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catlover79 · 02-01-2007, 01:40 AM

I must admit I really enjoyed the tough, macho (but warm-hearted) bar owner named "Mom". He was featured in the episode "A Small Victory" from season 8. Playing Mom was Peter Schrum, who went on to appear in Gimme A Break. Does anyone else remember him?

lil_weezy · 02-01-2007, 11:12 AM

I remember Mom....I loved how he had the menu on his arm...Oh yeah and when he asked what they wanted...I forgot what Helen ordered but Weezy ordered a banana daiquori (however it's spelled)...but it was obviously something that Mom didn't make, so he was like "2 Beers"....so funny.

TVFactFan · 02-13-2007, 12:05 PM

My favorite one shot character was "THE PIANO MOVER"

"This Piano is too big to take back, a piano this size is just for bringing

catlover79 · 07-05-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_weezy

I remember Mom....I loved how he had the menu on his arm...Oh yeah and when he asked what they wanted...I forgot what Helen ordered but Weezy ordered a banana daiquori (however it's spelled)...but it was obviously something that Mom didn't make, so he was like "2 Beers"....so funny.

I just saw that ep again recently. Helen ordered a "vodka gimlet with a twist" (whatever that is

) and Weezy wanted a "fresh banana daquiri". Then Mom said, "two beers". The ladies said in unison "perfect".

70s show watcher · 07-07-2008, 04:52 PM

buzz from floerences mr right because he reminds me of some pompus self righthous people ive met and i love when florence said hot dam right before he walked out the door

OKCRay · 01-05-2009, 03:44 AM

My favorite was Eddie/Edie, George's old navy buddy who had a sex-change operation. That episode was hysterical, but they still handled this sensitive topic quite well.

From the same episode I'd also mention Leroy, who worked for George at the dry cleaners and ended up posing as "Edie" when George couldn't find the real "Eddie" to prove to Weezy that he wasn't dishonest to her.

jamesanthony · 01-05-2009, 05:05 PM

Kathleen Wilhoite's young neighbor character in State of Mind, Monk Davis in George's Skeleton, Louise's various relatives: her mother, father, sister, Uncle Ward, the call girl in BreakUp pt 2, Louise;s first boyfriend in season 6.

Least favorite: Sammy Davis Jr

Seems like the one shots that really hit it off with the audience were invited back: Florence, Hugo, Garrett Morris

In general, this show had very good guest stars in it. Well into the 80s, there are eps with just one guest star (or even no guest star) and just the core actors. Minus fancy editing, music, clever writing (the writers even admitted that much of what they wrote was mediocre) and a lot of what is considered mandatory today, this show always remained watchable.

TVFactFan · 01-05-2009, 05:14 PM

The First Alan Willis, shame I never saw him again

Then to make it worst, when the new Alan Wilis came they had him repeated the LINES of the First Alan Willis-lol

I know it was the same character but that was really unecessary

OKCRay · 01-06-2009, 03:25 AM

Almost forgot another favorite: Abby, the little girl from the "Me and Mr. G" episode. She was so adorable and the way she imitated George's mannerisms was too cute!

Willsatx · 01-07-2009, 01:21 AM

Mine was Lou Gosset Jr's apperance when he trying to get with Louise, and its so funny when Mother Jefferson hits him with the umbrella. George calling him sick for making a pass at his mother was classic.

catlover79 · 01-07-2009, 01:23 AM

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Mine was Lou Gosset Jr's apperance when he trying to get with Louise, and its so funny when Mother Jefferson hits him with the umbrella. George calling him sick for making a pass at his mother was classic.

I missed that episode, but it sounds hilarious. I'll have to check it out.

Willsatx · 01-07-2009, 01:30 AM

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I missed that episode, but it sounds hilarious. I'll have to check it out.

I have it recorded and its one of my favorite episodes, you will be laughing quite a bit.

catlover79 · 01-07-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Willsatx

I have it recorded and its one of my favorite episodes, you will be laughing quite a bit.

Which season is it? My local library has the first 6 seasons of The Jeffersons, so I can just pick it up there. Thanks!!

Willsatx · 01-07-2009, 01:38 AM

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Which season is it? My local library has the first 6 seasons of The Jeffersons, so I can just pick it up there. Thanks!!

Hey there, its on season 2. Tell me what you think when you see the episode.

catlover79 · 01-07-2009, 01:45 AM

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Hey there, its on season 2. Tell me what you think when you see the episode.

I will - thank you so much!!!

02-01-2007, 01:40 AM	#1
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02-01-2007, 11:12 AM	#2
lil_weezy I'll 4ever luv Weezy Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 346	I remember Mom....I loved how he had the menu on his arm...Oh yeah and when he asked what they wanted...I forgot what Helen ordered but Weezy ordered a banana daiquori (however it's spelled)...but it was obviously something that Mom didn't make, so he was like "2 Beers"....so funny.

02-13-2007, 12:05 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	My favorite one shot character was "THE PIANO MOVER" "This Piano is too big to take back, a piano this size is just for bringing

07-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#5
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	buzz from floerences mr right because he reminds me of some pompus self righthous people ive met and i love when florence said hot dam right before he walked out the door

01-05-2009, 05:05 PM	#7
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	Kathleen Wilhoite's young neighbor character in State of Mind, Monk Davis in George's Skeleton, Louise's various relatives: her mother, father, sister, Uncle Ward, the call girl in BreakUp pt 2, Louise;s first boyfriend in season 6. Least favorite: Sammy Davis Jr Seems like the one shots that really hit it off with the audience were invited back: Florence, Hugo, Garrett Morris In general, this show had very good guest stars in it. Well into the 80s, there are eps with just one guest star (or even no guest star) and just the core actors. Minus fancy editing, music, clever writing (the writers even admitted that much of what they wrote was mediocre) and a lot of what is considered mandatory today, this show always remained watchable.

01-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	The First Alan Willis, shame I never saw him again Then to make it worst, when the new Alan Wilis came they had him repeated the LINES of the First Alan Willis-lol I know it was the same character but that was really unecessary

01-06-2009, 03:25 AM	#9
OKCRay Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2003 Location: Area 51 Posts: 328	Almost forgot another favorite: Abby, the little girl from the "Me and Mr. G" episode. She was so adorable and the way she imitated George's mannerisms was too cute!

01-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
Willsatx Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 21, 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 62	Mine was Lou Gosset Jr's apperance when he trying to get with Louise, and its so funny when Mother Jefferson hits him with the umbrella. George calling him sick for making a pass at his mother was classic.