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GARFIELDKOOL · 02-26-2005, 08:21 PM

I see why he only lasted 1 season. He had no personality. Most of his lines came from agreeing with Fred and quoting others. But Slappy White was talented. They should have polished him off and brought him back for occasionally appearences.

Mr. Television · 02-26-2005, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I see why he only lasted 1 season. He had no personality. Most of his lines came from agreeing with Fred and quoting others. But Slappy White was talented. They should have polished him off and brought him back for occasionally appearences.

Yea I agree. He really didn't have the personality of some of Fred's other friends.

marvin g · 02-26-2005, 10:24 PM

I third it. He could have been funnier. After all Slappy and Redd were partners from way back.

glenny · 02-26-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin g

I third it. He could have been funnier. After all Slappy and Redd were partners from way back.

At least he was better than Fred's last two sidekicks. I did'nt have anything for Hutch and that Elroy character was as dull as dishwater.

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-27-2005, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by glenny

At least he was better than Fred's last two sidekicks. I did'nt have anything for Hutch and that Elroy character was as dull as dishwater.

Who was Elroy? Do you mean Leroy?

Sammy Reed · 02-27-2005, 12:26 PM

It was Elroy.
Hutch & Elroy were 2 of Fred's friends in the 5th season. They appeared together in the escort service episode.
Elroy also happens to be Redd Foxx's real middle name. (John Elroy Sanford)

02-26-2005, 08:21 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Anyone liked the Melvin character? I see why he only lasted 1 season. He had no personality. Most of his lines came from agreeing with Fred and quoting others. But Slappy White was talented. They should have polished him off and brought him back for occasionally appearences.

02-26-2005, 10:24 PM	#3
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I third it. He could have been funnier. After all Slappy and Redd were partners from way back.

02-27-2005, 12:26 PM	#6
Sammy Reed Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 403	It was Elroy. Hutch & Elroy were 2 of Fred's friends in the 5th season. They appeared together in the escort service episode. Elroy also happens to be Redd Foxx's real middle name. (John Elroy Sanford)