Does anyone remember "Carter Country" which ran from 1977-79? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 03-10-2006, 05:53 PM

It starred Victor French (Mr. Edwards from Little House). I liked the show. It was different, but alot of people didn't like it. It also starred Kene Holliday, Vernee Watson and a very young Melanie Griffith. The name was in part to the fact that Jimmy Carter was president at the time.

Mr. Television · 03-10-2006, 06:55 PM

I remember that show. It was always one of my favorites. It was syndicated pretty good in the 1980's at least in NC. I haven't seen it since though.

Ireneparalegal · 03-10-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

I remember that show. It was always one of my favorites. It was syndicated pretty good in the 1980's at least in NC. I haven't seen it since though.

I seen it in syndication once too...never again

Mr. Television · 03-10-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I seen it in syndication once too...never again

I really wish it would be seen again but I think their was only about 44 episodes. A DVD release would be great though.

snl 70s show fan · 03-10-2006, 07:08 PM

my grandparents used to like that show and i watched it a few times when i vsited them it was a pretty funny show if watched in small doses

tv star collector · 03-10-2006, 07:17 PM

I thought it was a pretty funny show. It managed to last two seasons (from
Sept. 15, 1977 to Aug. 23, 1979). Victor French later returned to LITTLE
HOUSE and then went on to co-star in HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. Kene Holliday
was a regular on MATLOCK during its first three seasons (1986-1989). Trivia
note: Harvey Vernon (who played Deputy Jasper) later guest-starred in an
episode of HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, reuniting him with former co-star French.

TVFactFan · 03-10-2006, 10:51 PM

I received two ABC episodes of this show ad it never caught on with me.

vashti1999 · 03-10-2006, 10:54 PM

I remember it from when it originally aired. I watched just about everything ABC had on during than era. It wasn't one of my favorites, but I watched it all the time back then.

TVFactFan · 03-10-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

I remember it from when it originally aired. I watched just about everything ABC had on during than era. It wasn't one of my favorites, but I watched it all the time back then.

I think you only watched it because it was no cable-lol

vashti1999 · 03-10-2006, 11:00 PM

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I think you only watched it because it was no cable-lol

I didn't know what cable was back then, but I'm sure I still would've watched it anyway.

TVFactFan · 03-10-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

I didn't know what cable was back then, but I'm sure I still would've watched it anyway.

You know if you had the options you have today back in 77 you would have never watched Carter Country. Nobody would have-lol

Mr. Television · 04-05-2006, 02:54 AM

I still would have. It was syndicated in the 1980's where I lived and I had cable then and I still watched.

I think even the least successful sitcoms from the 1970's are better than most of the hit sitcoms of today.

TVFactFan · 04-05-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

I still would have. It was syndicated in the 1980's where I lived and I had cable then and I still watched.

I think even the least successful sitcoms from the 1970's are better than most of the hit sitcoms of today.

Maybe Carter Country is better in syndication rather than Primetime

comedyfreak · 04-07-2006, 10:44 AM

I watched the show when it originally aired, it was one of my favorite shows. Too bad it isn't running in syndication.

TVFactFan · 04-07-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I watched the show when it originally aired, it was one of my favorite shows. Too bad it isn't running in syndication.

Out of all the shows that was on primetime between 77-79, why was this one your favorite? I'm very interested in knowing-lol

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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I remember that show. It was always one of my favorites. It was syndicated pretty good in the 1980's at least in NC. I haven't seen it since though.
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snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	my grandparents used to like that show and i watched it a few times when i vsited them it was a pretty funny show if watched in small doses

03-10-2006, 07:17 PM	#6
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I thought it was a pretty funny show. It managed to last two seasons (from Sept. 15, 1977 to Aug. 23, 1979). Victor French later returned to LITTLE HOUSE and then went on to co-star in HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. Kene Holliday was a regular on MATLOCK during its first three seasons (1986-1989). Trivia note: Harvey Vernon (who played Deputy Jasper) later guest-starred in an episode of HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, reuniting him with former co-star French.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	I received two ABC episodes of this show ad it never caught on with me.

04-05-2006, 02:54 AM	#12
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I still would have. It was syndicated in the 1980's where I lived and I had cable then and I still watched. I think even the least successful sitcoms from the 1970's are better than most of the hit sitcoms of today.