Happy 30th Anniversary Chico And The Man! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Joy · 09-13-2004, 09:56 AM

Well folks today is the day, 30 years ago today marks the premeire of the show, the charecters, and of coarse the actors who gave them life.
Chico and Ed/ Freddie and Jack!
the show was awesome and it wouldn't have been the same had they cast anyone else, it was their chemistry and eventual mutal respect of one another that made the show the hit it was than and still is today.
We love you guys and miss you! and happy anniversery!

Cheryl Harrell · 09-13-2004, 11:35 AM

Happy Anniversary! Hard to believe it has been that long ago. I sure hope it gets released on dvd for the 30th anniversary...

Joy · 09-13-2004, 11:41 AM

me too, i can't believe they havn't yet, my gosh they are releasing 7th Heaven another good show, and without a trace..shows that you can still see on a weekly basis

Moonlight Lady · 09-13-2004, 02:28 PM

It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since it premiered and won our hearts. I was five back then and that was my friday night TV ritual, Sanford and Son at 8 and Chico and The Man at 8:30.

Luckymama58 · 09-13-2004, 05:48 PM

They don't make TV like they used to! What a great show that was. I do hope we are on the list to have the DVD's made soon.

Here's to you Ed, Chico, Louie, Mabel, Mando, Della, Rev. Bemis, Salvadore, Liz, Flora, and all the people who guest starred on the show. Thanks for all the memories and laughter!

hue_mee · 09-13-2004, 07:18 PM

I am so excited for this great occasion. Chico and the Man's 30th anniversary! The show was so amazing. The cast members were so well suited for there parts and the charisma that each of them gave to the show was a endless masterpiece! Congratulations to Chico and the Man for this wonderful anniversary!

hue_mee · 09-13-2004, 09:07 PM

It is nice to see a tribute here, with some wonderful responses. I sent out celebration tribute ideas to alot of people and got little response. I appreciated those who replied but was fearing the worse. The fading away from the CATM/ Freddie interest.

Joy · 09-13-2004, 09:46 PM

that won't happen, we won't let it...here's to the DVD SOON!

dandelion wine · 09-13-2004, 09:50 PM

Here's wishing Chico and the Man a very Happy 30th Anniversary!

And may that DVD see the light of day, soon.

Cheryl Harrell · 09-14-2004, 07:12 AM

I may have added other interests lately like getting into Starsky And Hutch (The origional ones, Paul Michael Glaser & David Soul) but my interest in CATM/Freddie is still here & won't die. I sure wish they would put the show on dvd...

sfditusa · 09-14-2004, 08:43 AM

I can' believe it's been 30 years. Who would have thought 30 years ago while getting hooked on CATM that we would be here 30 years later staring at a computer screen connecting with us die hards.

How cool is that.

Watching CATM every Friday was a ritual for me as well. I remember Sanford and Son being right before CATM, I like that we all share that memory. I remember getting the news paperon Sunday and whipping open t.v. guide just praying that

1. CATM wasn't being bumped that week for a special news cast or some new show they were trying out, and

2. It was going to be a new show, not a repeat.

I would even treat it like a date. I would get all spiffed up before the show to get ready to see Freddie, my love

.

Anyone else doing anything special before the show to make the time pass before CATM started?

Pitooey · 09-14-2004, 12:34 PM

So it's been 30 years...... WoW How time flies.....

I also want to thank all the characters who made this show possible. Also to Mr. Komack who saw the marvelous Freddie on the Johnny Carson show and picked him to try out for the Chico part.

I want to thank Isaac.... He sure is a nice man and I won't ever forget his aura.....

I also loved Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Della Reese and all the other fantastic actors who starred on the show. I also want to thank Sammy Davis, Rich Little, and a host of others who guested on the show. Most of all I want to thank Freddie............. For if he didn't play Chico I would not have met some really nice Chico fans..... Thank you Freddie..........

Thank you fans.....

scott cokeley · 09-14-2004, 08:22 PM

This is a day late, but I CANNOT BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 30 YEARS. I loved watching this show on NBC as a young lad, (and still do). This is and always will be classic 70s TV. Why are so many shows available on DVD that are on prime time, and not a classic like this? Makes no sense, there is no justice....THIS WAS A TOP 3 SHOW!!!! but we, the fans, will always hold a special place for this show....we live in hope....here's to Freddie, Jack, Scatman, Isaac, and all the others.

scott cokeley · 09-14-2004, 08:26 PM

I forgot, our local DJ on the classic rock stationwas nice enough to mention that "30 years ago today" Chico And The Man debuted on NBC. He said he loved that show, and made a comment about what happened to Freddie, without going into detail, then said "of course, there's been so many graet shows since then .......YEAH, RIGHT!!!!" I thaught that was cool......they just don't make these kinds of shows anymore. Myself, there isn't any comedies I watch that are new....they don't hold my interest for some reason.................

Joy · 09-14-2004, 08:30 PM

Thank you!!!!

09-13-2004, 09:56 AM	#1
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	Happy 30th Anniversary Chico And The Man! Well folks today is the day, 30 years ago today marks the premeire of the show, the charecters, and of coarse the actors who gave them life. Chico and Ed/ Freddie and Jack! the show was awesome and it wouldn't have been the same had they cast anyone else, it was their chemistry and eventual mutal respect of one another that made the show the hit it was than and still is today. We love you guys and miss you! and happy anniversery!
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09-13-2004, 11:35 AM	#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	Happy Anniversary! Hard to believe it has been that long ago. I sure hope it gets released on dvd for the 30th anniversary...
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09-13-2004, 02:28 PM	#4
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	It's hard to believe it's been 30 years since it premiered and won our hearts. I was five back then and that was my friday night TV ritual, Sanford and Son at 8 and Chico and The Man at 8:30.
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09-13-2004, 05:48 PM	#5
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	They don't make TV like they used to! What a great show that was. I do hope we are on the list to have the DVD's made soon. Here's to you Ed, Chico, Louie, Mabel, Mando, Della, Rev. Bemis, Salvadore, Liz, Flora, and all the people who guest starred on the show. Thanks for all the memories and laughter!
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09-13-2004, 07:18 PM	#6
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 am so excited for this great occasion. Chico and the Man's 30th anniversary! The show was so amazing. The cast members were so well suited for there parts and the charisma that each of them gave to the show was a endless masterpiece! Congratulations to Chico and the Man for this wonderful anniversary! Attached Images
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09-13-2004, 11:41 AM	#3
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	me too, i can't believe they havn't yet, my gosh they are releasing 7th Heaven another good show, and without a trace..shows that you can still see on a weekly basis

09-13-2004, 09:07 PM	#7
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	It is nice to see a tribute here, with some wonderful responses. I sent out celebration tribute ideas to alot of people and got little response. I appreciated those who replied but was fearing the worse. The fading away from the CATM/ Freddie interest.

09-13-2004, 09:46 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	that won't happen, we won't let it...here's to the DVD SOON!

09-13-2004, 09:50 PM	#9
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Here's wishing Chico and the Man a very Happy 30th Anniversary! And may that DVD see the light of day, soon.
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09-14-2004, 07:12 AM	#10
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I may have added other interests lately like getting into Starsky And Hutch (The origional ones, Paul Michael Glaser & David Soul) but my interest in CATM/Freddie is still here & won't die. I sure wish they would put the show on dvd...

09-14-2004, 08:43 AM	#11
sfditusa Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 168	I can' believe it's been 30 years. Who would have thought 30 years ago while getting hooked on CATM that we would be here 30 years later staring at a computer screen connecting with us die hards. How cool is that. Watching CATM every Friday was a ritual for me as well. I remember Sanford and Son being right before CATM, I like that we all share that memory. I remember getting the news paperon Sunday and whipping open t.v. guide just praying that 1. CATM wasn't being bumped that week for a special news cast or some new show they were trying out, and 2. It was going to be a new show, not a repeat. I would even treat it like a date. I would get all spiffed up before the show to get ready to see Freddie, my love . Anyone else doing anything special before the show to make the time pass before CATM started?
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09-14-2004, 12:34 PM	#12
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	So it's been 30 years...... WoW How time flies..... I also want to thank all the characters who made this show possible. Also to Mr. Komack who saw the marvelous Freddie on the Johnny Carson show and picked him to try out for the Chico part. I want to thank Isaac.... He sure is a nice man and I won't ever forget his aura..... I also loved Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Della Reese and all the other fantastic actors who starred on the show. I also want to thank Sammy Davis, Rich Little, and a host of others who guested on the show. Most of all I want to thank Freddie............. For if he didn't play Chico I would not have met some really nice Chico fans..... Thank you Freddie.......... Thank you fans.....
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09-14-2004, 08:22 PM	#13
scott cokeley Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2001 Location: Hoquaim, WA Posts: 115	This is a day late, but I CANNOT BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 30 YEARS. I loved watching this show on NBC as a young lad, (and still do). This is and always will be classic 70s TV. Why are so many shows available on DVD that are on prime time, and not a classic like this? Makes no sense, there is no justice....THIS WAS A TOP 3 SHOW!!!! but we, the fans, will always hold a special place for this show....we live in hope....here's to Freddie, Jack, Scatman, Isaac, and all the others.

09-14-2004, 08:26 PM	#14
scott cokeley Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 29, 2001 Location: Hoquaim, WA Posts: 115	I forgot, our local DJ on the classic rock stationwas nice enough to mention that "30 years ago today" Chico And The Man debuted on NBC. He said he loved that show, and made a comment about what happened to Freddie, without going into detail, then said "of course, there's been so many graet shows since then .......YEAH, RIGHT!!!!" I thaught that was cool......they just don't make these kinds of shows anymore. Myself, there isn't any comedies I watch that are new....they don't hold my interest for some reason.................

09-14-2004, 08:30 PM	#15
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	Thank you!!!!