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seventies_sitcoms · 01-09-2005, 08:17 PM

ODAT wasn't that bad of a show. I remember as a kid though I didn't like it as much when Alex joined the cast and the girls were married off. I really like the early seasons. I guess poor syndication helped bury the memory of this show. I know a lot of people couldn't stand Bonnie Franklin, but I thought she did just fine on the show- braless or not!

I know everybody in my family except me hated this show when it was on, and everybody laughs at the mention of this show today if they remember it. I'm 33 years old and I have friends my age who don't remember this show at all! Sad.

I'm really surprised at how much people can forget.

Hopefully the DVD set get released or somebody like Comcast can show it on Tube Time!

mstewart · 01-09-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

ODAT wasn't that bad of a show. I remember as a kid though I didn't like it as much when Alex joined the cast and the girls were married off. I really like the early seasons. I guess poor syndication helped bury the memory of this show. I know a lot of people couldn't stand Bonnie Franklin, but I thought she did just fine on the show- braless or not!

I know everybody in my family except me hated this show when it was on, and everybody laughs at the mention of this show today if they remember it. I'm 33 years old and I have friends my age who don't remember this show at all! Sad.

I'm really surprised at how much people can forget.

Hopefully the DVD set get released or somebody like Comcast can show it on Tube Time!

Hey I am 43 and I have a clear memory of that show. Read my comments about Bonnie Franklin in the thread about the character of Ann Romano being the angriest character ever, "The character of Ann Romano was a head strong and quite high tempered. That's what made the character quite interesting. A matter of fact I loved her snide sarcastic remarks she would make.

Ann sure knew how to go off."

Here's more about how Bonnie helped the show became better.

"Yep I am going to buy the DVD set of the show. The first season was really bad. I hated the show at first and had a hard time accepting Bonnie Franklin at first. The third season the show hit its stride and so did Bonnie.

Watching Bonnie on Lifetime Intimate Portrait of her she had a strong voice in the storylines and the character. If it wasn't for that the show would not had lasted as long as it did. Pat Harrington stated when she showed up that Monday her script would be marked up and with questions raised on the storylines. MacKenzie Phillips stated as well that Bonnie was in charge and she had a standard and nothing lower than that was unacceptable.

Thank you Bonnie!!!!!"

TJL · 01-09-2005, 09:03 PM

I rememgber watching the show first run, and later in reruns on a local station.
It's hard to say why some shows like ODAAT seem to fade into oblivion, while other shows from the same period will be played forever in reruns on Nick At Nite.

jamesanthony · 01-10-2005, 02:40 PM

I watched this show in the early 80s and it was Ok. I have to admit that I didn't like seeing reruns of the earliest episodes when Ann was dating David Kane and they were just a bit too pushy about the women's lib/divorce issues in the scripts. I actually remember seeing the episodes where Ann dated the married guy when they first aired in prime time in 1977-78. But I can stand the show more from season 5 onward when they began giving the girls husbands. If I could watch any episodes now they would be the ones from the last 3 seasons, those are most interesting because of the marriages and there is a bit more growth to the characters in those shows: I recall the last season 2 parter where Barbara and her husband tried to adopt a little latino child.

I remember this show had a good long syndicated run in the 80s and early 90s and it was on cable up top about 1999, but I guess it's sometimes strident feminism makes it a bit dated now.

As for Bonnie Franklin she seemed miscast in the part at first, she was too young and didn't look like any Italian American I've ever met, but I grew to accept her in the part, which is another reason why I prefer the 80s shows. Seeing her with Joe Campanella who played her ex-husband in the first few seasons was too strange- he seemed more like her uncle than her ex-husband.

mstewart · 01-11-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesanthony

I watched this show in the early 80s and it was Ok. I have to admit that I didn't like seeing reruns of the earliest episodes when Ann was dating David Kane and they were just a bit too pushy about the women's lib/divorce issues in the scripts. I actually remember seeing the episodes where Ann dated the married guy when they first aired in prime time in 1977-78. But I can stand the show more from season 5 onward when they began giving the girls husbands. If I could watch any episodes now they would be the ones from the last 3 seasons, those are most interesting because of the marriages and there is a bit more growth to the characters in those shows: I recall the last season 2 parter where Barbara and her husband tried to adopt a little latino child.

I remember this show had a good long syndicated run in the 80s and early 90s and it was on cable up top about 1999, but I guess it's sometimes strident feminism makes it a bit dated now.

As for Bonnie Franklin she seemed miscast in the part at first, she was too young and didn't look like any Italian American I've ever met, but I grew to accept her in the part, which is another reason why I prefer the 80s shows. Seeing her with Joe Campanella who played her ex-husband in the first few seasons was too strange- he seemed more like her uncle than her ex-husband.

