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chuk · 08-19-2004, 06:08 PM

Sorry if this has been covered already but there's WAY too much history to read everything. My question is this:

Does anyone know if the character, The Gooch, was ever revealed on the show? I'm having an argument with my brother where he sides the gooch wasn't shown, but I believe he was. I could have sworn there was a scene where Arnold finally confronts the gooch in the bathroom and when the Gooch opens the stall, it's this little kid with glasses. Am I imagining things?

Someone settle the score! Thanks, very cool site.

TVFactFan · 08-19-2004, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by chuk
Sorry if this has been covered already but there's WAY too much history to read everything. My question is this:

Does anyone know if the character, The Gooch, was ever revealed on the show? I'm having an argument with my brother where he sides the gooch wasn't shown, but I believe he was. I could have sworn there was a scene where Arnold finally confronts the gooch in the bathroom and when the Gooch opens the stall, it's this little kid with glasses. Am I imagining things?

Someone settle the score! Thanks, very cool site.

The Gooch was never seen, only referred to

chuk · 08-19-2004, 11:41 PM

How confident are you on that? Is there any way you can back that up? I remember/read that there was two episodes where the Gooch appeared, in season 2 and 8. And in one of them, it (another fan site quote) stated that a friend of Arnold's (a girl) confronted or beat up the Gooch.

I also posted this question elsewhere and someone stated the exact same vision I had but swears the Gooch was an overweight kid with glasses and freckles. So far, both sides have been defended and I'm at square one. Thanks for the help though.

TVFactFan · 08-20-2004, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by chuk
How confident are you on that? Is there any way you can back that up? I remember/read that there was two episodes where the Gooch appeared, in season 2 and 8. And in one of them, it (another fan site quote) stated that a friend of Arnold's (a girl) confronted or beat up the Gooch.

I also posted this question elsewhere and someone stated the exact same vision I had but swears the Gooch was an overweight kid with glasses and freckles. So far, both sides have been defended and I'm at square one. Thanks for the help though.

I watched every ep of Different Strokes and the Gooch was never seen.

chuk · 08-20-2004, 05:16 AM

So I have nothing to go on but your word? Do you own every episode or are you just pretty sure you've seen every episode? How is it that the Gooch gets confronted by Arnold's friend - which was obviously a joke that a girl could take the Gooch but not little Arnold - but not actually seen? You're telling me it's all off camera and just plain suggestive?

I find it hard to believe but my ideal answer would be yours for the context of what I'm looking for. I'd rather it be mysterious but I thought the writers had a sense of humor about it.

It seems my only satisfaction would be is if I had a copy of those two episodes or one of the writers/producers told me personally.

TVFactFan · 08-20-2004, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by chuk
So I have nothing to go on but your word? Do you own every episode or are you just pretty sure you've seen every episode? How is it that the Gooch gets confronted by Arnold's friend - which was obviously a joke that a girl could take the Gooch but not little Arnold - but not actually seen? You're telling me it's all off camera and just plain suggestive?

I find it hard to believe but my ideal answer would be yours for the context of what I'm looking for. I'd rather it be mysterious but I thought the writers had a sense of humor about it.

It seems my only satisfaction would be is if I had a copy of those two episodes or one of the writers/producers told me personally.

Yes the girl who was arnold's friend stood up to the gooch but the gooch was still not seen.

Scoobiedoo30 · 08-23-2004, 02:00 AM

Yes I also watch Every Episode of Diff'rent Strokes and I dont ever Remember seeing The Gooch on Screen.

chuk · 08-23-2004, 02:15 AM

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Originally posted by gmfox8@cox.net
Yes I also watch Every Episode of Diff'rent Strokes and I dont ever Remember seeing The Gooch on Screen.

You know what, so did I. Or at least when people
ask me, "Hey! Did you ever watch Diff'rent Strokes?",
I would answer, "Yeah, I've seen like every episode!"

Not remembering, and not having physical evidence
doesn't give me a secure answer. If you're really
certain that it didn't happen you might be able to back
that comment up a little better.

Sorry if I'm coming off as a jerk, but I need concrete
evidence of some sort. I need to contact a producer
or a writer.

Maybe I'll contact Gary Coleman - he shouldn't be busy.

snl75 · 09-01-2004, 02:18 AM

trust me as someone who has watched the show since 1978 he was never AND I REPEAT NEVER SEEN ther was an ep where his first name was said to be stuart but that was about all we ever found out about him now stop arguing with everybody about it when three people tell you the same thing that shuld be more then eenough

chuk · 09-01-2004, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by snl75
trust me as someone who has watched the show since 1978 he was never AND I REPEAT NEVER SEEN ther was an ep where his first name was said to be stuart but that was about all we ever found out about him now stop arguing with everybody about it when three people tell you the same thing that shuld be more then eenough

Ok, run-on sentence. Try using punctuation.

If you could point me to an article or a producer or SOMEONE involved in the show - that would suffice me good. The problem is that word of mouth or a personal account from someone I don't know isn't so convincing. Your argument is the same as everyone elses.

It doesn't matter. Like I said, I'm happier knowing that he ISN'T seen, but I just wanted to get something concrete to tell me so.

