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Janice · 12-29-2007, 02:41 AM

Will Smith's father on Fresh Prince.

Louise Jefferson's father on The Jeffersons.

Joe and Brian Hackett's mother on Wings.

Brian Damage · 12-29-2007, 02:42 AM

Cliff Clavin's father on Cheers

catlover79 · 12-29-2007, 03:27 AM

The Evans family on Good Times had numerous relatives who came out of the woodwork (many of them turned out to be drinkers, robbers, fugitives, etc). I think the only one who was on more than once was James Evans' long lost dad. (He was probably the most normal of all the relatives, and was a clean, upstanding citizen.)

After the parents left on The Waltons, Cousin Rose showed up with her grandkids. I believe that was the same lady who played Mrs. Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzard and Suzanne Somers' mom on Step by Step, Peggy Rea. Wasn't she also on Grace Under Fire??

There was also Harriette and Rachel's long lost father on Family Matters, who suddenly showed up. Carl and Harriette also had a troublemaking nephew who came to visit, stole a car and got Eddie and Steve involved in the whole mess.

I guess this would be the opposite of the Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, right Janice??

waichingliu81 · 12-29-2007, 07:23 AM

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PlayOn · 12-29-2007, 10:29 AM

On 'Mama's Family', Carl's (Mama's dead husband) brother, Roy, comes to visit. He didn't show up for his brothers funeral and is known to be a drifter.

Adamantium · 12-30-2007, 03:04 PM

Chico's father (who was supposed to be dead) showed up and told Chico the truth about himself and why he left the family. It was a touching episode and is especially sad because it's so close to the end of Freddie Prinze's life.

12-29-2007, 02:41 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Long Lost Relatives who Return? Will Smith's father on Fresh Prince. Louise Jefferson's father on The Jeffersons. Joe and Brian Hackett's mother on Wings.

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12-29-2007, 03:27 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	The Evans family on Good Times had numerous relatives who came out of the woodwork (many of them turned out to be drinkers, robbers, fugitives, etc). I think the only one who was on more than once was James Evans' long lost dad. (He was probably the most normal of all the relatives, and was a clean, upstanding citizen.) After the parents left on The Waltons, Cousin Rose showed up with her grandkids. I believe that was the same lady who played Mrs. Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzard and Suzanne Somers' mom on Step by Step, Peggy Rea. Wasn't she also on Grace Under Fire?? There was also Harriette and Rachel's long lost father on Family Matters, who suddenly showed up. Carl and Harriette also had a troublemaking nephew who came to visit, stole a car and got Eddie and Steve involved in the whole mess. I guess this would be the opposite of the Chuck Cunningham Syndrome, right Janice??
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12-29-2007, 10:29 AM	#5
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	On 'Mama's Family', Carl's (Mama's dead husband) brother, Roy, comes to visit. He didn't show up for his brothers funeral and is known to be a drifter.
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Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,826	Chico's father (who was supposed to be dead) showed up and told Chico the truth about himself and why he left the family. It was a touching episode and is especially sad because it's so close to the end of Freddie Prinze's life.