her own good.

Miss Maloney-Facts of Life: What was the point of her being there.

Beau DeLaBarre-Welcome Back Kotter: He was supposed to be the new sweathog--I don't buy it.

Sonny St. Jacques-Laverne and Shirley: Why bother, I don't think he even lasted one season, he was boring.

Levitt-Barney Miller: He was just annoying the way he kept bugging Barney to make him a detective.

Oliver Douglas-Green Acres: I know he was one of the main characters but I never liked him, he was a mean bugger.
If he was so annoyed by the Hooterville people, he should've just stayed on Park Avenue.

Gloria and Mike Stivic--That crying she did was like nails on a chalkboard and he was a meathead.

barwars · 08-09-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by James
The following characters overstayed their welcome on their respective series:

1. Wilson Wilson on Home Improvement. Although I was sad that the actor who played him, namely Earl Hindman, passed away in late December , I thought he was unnecessary for the show. The fact that Tim always went outdoors to talk to him about a problem made Home Improvement all the more predictable, as well as a waste of the ABC airwaves. I remember the episode where he was about to move to Ecuador, only to change his mind! I was MAD!!!

He was one of my favorite characters!!
I loved when Tim would muck up what Wilson was trying to tell him.
Hilarious.

As for my picks.....

Olivia and Pam on The Cosby Show.
I think having Denise arrive back home from Africa married was a great storyline -- but they shouldve had her be pregnant rather than a step-child.
As for Pam....

Kimmy on Full House.
She never made me laugh, and was just seemed to weird to be DJ's friend.
Not funny.

barwars · 08-09-2004, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I wish Joey Gladstone would have left "Full House" maybe half way through it's run. He got on my nerves after a while. I think for his character, he should have gotten married and moved out. Or at least got a comedian job and moved away.

I agree. Once Jesse and Rebecca got married -- there was no need to have 4 adults in the house.
Actually, after Michelle turned 3 or 4, Danny shouldve been able to handle the kids on his own.

Rene · 08-09-2004, 04:13 PM

I forgot about pam! on the cosby show she was weird and when they put her on they just focused on her and her friends she had bad chemisrty with the family too

Classic TV Fanatic · 08-17-2004, 12:10 AM

Grady on Sanford and Son ... he was annoying.

Mr. Bentley on The Jeffersons ... he served no purpose on the show. The character should have never been created in the first place.

Rhonda on Laverne & Shirley ...same as Mr. Bentley.

APPLEI · 08-17-2004, 12:16 AM

april rush"too close for comfort"
she took time from the more attractive sisters.
so i'm glad she left the series after the second season.

roger"happy days"
hes no richie cummingham and had no business replacing his character.

treky · 08-17-2004, 03:46 AM

Jack-"Will & Grace"
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08-08-2004, 10:37 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,840	Sitcom Characters You WISHED Had Left the Series There have been some threads around here stating which characters you missed or didn't miss. This one is which character did you want to miss, but couldn't. Although I liked Potsie, by the end of "Happy Days" he wasn't used that much. For the show (not the actor) they should have given him a farewell episode and sent him packing. I wish Joey Gladstone would have left "Full House" maybe half way through it's run. He got on my nerves after a while. I think for his character, he should have gotten married and moved out. Or at least got a comedian job and moved away. "Saved by the Bell" fans will hate me. But I wish Screech would have left the show before senior year. He was fine until then. He got too annoying and I didn't find him funny. Give Zack a new sidekick, maybe a foreign exchange student. A Latka Gravas type character. Of course, it might be too much since Kelly and Jessie left the senior year. If I think of more, I'll add them later.