But since you're a senior member on here, I'll take your word on it. That must mean something if you're a veteran on THIS site.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: NO MORE REPLIES. I WON'T BE HERE TO HEAR THEM.

snl75 · 09-02-2004, 02:56 AM

GOOD WE DONT WANT STUPID JERKS LIKE YOU HERE ANYWAY THE NAME OF THE SITE IS SITCOMS ONLINE NOT ARGURE ABOUT EVERYTHING IF YOUR GOING TO ARGURE DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE AND FOR YOUR INFO ILL REPLY ANY TIME I WANT GOT IT

snl75 · 09-02-2004, 03:44 AM

im so sorry that everybody else here had to read my tirade i just get so upset at disagreeable people like him we all try to help him and he wants to insult me and everybody here sorry if i came off so arragroant i didnt mean to as ive said before you all are great

TVFactFan · 09-02-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by snl75
im so sorry that everybody else here had to read my tirade i just get so upset at disagreeable people like him we all try to help him and he wants to insult me and everybody here sorry if i came off so arragroant i didnt mean to as ive said before you all are great

What made me laugh was that he asked a question and after he receieved our answers he didn't want to accept it-LOL

snl75 · 09-02-2004, 06:50 PM

tell me about it and and espcially since you know as much if not more about sitcoms then i do alot of times on here when someone asks about a certan sitcom you are usally the one everybody asks so if hes not going to believe you or any body who has done reserach hes iin the wrong place then again hes the type of person who would aurgue with conrad bain if he told him something well ive said enough lets hope he doesent come here again with more nonsense.

Brian Damage · 09-08-2004, 10:44 AM

He did not appear at all. I've seen every episode because I had every episode on VHS tape. The Gooch was just referred to. That's a fact.

08-19-2004, 06:08 PM	#1
chuk Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2004 Posts: 12	The Gooch Sorry if this has been covered already but there's WAY too much history to read everything. My question is this: Does anyone know if the character, The Gooch, was ever revealed on the show? I'm having an argument with my brother where he sides the gooch wasn't shown, but I believe he was. I could have sworn there was a scene where Arnold finally confronts the gooch in the bathroom and when the Gooch opens the stall, it's this little kid with glasses. Am I imagining things? Someone settle the score! Thanks, very cool site.

08-23-2004, 02:00 AM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re: The Gooch Yes I also watch Every Episode of Diff'rent Strokes and I dont ever Remember seeing The Gooch on Screen.
	__________________ Who Dat

08-19-2004, 11:41 PM	#3
chuk Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2004 Posts: 12	How confident are you on that? Is there any way you can back that up? I remember/read that there was two episodes where the Gooch appeared, in season 2 and 8. And in one of them, it (another fan site quote) stated that a friend of Arnold's (a girl) confronted or beat up the Gooch. I also posted this question elsewhere and someone stated the exact same vision I had but swears the Gooch was an overweight kid with glasses and freckles. So far, both sides have been defended and I'm at square one. Thanks for the help though.

08-20-2004, 05:16 AM	#5
chuk Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2004 Posts: 12	So I have nothing to go on but your word? Do you own every episode or are you just pretty sure you've seen every episode? How is it that the Gooch gets confronted by Arnold's friend - which was obviously a joke that a girl could take the Gooch but not little Arnold - but not actually seen? You're telling me it's all off camera and just plain suggestive? I find it hard to believe but my ideal answer would be yours for the context of what I'm looking for. I'd rather it be mysterious but I thought the writers had a sense of humor about it. It seems my only satisfaction would be is if I had a copy of those two episodes or one of the writers/producers told me personally.

09-01-2004, 02:18 AM	#9
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	trust me as someone who has watched the show since 1978 he was never AND I REPEAT NEVER SEEN ther was an ep where his first name was said to be stuart but that was about all we ever found out about him now stop arguing with everybody about it when three people tell you the same thing that shuld be more then eenough

09-02-2004, 02:56 AM	#11
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	GOOD WE DONT WANT STUPID JERKS LIKE YOU HERE ANYWAY THE NAME OF THE SITE IS SITCOMS ONLINE NOT ARGURE ABOUT EVERYTHING IF YOUR GOING TO ARGURE DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE AND FOR YOUR INFO ILL REPLY ANY TIME I WANT GOT IT

09-02-2004, 03:44 AM	#12
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	im so sorry that everybody else here had to read my tirade i just get so upset at disagreeable people like him we all try to help him and he wants to insult me and everybody here sorry if i came off so arragroant i didnt mean to as ive said before you all are great

09-02-2004, 06:50 PM	#14
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	tell me about it and and espcially since you know as much if not more about sitcoms then i do alot of times on here when someone asks about a certan sitcom you are usally the one everybody asks so if hes not going to believe you or any body who has done reserach hes iin the wrong place then again hes the type of person who would aurgue with conrad bain if he told him something well ive said enough lets hope he doesent come here again with more nonsense.

09-08-2004, 10:44 AM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	He did not appear at all. I've seen every episode because I had every episode on VHS tape. The Gooch was just referred to. That's a fact.