Redd Foxx Look-a-like contest rubbed me the wrong way... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 06-19-2006, 07:58 PM

I just could not get into that episode because it seemed like the writers could not come up with something better...i know it's a t.v. show and so forth, but let's get real, did Fred look like Redd Foxx??? of course he did. It was HIM. whose big idea was it to have an episode of Fred entering a look-a-like contest to see if he looks like "HIMSELF"????? Are we (the audience) so gullible and naive that we are to believe that the characters don't see that he LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM??? I hope you all know what I mean.

I can see if the character of Fred entered a BB King look-a-like contest or someone like that.

TV Knowledge Fan · 06-19-2006, 08:02 PM

...that 1973 "HERE'S LUCY" episode where "Lucy Carter" entered a similar contest and met-- LUCILLE BALL.
It was just as awkward as Redd Foxx's turn on "SANFORD AND SON".

Probably the BEST example of this kind of episode is where "Mork" met Robin Williams on "MORK & MINDY". Mork's musings about celebrities at the end, where he mentions John Lennon....is chilling.

Mr. Television · 06-19-2006, 08:03 PM

What made me laugh was that the other characters couldn't see the resemblance. And he only won the contest because him and Redd both fell asleep.

Ireneparalegal · 06-19-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

What made me laugh was that the other characters couldn't see the resemblance. And he only won the contest because him and Redd both fell asleep.

SHORT AND SWEET. very well said. I guess you got what it is I was saying.

TVFactFan · 06-19-2006, 11:34 PM

Oh those crappy season 6 episodes-lol

Ireneparalegal · 06-19-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Oh those crappy season 6 episodes-lol

LOL...what other episodes did you find crappy Solomon?

TVFactFan · 06-19-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

LOL...what other episodes did you find crappy Solomon?

The one about his Will

Brian Damage · 06-19-2006, 11:40 PM

This concept has been done many times. As early as the 50's when on the Honeymooners, Ralph and Ed met Jackie Gleason and Art Carney.

tv star collector · 06-20-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

This concept has been done many times. As early as the 50's when on the Honeymooners, Ralph and Ed met Jackie Gleason and Art Carney.

I remember the one with Gleason and Carney, but I missed those with Redd
Foxx and Robin Williams (or don't remember them anyway).

magellan333 · 06-21-2006, 07:51 PM

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LOL...what other episodes did you find crappy Solomon?

I'm not Solomon, but I found this episode to be one of the worst. Along with this one, The Earthquake and Fred's Church fall into the 3 worst.

Ireneparalegal · 06-21-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by magellan333

I'm not Solomon, but I found this episode to be one of the worst. Along with this one, The Earthquake and Fred's Church fall into the 3 worst.

oh yeah, those are mine as well. I guess pretty much season 6 is a crappy season.

RICK THE ENFORCER · 09-19-2006, 08:56 PM

HIS REAL LIFE DAUGHTER WAS THE BLACK YOUNG LADY WHO CAME IN AND INTRODUCED " MR. REDD FOXX " I THINK SHE WAS HIS SECRETARY OR SOMETHING.

glenny · 10-01-2006, 06:12 AM

Is the "Hawaiian Connection" trilogy part of season 6?? That was gastly almost unwatchable.

TVFactFan · 10-01-2006, 10:51 AM

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Is the "Hawaiian Connection" trilogy part of season 6?? That was gastly almost unwatchable.

Yup, the Start of season 6. Worst eps of the Series

casualts@cox.net · 05-28-2007, 05:40 AM

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What made me laugh was that the other characters couldn't see the resemblance. And he only won the contest because him and Redd both fell asleep.

before Fred and Lamont read thier lines, the other conestants read first.....and one of the other dudes is Dap Sugar Willy!

06-19-2006, 07:58 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Redd Foxx Look-a-like contest rubbed me the wrong way... I just could not get into that episode because it seemed like the writers could not come up with something better...i know it's a t.v. show and so forth, but let's get real, did Fred look like Redd Foxx??? of course he did. It was HIM. whose big idea was it to have an episode of Fred entering a look-a-like contest to see if he looks like "HIMSELF"????? Are we (the audience) so gullible and naive that we are to believe that the characters don't see that he LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM??? I hope you all know what I mean. I can see if the character of Fred entered a BB King look-a-like contest or someone like that.
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TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	...then you probably wouldn't like... ...that 1973 "HERE'S LUCY" episode where "Lucy Carter" entered a similar contest and met-- LUCILLE BALL. It was just as awkward as Redd Foxx's turn on "SANFORD AND SON". Probably the BEST example of this kind of episode is where "Mork" met Robin Williams on "MORK & MINDY". Mork's musings about celebrities at the end, where he mentions John Lennon....is chilling.

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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	This concept has been done many times. As early as the 50's when on the Honeymooners, Ralph and Ed met Jackie Gleason and Art Carney.
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RICK THE ENFORCER Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 19, 2006 Location: JACKSON, MS. Posts: 3	BETCHA DIDN'T KNOW THAT EP WHERE FRED AND THE LOOK A LIKE REDD FOXX... HIS REAL LIFE DAUGHTER WAS THE BLACK YOUNG LADY WHO CAME IN AND INTRODUCED " MR. REDD FOXX " I THINK SHE WAS HIS SECRETARY OR SOMETHING.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,989	Oh those crappy season 6 episodes-lol

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glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Is the "Hawaiian Connection" trilogy part of season 6?? That was gastly almost unwatchable.