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Rich3 · 05-30-2006, 05:29 AM

It's hard to ask without sounding disrespectful. I get the feeling that it's really due to the fact that Freddie Prinz Jr is a popular actor at the moment.

This show was not on for long, originally. It was only shown in reruns very briefly as far as I can remember, sometime in the late 1980's for just a few months.

Ireneparalegal · 05-30-2006, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich3

It's hard to ask without sounding disrespectful. I get the feeling that it's really due to the fact that Freddie Prinz Jr is a popular actor at the moment.

This show was not on for long, originally. It was only shown in reruns very briefly as far as I can remember, sometime in the late 1980's for just a few months.

OMG...it has nothing to do with his son. And it had a good run. I don't know what you consider a short run or long run, but the show was on with Freddie for abt two seasons or three. Freddie Prinze killed himself during the season...this show was HOT HOT HOT...to have the star kill himself led to the downfall of the show itself. Freddie Prinze was a stand up comedian before he got this show. It would have gone on for more seasons had Freddie not killed himself. However, he was using drugs, so how long actually the show would have gone on is hard to say. Chico and the Man is a show I grew up with. It's popularity has always been high. The fact his son's show (which is being cancelled btw) is on has nothing to do with C&TM. Nothing at all. If anything, the show was being seen by the fans of his father, like me. Unless you grew up watching this show, you can't appreciate the quality of it.

Rich3 · 05-30-2006, 07:22 PM

I'm old enough to remember the show, but I don't remember it that well. I'm surprised there is such a following for a show that has not been shown for so long, even in reruns. When I mentioned his son, I was really referring to Freddie Jr's popularity in movies, not television.

But I would really like to see Chico and the Man again. I wish they would bring it back in reruns again.

I remember seeing a television movie about Freddie's life. I believe Tony Orlando portrayed him in the movie. I remember a scene where the laughter from his fans started looking diabolical to Freddie.

hue_mee · 05-30-2006, 07:33 PM

Rich3 if you have the American life netwiork you will be able to catch episides of CATM every Saturday night 9 PM central time

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Originally Posted by Rich3

I'm old enough to remember the show, but I don't remember it that well. I'm surprised there is such a following for a show that has not been shown for so long, even in reruns. When I mentioned his son, I was really referring to Freddie Jr's popularity in movies, not television.

But I would really like to see Chico and the Man again. I wish they would bring it back in reruns again.

I remember seeing a television movie about Freddie's life. I believe Tony Orlando portrayed him in the movie. I remember a scene where the laughter from his fans started looking diabolical to Freddie.

Mr. Television · 05-30-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

OMG...it has nothing to do with his son. And it had a good run. I don't know what you consider a short run or long run, but the show was on with Freddie for abt two seasons or three. Freddie Prinze killed himself during the season...this show was HOT HOT HOT...to have the star kill himself led to the downfall of the show itself. Freddie Prinze was a stand up comedian before he got this show. It would have gone on for more seasons had Freddie not killed himself. However, he was using drugs, so how long actually the show would have gone on is hard to say. Chico and the Man is a show I grew up with. It's popularity has always been high. The fact his son's show (which is being cancelled btw) is on has nothing to do with C&TM. Nothing at all. If anything, the show was being seen by the fans of his father, like me. Unless you grew up watching this show, you can't appreciate the quality of it.

Exactly. I'm not even a Freddie Prinze Jr fan. I don't think I've watched anything he's ever been it. I still remember when Freddie died. He was the first current tv personality that I watched that died like that...all of a sudden. Everyone at school was talking about it the next day. It was so surreal.

TVFactFan · 05-30-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

OMG...it has nothing to do with his son. And it had a good run. I don't know what you consider a short run or long run, but the show was on with Freddie for abt two seasons or three. Freddie Prinze killed himself during the season...this show was HOT HOT HOT...to have the star kill himself led to the downfall of the show itself. Freddie Prinze was a stand up comedian before he got this show. It would have gone on for more seasons had Freddie not killed himself. However, he was using drugs, so how long actually the show would have gone on is hard to say. Chico and the Man is a show I grew up with. It's popularity has always been high. The fact his son's show (which is being cancelled btw) is on has nothing to do with C&TM. Nothing at all. If anything, the show was being seen by the fans of his father, like me. Unless you grew up watching this show, you can't appreciate the quality of it.

Irene the show did not have a good run, it lasted 4 years-lol

Ireneparalegal · 05-30-2006, 11:01 PM

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Irene the show did not have a good run, it lasted 4 years-lol

Freddie killed himself...HELLOOOOOOOO????????? *irene knocks on Solomon's head* they try to replace the loss of Freddie with that stupid little kid, basically the miniature version of Chico which was terrible. For the time that Freddie was on it was a great show. It wasn't a great show when he was no longer alive to be a part of it. So yes, it did have a good run, for the time that Freddie was there. Better to have a show that lasted four years then four episodes or four months...

TVFactFan · 05-30-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Freddie killed himself...HELLOOOOOOOO????????? *irene knocks on Solomon's head* they try to replace the loss of Freddie with that stupid little kid, basically the miniature version of Chico which was terrible. For the time that Freddie was on it was a great show. It wasn't a great show when he was no longer alive to be a part of it. So yes, it did have a good run, for the time that Freddie was there. Better to have a show that lasted four years then four episodes or four months...

my defintion of good run is 6 or more years

Ireneparalegal · 05-30-2006, 11:11 PM

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my defintion of good run is 6 or more years

Well, if the star of the show killed himself do you expect the show to have gone on for more years?

it was a good run for the time that Freddie was alive and on the show.