Seasons three and four were very good seasons for the show and it began to hit its stride. The first season shows were weak and Bonnie Franklin looked too young to play a mom of teenagers plus they made her look too homely at first. In season three you began to see Bonnie looking more prettier especially when she cut her hair in season 4. Season five was tragic because it was when MacKenzie Phillips' drug and alcohol problems became apparent and obvious. Those episodes were sad to watch because you can see the downward spiral she was in and how horrible she looked and sound. When she was let go from the show the following season you can see the big hole that was left in the show. Ron Rifkin and Glenn Scarpelli did not do a good job filling the void. I thought Ann's romantic relationship with Nick was not very good and no chemistry betwen Rifkin and Franklin whatsoever. Season 7 got better when Julie began making appearances and the show pick up its stride again but it was beginning to age some. Season 8 was full of transitions and changes and that should had been it final season. Here was all that happened that year:

Mark and Barbara got married.
Julie and Max gave birth to Annie.
Ann met Sam, Mark's father, and they began dating, got engaged and got married.
Alex began dealing with losing his father.
Grandma Romano facing her husband's death.

About most of the 8th season was dealing with many changes of the characters. The final season was a yawn and it showed that it wore its welcome out. It was good to see Ann Romano came out on top with a husband and the opportunity to run her own agency in London. She came a long way.

I did love the addition of Francine played by Shelley Fabares. I definitely had a crush on her but I could not stand the character of Francine. She reminds me of many of my co-workers.

Also another thing to look at. Her and her former husband, Ed, were many years apart in age. You can look at them and tell they were at least ten years apart in age. Joe Campanella and Bonnie Franklin did not seemed compatible. I thought her and David Kane were. The co-dependency those two had would had got tired and old quick.

Lady T · 01-11-2005, 12:13 AM

I ALWAYS liked this show and I am looking forward to the DVD

Brian Damage · 01-11-2005, 12:19 AM

I hated the latter seasons when the girls got married off. The first season was allright, but I think the second season was very strong with their "A Very Special" type episodes.

robby76 · 01-15-2005, 12:20 PM

I'm 28 and I clearly remember ODAAT... might not start buying the dvds until the later seasons though.

Mr. Television · 01-16-2005, 02:45 AM

The early seasons were the best but I still enjoyed it even in its later years.

Pug Lover · 01-17-2005, 05:00 PM

I'm with you Nighthawk.ODAAT remains among my favourite shows to this day.And I have every intention of buying the dvd when it comes out.My parents couldn't stand the show.But I think that was because their marraige was not a happy one,and the common termoils that took place on the show kind of reminded them of their predicaments.

RWCTV · 05-17-2005, 05:14 PM

I remember watching the show when I was little, in syndication. Then, in 1996, I mananged to catch it on E! Entertainment Television in reruns. I was so flabergasted, that I taped it. While in high school at the time, two Chicago radio personalities were discussing the show on the radio, and mentioning that it was on E!.

I taped episodes like crazy, because I knew it would be cancelled again (like all shows), and that when it was cancelled, I would not miss it since I had the tapes.

Now, in 2005 the show airs once a week on METV. METV is like TVLAND 2, but better than TVLAND. They actually air Johnny Carson reruns in his original time slot.

But anyway, they are currently airing episodes from the 9th season at the time of this writing. I am also looking forward to season one on DVD, but do not know when it is scheduled for release. I missed the reunion show, but hopefully they will repeat it this summer.

I agree with many on this post who says that the show has had poor syndication. There are not too many people from my generation who know the show exists. One time I mentioned the show, and a friend said, "Oh, yeah, that's that show that they were making fun of on Family Guy." They never seen the show. How does Sony Pictures think they can gain exposure for a show that most Americans (from the X and Y) generations do not know exist, or have no interest for such a program? The style of television has changed drastically, and they might find the show "booring." I don't know. I guess we'll see.

TVFactFan · 05-17-2005, 11:54 PM

I agree, not being seen in syndication in 9 years will not help DVD sales.

James"Thunder"Early · 05-17-2005, 11:57 PM

I'm staying confident this show is coming to TV Land.

TripperFan · 05-18-2005, 12:38 AM

I watched this show from the very first ep. I remember all the guy's at school being in love with Valerie Bertinelli (and then me being jealous when she married Eddie Van Halen!!)

I don't think it was really hated, it was quite popular when it first ran and I have seen it (albeit for short runs) on Nick. I agree, the latter episodes were bad, but with MacKenzie Phillips and all that was going on there, they had to so something different I guess.

Since that recent reunion show I wish they'd rerun it again SOMEWHERE. I figured that special was setting up something like that. Oh well

jamesanthony · 05-18-2005, 03:39 PM

I agree with many on this post who says that the show has had poor syndication. There are not too many people from my generation who know the show exists. One time I mentioned the show, and a friend said, "Oh, yeah, that's that show that they were making fun of on Family Guy." They never seen the show. How does Sony Pictures think they can gain exposure for a show that most Americans (from the X and Y) generations do not know exist, or have no interest for such a program? The style of television has changed drastically, and they might find the show "booring." I don't know. I guess we'll see.[/QUOTE]

TV has changed a lot since this show was on and with a zillion other viewing choices anyone who didn't grow up with this series probably would find it dull. In a sense the viewing audience has jumped the shark.

