Did we ever see Larry's parents? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 12:06 AM

We saw Balki's mama (played by Bronson Pinchot in a dual role) later in the show's run. (I think Balki's father had long since passed on). I seem to remember Larry's parents popping in once or twice, but I'm not sure. Can anyone clarify this?

Marvo301 · 02-21-2009, 12:29 AM

Don't know about Larry's Mom but we met his Dad, Walter Appleton, in the 2-part 1989 episode Father Knows Best? Walter Appleton was played by James Noble best known as the Governor on "Benson".

catlover79 · 02-21-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

Don't know about Larry's Mom but we met his Dad, Walter Appleton, in the 2-part 1989 episode Father Knows Best? Walter Appleton was played by James Noble best known as the Governor on "Benson".

YES!!!! I totally forgot that James Noble played Larry's dad. Lisa (BensonFan) would be appalled to hear me say that.

steevo · 02-22-2009, 05:27 PM

Yes, I remember the episode. It was a two-parter where Walter was seen as a perfectionist who Larry could never seem to (in his mind) never "measure up to".
The whole gang ended up stuck in the basement where it was getting flooded.

Never saw part two, though.

Anybody remember what happened?

catlover79 · 02-22-2009, 05:36 PM

^ A detailed synopsis of that episode can be found on http://perfectstrangers.tv - the episode is entitled "Father Knows Best?" and aired 11/17/89, season 5.

DJM77 · 07-05-2011, 12:12 PM

Maybe that was Larry's mom that handed him his sack lunch in the opening credits of seasons one and two.

catlover79 · 05-15-2012, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJM77

Maybe that was Larry's mom that handed him his sack lunch in the opening credits of seasons one and two.

I'm pretty sure it was.

02-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Did we ever see Larry's parents? We saw Balki's mama (played by Bronson Pinchot in a dual role) later in the show's run. (I think Balki's father had long since passed on). I seem to remember Larry's parents popping in once or twice, but I'm not sure. Can anyone clarify this?
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

02-21-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Don't know about Larry's Mom but we met his Dad, Walter Appleton, in the 2-part 1989 episode Father Knows Best? Walter Appleton was played by James Noble best known as the Governor on "Benson".
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

02-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,474	Yes, I remember the episode. It was a two-parter where Walter was seen as a perfectionist who Larry could never seem to (in his mind) never "measure up to". The whole gang ended up stuck in the basement where it was getting flooded. Never saw part two, though. Anybody remember what happened?
	__________________ "God be gracious to us and bless us..." Psalm 67:1

07-05-2011, 12:12 PM	#6
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,563	Maybe that was Larry's mom that handed him his sack lunch in the opening credits of seasons one and two.
	__________________ Marge: There are only 49 stars on that flag. Abe: I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missouri!

02-22-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ A detailed synopsis of that episode can be found on http://perfectstrangers.tv - the episode is entitled "Father Knows Best?" and aired 11/17/89, season 5.