08-08-2004, 11:56 PM	#4
Rene #1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: cali Posts: 1,849	roseanne: crystal she really wasnt funny and neither was nancy they both just got on my nerves saved by the bell:tori she was annoying and had bad chemistry with everyone full house: joey- wat the heck was his point he just sat around doin dumb impressions and he was not funny cosby show: i just dislike raven different world: that girl that does the voice in cartoons now her name in real life is cree summer
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Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	Sam and Maggie-Different Strokes: Maggie was too tough and Sam was a whiner. Diane-Cheers: Too smart for her own good. Miss Maloney-Facts of Life: What was the point of her being there. Beau DeLaBarre-Welcome Back Kotter: He was supposed to be the new sweathog--I don't buy it. Sonny St. Jacques-Laverne and Shirley: Why bother, I don't think he even lasted one season, he was boring. Levitt-Barney Miller: He was just annoying the way he kept bugging Barney to make him a detective. Oliver Douglas-Green Acres: I know he was one of the main characters but I never liked him, he was a mean bugger. If he was so annoyed by the Hooterville people, he should've just stayed on Park Avenue. Gloria and Mike Stivic--That crying she did was like nails on a chalkboard and he was a meathead.
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APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	april rush"too close for comfort" she took time from the more attractive sisters. so i'm glad she left the series after the second season. roger"happy days" hes no richie cummingham and had no business replacing his character.
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08-17-2004, 03:46 AM	#15
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Jack-"Will & Grace" Karen-"Will & Grace" they're both SO DAMN ANOYING!!!!
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08-08-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Have to say, Seinfeld, everyone but Kramer, IMO he was the only one worth watching, and the only funny one. Cheers: Rebecca, I think I'm the only who couldn't stand her The Cosby Show: Olivia, did they really need a Rudy clone? Three's Company: Terri Alden, never liked the character.

08-09-2004, 02:35 AM	#7
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The following characters overstayed their welcome on their respective series: 1. Wilson Wilson on Home Improvement. Although I was sad that the actor who played him, namely Earl Hindman, passed away in late December , I thought he was unnecessary for the show. The fact that Tim always went outdoors to talk to him about a problem made Home Improvement all the more predictable, as well as a waste of the ABC airwaves. I remember the episode where he was about to move to Ecuador, only to change his mind! I was MAD!!! 2. Christine Armstrong Fox on Coach. She always seemed to get in the way of the football-related plotlines on this show. One episode that stands out was the one where she turned on the late night news and found out that the hockey game that evening (Minnesota North Stars, most likely; it was before the Wild came about) was canceled. At the same time Hayden went to the said game (or, at least, we thought he did), he told Christine how the game went, then she went on about the game being canceled , exposing the liar that Hayden was. Why Hayden married that hag I do not know. Did she still have that gig with Good Morning Minnesota when Hayden accepted the Orlando Breakers job? Hayden should have left her back in cold Minnesota. Don't get me started on little T. D. 3. Rose, Jeffrey, and Serena Burton on The Waltons. The series should have been renamed The Burtons after they took over the show after Olivia (the mother) left, soon to be followed by John (the father). They should have been on for one episode, but they overstayed their welcome by becoming main characters for the last two seasons. 4. Lori Beth whoever on Happy Days. That Shirley Feeney wannabe was not right for Richie C. in my estimation. 5. Lily Lambert on Step By Step. Why Frank and Carol had a baby after most of their children were already college-age is beyond me. She took up too much of the show after she was born. 6. Olivia on The Cosby Show. Like Lily Lambert, she took over the show and directed attention away from the original characters.

08-09-2004, 04:11 AM	#8
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Ross on Friends, he brought the show down and wasn't funny Harvey on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, he's just annoying Gary on What I Like About You because he's not funny

08-09-2004, 04:13 PM	#12
Rene #1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: cali Posts: 1,849	I forgot about pam! on the cosby show she was weird and when they put her on they just focused on her and her friends she had bad chemisrty with the family too

08-17-2004, 12:10 AM	#13
Classic TV Fanatic Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2004 Location: Its none of your business Posts: 204	Grady on Sanford and Son ... he was annoying. Mr. Bentley on The Jeffersons ... he served no purpose on the show. The character should have never been created in the first place. Rhonda on Laverne & Shirley ...same as Mr. Bentley.