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02-24-2001, 08:00 PM

Have you ever been to the American History Museum in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.? It is one of my favorite places in the world, because of the TV props they have there, such as Fonzie's leather jacket, Ted Baxter's WJM blazer, an early Sesame Street sign, a Romper Room "Doo-Bee" mask, assorted stuff rom M*A*S*H, etc.

What else do you think should go in this fantastic exhibit? I say:

1. One of Laverne's "L" sweaters (Laverne & Shirley).
2. An Eastland sweater/blazer (Facts of Life).
3. Dmitri the Sheep (Perfect Strangers)
4. Steve Urkel's huge glasses (Family Matters)
5. One of Mr. Furley's ascots (Three's Company)

What else?

P.S. Not only was I born in D.C., I'm going back there in Spring 2003 for the World Figure Skating Championship!

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TJ · 02-24-2001, 09:36 PM

Don't they also have Archie Bunker's chair?

I would also like to see:

Three's Company couch
Tootie's rollerskates
Mork's spacesuit

I've never been there, but would like to make the 'pilgrimage' atleast one time..

Pavan · 02-24-2001, 09:45 PM

Yes the TC couch for sure!

Others:
Jack Tripper's Beatles Poster
The Life portrait from TC and the portrait over the telephone table
Arnold's goldfish bowl from Diff'rent Strokes
Also Arnold's ET Clock
Jo's bike helmet from Facts of Life
Vicki the robot's dress from Small Wonder!

Any others?

kacibc · 02-25-2001, 11:14 PM

BooBoo Kitty - Laverne & Shirley
The chicken shirt - Roseanne
One of Kelly Bundy's outfits

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James · 02-26-2001, 01:59 AM

Some things to be added:

1. Kevin's New York Jets jacket (The Wonder Years)
2. Paul's NY Yankees cap (TWY, again)
3. Kevin's first car (and Grandpa's last)
4. Wayne's first car
5. Jack's and Norma's cars
6. Kevin's Beatles' White album poster
7. the bowling scorecard from Episode #112 ("The Little Women")
8. Kevin's yearbook, in which Winnie wrote "Have a neat summer!"
9. Michael's motorcycle (he married Karen)
10. the pottery Norma made in Episode #12 ("Pottery Will Get You Nowhere")

TJ · 02-26-2001, 06:28 AM

Unless you are going to open a whole seperate wing just for The Wonder Years, I don't think that would work.. What is ONE item (or even a few) from the show that stands out? I would vote for Kevin's Jets jacket.

Things from just one episode are not as memorable in my opinion.

factsoflife · 03-04-2001, 06:14 PM

definaltey the couch from Roseanne. The kitchen from the GOLDEN GIRLS. The Edna's Edibles or Head over our heels sign from FACTS OF LIFE... the girls bed's on full house. any of Fran's outfits from the nanny. and Murphy browns newsroom.

factsoflife · 03-10-2001, 07:09 PM

the train from silver spoons. the apartment from friends.

02-24-2001, 08:00 PM	#1
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a	The Smithsonian Have you ever been to the American History Museum in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.? It is one of my favorite places in the world, because of the TV props they have there, such as Fonzie's leather jacket, Ted Baxter's WJM blazer, an early Sesame Street sign, a Romper Room "Doo-Bee" mask, assorted stuff rom MAS*H, etc. What else do you think should go in this fantastic exhibit? I say: 1. One of Laverne's "L" sweaters (Laverne & Shirley). 2. An Eastland sweater/blazer (Facts of Life). 3. Dmitri the Sheep (Perfect Strangers) 4. Steve Urkel's huge glasses (Family Matters) 5. One of Mr. Furley's ascots (Three's Company) What else? P.S. Not only was I born in D.C., I'm going back there in Spring 2003 for the World Figure Skating Championship! ------------------ Balki: "Well, I'll be snookered!"
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02-24-2001, 09:36 PM	#2
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,656	Don't they also have Archie Bunker's chair? I would also like to see: Three's Company couch Tootie's rollerskates Mork's spacesuit I've never been there, but would like to make the 'pilgrimage' atleast one time..

02-24-2001, 09:45 PM	#3
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,814	Yes the TC couch for sure! Others: Jack Tripper's Beatles Poster The Life portrait from TC and the portrait over the telephone table Arnold's goldfish bowl from Diff'rent Strokes Also Arnold's ET Clock Jo's bike helmet from Facts of Life Vicki the robot's dress from Small Wonder! