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GARFIELDKOOL · 02-26-2005, 12:46 AM

After watching episode, "Edith's Winning Ticket" she lived up to the name. She purchased the ticket for Louise OUT OF HER OWN POCKET and felt she wasn't entitled to anything after the Jeffersons won. I know if that was me, I would have demanded half, especially if I purchased it from the pocket. They wouldn't have won if she hadn't made it happen, therefore she should have been entitled to something.

Skywalker · 02-26-2005, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

After watching episode, "Edith's Winning Ticket" she lived up to the name. She purchased the ticket for Louise OUT OF HER OWN POCKET and felt she wasn't entitled to anything after the Jeffersons won. I know if that was me, I would have demanded half, especially if I purchased it from the pocket. They wouldn't have won if she hadn't made it happen, therefore she should have been entitled to something.

I agree. I don't know how Archie ever put up with her.

TVFactFan · 02-27-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

After watching episode, "Edith's Winning Ticket" she lived up to the name. She purchased the ticket for Louise OUT OF HER OWN POCKET and felt she wasn't entitled to anything after the Jeffersons won. I know if that was me, I would have demanded half, especially if I purchased it from the pocket. They wouldn't have won if she hadn't made it happen, therefore she should have been entitled to something.

After finally seeing the UNCUT version of "Edith's Winning Ticket" Edith didn't look as dumb as she did when I only saw the TV LAND version. In the Tag scene on the UNCUT version, Louise actually buys Edith Something out of the winnings. TV LAND doesn't show that part which was why Edith looked so dumb. Plus I was saying Damm Louise could have bought her somethng out of the money since they were friends-LOL But I was wrong Louise did buy her something. Can't remember what it was

Brian Damage · 02-27-2005, 12:09 PM

Edith had her dingbat moments, but I feel this was not one of them. She is just honest to a fault.

TVFactFan · 02-27-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Edith had her dingbat moments, but I feel this was not one of them. She is just honest to a fault.

Too damm Honest-lol

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-27-2005, 02:29 PM

Just as honest as denting someone's car, and leaving a note with her name and address.

tdr · 02-28-2005, 08:52 PM

This might get some disagreement, but Edith wanting to give the ticket and therefore all the winnings to the Jeffersons, and then Mike and Gloria joining in and all saying the winning money all belonged to the Jeffersons, is one of several examples of their thinking they have to go beyond what they would normally consider "fair" because the Jeffersons are black. They would be afraid of not being seen as 'pro-black' or 'pro-minority' if they didn't. With Edith, it may be only her hyper-kindheartedness, but definitely with Mike and probably with Gloria, I think that is the case. Consider that when the J's first move in Archie has that ticket to a Mets' game, and they all gang up and say "They [the J's] wouldn't understand" if he didn't stay to have the dinner to which Edith had invited them without Archie's knowledge. And in "The Game" Lionel J. confirms that he thinks Mike "bends over backwards" for him as "a representative of the entire black race."

Had she bought the ticket as a favor for Barney and Blanche, Edith may still have wanted to give it to them when it was found to be a winner, but I don't think Mike and Gloria would have been so concerned as about the Jeffersons.

TVFactFan · 02-28-2005, 09:02 PM

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This might get some disagreement, but Edith wanting to give the ticket and therefore all the winnings to the Jeffersons, and then Mike and Gloria joining in and all saying the winning money all belonged to the Jeffersons, is one of several examples of their thinking they have to go beyond what they would normally consider "fair" because the Jeffersons are black. They would be afraid of not being seen as 'pro-black' or 'pro-minority' if they didn't. With Edith, it may be only her hyper-kindheartedness, but definitely with Mike and probably with Gloria, I think that is the case. Consider that when the J's first move in Archie has that ticket to a Mets' game, and they all gang up and say "They [the J's] wouldn't understand" if he didn't stay to have the dinner to which Edith had invited them without Archie's knowledge. And in "The Game" Lionel J. confirms that he thinks Mike "bends over backwards" for him as "a representative of the entire black race."

