The Buzz/Sonia years or The Bubba years? What's your preference? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Loopie63 · 11-19-2008, 01:31 PM

For me It's Bubba. But there are a couple ep's with Buzz and Sonia I like. Like the Obscene Caller ep, and the Karate Ep.

catlover79 · 11-19-2008, 02:49 PM

The Bubba era, because Iola was also there.

gidgetgrape · 11-19-2008, 03:10 PM

The Bubba Era for sure. Buzz and Sonia always seemed kinda corny to me.

Loopie63 · 11-19-2008, 04:42 PM

Oh yeah, Iola is fantastic!

Meade · 11-26-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

The Bubba Era for sure. Buzz and Sonia always seemed kinda corny to me.

They never struck me as corny. They just didnt have much to say usually

Bubba was good in the early ones, but later on his character got really annoying when he turned into a Frat Boy/Jock/Sufer Dude. That just seemed way out of touch with Bubba.

88survivor · 11-27-2008, 11:50 PM

Well, it was the 80s, what are you going to do with Bubba's character? All I can remember about Alan Kayser is that whenever I see Night of The Creeps, I say "It's Bubba! Where's Noami and the gang? Bubba went yuppie and bleached blonde all of a sudden! He even sounds intelligent all of a sudden. I guess Mama taught him right instead of playing the surfer/frat boy role."

Meade · 11-28-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 88survivor

Well, it was the 80s, what are you going to do with Bubba's character? All I can remember about Alan Kayser is that whenever I see Night of The Creeps, I say "It's Bubba! Where's Noami and the gang? Bubba went yuppie and bleached blonde all of a sudden! He even sounds intelligent all of a sudden. I guess Mama taught him right instead of playing the surfer/frat boy role."

Acting like a typical Frat boy and talking like a California Surfer dude doesnt sound intelligent to me. Not to mention- they simply took the spunk out of Bubba. Sure, he had to grow up, but they took all the personality out of him and made him a bore. Im not sure if that was the Director's choice, or Alan Kayser didnt like playing it more "camp" the way he did- but I much prefer earlier genuine Bubba to the other one.

gidgetgrape · 11-28-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Meade

Not to mention- they simply took the spunk out of Bubba. Sure, he had to grow up, but they took all the personality out of him and made him a bore. Im not sure if that was the Director's choice, or Alan Kayser didnt like playing it more "camp" the way he did- but I much prefer earlier genuine Bubba to the other one.

I think they had to show that being apart of a real family changed Bubba. Before he moved in with Mama he was mostly ignored and with the wrong crowd.

Scoobiedoo30 · 11-28-2008, 02:30 AM

Bubba.

PlayOn · 11-28-2008, 05:16 AM

would say Bubba. more episodes. more laughs. too bad Carol Burnett wasn't in any of them, tho.

Loopie63 · 12-01-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

I think they had to show that being apart of a real family changed Bubba. Before he moved in with Mama he was mostly ignored and with the wrong crowd.

Yeah, In the morning before school his mom would throw a frozen waffle in a bag and tell him to beat it!

tanquant · 12-09-2008, 05:54 PM

I love the Bubba/Iola years. They had the funniest episodes. The episode when Bubba and Mama worked together at the hamburger shop is priceless. I also love the episode when Mama and Iola compete to be the CLL president.

C_ME · 12-22-2008, 02:13 AM

I think the Bubba years were funnier but a part of me likes the Buzz/Sonia years because Vinton was smarter and didn't act like a child when his children were present.

Jonathan · 12-22-2008, 11:46 AM

Definitely Bubba and Iola! Iola really helps make the show IMO!

jterry · 12-22-2008, 08:30 PM

I agree. It's kinda like Lucy and Ethel. It's not the same when they're not together.

11-19-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
Loopie63 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 250	The Buzz/Sonia years or The Bubba years? What's your preference? For me It's Bubba. But there are a couple ep's with Buzz and Sonia I like. Like the Obscene Caller ep, and the Karate Ep.

11-19-2008, 02:49 PM	#2
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11-28-2008, 02:30 AM	#9
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11-28-2008, 05:16 AM	#10
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12-22-2008, 08:30 PM	#15
jterry Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 16, 2003 Location: Raytown, The Jewel of the Tri-State Area Posts: 453	I agree. It's kinda like Lucy and Ethel. It's not the same when they're not together.
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11-19-2008, 03:10 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,504	The Bubba Era for sure. Buzz and Sonia always seemed kinda corny to me.

11-19-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Loopie63 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 250	Oh yeah, Iola is fantastic!

11-27-2008, 11:50 PM	#6
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	Well, it was the 80s, what are you going to do with Bubba's character? All I can remember about Alan Kayser is that whenever I see Night of The Creeps, I say "It's Bubba! Where's Noami and the gang? Bubba went yuppie and bleached blonde all of a sudden! He even sounds intelligent all of a sudden. I guess Mama taught him right instead of playing the surfer/frat boy role."

12-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#12
tanquant Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 864	I love the Bubba/Iola years. They had the funniest episodes. The episode when Bubba and Mama worked together at the hamburger shop is priceless. I also love the episode when Mama and Iola compete to be the CLL president.

12-22-2008, 02:13 AM	#13
C_ME Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 08, 2003 Posts: 118	I think the Bubba years were funnier but a part of me likes the Buzz/Sonia years because Vinton was smarter and didn't act like a child when his children were present.

12-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#14
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	Definitely Bubba and Iola! Iola really helps make the show IMO!