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*ClassicPinUp* · 09-17-2007, 03:55 PM

Does anyone ever wish the Kramdens apartment would have been a little more -decorated-? Maybe I've just gotten spoiled by I Love Lucy but as I was watching an episode of The Honeymooners last month I -for the first time ever- found myself getting bored with the old apartment (not the show).
I know the reasons behind the "poor" looking apartment and I still think this is the best show to ever air.. but still I would of liked to have seen maybe a little change in the apartment. Like in "Funny Money" when Ralph re-decorates for Alice.. I think Jackie should have kept it that way. I also wish some scenes would have taken place in the bedroom. There's a lot of funny things they could have done with that plus it would have given an occasional change of scenery.

Anyone else have opinions on the apartment or bedroom?

The Great One · 09-17-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

Does anyone ever wish the Kramdens apartment would have been a little more -decorated-? Maybe I've just gotten spoiled by I Love Lucy but as I was watching an episode of The Honeymooners last month I -for the first time ever- found myself getting bored with the old apartment (not the show).
I know the reasons behind the "poor" looking apartment and I still think this is the best show to ever air.. but still I would of liked to have seen maybe a little change in the apartment. Like in "Funny Money" when Ralph re-decorates for Alice.. I think Jackie should have kept it that way. I also wish some scenes would have taken place in the bedroom. There's a lot of funny things they could have done with that plus it would have given an occasional change of scenery.

Anyone else have opinions on the apartment or bedroom?

I have many times had the same thoughts about the Kramden's apartment.
Especially in "Funny Money", I wish they would have left the apartment the way it was decorated. It seems that if they would have done that then they would have been equal with the Norton's in terms of having a nice place to live. Even though Ed Norton worked in a sewer I always thought that he had a nice apartment to come home to. Also, I do agree with you, they should have showed the Kramden's bedroom. There could have been many funny situations that could have been created had they included it.

JealousGarrity · 09-17-2007, 06:32 PM

Well I for one liked the fact that they were simple.. if the apartment had been fixed up.. we would have never gotten the one liners like "this place looks like yucca flats after the Blast" or how about this gem.. (speaking on living in a tent with ralph) "I'd still be willing! I think it' be an improvement! We would have never had the episode tv or not tv! funny money would not have been so funny! And like jackie said he wanted it to be like it was when he was really growing up in brooklyn! thats how he lived! also.. Like we all know that jackie didn't want a phone in the house because then the writers would get lazy and use it as a crutch!.. In the end Im thankful for both the simplicity and the familiarity of the whole set! just my opinion!
P.S. How could we ever have survived if they had a refrigirator and never got to hear old true blue norton say: "I'm not sure but I think that ice box might be early ma and pa kettle! lol Just a
jealous observation™

Mikado · 09-17-2007, 06:57 PM

They were supposed to be a low-income family, and Ralph was uber-cheap to boot, i think the apartment carried out that idea perfectly. You couldnt have that show, without that apartment, IMHO. ( They went together like back-bacon and hash browns )

JealousGarrity · 09-17-2007, 06:58 PM

Well said! :-)

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-17-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great One

I have many times had the same thoughts about the Kramden's apartment.
Especially in "Funny Money", I wish they would have left the apartment the way it was decorated. It seems that if they would have done that then they would have been equal with the Norton's in terms of having a nice place to live. Even though Ed Norton worked in a sewer I always thought that he had a nice apartment to come home to. Also, I do agree with you, they should have showed the Kramden's bedroom. There could have been many funny situations that could have been created had they included it.

Yes I loved the Norton's apartment! It was cute and simple and just perfect for a couple. Thanks for sharing your opinion. It's great to have ya back around these parts

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-17-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JealousGarrity

Well I for one liked the fact that they were simple.. if the apartment had been fixed up.. we would have never gotten the one liners like "this place looks like yucca flats after the Blast" or how about this gem.. (speaking on living in a tent with ralph) "I'd still be willing! I think it' be an improvement! We would have never had the episode tv or not tv! funny money would not have been so funny! And like jackie said he wanted it to be like it was when he was really growing up in brooklyn! thats how he lived! also.. Like we all know that jackie didn't want a phone in the house because then the writers would get lazy and use it as a crutch!.. In the end Im thankful for both the simplicity and the familiarity of the whole set! just my opinion!
P.S. How could we ever have survived if they had a refrigirator and never got to hear old true blue norton say: "I'm not sure but I think that ice box might be early ma and pa kettle! lol Just a
jealous observation™

We have some different opinions on this but I can definitely see what your saying

Do you think the bedroom should have been shown?

