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TVFactFan · 03-28-2006, 01:30 PM

It's star(Freddie Prinze)?

Danisel331 · 03-28-2006, 05:25 PM

Well, I guess I'll go first. Do I think the show could have lasted to 1980? Hmmmm that is something to think about. Personally, even with Freddie, I don't really see it going on two more seasons, but I think it could have gone at least one more season with him. The direction the show was going when he unfortunately left was very promising. We were finally finding out more about Chico's past and seeing just how close Chico and Ed had become over the years. We were also seeing Chico grow up and become more of a man than just a lovestruck kid. He looked to be making a future for himself and coming to terms with his past. I think, though, that lasting to 1980 might have been pushing it just a bit.

TVFactFan · 03-28-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Danisel331

Well, I guess I'll go first. Do I think the show could have lasted to 1980? Hmmmm that is something to think about. Personally, even with Freddie, I don't really see it going on two more seasons, but I think it could have gone at least one more season with him. The direction the show was going when he unfortunately left was very promising. We were finally finding out more about Chico's past and seeing just how close Chico and Ed had become over the years. We were also seeing Chico grow up and become more of a man than just a lovestruck kid. He looked to be making a future for himself and coming to terms with his past. I think, though, that lasting to 1980 might have been pushing it just a bit.

Well that was only 6 years-lol It's Not like I said 1985

tv star collector · 03-28-2006, 07:52 PM

Freddie Prinze WAS the show, and it was never the same after his untimely death. According to writers Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh, "there was serious
consideration given to the cancellation of the series" [when Prinze took his own life in the middle of the third season]. (THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO PRIME TIME NETWORK & CABLE TV SHOWS)

In THE GREAT TV SITCOM BOOK, author Rick Mitz quotes producer James
Komack: "What people don't understand is that the show's ratings were
slipping. When we first started out, within five weeks we were Number One
in the country. The second year we were in the Top Ten. Then we started
to slip. ..."

When they ran out of Prinze episodes, CHICO became basically a solo show
for veteran actor Jack Albertson. VARIETY summed it up: "Without Prinze,
Jack Albertson is the sound of one hand clapping."

"The real tragedy," says Mitz, "is that Chico never allowed himself to become
the Man."

TVFactFan · 03-28-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

Freddie Prinze WAS the show, and it was never the same after his untimely death. According to writers Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh, "there was serious
consideration given to the cancellation of the series" [when Prinze took his own life in the middle of the third season]. (THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO PRIME TIME NETWORK & CABLE TV SHOWS)

In THE GREAT TV SITCOM BOOK, author Rick Mitz quotes producer James
Komack: "What people don't understand is that the show's ratings were
slipping. When we first started out, within five weeks we were Number One
in the country. The second year we were in the Top Ten. Then we started
to slip. ..."

When they ran out of Prinze episodes, CHICO became basically a solo show
for veteran actor Jack Albertson. VARIETY summed it up: "Without Prinze,
Jack Albertson is the sound of one hand clapping."

"The real tragedy," says Mitz, "is that Chico never allowed himself to become
the Man."

That statement about CATM ratings in season 2 was false. The show was in the Top 25, not the Top 10

Prince · 03-28-2006, 09:03 PM

Well it's hard to predict what would have happened. I'm just greatful we have 3 good seasons of Freddie to watch anytime we chose. He makes me happy whenever I watch him perform. In my opinion he was amazing at 22 years of age and was only 19 when the show first started. Hard to say what he could have accomplished if his life had turned out different. Thank you Freddie Prinze.

Brian Damage · 03-28-2006, 09:17 PM

No, I don't think it would have gone into the 80's. I think if Freddie was still alive, he would've become a movie star and moved on.

Luckymama58 · 03-28-2006, 09:23 PM

I don't think the show would have lasted into the 80's with or without Freddie, it is a great show, but it is definitely a show of its time. Now if Freddie had lived, it might have been strong for a few more years. I agree that Freddie might have moved on to movies after this show, he was heading in that direction.

mlingerfelt · 03-28-2006, 11:30 PM

I believe it would for at least 3 yrs.

Joy · 03-28-2006, 11:47 PM

i think it would have lasted a couple more years with Freddie but he was too talented to stay on the small screen indefinately he had other ambitions too

Karen64 · 03-29-2006, 12:13 AM

I don't think it would've lasted too much longer--the show was already starting to lose the tension & conflict between the two main characters that made it so endearing at first.

I think that's why they brought in Della Reese to ruffle Ed's feathers, (being that Chico had become more like a son to Ed). And pointing out the differences in Della's and Ed's political views was, IMO, trying to be like All in the Family.

I think Freddie would've become a movie star or gotten his own show.

