When does Beverly LaSalle show up? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

seventies_sitcoms · 05-12-2005, 10:55 AM

I was hoping she would show up in the fourth season DVD, but I guess it is obviously a later one.

TripperFan · 05-12-2005, 11:17 AM

She doesn't show up until season 6 actually. Here's the scoop from TVTome.
I love the eps with her/he in them - such a sweet person! I still cry everytime the final ep of her/he is showed!!

114. Archie, the Hero
gs: Lori Shannon (Beverly LaSalle) Lori Shannon () Sandy Kenyon () Billy Halop (Bert Munson)

Archie gets a rude shock when the tall,classy dame whose life he saved in a taxicab turns out to be a man.

b: 29-Sep-1975 pc: 601 w: Lou Derman and Bill Davenport d: Paul Bogart

NOTE: Gloria did not appear in this episode

TVFactFan · 05-12-2005, 01:54 PM

i didn;t know right off the top of my head when Beverly lasalle first appeared but i did know it was after the Jeffersons left the show. I love this quote by Beverly Lasalle to Archie

"I told you, I'm no Lady"

TripperFan · 05-12-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShow Analyzer

i didn;t know right off the top of my head when Beverly lasalle first appeared but i did know it was after the Jeffersons left the show. I love this quote by Beverly Lasalle to Archie

"I told you, I'm no Lady"

I can even hear the voice reading that line "I told you" in Beverly's voice and then lowered to natural voice for "I'm no lady"!!

The shows with Beverly had to be the sweetest and moving ones for me. She even won Archie over eventually!

Pug Lover · 05-13-2005, 03:25 PM

Oh yes,I loved Beverly too.Her first two episodes were the best.The studio audience really went wild in both those episodes,which were titled"Archie The Hero"and"Beverly Rides Again".The latter came out during season 7.Season 8 was when Beverly's last episode"Edith's Crisis Of Faith"occurred.It's a real tragedy what happened to him in that episode.There was something special about Beverly LaSalle.

seventies_sitcoms · 05-14-2005, 02:01 AM

It is a real shame they had to kill off Beverly.

MikeLutton · 05-16-2005, 02:41 PM

does anyone know why they killed her off in the first place she was doing really good

TripperFan · 05-16-2005, 02:46 PM

Even though Beverly was a VERY likeable character, the whole introduction of "her" was for a purpose.

In the 70s (and 80s) for that matter, gay bashing seemed to becoming a sport. (I know even in my city, it was a annual "rite" to go downtown armed with eggs and tomatoes and throw them at the gays going in and out of the one gay bar there was at the time).

I'm positive they worked it so that you would get to know the PERSON instead of the facade and it broke down barriers. Even old Arch was won over by her. That way, it made more of a impact when they had her beaten to death by homophobes. It was to send a message that we're all human beings with feelings and the injustice in assuming things and killing people based on prejudices. Very powerful.

TVFactFan · 05-16-2005, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Even though Beverly was a VERY likeable character, the whole introduction of "her" was for a purpose.

In the 70s (and 80s) for that matter, gay bashing seemed to becoming a sport. (I know even in my city, it was a annual "rite" to go downtown armed with eggs and tomatoes and throw them at the gays going in and out of the one gay bar there was at the time).

I'm positive they worked it so that you would get to know the PERSON instead of the facade and it broke down barriers. Even old Arch was won over by her. That way, it made more of a impact when they had her beaten to death by homophobes. It was to send a message that we're all human beings with feelings and the injustice in assuming things and killing people based on prejudices. Very powerful.

What city did you live in?

seventies_sitcoms · 05-16-2005, 05:29 PM

Yes, I'd be interested to know what town that was they did that stuff in, but you don't have to tell us, Tripperfan. I'd bet that Anita Bryant would have more support today than she did back then. What a loser she is. Where is she today?? Does anybody care?

MikeLutton · 05-16-2005, 05:55 PM

nn not me really i just want know why they killed Beverly off.dont care to much what they do in some town.

05-12-2005, 10:55 AM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	When does Beverly LaSalle show up? I was hoping she would show up in the fourth season DVD, but I guess it is obviously a later one.

05-12-2005, 11:17 AM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	She doesn't show up until season 6 actually. Here's the scoop from TVTome. I love the eps with her/he in them - such a sweet person! I still cry everytime the final ep of her/he is showed!! 114. Archie, the Hero gs: Lori Shannon (Beverly LaSalle) Lori Shannon () Sandy Kenyon () Billy Halop (Bert Munson) Archie gets a rude shock when the tall,classy dame whose life he saved in a taxicab turns out to be a man. b: 29-Sep-1975 pc: 601 w: Lou Derman and Bill Davenport d: Paul Bogart NOTE: Gloria did not appear in this episode
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05-13-2005, 03:25 PM	#5
Pug Lover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 467	Oh yes,I loved Beverly too.Her first two episodes were the best.The studio audience really went wild in both those episodes,which were titled"Archie The Hero"and"Beverly Rides Again".The latter came out during season 7.Season 8 was when Beverly's last episode"Edith's Crisis Of Faith"occurred.It's a real tragedy what happened to him in that episode.There was something special about Beverly LaSalle.
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05-16-2005, 02:41 PM	#7
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	reply does anyone know why they killed her off in the first place she was doing really good

05-16-2005, 05:55 PM	#11
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	reply nn not me really i just want know why they killed Beverly off.dont care to much what they do in some town.

05-12-2005, 01:54 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	i didn;t know right off the top of my head when Beverly lasalle first appeared but i did know it was after the Jeffersons left the show. I love this quote by Beverly Lasalle to Archie "I told you, I'm no Lady"

05-14-2005, 02:01 AM	#6
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	It is a real shame they had to kill off Beverly.

05-16-2005, 02:46 PM	#8
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Even though Beverly was a VERY likeable character, the whole introduction of "her" was for a purpose. In the 70s (and 80s) for that matter, gay bashing seemed to becoming a sport. (I know even in my city, it was a annual "rite" to go downtown armed with eggs and tomatoes and throw them at the gays going in and out of the one gay bar there was at the time). I'm positive they worked it so that you would get to know the PERSON instead of the facade and it broke down barriers. Even old Arch was won over by her. That way, it made more of a impact when they had her beaten to death by homophobes. It was to send a message that we're all human beings with feelings and the injustice in assuming things and killing people based on prejudices. Very powerful.

05-16-2005, 05:29 PM	#10
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Yes, I'd be interested to know what town that was they did that stuff in, but you don't have to tell us, Tripperfan. I'd bet that Anita Bryant would have more support today than she did back then. What a loser she is. Where is she today?? Does anybody care?