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Chambers · 11-20-2004, 02:49 AM

What an appropriate time to discuss why "Thanksgiving Orphans" is one of the best Cheers episodes ever.

I'll begin:

The food fight scene. That has got to be one of the funniest physical comedy scenes the show ever produced. It was a brilliant way to convey the tension between the characters and, of course, a brilliant way to make sure we never saw Vera.

slackermonkey · 11-20-2004, 03:08 AM

The food fight, natch, but also Diane when she first came out of the kitchen "STOPTHISIMMEDIATELY!!!" It was a combination of the expression on her face and the way she said it. I loved her Pilgrim outfit, too. (was it Pilgrim? I haven't seen it in awhile, I just know it was something Thanksgiving-related)

ThirteenInchEscape · 11-20-2004, 03:26 AM

god I <3 Diane

Chambers · 11-20-2004, 12:34 PM

Haha yes, it was a pilgrim outift. I also loved the way she appeared at Carla's house.

*Rings doorbell, Carla opens door*
"Gobble, gobble!"
*Carla slams door in her face*

Oh, and the other nice thing about this episode is that it really materialized the idea that these characters were each other's family......aw.

Brian Damage · 11-20-2004, 01:31 PM

The Thanksgiving Orphans is my favorite episode. I love the scene after the food fight where Frasier says something like, "Gee, I never did get to try the potatoes" and Sam scoops some off of the wall and gives it to him.

Moondance · 11-20-2004, 04:44 PM

Yeah, this the time where I'm going to have to find that episode in my "CHEERS" unlabeled tapes. The only tape I have labeled is called, "Lilith episodes" Hehe! Oh and there's this other tape that says, "Diane Chambers Day"

But I loved the food fight and the part where Diane is outside knocking on the door and Carla won't let her in!!!

barwars · 11-20-2004, 07:09 PM

The food fight, Diane's expression, and Carla not letting Diane in were all great.

I also liked the competition for the TV.... and when Diane said something like "weren't they wearing different colors before" and someone (I think it was Sam) came back with "they change at halftime"

ChambersVsMalone · 11-22-2004, 04:28 PM

lol, GOD I love this one.

I was watching parts of it last night off my tape when looking for another episode.

I agree, the way Diane says "STOPTHISIMMEDIATELY" is so funny lol. And the food fight scene is classic. Sam putting the potatoes off the wall on Frasier's plate, Norm and Carla arguing over the peas, Vera getting hit with a pie, and of course, Diane getting hit with food in the middle of her speech. I love the look on Sam's face after he hits her lol, like he's so proud of himself.

And I love the fight for the TV! How everyone kept turning it lmao. Was it Norm and Cliff that kept getting it turned away from them? lol too funny.

CheersChild4life · 11-22-2004, 08:22 PM

I LOVE THIS EPISODE. It is one of the funniest ever. I dunno it's just that thanksgiving is a family time and the people at Cheers celebrating it together just made them more of a family.

Moondance · 11-22-2004, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by CheersChild4life
I LOVE THIS EPISODE. It is one of the funniest ever. I dunno it just that thanksgiving is a family time and the people at Cheers celebrating it together just made them more of a family.

I think it was the interaction of everyone outside of the bar that made it really funny! Like when Lilith and Frasier invited Sam and Diane over for dinner...that was hilarious!

tiff7 · 11-23-2004, 03:35 PM

Is there a site w/caps from this episode? I really miss Tom's Comedy Quotes sooo much-it had AWESOME pictures of each character & group pics. Actually, when Diane came 2 Carla's house, Carla screamed then she closed the door on Diane. That episode is my fave ep of Cheers! Are Nick @ Nite/TV Land gonna show that ep on a turkey day marathon? I really would like 2 c that ep again!

Tiff7

slackermonkey · 11-23-2004, 03:43 PM

Yep, it'll be part of TV Land's Thanksgiving marathon.

It's also playing in syndication on Wednesday.

tiff7 · 11-23-2004, 03:47 PM

Thanks Slackermonkey! What time will that ep be on?

Tiff7

slackermonkey · 11-23-2004, 03:50 PM

Which one?

I don't know when it airs during the TV Land marathon. You'll have to check the TV Land schedule in the General Sitcoms Questions and Discussion board.

As for the syndicated one, it airs at 4pm in my area, but I'm sure it's not the same for you.

