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TVFactFan · 12-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Because he was way to NERDY, TIMID, and PASSIVE to be a Police Officer-lol I mean his personality didn't even fit the position which means that there must was NO CRIME at all in Pheonix in 1979.

He was not believable as a police officer

catlover79 · 12-20-2007, 09:40 PM

You could also make the case that Officer Hoppy (Sanford & Son) was not a very convincing cop. Can you imagine him trying to break up a street fight?? "COLD it!" Smitty: "COOL it!"

mstewart · 12-21-2007, 05:19 PM

I thought Vera was more compatible with Steve Marsh, her former fiance. The actor who played him was Linda Lavin's husband at the time. I understand Linda was upset when he did not get to become Vera's husband on the show. I did like the way Vera's character became more mature and not so dense as in the earlier episodes. I just wish her TV husband and her was more compatible.

GARFIELDKOOL · 12-24-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Because he was way to NERDY, TIMID, and PASSIVE to be a Police Officer-lol I mean his personality didn't even fit the position which means that there must was NO CRIME at all in Pheonix in 1979.

He was not believable as a police officer

He reminded me of thoses cops on Police Academy. But you're right, he was not police material. I guess the producers wanted a guy to match Vera's personality.

TVFactFan · 12-24-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

He reminded me of thoses cops on Police Academy. But you're right, he was not police material. I guess the producers wanted a guy to match Vera's personality.

They should have made him a dentist-lol

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-31-2007, 03:56 AM

what do you think he should have been

Jude The Obscure · 01-09-2008, 06:07 PM

I think they had the wrong actor for the part.

12-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	I think Vera's Husband should have had a Different Occupation Because he was way to NERDY, TIMID, and PASSIVE to be a Police Officer-lol I mean his personality didn't even fit the position which means that there must was NO CRIME at all in Pheonix in 1979. He was not believable as a police officer

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12-21-2007, 05:19 PM	#3
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	I thought Vera was more compatible with Steve Marsh, her former fiance. The actor who played him was Linda Lavin's husband at the time. I understand Linda was upset when he did not get to become Vera's husband on the show. I did like the way Vera's character became more mature and not so dense as in the earlier episodes. I just wish her TV husband and her was more compatible.

01-09-2008, 06:07 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I think they had the wrong actor for the part.