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TVFactFan · 09-09-2005, 09:57 AM

in the script that Moses Gunn character has lung cancer? I mean why write something like that into a script? Was this a way to work up to a eventual write off of the character? Why in the hell would a character have cancer on a Sitcom? This is so mind boggling. Where exactly were the writers trying to go with this cancer story?

Brian Damage · 09-09-2005, 10:02 AM

I agree. The only thing I can think of is that they knew Esther was leaving the show after the season and decided to use Carl's illness as a way to excuse the Florida character.

TVFactFan · 09-09-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I agree. The only thing I can think of is that they knew Esther was leaving the show after the season and decided to use Carl's illness as a way to excuse the Florida character.

Well I don't think that was it because in a April 1977 Issue of jet, it was stated that they were going to get married in the upcoming 1977-78 season. So That sudden exit off the show by Florida was something after April. So Retro now has something else to research-lol I have to find out when exactly did Esther decide to leave the show between May of 1977 and August of 1977

nerrad · 09-09-2005, 10:55 AM

Not only that, but why would Carl lie to JJ about being wounded in service? If he has cancer, he has cancer. Eventually, everyone was going to find out.

Just as I was typing this, JJ did have a big mouth and .......

How about the bartender's face as Carl was lying to him. He's the same cat who worked in the jewelry shop when JJ and Diana were looking at rings.

Ireneparalegal · 09-09-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

Not only that, but why would Carl lie to JJ about being wounded in service? If he has cancer, he has cancer. Eventually, everyone was going to find out.

Just as I was typing this, JJ did have a big mouth and .......

How about the bartender's face as Carl was lying to him. He's the same cat who worked in the jewelry shop when JJ and Diana were looking at rings.

Got that too.

GeorgeWBushGOP · 09-09-2005, 12:21 PM

Esther left the show because Elvis died.

She could not go on without the King singing "in the ghetto"

TVFactFan · 09-09-2005, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeWBushGOP

Esther left the show because Elvis died.

She could not go on without the King singing "in the ghetto"

GeorgeWBushGOP · 09-09-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

why the F*UCK do all your posts have to be so stupid?

Because you are contagious that is why!!

Ireneparalegal · 09-09-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeWBushGOP

Esther left the show because Elvis died.

She could not go on without the King singing "in the ghetto"

Ireneparalegal · 09-09-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

why the F*UCK do all your posts have to be so stupid?

Now, now. Cool heads remember. Let's have fun!!!!!

Did you know that only 32% of the US population has fun on these boards?

nerrad · 09-09-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Now, now. Cool heads remember. Let's have fun!!!!!

Did you know that only 32% of the US population has fun on these boards?

I used to always think that no one would be into this kind of TV stuff but me. I always wondered about many of the things that we discuss now on various shows. I used to say to myself, "No one notices this stuff. If I would to ever mention things like this, people would think I'm some boring ass nerd who has nothing better to do than to peep out things on television".

I guess I was wrong. I'm not the only "TV Nerd" on these sites. And it's fun

GeorgeWBushGOP · 09-09-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

I used to always think that no one would be into this kind of TV stuff but me. I always wondered about many of the things that we discuss now on various shows. I used to say to myself, "No one notices this stuff. If I would to ever mention things like this, people would think I'm some boring ass nerd who has nothing better to do than to peep out things on television".

I guess I was wrong. I'm not the only "TV Nerd" on these sites. And it's fun

I feel the same way you do.

I also found out that I am not the only person who gets off when they see Batgirl bound and gagged.

I find myself catching every nuance of every theme song of my faves.

GeorgeWBushGOP · 09-09-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Now, now. Cool heads remember. Let's have fun!!!!!

Did you know that only 32% of the US population has fun on these boards?

I am all about acting like the "Fonz".

Seems to me mr. collector has a case of the "cold pricklies".

It is up to all of us to give him the "warm fuzzies"

TVFactFan · 09-09-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeWBushGOP

Because you are contagious that is why!!

GeorgeWBushGOP · 09-09-2005, 01:59 PM

Nice comeback! I'll bet you thought that one up all by yourself didn't you?

09-09-2005, 09:57 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	I really would like to know what was the story behind the writers decision to include in the script that Moses Gunn character has lung cancer? I mean why write something like that into a script? Was this a way to work up to a eventual write off of the character? Why in the hell would a character have cancer on a Sitcom? This is so mind boggling. Where exactly were the writers trying to go with this cancer story?

09-09-2005, 10:02 AM	#2
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09-09-2005, 10:55 AM	#4
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Not only that, but why would Carl lie to JJ about being wounded in service? If he has cancer, he has cancer. Eventually, everyone was going to find out. Just as I was typing this, JJ did have a big mouth and ....... How about the bartender's face as Carl was lying to him. He's the same cat who worked in the jewelry shop when JJ and Diana were looking at rings.

09-09-2005, 12:21 PM	#6
GeorgeWBushGOP Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 802	Esther left the show because Elvis died. She could not go on without the King singing "in the ghetto"

09-09-2005, 01:59 PM	#15
GeorgeWBushGOP Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 04, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 802	Nice comeback! I'll bet you thought that one up all by yourself didn't you?