Petrie Malone · 11-23-2004, 05:31 PM

This episode is one of my favorites and IMO, one of the best of the series. The physical comedy scene is up to "I Love Lucy" standards!

11-20-2004, 02:49 AM	#1
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	Happy Thanksgiving, Orphans! What an appropriate time to discuss why "Thanksgiving Orphans" is one of the best Cheers episodes ever. I'll begin: The food fight scene. That has got to be one of the funniest physical comedy scenes the show ever produced. It was a brilliant way to convey the tension between the characters and, of course, a brilliant way to make sure we never saw Vera.
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11-20-2004, 03:08 AM	#2
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	The food fight, natch, but also Diane when she first came out of the kitchen "STOPTHISIMMEDIATELY!!!" It was a combination of the expression on her face and the way she said it. I loved her Pilgrim outfit, too. (was it Pilgrim? I haven't seen it in awhile, I just know it was something Thanksgiving-related)
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11-20-2004, 01:31 PM	#5
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11-22-2004, 08:22 PM	#9
CheersChild4life Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Somwhere Fabulous Posts: 2,814	I LOVE THIS EPISODE. It is one of the funniest ever. I dunno it's just that thanksgiving is a family time and the people at Cheers celebrating it together just made them more of a family.
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11-20-2004, 12:34 PM	#4
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	Haha yes, it was a pilgrim outift. I also loved the way she appeared at Carla's house. Rings doorbell, Carla opens door "Gobble, gobble!" Carla slams door in her face Oh, and the other nice thing about this episode is that it really materialized the idea that these characters were each other's family......aw.

11-20-2004, 04:44 PM	#6
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yeah, this the time where I'm going to have to find that episode in my "CHEERS" unlabeled tapes. The only tape I have labeled is called, "Lilith episodes" Hehe! Oh and there's this other tape that says, "Diane Chambers Day" But I loved the food fight and the part where Diane is outside knocking on the door and Carla won't let her in!!!

11-20-2004, 07:09 PM	#7
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	The food fight, Diane's expression, and Carla not letting Diane in were all great. I also liked the competition for the TV.... and when Diane said something like "weren't they wearing different colors before" and someone (I think it was Sam) came back with "they change at halftime"

11-22-2004, 04:28 PM	#8
ChambersVsMalone Cheers! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 125	lol, GOD I love this one. I was watching parts of it last night off my tape when looking for another episode. I agree, the way Diane says "STOPTHISIMMEDIATELY" is so funny lol. And the food fight scene is classic. Sam putting the potatoes off the wall on Frasier's plate, Norm and Carla arguing over the peas, Vera getting hit with a pie, and of course, Diane getting hit with food in the middle of her speech. I love the look on Sam's face after he hits her lol, like he's so proud of himself. And I love the fight for the TV! How everyone kept turning it lmao. Was it Norm and Cliff that kept getting it turned away from them? lol too funny.

11-23-2004, 03:35 PM	#11
tiff7 wdwdisneylandnut4life Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2001 Location: Erie, IL Posts: 2,012	Is there a site w/caps from this episode? I really miss Tom's Comedy Quotes sooo much-it had AWESOME pictures of each character & group pics. Actually, when Diane came 2 Carla's house, Carla screamed then she closed the door on Diane. That episode is my fave ep of Cheers! Are Nick @ Nite/TV Land gonna show that ep on a turkey day marathon? I really would like 2 c that ep again! Tiff7

11-23-2004, 03:43 PM	#12
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	Yep, it'll be part of TV Land's Thanksgiving marathon. It's also playing in syndication on Wednesday.

11-23-2004, 03:47 PM	#13
tiff7 wdwdisneylandnut4life Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2001 Location: Erie, IL Posts: 2,012	Thanks Slackermonkey! What time will that ep be on? Tiff7

11-23-2004, 03:50 PM	#14
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	Which one? I don't know when it airs during the TV Land marathon. You'll have to check the TV Land schedule in the General Sitcoms Questions and Discussion board. As for the syndicated one, it airs at 4pm in my area, but I'm sure it's not the same for you.

11-23-2004, 05:31 PM	#15
Petrie Malone Former Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 20, 2003 Location: PIB Posts: 510	This episode is one of my favorites and IMO, one of the best of the series. The physical comedy scene is up to "I Love Lucy" standards!
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