01-09-2005, 08:17 PM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,243	Why do so many people dislike One Day At A Time? ODAT wasn't that bad of a show. I remember as a kid though I didn't like it as much when Alex joined the cast and the girls were married off. I really like the early seasons. I guess poor syndication helped bury the memory of this show. I know a lot of people couldn't stand Bonnie Franklin, but I thought she did just fine on the show- braless or not! I know everybody in my family except me hated this show when it was on, and everybody laughs at the mention of this show today if they remember it. I'm 33 years old and I have friends my age who don't remember this show at all! Sad. I'm really surprised at how much people can forget. Hopefully the DVD set get released or somebody like Comcast can show it on Tube Time!

01-09-2005, 09:03 PM	#3
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01-11-2005, 12:19 AM	#7
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01-15-2005, 12:20 PM	#8
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01-16-2005, 02:45 AM	#9
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01-10-2005, 02:40 PM	#4
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I watched this show in the early 80s and it was Ok. I have to admit that I didn't like seeing reruns of the earliest episodes when Ann was dating David Kane and they were just a bit too pushy about the women's lib/divorce issues in the scripts. I actually remember seeing the episodes where Ann dated the married guy when they first aired in prime time in 1977-78. But I can stand the show more from season 5 onward when they began giving the girls husbands. If I could watch any episodes now they would be the ones from the last 3 seasons, those are most interesting because of the marriages and there is a bit more growth to the characters in those shows: I recall the last season 2 parter where Barbara and her husband tried to adopt a little latino child. I remember this show had a good long syndicated run in the 80s and early 90s and it was on cable up top about 1999, but I guess it's sometimes strident feminism makes it a bit dated now. As for Bonnie Franklin she seemed miscast in the part at first, she was too young and didn't look like any Italian American I've ever met, but I grew to accept her in the part, which is another reason why I prefer the 80s shows. Seeing her with Joe Campanella who played her ex-husband in the first few seasons was too strange- he seemed more like her uncle than her ex-husband.

01-11-2005, 12:13 AM	#6
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I ALWAYS liked this show and I am looking forward to the DVD

01-17-2005, 05:00 PM	#10
Pug Lover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 467	I'm with you Nighthawk.ODAAT remains among my favourite shows to this day.And I have every intention of buying the dvd when it comes out.My parents couldn't stand the show.But I think that was because their marraige was not a happy one,and the common termoils that took place on the show kind of reminded them of their predicaments.
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05-17-2005, 05:14 PM	#11
RWCTV Making Sense Senior Member Join Date: Sep 21, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL USA Posts: 1,138	I remember watching the show when I was little, in syndication. Then, in 1996, I mananged to catch it on E! Entertainment Television in reruns. I was so flabergasted, that I taped it. While in high school at the time, two Chicago radio personalities were discussing the show on the radio, and mentioning that it was on E!. I taped episodes like crazy, because I knew it would be cancelled again (like all shows), and that when it was cancelled, I would not miss it since I had the tapes. Now, in 2005 the show airs once a week on METV. METV is like TVLAND 2, but better than TVLAND. They actually air Johnny Carson reruns in his original time slot. But anyway, they are currently airing episodes from the 9th season at the time of this writing. I am also looking forward to season one on DVD, but do not know when it is scheduled for release. I missed the reunion show, but hopefully they will repeat it this summer. I agree with many on this post who says that the show has had poor syndication. There are not too many people from my generation who know the show exists. One time I mentioned the show, and a friend said, "Oh, yeah, that's that show that they were making fun of on Family Guy." They never seen the show. How does Sony Pictures think they can gain exposure for a show that most Americans (from the X and Y) generations do not know exist, or have no interest for such a program? The style of television has changed drastically, and they might find the show "booring." I don't know. I guess we'll see.
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05-17-2005, 11:54 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,007	I agree, not being seen in syndication in 9 years will not help DVD sales.

05-17-2005, 11:57 PM	#13
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05-18-2005, 12:38 AM	#14
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05-18-2005, 03:39 PM	#15
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I agree with many on this post who says that the show has had poor syndication. There are not too many people from my generation who know the show exists. One time I mentioned the show, and a friend said, "Oh, yeah, that's that show that they were making fun of on Family Guy." They never seen the show. How does Sony Pictures think they can gain exposure for a show that most Americans (from the X and Y) generations do not know exist, or have no interest for such a program? The style of television has changed drastically, and they might find the show "booring." I don't know. I guess we'll see.[/QUOTE] TV has changed a lot since this show was on and with a zillion other viewing choices anyone who didn't grow up with this series probably would find it dull. In a sense the viewing audience has jumped the shark.