Did you think the TRIO"S parents should have been in the Script? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 03:23 PM

I was never too crazy about seeing Janet, Jack, and Chrissy's parents on the show. To me it just took somethign away from the show when they came to visit. The parent I hated the most was Reverend Snow. Anyone else would have been happy if the Parents were not in the script?

Moonlight Lady · 01-12-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

I was never too crazy about seeing Janet, Jack, and Chrissy's parents on the show. To me it just took somethign away from the show when they came to visit. The parent I hated the most was Reverend Snow. Anyone else would have been happy if the Parents were not in the script?

I didn't mind seeing them. They should have just made one appearance.
Reverend Snow just kept coming back.

It could have been worse you know. It could've been Jack's father with that dumb song.

vashti1999 · 01-12-2006, 03:39 PM

I didn't like the parents being IN THE SCRIPT either, but I did like Reverend Snow, I didn't have a problem with him. But I remember one episode when other parents were IN THE SCRIPT when they thought the roommates were messing around with each other, I wasn't crazy about the parents. So I agree with you, I was happy when the parents were not IN THE SCRIPT

stella · 01-12-2006, 05:00 PM

I wouldn't have liked it if they were regulars, but having just one guest appearance would have been fine. Although by introducing the parents, it does create the potential for plot holes later on. For example, if Janet's parents were introduced in one episode, then it makes you wonder why they were not present in the series' finale for such an important even like their own daughter's wedding.

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stella

I wouldn't have liked it if they were regulars, but having just one guest appearance would have been fine. Although by introducing the parents, it does create the potential for plot holes later on. For example, if Janet's parents were introduced in one episode, then it makes you wonder why they were not present in the series' finale for such an important even like their own daughter's wedding.

I agree which is why Janet's parents shouldn't have never been in the script-lol

gilligan fanatic · 01-12-2006, 09:04 PM

I agree with stella, one time is good to have them there, but more than that would get annoying. I did not mind Chrissy's dad, but her mom was annoying.

GrandGame1440 · 01-12-2006, 09:39 PM

Am I the only one who found Jack's dad funny as hell???

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 09:41 PM

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Am I the only one who found Jack's dad funny as hell???

Yes-lol

GrandGame1440 · 01-13-2006, 01:34 AM

Probably because I'm a fan of Dick Shawn (the actor), he was a famous comedian back in the day.

Mr. Television · 01-13-2006, 01:42 AM

I liked Reverend Snow but I didn't care for the rest of them.

comedyfreak · 01-13-2006, 04:57 AM

I didn't mind the parents making being on the show.

Janet Tripper · 01-13-2006, 09:25 PM

I liked them all execpt for Chrissy's Father!!! Almost all stories w/him revolved about him trying to take Chrissy back!!!

McFly121 · 01-14-2006, 02:19 AM

Justin, you are not alone. "Sigh, sow, fly-dittle-dow!" I still sing that to annoy people

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I seem to notice in almost any sitcom that intro'd a parent, that they are NEVER there for the big wedding episodes. Which to the casual viewer is nothing, but to a continuity guy like me just annoys.

Also re: the wedding. Notice that Philip's best man was the pretentious tennis snob who called the will reading a "grab bag"? haha.

JackTripper258 · 01-23-2006, 10:59 AM

Jack's Dad was pretty funny but I wasn't too thrilled to have him on there. John seemed a little uncomfortable around him...atleast to me he did. I wish they would have atleast had Jack's mom on there once. He only talked to her on the phone.

TVFactFan · 01-23-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JackTripper258

Jack's Dad was pretty funny but I wasn't too thrilled to have him on there. John seemed a little uncomfortable around him...atleast to me he did. I wish they would have atleast had Jack's mom on there once. He only talked to her on the phone.

Jack's Mom did appear once, it was in season 7

01-12-2006, 03:23 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Did you think the TRIO"S parents should have been in the Script? I was never too crazy about seeing Janet, Jack, and Chrissy's parents on the show. To me it just took somethign away from the show when they came to visit. The parent I hated the most was Reverend Snow. Anyone else would have been happy if the Parents were not in the script?

01-12-2006, 03:39 PM	#3
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I didn't like the parents being IN THE SCRIPT either, but I did like Reverend Snow, I didn't have a problem with him. But I remember one episode when other parents were IN THE SCRIPT when they thought the roommates were messing around with each other, I wasn't crazy about the parents. So I agree with you, I was happy when the parents were not IN THE SCRIPT
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gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I agree with stella, one time is good to have them there, but more than that would get annoying. I did not mind Chrissy's dad, but her mom was annoying.
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01-13-2006, 09:25 PM	#12
Janet Tripper Mr. & Mrs. Tripper<3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Location: Next door to Mr. and Mrs. Tripper <3 Posts: 2,530	I liked them all execpt for Chrissy's Father!!! Almost all stories w/him revolved about him trying to take Chrissy back!!!
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01-12-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	I wouldn't have liked it if they were regulars, but having just one guest appearance would have been fine. Although by introducing the parents, it does create the potential for plot holes later on. For example, if Janet's parents were introduced in one episode, then it makes you wonder why they were not present in the series' finale for such an important even like their own daughter's wedding.

01-12-2006, 09:39 PM	#7
GrandGame1440 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 557	Am I the only one who found Jack's dad funny as hell???

01-13-2006, 01:34 AM	#9
GrandGame1440 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 557	Probably because I'm a fan of Dick Shawn (the actor), he was a famous comedian back in the day.

01-13-2006, 04:57 AM	#11
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	I didn't mind the parents making being on the show.

01-14-2006, 02:19 AM	#13
McFly121 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: calif Posts: 812	Justin, you are not alone. "Sigh, sow, fly-dittle-dow!" I still sing that to annoy people . I seem to notice in almost any sitcom that intro'd a parent, that they are NEVER there for the big wedding episodes. Which to the casual viewer is nothing, but to a continuity guy like me just annoys. Also re: the wedding. Notice that Philip's best man was the pretentious tennis snob who called the will reading a "grab bag"? haha.
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01-23-2006, 10:59 AM	#14
JackTripper258 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2005 Posts: 415	Jack's Dad was pretty funny but I wasn't too thrilled to have him on there. John seemed a little uncomfortable around him...atleast to me he did. I wish they would have atleast had Jack's mom on there once. He only talked to her on the phone.