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seventies_sitcoms · 08-29-2005, 10:57 PM

How did they exactly write the Flo character off Alice? I know she moved back to Texas, but what was the reason? Was it to open a bar at first, or was there another reason she left?

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

How did they exactly write the Flo character off Alice? I know she moved back to Texas, but what was the reason? Was it to open a bar at first, or was there another reason she left?

I believe it was to be the Hostess of an established bar/restaurant where she'd make more money.

TVFactFan · 08-30-2005, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

How did they exactly write the Flo character off Alice? I know she moved back to Texas, but what was the reason? Was it to open a bar at first, or was there another reason she left?

To move to Texas and be in charge of the YellowRose

JeffRuss1972 · 08-30-2005, 08:10 PM

Actually, she arrived at Mel's in a new car and explained that she had met a man the night before in a bar who liked the way she operated and the way she "handled herself". He offered her a job as "head hostess" in his restaurant in Houston. Only later, when stopping off in her hometown of Cowtown does she decide to stay there and open her own bar, Flo's Yellow Rose.

Brian Damage · 08-30-2005, 08:20 PM

Wow, three different answers.

seventies_sitcoms · 08-31-2005, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Wow, three different answers.

Looks like this series need revived on television so we know what the right answer is. Thanks everyone.

Ireneparalegal · 08-31-2005, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffRuss1972

Actually, she arrived at Mel's in a new car and explained that she had met a man the night before in a bar who liked the way she operated and the way she "handled herself". He offered her a job as "head hostess" in his restaurant in Houston. Only later, when stopping off in her hometown of Cowtown does she decide to stay there and open her own bar, Flo's Yellow Rose.

I like this answer the best, it's a combination of all our answers, but this explanation sums it up the best. As a matter of fact, as I read it I could see the episode play in my mind. She had that fancy big car with guns on it, I also believe it had silver dollars on it. but yeah, she was offered a job and that was how the show ended, with Flo saying goodbye to ALL THE MEN OF PHOENIX that knew her. the line of guys went out Alice's front door.

JeffRuss1972 · 08-31-2005, 05:28 PM

Right. Everybody wanted "a Goodbye kiss from Flo"-lol. I remember that episode very well for some reason, even though its been a long time since I saw it. I remember it was kind of sad knowing she would not be back on ALICE ever again.

One scene that sticks out in my mind is when Mel and Flo are out in back talking--in a way, saying their goodbyes.

FLO: Mel, I'm not gonna go without your blessing.

MEL: (Reluctantly makes a sign of the cross) BLESS you . . .

FLO: Oh, Mel what's buggin you?

MEL: You're just going off to Houston to some BIG restaurant and you'll forget ALL about Mel's. You've USED Mel's Diner as a STEPPING stone.

FLO: A stepping stone?! Are you out of your mind, I've given this dump the best years of my life. (Stands up to leave. Mel pinches her on the behind)
MELVIN SHARPLES!!!

MEL: What?

(Flo starts to yell, then stops and smiles sweetly with a hint of sadness)
FLO: (Softly) Kiss my grits . . .

TVFactFan · 08-31-2005, 06:00 PM

And Right after she left it was all down hill from there because FLO was worst than Phyllis, and Angie-lol

JeffRuss1972 · 09-02-2005, 08:48 PM

LOL- You are right, from what I've seen of the spinoff FLO it was doomed from the start, even though I like the character and the actress(Polly Holliday), the other characters and situations were BORING. Flo needed to be on Alice.
That having been said, I would buy FLO if it came out on DVD, just because it's so rare.

Frump · 09-26-2005, 01:02 AM

DARN IT!!! I have most ALL the episodes, I recorded them off E years ago,,,THEY CUT OUT THE PART WHERE SHE SOFTLY SAYS 'KISS MY GRITS"!!!

CeeBO · 11-14-2005, 07:26 AM

"Phyllis" wasn't a bad show it's first season, even if there are a small handful of mediocre episodes...including one with a pre-"Alice" Linda Lavin! It was a slightly prophetic one, too...called "Widows...Merry And Oherwise"!

I haven't seen "Flo" since it was on, but I remember it very well. It had some fabulous moments, and in general terms, had a very different feel than "Alice". I liked it. I think it's too easy to say "that show was crap" or some such, if one doesn't have the opportunity to see it in it's entirety...ceratinly we haven't had that opportunity with "Flo" in decades.

Best,
CeeBo

08-29-2005, 10:57 PM	#1
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08-30-2005, 08:10 PM	#4
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08-30-2005, 08:20 PM	#5
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09-26-2005, 01:02 AM	#11
Frump Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 06, 2003 Location: McMinnville Posts: 1,206	DARN IT!!! I have most ALL the episodes, I recorded them off E years ago,,,THEY CUT OUT THE PART WHERE SHE SOFTLY SAYS 'KISS MY GRITS"!!!
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08-31-2005, 05:28 PM	#8
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	Right. Everybody wanted "a Goodbye kiss from Flo"-lol. I remember that episode very well for some reason, even though its been a long time since I saw it. I remember it was kind of sad knowing she would not be back on ALICE ever again. One scene that sticks out in my mind is when Mel and Flo are out in back talking--in a way, saying their goodbyes. FLO: Mel, I'm not gonna go without your blessing. MEL: (Reluctantly makes a sign of the cross) BLESS you . . . FLO: Oh, Mel what's buggin you? MEL: You're just going off to Houston to some BIG restaurant and you'll forget ALL about Mel's. You've USED Mel's Diner as a STEPPING stone. FLO: A stepping stone?! Are you out of your mind, I've given this dump the best years of my life. (Stands up to leave. Mel pinches her on the behind) MELVIN SHARPLES!!! MEL: What? (Flo starts to yell, then stops and smiles sweetly with a hint of sadness) FLO: (Softly) Kiss my grits . . .

08-31-2005, 06:00 PM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,067	And Right after she left it was all down hill from there because FLO was worst than Phyllis, and Angie-lol

09-02-2005, 08:48 PM	#10
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	LOL- You are right, from what I've seen of the spinoff FLO it was doomed from the start, even though I like the character and the actress(Polly Holliday), the other characters and situations were BORING. Flo needed to be on Alice. That having been said, I would buy FLO if it came out on DVD, just because it's so rare.

11-14-2005, 07:26 AM	#12
CeeBO Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 50	"Phyllis" wasn't a bad show it's first season, even if there are a small handful of mediocre episodes...including one with a pre-"Alice" Linda Lavin! It was a slightly prophetic one, too...called "Widows...Merry And Oherwise"! I haven't seen "Flo" since it was on, but I remember it very well. It had some fabulous moments, and in general terms, had a very different feel than "Alice". I liked it. I think it's too easy to say "that show was crap" or some such, if one doesn't have the opportunity to see it in it's entirety...ceratinly we haven't had that opportunity with "Flo" in decades. Best, CeeBo