Cheryl Harrell · 03-29-2006, 06:54 AM

I think he would've gone on a few more yrs into the 70's. I think by the 80's the show would've ended so he could have a big movie career. I could see him doing what George Lopez is doing. When I see G-Lo, I think Freddie would've been doing that if he were here. & Acting with Jr too of course...

TVFactFan · 03-29-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl Harrell

I think he would've gone on a few more yrs into the 70's. I think by the 80's the show would've ended so he could have a big movie career. I could see him doing what George Lopez is doing. When I see G-Lo, I think Freddie would've been doing that if he were here. & Acting with Jr too of course...

But if it lasted until 1978 without Freddie, why wouldn't it have lasted 2 more years with Freddie?-lol Now it probably wouldn't have lasted 10 years like the Jeffersons but I defintely think it would have lated until atleast 81

hue_mee · 03-30-2006, 05:50 AM

It think the show would of lasted alittle longer if he had lived. Although I agree he would of wanted to do more other projects besides Chico.

Luckymama58 · 03-31-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hue_mee

It think the show would of lasted alittle longer if he had lived. Although I agree he would of wanted to do more other projects besides Chico.

Which brings up another point, as proud of Chico as Freddie was, he still was conflicted when he was only known as Chico. I know he wanted to be known for more, which probably explains all the guest appearance he did in his short career. Who knows what else he might have been known for....

03-28-2006, 01:30 PM	#1
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03-28-2006, 05:25 PM	#2
Danisel331 Kisses for my fans! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2002 Posts: 1,475	Well, I guess I'll go first. Do I think the show could have lasted to 1980? Hmmmm that is something to think about. Personally, even with Freddie, I don't really see it going on two more seasons, but I think it could have gone at least one more season with him. The direction the show was going when he unfortunately left was very promising. We were finally finding out more about Chico's past and seeing just how close Chico and Ed had become over the years. We were also seeing Chico grow up and become more of a man than just a lovestruck kid. He looked to be making a future for himself and coming to terms with his past. I think, though, that lasting to 1980 might have been pushing it just a bit.
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03-28-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	CATM Well it's hard to predict what would have happened. I'm just greatful we have 3 good seasons of Freddie to watch anytime we chose. He makes me happy whenever I watch him perform. In my opinion he was amazing at 22 years of age and was only 19 when the show first started. Hard to say what he could have accomplished if his life had turned out different. Thank you Freddie Prinze.
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03-28-2006, 09:17 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	No, I don't think it would have gone into the 80's. I think if Freddie was still alive, he would've become a movie star and moved on.
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03-28-2006, 09:23 PM	#8
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	I don't think the show would have lasted into the 80's with or without Freddie, it is a great show, but it is definitely a show of its time. Now if Freddie had lived, it might have been strong for a few more years. I agree that Freddie might have moved on to movies after this show, he was heading in that direction.
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03-28-2006, 07:52 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Freddie Prinze WAS the show, and it was never the same after his untimely death. According to writers Tim Brooks & Earle Marsh, "there was serious consideration given to the cancellation of the series" [when Prinze took his own life in the middle of the third season]. (THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY TO PRIME TIME NETWORK & CABLE TV SHOWS) In THE GREAT TV SITCOM BOOK, author Rick Mitz quotes producer James Komack: "What people don't understand is that the show's ratings were slipping. When we first started out, within five weeks we were Number One in the country. The second year we were in the Top Ten. Then we started to slip. ..." When they ran out of Prinze episodes, CHICO became basically a solo show for veteran actor Jack Albertson. VARIETY summed it up: "Without Prinze, Jack Albertson is the sound of one hand clapping." "The real tragedy," says Mitz, "is that Chico never allowed himself to become the Man."

03-28-2006, 11:30 PM	#9
mlingerfelt Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 549	I believe it would for at least 3 yrs.

03-28-2006, 11:47 PM	#10
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	i think it would have lasted a couple more years with Freddie but he was too talented to stay on the small screen indefinately he had other ambitions too
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03-29-2006, 12:13 AM	#11
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	I don't think it would've lasted too much longer--the show was already starting to lose the tension & conflict between the two main characters that made it so endearing at first. I think that's why they brought in Della Reese to ruffle Ed's feathers, (being that Chico had become more like a son to Ed). And pointing out the differences in Della's and Ed's political views was, IMO, trying to be like All in the Family. I think Freddie would've become a movie star or gotten his own show.
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03-29-2006, 06:54 AM	#12
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I think he would've gone on a few more yrs into the 70's. I think by the 80's the show would've ended so he could have a big movie career. I could see him doing what George Lopez is doing. When I see G-Lo, I think Freddie would've been doing that if he were here. & Acting with Jr too of course...
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03-30-2006, 05:50 AM	#14
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	It think the show would of lasted alittle longer if he had lived. Although I agree he would of wanted to do more other projects besides Chico.
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