Could this show have still been funny without Florence? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 01-16-2005, 12:31 PM

I remember seeing the pilot episode for the Jeffersons and I didn't even notice she wasn't there. I still laughed and watched the entire episode with the Willises, Bentley, and the Jeffersons. I have to admit I was not a big Florence Fan

Dr. Jazz · 01-16-2005, 03:03 PM

Even though I liked Florence, it still could have been a funny show without her because of the other actors on the show. They had several funny episodes that Florence wasn't in during the first couple seasons.

TVFactFan · 01-16-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

Even though I liked Florence, it still could have been a funny show without her because of the other actors on the show. They had several funny episodes that Florence wasn't in during the first couple seasons.

Jenny's Low from season 1 was a fuuny episode that didn't feature Florence

jamesanthony · 01-16-2005, 10:27 PM

There are good episodes all through the show without Florence. She wasn't a regular until Lionel moved out and she moved into his room. This coincides with Zara Cully getting ill. I believe they made her a regular to fill in for them; personally I would have preferred that Mike Evans stay on as a regular and Florence appear as a recurring character the way Ralph did, maybe 6-8 episodes per season. In the later years there were too many episodes revolving around her. Less of her would have gone a long way.

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-18-2005, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

I remember seeing the pilot episode for the Jeffersons and I didn't even notice she wasn't there. I still laughed and watched the entire episode with the Willises, Bentley, and the Jeffersons. I have to admit I was not a big Florence Fan

Florence was a missing ingredient, but it could still be funny without her. George's interactions with the Willis' and Bently were classics.

lil_weezy · 01-18-2005, 08:19 PM

I, too, also think that the show could of survived w/o Florence. But I just can't imagine it w/o her presence.

Brian Damage · 01-18-2005, 11:48 PM

The show would've been hurt without her. Yes, it was still funny, but the few episodes she wasn't in because she was off doing her spinoff, hurt the show a little.

TVFactFan · 01-19-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The show would've been hurt without her. Yes, it was still funny, but the few episodes she wasn't in because she was off doing her spinoff, hurt the show a little.

I have to disagree Brian, because it sounds like you are saying she was just as important to the show as George and we both know that was not true-lol

Lady T · 01-19-2005, 01:05 AM

I liked Florence as well and I thought she was funny when she was giving George a hard time, but I do not think she was the reason why this show was funny...George Jefferson was the reason why this program was hilarious.

Brian Damage · 01-19-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

I have to disagree Brian, because it sounds like you are saying she was just as important to the show as George and we both know that was not true-lol

I'm not saying she was as important as George, but she was the best person to get a rise out of George.

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-20-2005, 11:26 AM

You're right. George was the show, but together her and George brought out the best in one another.

barwars · 01-31-2005, 12:04 PM

Yes, but it wouldn't have been as funny. Florence added a lot of dynamic to the series. She may not have been the funniest character, but George was at his funniest when fighting Florence.

Mr. Television · 02-06-2005, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

You're right. George was the show, but together her and George brought out the best in one another.

I agree.

01-16-2005, 12:31 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,060	Could this show have still been funny without Florence? I remember seeing the pilot episode for the Jeffersons and I didn't even notice she wasn't there. I still laughed and watched the entire episode with the Willises, Bentley, and the Jeffersons. I have to admit I was not a big Florence Fan

01-16-2005, 03:03 PM	#2
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,092	Even though I liked Florence, it still could have been a funny show without her because of the other actors on the show. They had several funny episodes that Florence wasn't in during the first couple seasons.

01-16-2005, 10:27 PM	#4
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	There are good episodes all through the show without Florence. She wasn't a regular until Lionel moved out and she moved into his room. This coincides with Zara Cully getting ill. I believe they made her a regular to fill in for them; personally I would have preferred that Mike Evans stay on as a regular and Florence appear as a recurring character the way Ralph did, maybe 6-8 episodes per season. In the later years there were too many episodes revolving around her. Less of her would have gone a long way.

01-18-2005, 08:19 PM	#6
lil_weezy I'll 4ever luv Weezy Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 346	I, too, also think that the show could of survived w/o Florence. But I just can't imagine it w/o her presence.

01-18-2005, 11:48 PM	#7
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	The show would've been hurt without her. Yes, it was still funny, but the few episodes she wasn't in because she was off doing her spinoff, hurt the show a little.

01-19-2005, 01:05 AM	#9
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I liked Florence as well and I thought she was funny when she was giving George a hard time, but I do not think she was the reason why this show was funny...George Jefferson was the reason why this program was hilarious.

01-20-2005, 11:26 AM	#11
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	You're right. George was the show, but together her and George brought out the best in one another.

01-31-2005, 12:04 PM	#12
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Yes, but it wouldn't have been as funny. Florence added a lot of dynamic to the series. She may not have been the funniest character, but George was at his funniest when fighting Florence.