Mikado · 09-17-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JealousGarrity

Well said! :-)

Thx, i think our posts complemented each other nicely!

JealousGarrity · 09-17-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

We have some different opinions on this but I can definitely see what your saying

Do you think the bedroom should have been shown?

noper... something left to the imagination.. I think the more left to the imagination.. the more magic you can derive from something :-)

Mikado · 09-17-2007, 09:33 PM

So true

The Great One · 09-18-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

Yes I loved the Norton's apartment! It was cute and simple and just perfect for a couple. Thanks for sharing your opinion. It's great to have ya back around these parts

Thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate it. I like the topics that you post here so I add my two cents to do my part in participating. Thanks again!!!

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-18-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great One

Thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate it. I like the topics that you post here so I add my two cents to do my part in participating. Thanks again!!!

Your very welcome

The Great One · 09-18-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

Your very welcome

Gosh!!! I can hardly keep up with all this typing. My fingers are sure getting a work-out today. You really are a fitness expert. Thanks for helping me stay in shape. hehehe....

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-18-2007, 06:15 PM

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Gosh!!! I can hardly keep up with all this typing. My fingers are sure getting a work-out today. You really are a fitness expert. Thanks for helping me stay in shape. hehehe....

Nothings nicer than some well defined...fingers

powbangzooom · 09-18-2007, 07:29 PM

Great post Erin!
I have often had some of the same feelings of curiosity. One day I will remodel their kitchen, bedroom and bath. Just for fun. I do agree with Garrity though. It keeps you wondering, so I'm glad they did it that way.
Here are some pics of what I have been playing with in their kitchen, he he...

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ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	A new look? Does anyone ever wish the Kramdens apartment would have been a little more -decorated-? Maybe I've just gotten spoiled by I Love Lucy but as I was watching an episode of The Honeymooners last month I -for the first time ever- found myself getting bored with the old apartment (not the show). I know the reasons behind the "poor" looking apartment and I still think this is the best show to ever air.. but still I would of liked to have seen maybe a little change in the apartment. Like in "Funny Money" when Ralph re-decorates for Alice.. I think Jackie should have kept it that way. I also wish some scenes would have taken place in the bedroom. There's a lot of funny things they could have done with that plus it would have given an occasional change of scenery. Anyone else have opinions on the apartment or bedroom?
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09-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#3
JealousGarrity Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 05, 2007 Posts: 71	my take Well I for one liked the fact that they were simple.. if the apartment had been fixed up.. we would have never gotten the one liners like "this place looks like yucca flats after the Blast" or how about this gem.. (speaking on living in a tent with ralph) "I'd still be willing! I think it' be an improvement! We would have never had the episode tv or not tv! funny money would not have been so funny! And like jackie said he wanted it to be like it was when he was really growing up in brooklyn! thats how he lived! also.. Like we all know that jackie didn't want a phone in the house because then the writers would get lazy and use it as a crutch!.. In the end Im thankful for both the simplicity and the familiarity of the whole set! just my opinion! P.S. How could we ever have survived if they had a refrigirator and never got to hear old true blue norton say: "I'm not sure but I think that ice box might be early ma and pa kettle! lol Just a jealous observation™

09-18-2007, 07:29 PM	#15
powbangzooom Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 254	Great post Erin! I have often had some of the same feelings of curiosity. One day I will remodel their kitchen, bedroom and bath. Just for fun. I do agree with Garrity though. It keeps you wondering, so I'm glad they did it that way. Here are some pics of what I have been playing with in their kitchen, he he... Attached Images
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09-17-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	They were supposed to be a low-income family, and Ralph was uber-cheap to boot, i think the apartment carried out that idea perfectly. You couldnt have that show, without that apartment, IMHO. ( They went together like back-bacon and hash browns )

09-17-2007, 06:58 PM	#5
JealousGarrity Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 05, 2007 Posts: 71	Well said! :-)

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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	So true