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Brian Damage · 04-05-2008, 09:46 PM

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TJL · 04-05-2008, 10:03 PM

This show used to be in reruns years ago.

Tony played a widowed (?) judge with two kids. It was a mixture of a workplace comedy and a family comedy.

Randall's character was less uptight than Felix Unger, but there were similarities.

Jude The Obscure · 04-06-2008, 07:36 AM

First ran on ABC, 1976-1977, then on CBS 1977-1978.
ABC wanted to renew the series but only for 13 episodes, while CBS offered a full season, so they went with CBS. Alas, it wasn't enough to keep Tony on longer. It's been so long since I've seen an episode, but I do remember liking it.

Brian Damage · 04-06-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

This show used to be in reruns years ago.

Tony played a widowed (?) judge with two kids. It was a mixture of a workplace comedy and a family comedy.

Randall's character was less uptight than Felix Unger, but there were similarities.

Thanks TJL and Jude...I really want to check this show out.

TVFactFan · 04-07-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Thanks TJL and Jude...I really want to check this show out.

And the show was based in......................................my neighborhood-"DOWNTOWN PHILLY"

LOL

Jude The Obscure · 04-07-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

And the show was based in......................................my neighborhood-"DOWNTOWN PHILLY"

LOL

Stop, you're making me hungry for a cheesesteak sammich

TVFactFan · 04-07-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Stop, you're making me hungry for a cheesesteak sammich

You been in downtown Philly and had the pleasure of eating a steak???-lol

Jude The Obscure · 04-07-2008, 11:25 PM

No......it was just the thought.

TJL · 04-08-2008, 04:42 AM

I do wish I had seen more of this show when it was in reruns.

I do remember seeing this show, but it was never the rerun staple that was The Odd Couple.

As i said in my previous post, I do remember Tony's character was not nearly as uptight/quirky as Felix Unger. I would love to see this show again to see the difference between the two characters.

Jude The Obscure · 04-08-2008, 02:26 PM

This show is one reason we need a channel devoted to obscure/rare/short-lived series!

treky · 04-10-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

And the show was based in......................................my neighborhood-"DOWNTOWN PHILLY"

LOL

my neighborhood too, Solomon! (well, not my neighborhood per say, but I grew up nearby. In Levittown.

In fact; I remember watching the show with my father, brother, and sisters and we used to like to name all the location shots they showed in the opening.

I also remember seeing an article in the newspaper at the time, when they filmed all those "location" shots.

TVFactFan · 04-10-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

my neighborhood too, Solomon! (well, not my neighborhood per say, but I grew up nearby. In Levittown.

In fact; I remember watching the show with my father, brother, and sisters and we used to like to name all the location shots they showed in the opening.

I also remember seeing an article in the newspaper at the time, when they filmed all those "location" shots.

And 32 years later and NOTHING has changed about the CITY HALL shown in the opening credits-lol

catlover79 · 04-10-2008, 08:06 PM

What was the name of the show where Tony Randall played a gay man? Sidney something?

Mr. Television · 04-10-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

What was the name of the show where Tony Randall played a gay man? Sidney something?

Love Sidney...one of my favorite shows. It was hinted he was gay but it was never actually stated. It was more stated in season 2 however.

catlover79 · 04-10-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Love Sidney...one of my favorite shows. It was hinted he was gay but it was never actually stated. It was more stated in season 2 however.

Thank you, Sonny. Wasn't Swoosie Kurtz on that show, too?

04-05-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
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04-06-2008, 07:36 AM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	First ran on ABC, 1976-1977, then on CBS 1977-1978. ABC wanted to renew the series but only for 13 episodes, while CBS offered a full season, so they went with CBS. Alas, it wasn't enough to keep Tony on longer. It's been so long since I've seen an episode, but I do remember liking it.

04-07-2008, 11:25 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	No......it was just the thought.

04-08-2008, 04:42 AM	#9
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I do wish I had seen more of this show when it was in reruns. I do remember seeing this show, but it was never the rerun staple that was The Odd Couple. As i said in my previous post, I do remember Tony's character was not nearly as uptight/quirky as Felix Unger. I would love to see this show again to see the difference between the two characters.

04-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#10
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	This show is one reason we need a channel devoted to obscure/rare/short-lived series!