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seventies_sitcoms · 10-04-2005, 11:39 AM

When I look at other sites I see all kinds of bad stuff written about the show. Bonnie Franklin seems to be the #1 reason why people have bad memories of this show. Was she REALLY that bad? I don't think she was. Everybody talks about how much of a whiny irritating b*tch she was. LOL

Anna Karenina · 06-22-2017, 10:15 PM

I hear she was nice to dogs.

Solanis · 07-03-2017, 12:10 AM

We were kids in school when the show was originally on and I remember everyone never having a good word to say about Bonnie Franklin. With kids its unusual for them to have such a strong reaction to someone. Though we all loved and watched the show they all disliked her strongly for some reason. Was she ever in any other TV shows or Movies? I do like it if she loves animals as I am an animal advocate so she must have some good in her heart if she is a true animal lover. Happy Fourth Of July to all!!!

PS I do DVR the shows on Logo now from Direct TV and love watching them !

opus · 07-03-2017, 12:53 AM

Are we talking Bonnie Franklin or Ann Romano? I personally have no idea what Bonnie was like in real life. As for Ann, while she obviously had a temper, she had a good heart, and if you watch closely, she usually calmed down as quick as she got mad. But yeah, I could see how she might upset small children and animals.

opus · 07-03-2017, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Solanis

Happy Fourth Of July to all!!!

PS I do DVR the shows on Logo now from Direct TV and love watching them !

Happy Fourth. Keep DVR-ing

Alex Cooper · 07-03-2017, 01:12 AM

I watched the show as a child, and didn't find Ann or Bonnie annoying or terrifying. Having mostly viewed innocuous sitcoms, I do remember being shocked when Ann slapped Alex, but I didn't hold it against Ann Romano or Bonnie Franklin.
Obviously, though, as Solanis pointed, there were kids that she put off.

DJM77 · 07-03-2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Solanis

Was she ever in any other TV shows or Movies?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0291364/

Anna Karenina · 07-03-2017, 01:02 PM

She was a whiner on the show and behind the scenes. Who knows why this relatively unknown actress got so much power to control the scripts and the cast but maybe her efforts did improve the show in the long run. Getting rid of Ginny Wroblicki was a mercy kill.

In the first season especially Bonnie Franklin chewed the scenery and played it too broadly (per her theatrical training) but eventually settled down and had many impressive acting moments when she held back her need to overplay like in "The Married Man" arc where her character experienced self doubt, guilt, humiliation and ultimately realized she would never be that pathetic again over a man and got her self esteem back.

As for Ann Romano.

She liked dogs (maybe not so much, she sent them back!) and warm chocolate chip cookies and using the Lord's name in vain to get a laugh.

Also she took Alex Handris in when his own mother gave him up after his father was killed. How sadistic was Felicia to do that to her child? No wonder he became unhinged in a few episodes.

I digress.

Bonniegirl · 07-03-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Are we talking Bonnie Franklin or Ann Romano? I personally have no idea what Bonnie was like in real life. As for Ann, while she obviously had a temper, she had a good heart, and if you watch closely, she usually calmed down as quick as she got mad. But yeah, I could see how she might upset small children and animals.

My birds sqauk and fly frantically around their cage whenever I watch ODAAT and Ann is in a scene!!!

Solanis · 07-06-2017, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Are we talking Bonnie Franklin or Ann Romano? I personally have no idea what Bonnie was like in real life. As for Ann, while she obviously had a temper, she had a good heart, and if you watch closely, she usually calmed down as quick as she got mad. But yeah, I could see how she might upset small children and animals.

The comment I made was directed about Bonnie Franklin. I know even when we were older and out of school I had friends that disliked her and found her annoying in reruns later on. I should have thought of looking on the IMDB I use that all of the time! Anyway I'm glad some people joined in and spoke up about it. I think now that I'm older watching the reruns her acting is just way over the top ,seems she would be the one that would have to have the limelight. Sort of like Linda Lavin on Alice and that whole ordeal. Have a great week all

Alex Cooper · 07-06-2017, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Solanis

The comment I made was directed about Bonnie Franklin. I know even when we were older and out of school I had friends that disliked her and found her annoying in reruns later on. I should have thought of looking on the IMDB I use that all of the time! Anyway I'm glad some people joined in and spoke up about it. I think now that I'm older watching the reruns her acting is just way over the top ,seems she would be the one that would have to have the limelight. Sort of like Linda Lavin on Alice and that whole ordeal. Have a great week all

I know what you mean. Sometimes I think her acting nicely captured a "yeah, I'm a liberated woman, but totally in over my head" feel, and at other times, a scene grabbing "I'm the star" feel. Overall I like Ann/Bonnie, but as you can see most of the retrospective love for this show is for Val and Mike, and, if I may be so bold, Glenn!