Had she bought the ticket as a favor for Barney and Blanche, Edith may still have wanted to give it to them when it was found to be a winner, but I don't think Mike and Gloria would have been so concerned as about the Jeffersons.

I would have to agree. That's evident in several eps. I was actually mad at that ep when Edith made Archie miss the Game. I just thought it was dumb to give up a ticket that was paid for to have dinner with someone when they could have just postponed the dinner.

MikeLutton · 03-15-2005, 05:11 AM

oh cool cant wait see uncut version what did Louies buy Edith out of the winnigs of the ticket

TVFactFan · 03-15-2005, 08:18 PM

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oh cool cant wait see uncut version what did Louies buy Edith out of the winnigs of the ticket

Louise bought Edith a Gift Certificate out of the Lottery Winnings

MikeLutton · 03-16-2005, 04:14 AM

oh cool i think it would been funnier if George Jefferson was in that 1 instead of Henry i have to buy that dvd.what seasn is it 2 or1

TVFactFan · 03-16-2005, 06:49 PM

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oh cool i think it would been funnier if George Jefferson was in that 1 instead of Henry i have to buy that dvd.what seasn is it 2 or1

It was from season 2. Why would it had been funnier with George Jefferson?

GARFIELDKOOL · 03-16-2005, 08:19 PM

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It was from season 2. Why would it had been funnier with George Jefferson?

You know any interaction with George and Archie would have been funnier.

TVFactFan · 03-16-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

You know any interaction with George and Archie would have been funnier.

Why is that?

GARFIELDKOOL · 03-16-2005, 08:27 PM

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Why is that?

I shouldn't have to tell you that. You mean, you don't laugh everytime Archie and George get together?

02-26-2005, 12:46 AM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Edith truly was a dingbat After watching episode, "Edith's Winning Ticket" she lived up to the name. She purchased the ticket for Louise OUT OF HER OWN POCKET and felt she wasn't entitled to anything after the Jeffersons won. I know if that was me, I would have demanded half, especially if I purchased it from the pocket. They wouldn't have won if she hadn't made it happen, therefore she should have been entitled to something.

03-15-2005, 05:11 AM	#9
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	Reply oh cool cant wait see uncut version what did Louies buy Edith out of the winnigs of the ticket

03-16-2005, 04:14 AM	#11
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	reply oh cool i think it would been funnier if George Jefferson was in that 1 instead of Henry i have to buy that dvd.what seasn is it 2 or1

02-27-2005, 12:09 PM	#4
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	Edith had her dingbat moments, but I feel this was not one of them. She is just honest to a fault.

02-27-2005, 02:29 PM	#6
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Just as honest as denting someone's car, and leaving a note with her name and address.

02-28-2005, 08:52 PM	#7
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	This might get some disagreement, but Edith wanting to give the ticket and therefore all the winnings to the Jeffersons, and then Mike and Gloria joining in and all saying the winning money all belonged to the Jeffersons, is one of several examples of their thinking they have to go beyond what they would normally consider "fair" because the Jeffersons are black. They would be afraid of not being seen as 'pro-black' or 'pro-minority' if they didn't. With Edith, it may be only her hyper-kindheartedness, but definitely with Mike and probably with Gloria, I think that is the case. Consider that when the J's first move in Archie has that ticket to a Mets' game, and they all gang up and say "They [the J's] wouldn't understand" if he didn't stay to have the dinner to which Edith had invited them without Archie's knowledge. And in "The Game" Lionel J. confirms that he thinks Mike "bends over backwards" for him as "a representative of the entire black race." Had she bought the ticket as a favor for Barney and Blanche, Edith may still have wanted to give it to them when it was found to be a winner, but I don't think Mike and Gloria would have been so concerned as about the Jeffersons.