Did anyone else see Ralph Carter on VH1's "100 Greatest Teen Stars" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

bansogirl · 02-07-2006, 12:51 AM

They just showed him - he's #85 on the list. He looks GREAT! He doesn't look sick or nothin'. For those of you who didn't watch it - he said that after GT he wanted to take a break to complete college and do other things in his life. But he's pretty much only done broadway since GT. He still looks good.

vashti1999 · 02-08-2006, 01:35 AM

I didn't see the broadcast yet, but there is video of Ralph on VH1's website where he answers viewers questions. Lasts about a minute and a half. I agree he looks good, but that's probably because some people have him lying on an AIDS deathbed that we expect the worst. Anyway, here's a link. You'll have to follow another link or two to get to the video.

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_gre.../episode.jhtml

bansogirl · 02-08-2006, 12:05 PM

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I didn't see the broadcast yet, but there is video of Ralph on VH1's website where he answers viewers questions. Lasts about a minute and a half. I agree he looks good, but that's probably because some people have him lying on an AIDS deathbed that we expect the worst. Anyway, here's a link. You'll have to follow another link or two to get to the video.

http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_gre.../episode.jhtml

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TVFactFan · 02-08-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bansogirl

They just showed him - he's #85 on the list. He looks GREAT! He doesn't look sick or nothin'. For those of you who didn't watch it - he said that after GT he wanted to take a break to complete college and do other things in his life. But he's pretty much only done broadway since GT. He still looks good.

I would say that too if I wasn't offered any acting roles after Good Times-lol

Ireneparalegal · 02-08-2006, 03:53 PM

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I would say that too if I wasn't offered any acting roles after Good Times-lol

not to be mean, but I thought the same thing as well!!!!!!!!! LOL...seriously, though, it's true, I would say that if not given roles. he still looked awful for his age. I know men who are older than him and don't look so old, so weathered, etc. Not very good looking.

He also mentioned how the writers used him (not in a bad way) to get those messages across abt "black power" "black unity" etc. because they knew a child could get away with that.

bansogirl · 02-08-2006, 06:30 PM

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not to be mean, but I thought the same thing as well!!!!!!!!! LOL...seriously, though, it's true, I would say that if not given roles. he still looked awful for his age. I know men who are older than him and don't look so old, so weathered, etc. Not very good looking.

He also mentioned how the writers used him (not in a bad way) to get those messages across abt "black power" "black unity" etc. because they knew a child could get away with that.

Well, the whole "black power/unity" thing sounded cuter coming from a child. I don't think that "boy is a white, racist word" statement would have sounded as interesting if Thelma, JJ, or Willona were the ones saying it.

Ireneparalegal · 02-08-2006, 06:44 PM

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Well, the whole "black power/unity" thing sounded cuter coming from a child. I don't think that "boy is a white, racist word" statement would have sounded as interesting if Thelma, JJ, or Willona were the ones saying it.

From reading several articles on this subject, the writers purpose was to use Michael's character because they knew there would be some sort of objection to any adult in the house saying those things. Their reason wasn't for "cuteness" but to make their points (a la Archie Bunker style) without the same bashing that All In The Family took.

CCRYDER1968 · 02-08-2006, 10:51 PM

Damn,I missed it!!!!!arrrgh,can someone email to let me know when they rerun it?

vashti1999 · 02-08-2006, 10:57 PM

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Damn,I missed it!!!!!arrrgh,can someone email to let me know when they rerun it?

It's on every day this week. You can catch it on Thursday at 6pm eastern.

CCRYDER1968 · 02-08-2006, 11:00 PM

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James"Thunder"Early · 02-09-2006, 12:47 AM

He looks really old

bansogirl · 02-09-2006, 01:00 AM

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He looks really old

I think I am the only one who doesn't think that he looks that old. I think he looks his age (46 right?)

Ireneparalegal · 02-09-2006, 01:03 AM

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I think I am the only one who doesn't think that he looks that old. I think he looks his age (46 right?)

OMG, that is an insult to 40 something men everywhere...

My man is 49 and gets complimented all the time for looking great for his age. He looks only 40. He doesn't have those deep ugly creases like Ralph. YUCK!!!! I think alot of men his age are a helluva lot better.

James"Thunder"Early · 02-09-2006, 01:05 AM

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OMG, that is an insult to 40 something men everywhere...

My man is 49 and gets complimented all the time for looking great for his age. He looks only 40. He doesn't have those deep ugly creases like Ralph. YUCK!!!! I think alot of men his age are a helluva lot better.

My dad is almost 60 and he doesn't look as bad as Ralph Carter

Ireneparalegal · 02-09-2006, 01:07 AM

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My dad is almost 60 and he doesn't look as bad as Ralph Carter

Damn, even John Amos looks hot and sexy for his age; that's sad that Ralph looks sooooo old.

02-07-2006, 12:51 AM	#1
bansogirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2005 Posts: 231	Did anyone else see Ralph Carter on VH1's "100 Greatest Teen Stars" They just showed him - he's #85 on the list. He looks GREAT! He doesn't look sick or nothin'. For those of you who didn't watch it - he said that after GT he wanted to take a break to complete college and do other things in his life. But he's pretty much only done broadway since GT. He still looks good.

02-09-2006, 12:47 AM	#11
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02-08-2006, 01:35 AM	#2
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 see the broadcast yet, but there is video of Ralph on VH1's website where he answers viewers questions. Lasts about a minute and a half. I agree he looks good, but that's probably because some people have him lying on an AIDS deathbed that we expect the worst. Anyway, here's a link. You'll have to follow another link or two to get to the video. http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_gre.../episode.jhtml

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