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Janice · 09-12-2007, 10:26 PM

I caught the middle of the episode, the one with Ron Glass from Barney Miller. Aunt Esther was wearing a small neck collar. Was this explained, and did she wear it for other episodes?

GARFIELDKOOL · 09-13-2007, 10:51 AM

I played back the episode on DVD. Actually, in this episode it wasn't explained. Herman (Ron Glass) asked her if it was an accident, Grady butted in and said, No she was born that way, LOL, Esther then went after Grady, but never answered Herman's question, and went on to the next topic. I guess we had to assume she was in an accident.

TVFactFan · 09-13-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I caught the middle of the episode, the one with Ron Glass from Barney Miller. Aunt Esther was wearing a small neck collar. Was this explained, and did she wear it for other episodes?

I watched the episode last night and didn't even notice it-lol

Janice · 09-13-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I played back the episode on DVD. Actually, in this episode it wasn't explained. Herman (Ron Glass) asked her if it was an accident, Grady butted in and said, No she was born that way, LOL, Esther then went after Grady, but never answered Herman's question, and went on to the next topic. I guess we had to assume she was in an accident.

Thanks for playing it back, Garfield. I appreciate it.

The reason I'm interested is because I have arthritis in my neck, and I often have to wear the same kind of collar. If LaWanda Page had a chronic neck condition, as I do, then we would have seen her wear it more. She may have had whiplash or as you say, another kind of accident.

Janice · 09-13-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I watched the episode last night and didn't even notice it-lol

And you call yourself the King of TV Research?! Get on the case Solomon, please, and find out why she wore the neck collar.

TVFactFan · 09-13-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

And you call yourself the King of TV Research?! Get on the case Solomon, please, and find out why she wore the neck collar.

I'm on the case-lol

Janice · 09-13-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I'm on the case-lol

Thanks, King Solomon.

Janice · 09-27-2007, 12:40 AM

I noticed that Fred had a neck collar on too. I don't remember which episode, but he made a joke about it to Grady.

LizaDaisy · 10-22-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I caught the middle of the episode, the one with Ron Glass from Barney Miller. Aunt Esther was wearing a small neck collar. Was this explained, and did she wear it for other episodes?

Fred also wore the neck brace a few times. As did Ester.

In the later episodes where Ester/Woodrow is adopting their son she is wearing a neck brace and Lamont says "Oh I forgot about your whiplash aunt Ester".

Joey Deadcat · 10-24-2007, 08:05 PM

She was also sporting that neckbrace in the "wild parsleys" episode. She mentions how her neck will be better Friday 'cause the trial will be on Thursday.

Janice · 11-26-2007, 12:31 AM

I found this picture of Lewanda Page wearing a neck collar. I'm thinking that perhaps she had a chronic condition.

09-12-2007, 10:26 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Aunt Esther's neck collar? I caught the middle of the episode, the one with Ron Glass from Barney Miller. Aunt Esther was wearing a small neck collar. Was this explained, and did she wear it for other episodes?

09-13-2007, 10:51 AM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I played back the episode on DVD. Actually, in this episode it wasn't explained. Herman (Ron Glass) asked her if it was an accident, Grady butted in and said, No she was born that way, LOL, Esther then went after Grady, but never answered Herman's question, and went on to the next topic. I guess we had to assume she was in an accident.

09-27-2007, 12:40 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I noticed that Fred had a neck collar on too. I don't remember which episode, but he made a joke about it to Grady.

10-24-2007, 08:05 PM	#10
Joey Deadcat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 29	She was also sporting that neckbrace in the "wild parsleys" episode. She mentions how her neck will be better Friday 'cause the trial will be on Thursday.

11-26-2007, 12:31 AM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I found this picture of Lewanda Page wearing a neck collar. I'm thinking that perhaps she had a chronic condition.