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JRDM · 09-01-2007, 03:11 AM

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Overdose · 09-01-2007, 06:04 AM

On "Roseanne", Roseanne started to spank/hit DJ when he stole and crashed the family car, but then she regretted it and said her emotions got the best of her.

A very touching episode.

ekkostar · 09-01-2007, 07:10 AM

Mentions of recreational spanking between adults on the other hand...

Mr. Television · 09-01-2007, 09:56 AM

Nothing wrong with spanking. Those were great shows.

mstewart · 09-01-2007, 10:35 AM

Spare the rod spoil the child.

James · 09-01-2007, 11:57 AM

The Waltons did it at least twice. In one of the early episodes Olivia threatened one of the boys with "the switch." I can't remember which one at the moment.

In a later episode, "The Tailspin," in which Jim Bob wanted to drop out of school and join the Air Corps (known as the Air Force today). Corabeth was tutoring him in, I think, either English or literature. In one scene Jim Bob said something critical to Corabeth about her ways, and John was right there and threatened to take him to the woodshed.

clj2 · 09-01-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

Spare the rod spoil the child.

Oh yes!

James · 09-01-2007, 12:06 PM

In the pilot episode of The Wonder Years it could be implied that Kevin got a spanking for throwing that apple into the cafeteria. The narrator said, "In my 12 1/2 years my father had never struck me. But he'd given Wayne a beating twice. And I recognized that glazed look in his eyes. Besides, maybe I deserved it." I can't draw a definite conclusion as to whether Kevin got a spanking. (Can anyone else?)

Zoneboy · 09-01-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JRDM

In one episode of Andy Griffith one of Opie's friends is acting real bad, and Andy tells his father to take him to the woodshed. Andy was always spanking Opie.

The brat in that episode deserved a spanking and at no time during the shows run did Andy ever spank Opie. He did tell him more than once that he was gonna get a whipping but it never happened.

megamanj2004 · 09-01-2007, 01:31 PM

In an episode of "Maude," Carol's son Phillip was staying with Maude and co. for a bit while Carol and her hubby were out for the night and Phillip was acting very bratty and towards the end, he threw a toy model of a boat and then Maude had it up to her head with his actions and then toldPhillip that he was getting a spanking.

To which Phillip replied: "That's a big deal!"

Maude came back and said: "Oh you think that's a big deal, I'll show you the whole DECK!!!"

and of course Maude proceedes on to spanking Phillip but then it seem like she cried briefly, maybe for regretting to have to spank Phillip and then Phillip came over to her and told her that he was sorry and then Maude briefly brushes him off by saying "Oh go away, you little jerk!" and then she hugs him, just before Phillip rats out the mouth and tells his mom that: "Guess what, Mom? Grandma just beat the hell out of me!"

I'm surprised no one brought up the spanking moment on Good Times where Michael's nemesis-turned friend got a "Big Mac" from James Sr. Michael's friend refused to study and then James turned to him and says "Around here, my family studies and since you're part of my family now I have the right to whip yo' behind!" and then he rebuttles back again and gotten James's patented "Big Mac" spanking.

JulieSomoski · 09-01-2007, 01:37 PM

I really think this is an irrelevant thread. I mean, one might think spanking is fine, but it wasn't like the parents in these shows were beating their kids to death. They just deserved a quick spanking for being bad, and that's it. The samet hing happens today as it has happened for years.

Furienna · 09-05-2007, 07:32 PM

I'll go into newer shows, that I have actually seen.

On "Fresh Prince in Bel Air", it could almost sound like Will was spanked. I seem to remember a dialogue like this:
Phil: If it doesn't, I'll have to take it out on your behind.
Will: And that would be nasty, wouldn't it?
And once, Will worriedly asked "Am I not too old for spanking?" or something to that effect.

I also remember a "Kenan and Kel" episode, when Kenan and Kel had to replace a big 800 dollar TV set with a little 50 dollar TV set, and Kenan's parents were just paralyzed by shock, when they show how small the TV set was. Then Kenan said something like "You're never too old for spanking, are you?"

tanquant · 09-05-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

The brat in that episode deserved a spanking and at no time during the shows run did Andy ever spank Opie. He did tell him more than once that he was gonna get a whipping but it never happened.

The boy in that episode deserved a trip to the woodshed. I could have taken him there myself. He would rather see his father in jail than to have his bike taken away. He was a

Ireneparalegal · 09-05-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

Nothing wrong with spanking. Those were great shows.

My sentiments.

comedyfreak · 09-06-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

Spare the rod spoil the child.

Exactly!!

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megamanj2004 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2004 Posts: 2,357	In an episode of "Maude," Carol's son Phillip was staying with Maude and co. for a bit while Carol and her hubby were out for the night and Phillip was acting very bratty and towards the end, he threw a toy model of a boat and then Maude had it up to her head with his actions and then toldPhillip that he was getting a spanking. To which Phillip replied: "That's a big deal!" Maude came back and said: "Oh you think that's a big deal, I'll show you the whole DECK!!!" and of course Maude proceedes on to spanking Phillip but then it seem like she cried briefly, maybe for regretting to have to spank Phillip and then Phillip came over to her and told her that he was sorry and then Maude briefly brushes him off by saying "Oh go away, you little jerk!" and then she hugs him, just before Phillip rats out the mouth and tells his mom that: "Guess what, Mom? Grandma just beat the hell out of me!" I'm surprised no one brought up the spanking moment on Good Times where Michael's nemesis-turned friend got a "Big Mac" from James Sr. Michael's friend refused to study and then James turned to him and says "Around here, my family studies and since you're part of my family now I have the right to whip yo' behind!" and then he rebuttles back again and gotten James's patented "Big Mac" spanking.
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09-01-2007, 06:04 AM	#2
Overdose Don't mess with Roseanne! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 27, 2007 Posts: 303	On "Roseanne", Roseanne started to spank/hit DJ when he stole and crashed the family car, but then she regretted it and said her emotions got the best of her. A very touching episode.

09-01-2007, 10:35 AM	#5
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Spare the rod spoil the child.

09-01-2007, 11:57 AM	#6
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The Waltons did it at least twice. In one of the early episodes Olivia threatened one of the boys with "the switch." I can't remember which one at the moment. In a later episode, "The Tailspin," in which Jim Bob wanted to drop out of school and join the Air Corps (known as the Air Force today). Corabeth was tutoring him in, I think, either English or literature. In one scene Jim Bob said something critical to Corabeth about her ways, and John was right there and threatened to take him to the woodshed.

09-01-2007, 12:06 PM	#8
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	In the pilot episode of The Wonder Years it could be implied that Kevin got a spanking for throwing that apple into the cafeteria. The narrator said, "In my 12 1/2 years my father had never struck me. But he'd given Wayne a beating twice. And I recognized that glazed look in his eyes. Besides, maybe I deserved it." I can't draw a definite conclusion as to whether Kevin got a spanking. (Can anyone else?)

09-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#12
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,277	I'll go into newer shows, that I have actually seen. On "Fresh Prince in Bel Air", it could almost sound like Will was spanked. I seem to remember a dialogue like this: Phil: If it doesn't, I'll have to take it out on your behind. Will: And that would be nasty, wouldn't it? And once, Will worriedly asked "Am I not too old for spanking?" or something to that effect. I also remember a "Kenan and Kel" episode, when Kenan and Kel had to replace a big 800 dollar TV set with a little 50 dollar TV set, and Kenan's parents were just paralyzed by shock, when they show how small the TV set was. Then Kenan said something like "You're never too old for spanking, are you?"