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Janice · 01-26-2008, 09:56 PM

Some characters who had trouble getting dates made no sense to me because they were really attractive. These come to mind...

Rebecca Howe on Cheers. She was always on the prowl for a husband.

Reggie on Becker. She was a knockout, yet it was a running joke on the show that she couldn't get a date.

Helen on Wings. Simply adorable, but had trouble finding Mr. Right.

For men, Bob on Becker, but he was crazy, so it made sense.

Cliff Clavin on Cheers was a lonely guy.

Ireneparalegal · 01-26-2008, 10:12 PM

I never understood how they made Rebecca look like this female who could not get a date. Here was this gorgeous businesswoman....uh, there it is, the guys were intimidated by her. Oh well, their loss.

bingbangbaby · 01-27-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I never understood how they made Rebecca look like this female who could not get a date. Here was this gorgeous businesswoman....uh, there it is, the guys were intimidated by her. Oh well, their loss.

Angela Bower on Who's the Boss. Same deal.

PlayOn · 01-27-2008, 01:23 AM

Screech from Saved By The Bell

Ireneparalegal · 01-27-2008, 01:41 AM

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Screech from Saved By The Bell

Well, that's a no brainer there.

sara · 01-27-2008, 03:00 AM

Carlton on Fresh Prince

Kristen · 01-27-2008, 03:08 AM

Rhoda (when she was on the MTM Show) spent a lot of Saturday nights alone. That was sort of a running joke.

To the person who mentioned Helen on Wings - I'm not sure I agree w/ that. She dated Joe for quite awhile, then there was Davis Lynch, and in between there were a couple other guys. If anyone on the show had trouble dating, I'd prob. say Antonio.

PlayOn · 01-27-2008, 03:22 AM

Dorothy Spornack from The Golden Girls
Iola Boylan from Mama's Family
Aunt Fran from Mama's Family
Mouth McFadden from One Tree Hill (I know. Not a sitcom, but true)

Janice · 01-27-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceWillisFan

Mouth McFadden from One Tree Hill (I know. Not a sitcom, but true)

By all means, dramas are fine. I never specified only sitcoms. I just couldn't think of a drama character to list, so thanks.

Janice · 01-27-2008, 03:30 AM

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To the person who mentioned Helen on Wings - I'm not sure I agree w/ that. She dated Joe for quite awhile, then there was Davis Lynch, and in between there were a couple other guys. If anyone on the show had trouble dating, I'd prob. say Antonio.

Definitely Antonio. He was enough to make a person cry, lol. I mentioned Helen. It just seemed to me, that although she had her share of dates, that nothing seemed to work out for her. It was all sort of tied into her diner thing, and having no luck getting her career off the ground. She often complained about all that, her unhappiness in general. I was happy when she ended up with Joe, and used to wish it would just happen, but that would have made for a dull show, lol. The sexual tension between them was necessary. Sort of like Sam and Diane on Cheers.

waichingliu81 · 01-27-2008, 08:11 AM

del cassidy (caroline in the city)
joey (friends)

i might be wrong about this but what about roz doyle (frasier)?

Brian Damage · 01-27-2008, 11:21 AM

Roz Doyle really never had a problem finding men. She had a very active sex life. On the other hand, Frasier Crane had one mishap after another finding a date.

Cactus Jack · 01-27-2008, 01:03 PM

Newman on Seinfeld

Cactus Jack · 01-27-2008, 01:03 PM

Newman on Seinfeld

Ralph and Potsie on Happy Days

AB · 01-27-2008, 02:22 PM

Lenny & Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley (they did manage to drum up a few dates though) lol!

01-26-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Characters who had trouble getting dates? Some characters who had trouble getting dates made no sense to me because they were really attractive. These come to mind... Rebecca Howe on Cheers. She was always on the prowl for a husband. Reggie on Becker. She was a knockout, yet it was a running joke on the show that she couldn't get a date. Helen on Wings. Simply adorable, but had trouble finding Mr. Right. For men, Bob on Becker, but he was crazy, so it made sense. Cliff Clavin on Cheers was a lonely guy.

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