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Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:03 AM

In the episode, 'The Failure,' a custmer complains that $1.10 is too much for eggs and chili. I realize this was 1976, but is that really a lot for that time?

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:06 AM

Thinking back, it sounds so damn cheap. Yet, the girls were only making $3 an hour (something like that), so I guess you have to look at the bigger picture regarding hourly wages, the cost of living, etc.

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Thinking back, it sounds so damn cheap. Yet, the girls were only making $3 an hour (something like that), so I guess you have to look at the bigger picture regarding hourly wages, the cost of living, etc.

I see your point, but a buck? It seems so dang cheap!

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:13 AM

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I see your point, but a buck? It seems so dang cheap!

Yeah, that's what I say too. I remember when people complained abt the cost of gas in that time. What was it, around 65 cents a gallon?

I would like to see those times again.

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:19 AM

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Yeah, that's what I say too. I remember when people complained abt the cost of gas in that time. What was it, around 65 cents a gallon?

I would like to see those times again.

65 cents a gallon for gas?!? Dang! Bring back the 70's!!!

Zoneboy · 04-25-2007, 12:19 AM

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Yeah, that's what I say too. I remember when people complained abt the cost of gas in that time. What was it, around 65 cents a gallon?

I would like to see those times again.

I remember an episode of The Waltons where John complained about gas being .18 a gallon. Of course that was during the depression era but still .18

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:20 AM

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65 cents a gallon for gas?!? Dang! Bring back the 70's!!!

WORD!

Disco, Andrea True Connection (More, More, More...your fave song Brian

) bell bottom pants and CHEAP GAS!

catlover79 · 04-25-2007, 12:22 AM

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WORD!

Disco, Andrea True Connection (More, More, More...your fave song Brian

) bell bottom pants and CHEAP GAS!

I wasn't even born until 1979, but a whole meal for $1.10, gas for less than a buck a gallon and bell-bottoms?? THOSE were the days!!

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:23 AM

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WORD!

Disco, Andrea True Connection (More, More, More...your fave song Brian

) bell bottom pants and CHEAP GAS!

Not to mention the greatest sitcoms eva!

catlover79 · 04-25-2007, 12:24 AM

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Not to mention the greatest sitcoms eva!

You got that right!!

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:24 AM

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Not to mention the greatest sitcoms eva!

AH....the sitcoms. The best of times.

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:29 AM

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AH....the sitcoms. The best of times.

Not just the best of times...GOOD TIMES!!!

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:31 AM

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Not just the best of times...GOOD TIMES!!!

HERE'S TO GOOD TIMES, HAPPY DAYS AND LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE! a quote from Three's Company.

Brian Damage · 04-25-2007, 12:33 AM

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HERE'S TO GOOD TIMES, HAPPY DAYS AND LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE! a quote from Three's Company.

Cheerio, corn flakes rice krispies...

Ireneparalegal · 04-25-2007, 12:36 AM

I just thought of something, I didn't see the ALICE episode tonight, but maybe the guy was complaining abt paying THAT MUCH for Mel's chili.

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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	I just thought of something, I didn't see the ALICE episode tonight, but maybe the guy was complaining abt paying THAT MUCH for Mel's chili.