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magellan333 · 08-17-2005, 12:01 AM

I haven't seen this show in years, but two episodes stand out in my mind as not making a whole lot of sense. One was a Thanksgiving episode where Mel brought some live turkeys he was going to prepare. Vera sets them all free. I don't recall Mel getting too pissed. That didn't seem to fit his part. Secondly, Vera should have been fired. I know she was part of the show, but they should have written something better than her setting them free.

The second was a New Years episode where Mel keeps the diner open late because Flo is dateless. Flo announces that everything being served is free. What kind of idiot boss would tolerate that? Was Flo going to be working for free as well as covering food and operating costs? She should've been fired.

I am sure Alice, Jolene and that other blonde waitress committed fireable offenses, but it's been a while since I've seen the show.

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 12:04 AM

I couldn't stand Jolene. Once in a great while she was maybe ok. Flo was THEE part that couldn't be replaced. And yet, who played FLO in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"? The actress that ended up replacing Flo (Belle).

Brian Damage · 08-20-2005, 12:45 PM

Flo was Alice. When I say that, I mean she was the real star of the show.

TripperFan · 08-20-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Flo was Alice. When I say that, I mean she was the real star of the show.

You've got that right - the show wouldn't have lasted its first season without her.

Ireneparalegal · 08-20-2005, 02:55 PM

I miss Alice reruns. I really loved Flo.

GeorgeWBushGOP · 08-20-2005, 03:05 PM

Flo was not very pretty. What got me was that the waitresses were not much to look at.

And you would think the lame characters that replaced Flo could have at least looked like baywatch babes to cover up for the fact that they just came accross as stupid rednecks.

Ireneparalegal · 08-20-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeWBushGOP

Flo was not very pretty. What got me was that the waitresses were not much to look at.

And you would think the lame characters that replaced Flo could have at least looked like baywatch babes to cover up for the fact that they just came accross as stupid rednecks.

Aaaaaw, George c'mon man, when you (not you personally) are a truck driver, and you have been on the road, all females will start to look good!!
Besides, don't you know George that all cats look the same in the dark!!!

GeorgeWBushGOP · 08-20-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Aaaaaw, George c'mon man, when you (not you personally) are a truck driver, and you have been on the road, all females will start to look good!!
Besides, don't you know George that all cats look the same in the dark!!!

touche'

TV_Forever · 08-23-2005, 05:01 AM

LOL I hear my brother now, who had and has a crush on Miss Holliday...

It was NICE to see her in more recurring roles in the later years after Alice too...

Attractive....yep, I think so too...strawberry hair and every diner guests DREAM DATE as long as you weren't female...

All signs of a pretty gal and GREAT southern charm...

Frump · 09-26-2005, 01:11 AM

I thought Jolene was the prettiest! Just have a thing for tall redneck girls

08-17-2005, 12:01 AM	#1
magellan333 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 822	They should've been fired. I haven't seen this show in years, but two episodes stand out in my mind as not making a whole lot of sense. One was a Thanksgiving episode where Mel brought some live turkeys he was going to prepare. Vera sets them all free. I don't recall Mel getting too pissed. That didn't seem to fit his part. Secondly, Vera should have been fired. I know she was part of the show, but they should have written something better than her setting them free. The second was a New Years episode where Mel keeps the diner open late because Flo is dateless. Flo announces that everything being served is free. What kind of idiot boss would tolerate that? Was Flo going to be working for free as well as covering food and operating costs? She should've been fired. I am sure Alice, Jolene and that other blonde waitress committed fireable offenses, but it's been a while since I've seen the show.

08-23-2005, 05:01 AM	#9
TV_Forever Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 31, 2005 Posts: 184	FLO.... LOL I hear my brother now, who had and has a crush on Miss Holliday... It was NICE to see her in more recurring roles in the later years after Alice too... Attractive....yep, I think so too...strawberry hair and every diner guests DREAM DATE as long as you weren't female... All signs of a pretty gal and GREAT southern charm...

09-26-2005, 01:11 AM	#10
Frump Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 06, 2003 Location: McMinnville Posts: 1,206	I thought Jolene was the prettiest! Just have a thing for tall redneck girls
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08-17-2005, 12:04 AM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I couldn't stand Jolene. Once in a great while she was maybe ok. Flo was THEE part that couldn't be replaced. And yet, who played FLO in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore"? The actress that ended up replacing Flo (Belle).

08-20-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
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	Flo was Alice. When I say that, I mean she was the real star of the show.

08-20-2005, 02:55 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I miss Alice reruns. I really loved Flo.

08-20-2005, 03:05 PM	#6
GeorgeWBushGOP Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 802	Flo was not very pretty. What got me was that the waitresses were not much to look at. And you would think the lame characters that replaced Flo could have at least looked like baywatch babes to cover up for the fact that they just came accross as stupid rednecks.