Shows where a character had a identical twin...that really wasn't a twin - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 04-03-2006, 12:05 PM

In Different World, Whitley had a twin, almost identical, except for the teeth. I hate when sitcoms do this. Out of the blue an identical "twin" of theirs shows up. It's usually a family member like a cousin, which was the case here. It just seems to me so unrealistic, not to mention boring.

Brian Damage · 04-03-2006, 12:07 PM

All in the Family had that in one episode. Jean Stapelton played duel characters. One was Edith and the other was some German lady I think.

sbeamish · 04-03-2006, 08:21 PM

On Mr. Terrific the lead character, Stanley Beamish, had an identical twin: a safecracker named "Fingers" Maclaine.

(In the non-sitcom sphere, each of the four Cartwrights on Bonanza had at least one identical, non related twin.)

Ireneparalegal · 04-04-2006, 05:06 PM

let's not forget the infamous Peter Brady twin...
and the Alice cousin who was a twin...
and the Aunt who resembled Jan
Man, Brady bunch must have the record on this category...

Ant-Lox · 04-05-2006, 01:42 PM

Sabrina The teenage witch had a few twins, one who was in jail in the other realm, and one with a large nose...

Chain Gang Member · 04-05-2006, 01:49 PM

Jaleel White played Stephan Urquel,Murtal and another one of Steve Urkel's cousins while playing Steve Urkel

Ireneparalegal · 04-05-2006, 02:53 PM

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Jaleel White played Stephan Urquel,Murtal and another one of Steve Urkel's cousins while playing Steve Urkel

I forgot abt that one. I watched Family Matters during it's first run, but not in syndication.

dlemond · 04-05-2006, 02:57 PM

Don't forget about The Patty Duke Show.

She played identical cousins.

Happens all the time.

cheryl8159 · 04-08-2006, 03:09 PM

Don't forget Phoebe on 'Friends' and her sister Ursula.

PanamaMike · 04-08-2006, 03:43 PM

Bewitched - Samantha & her cousin Serena

Ireneparalegal · 04-08-2006, 03:43 PM

How abt Samantha and her cousin Serena...one blonde and one brunette.

ooops, didn't see your post above mine until after I posted...doh!

edoug · 04-08-2006, 09:27 PM

Gilligan's Island, thr true champ. A twin for Gilligan, Ginger and Mr. Howell.

Tweety · 04-16-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PanamaMike

Bewitched - Samantha & her cousin Serena

Not to mention "Jeannie" and "Jeannie II"

Tweety · 04-16-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

Don't forget about The Patty Duke Show.

She played identical cousins.

Happens all the time.

I guess the Patty Duke show is what started the whole "Identical Cousin" thing, although other shows had previously involved look-alikes in single-espisode plots.

Herman Munster also had a twin cousin (or was it his brother?).

Ireneparalegal · 04-17-2006, 12:13 AM

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Gilligan's Island, thr true champ. A twin for Gilligan, Ginger and Mr. Howell.

I guess GI and Brady Bunch are the champs in this category.

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sbeamish Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 296	On Mr. Terrific the lead character, Stanley Beamish, had an identical twin: a safecracker named "Fingers" Maclaine. (In the non-sitcom sphere, each of the four Cartwrights on Bonanza had at least one identical, non related twin.)

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	let's not forget the infamous Peter Brady twin... and the Alice cousin who was a twin... and the Aunt who resembled Jan Man, Brady bunch must have the record on this category...

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dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Don't forget about The Patty Duke Show. She played identical cousins. Happens all the time.

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PanamaMike Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 25, 2002 Posts: 150	Bewitched - Samantha & her cousin Serena

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edoug Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2001 Posts: 128	Gilligan's Island, thr true champ. A twin for Gilligan, Ginger and Mr. Howell.