TVFactFan · 05-30-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, if the star of the show killed himself do you expect the show to have gone on for more years?

it was a good run for the time that Freddie was alive and on the show.

I'm not sure if the show would have lasted that much longer since it had two bad seasons in a row before he died

Ireneparalegal · 05-30-2006, 11:30 PM

Well, two seasons is a lot when you consider how fast other shows don't get past a season...hell, nowadays if a new show has bad ratings during its first time out, the show gets cancelled. So, to me a good run for a show with not so good ratings is an accomplishment.

Cheryl Harrell · 05-30-2006, 11:38 PM

Raul was a cute & precocious kids but he was ni Freddie Prinze. Alot of folks on here loved him & the show from the start. Others like me watched the show back then & liked it but weren't in love with Freddie, and then we saw the re-runs on TVLAND & fell for Freddie & the show...

Joy · 05-31-2006, 02:00 PM

the young man who played freddie in can you hear the laughter, the movie about, but not accurate, freddie;s life was played by ira augustine....don't remember his charecter but he was on the white shadow.

Ireneparalegal · 05-31-2006, 04:11 PM

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the young man who played freddie in can you hear the laughter, the movie about, but not accurate, freddie;s life was played by ira augustine....don't remember his charecter but he was on the white shadow.

Gomez.

Prince · 05-31-2006, 09:06 PM

I always find everyone's comments interesting. This board is here to honor Freddie Prinze Sr. Freddie was not only a talented stand up comic, he was the first comic Johnny Carson ever asked to come over and sit down after his preforming his routine on the Tonight Show. Freddie was only 19 years old at the time. He went on to sing and dance on the Cher Show...great dancer and singer....he guested on the TOAD show and sang the opening number to rave reviews...you can read that in Orlando's book. His run on CATM was very memorable and the chemisty between Jack Albertson and Freddie was undeniable. Johnny Carson was so moved by Freddie's talent that Johnny ask him to guest host the Tonight Show several times when Johnny was on vacation..not bad for someone barely 21. In his movie Million Dollar Ripoff Freddie showed he could be a dramatic actor as well. Lots of shows, lots of laughs and lots of talent for someone so young. We love Freddie Prinze...and we are happy to see everyone's comments on the board here. The board's popularity proves how loyal his fans are. We love Freddie Jr because he is Freddie's son and has proved he is very talented as well. We wish Jr all the luck in the world. I'm sure Freddie Sr is very proud of him.

05-30-2006, 05:29 AM	#1
Rich3 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2005 Posts: 688	Why is this board so popular? It's hard to ask without sounding disrespectful. I get the feeling that it's really due to the fact that Freddie Prinz Jr is a popular actor at the moment. This show was not on for long, originally. It was only shown in reruns very briefly as far as I can remember, sometime in the late 1980's for just a few months.

05-30-2006, 11:38 PM	#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	Raul was a cute & precocious kids but he was ni Freddie Prinze. Alot of folks on here loved him & the show from the start. Others like me watched the show back then & liked it but weren't in love with Freddie, and then we saw the re-runs on TVLAND & fell for Freddie & the show...
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05-31-2006, 02:00 PM	#13
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	the young man who played freddie in can you hear the laughter, the movie about, but not accurate, freddie;s life was played by ira augustine....don't remember his charecter but he was on the white shadow.
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05-31-2006, 09:06 PM	#15
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	Freddie's Popularity I always find everyone's comments interesting. This board is here to honor Freddie Prinze Sr. Freddie was not only a talented stand up comic, he was the first comic Johnny Carson ever asked to come over and sit down after his preforming his routine on the Tonight Show. Freddie was only 19 years old at the time. He went on to sing and dance on the Cher Show...great dancer and singer....he guested on the TOAD show and sang the opening number to rave reviews...you can read that in Orlando's book. His run on CATM was very memorable and the chemisty between Jack Albertson and Freddie was undeniable. Johnny Carson was so moved by Freddie's talent that Johnny ask him to guest host the Tonight Show several times when Johnny was on vacation..not bad for someone barely 21. In his movie Million Dollar Ripoff Freddie showed he could be a dramatic actor as well. Lots of shows, lots of laughs and lots of talent for someone so young. We love Freddie Prinze...and we are happy to see everyone's comments on the board here. The board's popularity proves how loyal his fans are. We love Freddie Jr because he is Freddie's son and has proved he is very talented as well. We wish Jr all the luck in the world. I'm sure Freddie Sr is very proud of him.
	__________________ A friend is faithful, trusting and helpful…someone that realizes your imperfections and stands by you--Freddie Prinze "Come here to me" --- Freddie Prinze "Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful...Beautiful Boy" When I watched Freddie Prinze perform...his future was so bright that it burned my eyes. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly and Leave the rest to God. "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

05-30-2006, 07:22 PM	#3
Rich3 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2005 Posts: 688	I'm old enough to remember the show, but I don't remember it that well. I'm surprised there is such a following for a show that has not been shown for so long, even in reruns. When I mentioned his son, I was really referring to Freddie Jr's popularity in movies, not television. But I would really like to see Chico and the Man again. I wish they would bring it back in reruns again. I remember seeing a television movie about Freddie's life. I believe Tony Orlando portrayed him in the movie. I remember a scene where the laughter from his fans started looking diabolical to Freddie.

05-30-2006, 11:30 PM	#11
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Well, two seasons is a lot when you consider how fast other shows don't get past a season...hell, nowadays if a new show has bad ratings during its first time out, the show gets cancelled. So, to me a good run for a show with not so good ratings is an accomplishment.