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sarumanthewhite · 12-29-2004, 01:41 PM

I read on a website somewhere that there were like 5 lost episodes of Mama's Family. I know the Gert episode is not run on TBS but does anyone know of any other lost episodes?????????

Jonathan · 12-29-2004, 01:56 PM

Hmm, this really makes you think, though.

Penny Lane · 12-29-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by sarumanthewhite
I read on a website somewhere that there were like 5 lost episodes of Mama's Family. I know the Gert episode is not run on TBS but does anyone know of any other lost episodes?????????

Could be but I can't think of any! Sorry!

PZelda · 12-29-2004, 05:22 PM

There were 35 MF episodes made for NBC. Thirteen their first season (Jan 83 - Apr 83) and 22 their second season (Sept 83 - Apr 84). Only 34 NBC episodes are shown on TBS. They used to show the Gert one a long time ago, but removed it for some reason.

They produced 95 syndicated episodes that are shown on TBS, and yes, 5 more episodes that were never aired. It's a rule that when you have a syndicated TV show, you have to make 100 episodes - something about having enough episodes to put it into reruns. Why they never showed the 5 episodes is beyond me.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-29-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by PZelda
There were 35 MF episodes made for NBC. Thirteen their first season (Jan 83 - Apr 83) and 22 their second season (Sept 83 - Apr 84). Only 34 NBC episodes are shown on TBS. They used to show the Gert one a long time ago, but removed it for some reason.

They produced 95 syndicated episodes that are shown on TBS, and yes, 5 more episodes that were never aired. It's a rule that when you have a syndicated TV show, you have to make 100 episodes - something about having enough episodes to put it into reruns. Why they never showed the 5 episodes is beyond me.

Let me get this clear. have we ever seen those five episodes?

PZelda · 12-29-2004, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Phillips
Let me get this clear. have we ever seen those five episodes?

Nope.

I have no idea when those 5 episodes were filmed, either. I am guessing they did one every season, maybe?

I saw a MF poster on eBay once that confirmed the 5 lost episodes. Plus, there are some threads on this board from 2001/02 asking about the lost episodes too.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-29-2004, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by PZelda
Nope.

I have no idea when those 5 episodes were filmed, either. I am guessing they did one every season, maybe?

I saw a MF poster on eBay once that confirmed the 5 lost episodes. Plus, there are some threads on this board from 2001/02 asking about the lost episodes too.

Okay. then we need to make sure these are included in a DVD release. I'm going to do some detective work and see if I can find some info.

Dennis3264 · 12-29-2004, 06:56 PM

There are no lost episodes...

Were these supposed LOST episodes unaired originally or just not on TBS.
If they were only unaired on TBS, there still would be an original airdate.
If they never aired during the show's run, it would say UNAIRED...

Who said you needed 100 episodes? That's the dumbest thing I've ever read...

http://www.tvtome.com/MamasFamily/eplist.html

Read the episode guide. Really, it isn't that hard...

James"Thunder"Early · 12-29-2004, 07:05 PM

The episode guide wouldn't have these since they were unaired and no one really know about them.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-29-2004, 07:10 PM

http://www.webspawner.com/users/mamasfamilyhistory/

towards the bottom of the page the lost episode are talked about

Dennis3264 · 12-29-2004, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Phillips
The episode guide wouldn't have these since they were unaired and no one really know about them.

yeah, but tvtome and other episode guides usually acknowledge unaired episodes...

I feel if they were advertised on that poster then they were aired originally, just never on TBS or any other channel...

I really don't know. TV TOME isn't very reliable anyway. I mean it gets the job done, but its not going to do a lot of research for one show. Especially one like Mama's Family...

So maybe there are. And if there are, I want to see them!

PZelda · 12-29-2004, 08:25 PM

When that poster was on eBay, I saved the picture of that poster. I'm not home right now though...but once I go home, I will post it here...

I'm just saying (about the 100-ep thing). I am not positive, but I *THINK* Vicki talked about it in her book. I would have to check on that, also. I could have asked Vicki about it when I met her, but I didn't. Oh well.

IIRC (if I recall), that same poster said there were indeed 5 lost episodes.

PZelda · 12-29-2004, 09:37 PM

They had pics of both the top and bottom of the poster. I only saved the top one:

jterry · 12-30-2004, 12:54 AM

I have looked around on the internet for info on these episodes, but I can't find much. Anyone else have more luck than me?

James"Thunder"Early · 12-30-2004, 01:06 AM

I'm going to email TBS to find out if they know about the lost episodes.

12-29-2004, 01:41 PM	#1
sarumanthewhite Member Forum Cub Join Date: Dec 29, 2004 Posts: 2	Any other Lost Episodes? I read on a website somewhere that there were like 5 lost episodes of Mama's Family. I know the Gert episode is not run on TBS but does anyone know of any other lost episodes?????????

12-29-2004, 01:56 PM	#2
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	Hmm, this really makes you think, though.
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12-30-2004, 12:54 AM	#14
jterry Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2003 Location: Raytown, The Jewel of the Tri-State Area Posts: 453	I have looked around on the internet for info on these episodes, but I can't find much. Anyone else have more luck than me?
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12-29-2004, 05:22 PM	#4
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	There were 35 MF episodes made for NBC. Thirteen their first season (Jan 83 - Apr 83) and 22 their second season (Sept 83 - Apr 84). Only 34 NBC episodes are shown on TBS. They used to show the Gert one a long time ago, but removed it for some reason. They produced 95 syndicated episodes that are shown on TBS, and yes, 5 more episodes that were never aired. It's a rule that when you have a syndicated TV show, you have to make 100 episodes - something about having enough episodes to put it into reruns. Why they never showed the 5 episodes is beyond me.

12-29-2004, 06:56 PM	#8
Dennis3264 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 16, 2001 Posts: 157	There are no lost episodes... Were these supposed LOST episodes unaired originally or just not on TBS. If they were only unaired on TBS, there still would be an original airdate. If they never aired during the show's run, it would say UNAIRED... Who said you needed 100 episodes? That's the dumbest thing I've ever read... http://www.tvtome.com/MamasFamily/eplist.html Read the episode guide. Really, it isn't that hard...

12-29-2004, 07:05 PM	#9
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	The episode guide wouldn't have these since they were unaired and no one really know about them.

12-29-2004, 07:10 PM	#10
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	http://www.webspawner.com/users/mamasfamilyhistory/ towards the bottom of the page the lost episode are talked about

12-29-2004, 08:25 PM	#12
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	When that poster was on eBay, I saved the picture of that poster. I'm not home right now though...but once I go home, I will post it here... I'm just saying (about the 100-ep thing). I am not positive, but I THINK Vicki talked about it in her book. I would have to check on that, also. I could have asked Vicki about it when I met her, but I didn't. Oh well. IIRC (if I recall), that same poster said there were indeed 5 lost episodes.

12-29-2004, 09:37 PM	#13
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	They had pics of both the top and bottom of the poster. I only saved the top one:

12-30-2004, 01:06 AM	#15
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I'm going to email TBS to find out if they know about the lost episodes.