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Heidi Dawn · 01-28-2009, 04:02 PM

I apologize if this was a thread already made. It seems there were a lot of shows where one character left and another relative took their place.

Dukes of Hazzard - Bo and Luke leave temporarily and their cousins Coy and Vance step in. I actually didn't mind Coy and Vance, but I was glad when Bo and Luke came back. Also, Cooter leaves for 4 episodes and is replaced by cousin L.B. in 3 of them and his other cousin B.B. in the other one.

The Love Boat - Julie McCoy leaves and is replaced by cousin Judy McCoy.

The Andy Griffith Show - Gomer Pyle leaves and is replaced by his cousin Goober Pyle.

Happy Days - Richie Cunningham leaves and his cousin Roger Phillips replaces him. Joanie Cunningham leaves temporarily and is replaced by cousin K.C. Cunningham.

Three's Company - Chrissy Snow leaves and is replaced by cousin Cindy Snow.

All In The Family - Gloria and Mike leave and are replaced by distant cousin Stephanie Mills.

Charlie's Angels - Jill Munroe leaves and is replaced by sister Kris Munroe.

Empty Nest - Barbara leaves and is replaced by sister Emily.

Newhart - Leslie leaves and is replaced by cousin Stephanie.

Designing Women - Suzanne leaves and is replaced by cousin Allison. Charlene leaves and is replaced by sister Carlene.

Marvo301 · 01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

On "Family Affair" Giles French left temporarily (actor Sebastian Cabot was ill) and was replaced by his brother Nigel French.

Marvo301 · 01-28-2009, 08:07 PM

Thought of another one. On "Dennis the Menace" George Wilson exited the show(actor Joseph Kearns passed away) and was replaced by his brother John Wilson.

jehobden · 01-28-2009, 08:32 PM

On The Facts of Life, Edna Garrett left and was replaced by her sister, Beverly Ann Stickle, for the last two seasons.

jehobden · 01-28-2009, 08:42 PM

For the third & final season of Land of the Lost, Rick Marshall goes through a door of time back to the 20th century, just as his brother Jack joins Rick's kids Will & Holly back in prehistoric times.

catlover79 · 01-28-2009, 08:52 PM

While Alice was away, her twin sister filled in for her as the maid of the Brady Bunch for an episode (Ann B. Davis played a dual role in this one).

Marvo301 · 01-28-2009, 10:55 PM

On "My Three Sons" Uncle Bub O'Casey was replaced by his brother Uncle Charlie O'Casey.

Mikado · 01-28-2009, 11:12 PM

On Corner Gas, Bartender Paul Kinistino was replaced in season 4 by a relative, Phil Kinistino....they never said whether they were father and son, brothers, or cousins

Jude The Obscure · 01-28-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

While Alice was away, her twin sister filled in for her as the maid of the Brady Bunch for an episode (Ann B. Davis played a dual role in this one).

No, that was Cousin Emma. (Although in real life, Ann does have an identical twin).

catlover79 · 01-29-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

No, that was Cousin Emma. (Although in real life, Ann does have an identical twin).

That's right - it's been ages since I've seen that episode. Thanks, Jude.

treky · 01-29-2009, 03:11 AM

on the last episode of "NICHOLS", Sherrif Nichols was killed and his identical twin brother (who was also played by James Garner) came to town to claim the body.
On "MAVERICK" Brett Maverick was replaced in one season (because James Garner was involved in a lawsuit over his character; with Warner Bros.-the studio that made the show) by his cousin Beau played by Roger Moore (I don't know how they explained Bretts absence)

Zoneboy · 01-29-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Thought of another one. On "Dennis the Menace" George Wilson exited the show(actor Joseph Kearns passed away) and was replaced by his brother John Wilson.

I was originally going to post this one but wasn't sure if it count or not since the character had to replaced due to the actor's death.

janet42 · 01-29-2009, 10:09 AM

While Kate was away visiting in the 5th season on Petticoat Junction, she was temporarily replace by her sister Helen.

Heidi Dawn · 01-29-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I was originally going to post this one but wasn't sure if it count or not since the character had to replaced due to the actor's death.

Since I'm the one who created this thread, yes, characters that had to be replaced due to actors/actresses deaths does count.

Another one I thought of and I can't believe I forgot about it:

Valerie - Valerie Hogan was replaced with sister-in-law Sandy Hogan.

treky · 01-29-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by janet42

While Kate was away visiting in the 5th season on Petticoat Junction, she was temporarily replace by her sister Helen.

she was? I never knew that.

01-28-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
Heidi Dawn Muppets Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 883	Characters who left and were replaced by relatives I apologize if this was a thread already made. It seems there were a lot of shows where one character left and another relative took their place. Dukes of Hazzard - Bo and Luke leave temporarily and their cousins Coy and Vance step in. I actually didn't mind Coy and Vance, but I was glad when Bo and Luke came back. Also, Cooter leaves for 4 episodes and is replaced by cousin L.B. in 3 of them and his other cousin B.B. in the other one. The Love Boat - Julie McCoy leaves and is replaced by cousin Judy McCoy. The Andy Griffith Show - Gomer Pyle leaves and is replaced by his cousin Goober Pyle. Happy Days - Richie Cunningham leaves and his cousin Roger Phillips replaces him. Joanie Cunningham leaves temporarily and is replaced by cousin K.C. Cunningham. Three's Company - Chrissy Snow leaves and is replaced by cousin Cindy Snow. All In The Family - Gloria and Mike leave and are replaced by distant cousin Stephanie Mills. Charlie's Angels - Jill Munroe leaves and is replaced by sister Kris Munroe. Empty Nest - Barbara leaves and is replaced by sister Emily. Newhart - Leslie leaves and is replaced by cousin Stephanie. Designing Women - Suzanne leaves and is replaced by cousin Allison. Charlene leaves and is replaced by sister Carlene.
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01-28-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	On "Family Affair" Giles French left temporarily (actor Sebastian Cabot was ill) and was replaced by his brother Nigel French.
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01-28-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	While Alice was away, her twin sister filled in for her as the maid of the Brady Bunch for an episode (Ann B. Davis played a dual role in this one).
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01-29-2009, 03:11 AM	#11
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	on the last episode of "NICHOLS", Sherrif Nichols was killed and his identical twin brother (who was also played by James Garner) came to town to claim the body. On "MAVERICK" Brett Maverick was replaced in one season (because James Garner was involved in a lawsuit over his character; with Warner Bros.-the studio that made the show) by his cousin Beau played by Roger Moore (I don't know how they explained Bretts absence)
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01-28-2009, 08:07 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Thought of another one. On "Dennis the Menace" George Wilson exited the show(actor Joseph Kearns passed away) and was replaced by his brother John Wilson.

01-28-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,005	On The Facts of Life, Edna Garrett left and was replaced by her sister, Beverly Ann Stickle, for the last two seasons.

01-28-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,005	For the third & final season of Land of the Lost, Rick Marshall goes through a door of time back to the 20th century, just as his brother Jack joins Rick's kids Will & Holly back in prehistoric times.

01-28-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	On "My Three Sons" Uncle Bub O'Casey was replaced by his brother Uncle Charlie O'Casey.

01-28-2009, 11:12 PM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	On Corner Gas, Bartender Paul Kinistino was replaced in season 4 by a relative, Phil Kinistino....they never said whether they were father and son, brothers, or cousins

01-29-2009, 10:09 AM	#13
janet42 Three's Company Fan! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,757	While Kate was away visiting in the 5th season on Petticoat Junction, she was temporarily replace by her sister Helen.