. Hope you have a great week too, and thanks for posting!

1960'sTVfan · 07-06-2017, 10:19 PM

I've never had a problem with Bonnie Franklin's acting on this show, I think she did a decent enough job and portrayed the Ann Romano character the way she was intended to be played. Feisty personality, occasionally quick tempered but with a good heart. She loved her two daughters and was a good mother to them. She gave Alex a home after his father died and his mom rejected him. And last but certainly not least, she was cute looking during the early seasons when she had the longer hair.

Bonniegirl · 07-06-2017, 10:41 PM

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I've never had a problem with Bonnie Franklin's acting on this show, I think she did a decent enough job and portrayed the Ann Romano character the way she was intended to be played. Feisty personality, occasionally quick tempered but with a good heart. She loved her two daughters and was a good mother to them. She gave Alex a home after his father died and his mom rejected him. And last but certainly not least, she was cute looking during the early seasons when she had the longer hair.

I totally agree!!!

My post about my birds acting up when they see her was in jest!!!

1960'sTVfan · 07-06-2017, 10:58 PM

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I totally agree!!!

My post about my birds acting up when they see her was in jest!!!

That's OK, I just saw this thread here talking about Ann Romano so I thought I'd reply and give my girl Ann a thumbs up.

Bonniegirl · 07-06-2017, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

That's OK, I just saw this thread here talking about Ann Romano so I thought I'd reply and give my girl Ann a thumbs up.

Hi Retro Lee !!

How are you??

LOGO is showing the older ODAAT eps.now , they just got to Season 3.Ann still looking cute in her longer hair!

06-22-2017, 10:15 PM	#2
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	I hear she was nice to dogs. Attached Images

07-03-2017, 12:10 AM	#3
Solanis Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2001 Location: Decatur, IN 46733 USA Posts: 19	Ann/Bonnie We were kids in school when the show was originally on and I remember everyone never having a good word to say about Bonnie Franklin. With kids its unusual for them to have such a strong reaction to someone. Though we all loved and watched the show they all disliked her strongly for some reason. Was she ever in any other TV shows or Movies? I do like it if she loves animals as I am an animal advocate so she must have some good in her heart if she is a true animal lover. Happy Fourth Of July to all!!! PS I do DVR the shows on Logo now from Direct TV and love watching them !

10-04-2005, 11:39 AM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Was Ann really a whiner? When I look at other sites I see all kinds of bad stuff written about the show. Bonnie Franklin seems to be the #1 reason why people have bad memories of this show. Was she REALLY that bad? I don't think she was. Everybody talks about how much of a whiny irritating b*tch she was. LOL

07-03-2017, 12:53 AM	#4
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,492	Are we talking Bonnie Franklin or Ann Romano? I personally have no idea what Bonnie was like in real life. As for Ann, while she obviously had a temper, she had a good heart, and if you watch closely, she usually calmed down as quick as she got mad. But yeah, I could see how she might upset small children and animals.

07-03-2017, 01:12 AM	#6
Alex Cooper Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,705	I watched the show as a child, and didn't find Ann or Bonnie annoying or terrifying. Having mostly viewed innocuous sitcoms, I do remember being shocked when Ann slapped Alex, but I didn't hold it against Ann Romano or Bonnie Franklin. Obviously, though, as Solanis pointed, there were kids that she put off.

07-03-2017, 01:02 PM	#8
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	She was a whiner on the show and behind the scenes. Who knows why this relatively unknown actress got so much power to control the scripts and the cast but maybe her efforts did improve the show in the long run. Getting rid of Ginny Wroblicki was a mercy kill. In the first season especially Bonnie Franklin chewed the scenery and played it too broadly (per her theatrical training) but eventually settled down and had many impressive acting moments when she held back her need to overplay like in "The Married Man" arc where her character experienced self doubt, guilt, humiliation and ultimately realized she would never be that pathetic again over a man and got her self esteem back. As for Ann Romano. She liked dogs (maybe not so much, she sent them back!) and warm chocolate chip cookies and using the Lord's name in vain to get a laugh. Also she took Alex Handris in when his own mother gave him up after his father was killed. How sadistic was Felicia to do that to her child? No wonder he became unhinged in a few episodes. I digress.

07-06-2017, 10:19 PM	#12
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,104	I've never had a problem with Bonnie Franklin's acting on this show, I think she did a decent enough job and portrayed the Ann Romano character the way she was intended to be played. Feisty personality, occasionally quick tempered but with a good heart. She loved her two daughters and was a good mother to them. She gave Alex a home after his father died and his mom rejected him. And last but certainly not least, she was cute looking during the early seasons when she had the longer hair.