Bernadette's acting skills were weak in early seasons - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-13-2005, 08:36 AM

I think this has been posted before, but it is true. She was acting like she was still in drama school. Here is one episode where I'll give an example.
"The Family Business" where James got tired of fixing Bookman's appliances. He was at the table with Florida, complaining about Bookman, slammed his fist on the table, waking up J.J. and Michael. Seconds later, Thelma came running out of the room asking "Hey, What's happening? What was going on?" She really overacted using those sentences. Anyone has that episode or seen it, go back to that and peep her in that scene.

Mr. Monitor · 08-13-2005, 10:54 AM

Bernadette really couldn't act that good but she more than made up for it with her vast HOTNESS!!!

TVFactFan · 08-13-2005, 11:06 AM

Bernadette Stanis was really horrible in GETTING UP THE RENT

Ireneparalegal · 08-13-2005, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Bernadette Stanis was really horrible in GETTING UP THE RENT

hell yeah she was. I know the character Thelma is not an actress, just a high school kid, but when she is trying to act as if she has had nothing to eat, that is way off. Maybe the director wanted it that way, but it made no sense if one is trying to give the impression that they are in dire need of rent money. I think the director wanted it to be "funny" instead of serious, but still, it didn't make it's mark. She was horrible. I also agree her dramatics are a bit too much. She almost yells her lines. I wouldn't yell like that in those same circumstances. I wouldn't only yell like that if there was a fire or somebody collapsed. Just my opinion.

Ireneparalegal · 08-13-2005, 12:53 PM

ooops, i did it again, i meant, I WOULD only yell like that..... sorry.

Brian Damage · 08-13-2005, 05:46 PM

I agree with y'all. She was a horrible actress. Beautiful, but too over the top.

Vince 887 · 08-13-2005, 06:41 PM

Bernadette's acting was over the top but from the second season on she was fine.

craftman · 08-14-2005, 12:47 AM

I know what you mean about her acting, but you have to realize they were practicing they hustle routine, she wasn't used to her lines and how to act them out yet.

08-13-2005, 08:36 AM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Bernadette's acting skills were weak in early seasons I think this has been posted before, but it is true. She was acting like she was still in drama school. Here is one episode where I'll give an example. "The Family Business" where James got tired of fixing Bookman's appliances. He was at the table with Florida, complaining about Bookman, slammed his fist on the table, waking up J.J. and Michael. Seconds later, Thelma came running out of the room asking "Hey, What's happening? What was going on?" She really overacted using those sentences. Anyone has that episode or seen it, go back to that and peep her in that scene.

08-13-2005, 10:54 AM	#2
Mr. Monitor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 402	Bernadette really couldn't act that good but she more than made up for it with her vast HOTNESS!!!

08-13-2005, 11:06 AM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,060	Bernadette Stanis was really horrible in GETTING UP THE RENT

08-13-2005, 12:53 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	ooops, i did it again, i meant, I WOULD only yell like that..... sorry.

08-13-2005, 05:46 PM	#6
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	I agree with y'all. She was a horrible actress. Beautiful, but too over the top.

08-13-2005, 06:41 PM	#7
Vince 887 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2005 Posts: 110	Bernadette's acting was over the top but from the second season on she was fine.

08-14-2005, 12:47 AM	#8
craftman Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 553	I know what you mean about her acting, but you have to realize they were practicing they hustle routine, she wasn't used to her lines and how to act them out yet.