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Heidelberg · 07-16-2006, 08:58 PM

Here's a thought. Since casting for Chico was down between Freddie and Mando, what if Mando got the role of Chico and Freddie was given the part of Epstein in Welcome Back Kotter. I mean he was an actual Puerto Rican jew from NYC and could have given Travolta a run for his money in the hearthrob department.

Cheryl Harrell · 07-17-2006, 04:45 AM

That would've been so cool, Freddie & John Travolta on the same show. As you probably guessed I'm a big John Travolta fan too...

Pitooey · 07-17-2006, 10:08 PM

Hmmm.... You know I never thought of that.

I was liking John Travolta back then too but if Freddie would've appeared as Epstein I would've gravitated towards Freddie.

Joy · 07-21-2006, 09:05 AM

i can't picture that but i guess because of all the charecters on WBK epstein was my LEAST fave and i can't picture freddie although if he played the part i probobly would have loved him. lol

Karen64 · 07-21-2006, 11:16 PM

I loved Epstein! (My least favorite was Horshack)
I loved the scene where Epstein is drawing the stick-figures of all the substitute teachers on the blackboard, and methodically X-ing them out; acting all cool and tough--I could just see Freddie doing that scene!

Karen64 · 07-22-2006, 08:43 AM

If you think about it, I bet Freddie would've been made to shave off his mustache if he would've had the role of Epstein.
(Freddie, as an adult, looked older than he really was, and I don't think he would've passed for a 17 or 18 year old with that gorgeous mustache!)

Moon · 07-22-2006, 11:12 PM

Ron Hegyes (sp?) was one of my other kidhood hubba-hubbas but I could see Freddie in that role. The downside is that the writing wouldn't enable Freddie to really show his skillz since he'd be one of a group of smartass kids.

I always thought Ron Pallillo's Horshack sounded like Edith Bunker

Luckymama58 · 07-23-2006, 07:49 AM

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hue_mee · 07-23-2006, 09:34 AM

I was thinking the same thing Luckymama!

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MariposaLKB · 07-23-2006, 10:08 AM

Wow, I never thought of this casting either! It woulda been interesting--two such huge heartthrobs playing off each other--but yeah, Freddie looked older with that mustache and shaving it off woulda been a shame....

Joy · 07-23-2006, 10:56 AM

in a cast like that or alone Freddie always stood out

tylersmistress2002 · 07-27-2006, 01:43 PM

I was a huge Barbarino fan.........ya had ta love Vinny! but I admit I LOVED ALL THE SWEATHOG....

Vinny: What? Where? When?
Arnold: ooo ooo oooo ooooo!
Freddie: (singing) a boom boom boom boom boom boom
and
Juan: Dear Mr. Kotter, Signed Epsteins Mother

YES .. I WATCHED ENTIRELY TOO MUCH TV

I agree... FREDDIE would have done a great job with that roll..and it would have made for an interesting rival for the affection of teenage girls everywhere....

07-16-2006, 08:58 PM	#1
Heidelberg Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 01, 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 39	Freddie as Epstein Here's a thought. Since casting for Chico was down between Freddie and Mando, what if Mando got the role of Chico and Freddie was given the part of Epstein in Welcome Back Kotter. I mean he was an actual Puerto Rican jew from NYC and could have given Travolta a run for his money in the hearthrob department.

07-17-2006, 04:45 AM	#2
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	That would've been so cool, Freddie & John Travolta on the same show. As you probably guessed I'm a big John Travolta fan too...
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07-17-2006, 10:08 PM	#3
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Hmmm.... You know I never thought of that. I was liking John Travolta back then too but if Freddie would've appeared as Epstein I would've gravitated towards Freddie.
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07-21-2006, 09:05 AM	#4
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 can't picture that but i guess because of all the charecters on WBK epstein was my LEAST fave and i can't picture freddie although if he played the part i probobly would have loved him. lol
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07-21-2006, 11:16 PM	#5
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	I loved Epstein! (My least favorite was Horshack) I loved the scene where Epstein is drawing the stick-figures of all the substitute teachers on the blackboard, and methodically X-ing them out; acting all cool and tough--I could just see Freddie doing that scene!
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07-22-2006, 08:43 AM	#6
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	If you think about it, I bet Freddie would've been made to shave off his mustache if he would've had the role of Epstein. (Freddie, as an adult, looked older than he really was, and I don't think he would've passed for a 17 or 18 year old with that gorgeous mustache!)

07-22-2006, 11:12 PM	#7
Moon Hubba Hubba clubbie Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2001 Location: In your eyeball Posts: 76	Ron Hegyes (sp?) was one of my other kidhood hubba-hubbas but I could see Freddie in that role. The downside is that the writing wouldn't enable Freddie to really show his skillz since he'd be one of a group of smartass kids. I always thought Ron Pallillo's Horshack sounded like Edith Bunker
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07-23-2006, 07:49 AM	#8
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07-23-2006, 09:34 AM	#9
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	I was thinking the same thing Luckymama! MOON! It is wonderful to see you again!!!
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07-23-2006, 10:08 AM	#10
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	Wow, I never thought of this casting either! It woulda been interesting--two such huge heartthrobs playing off each other--but yeah, Freddie looked older with that mustache and shaving it off woulda been a shame....
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07-23-2006, 10:56 AM	#11
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	in a cast like that or alone Freddie always stood out

07-27-2006, 01:43 PM	#12
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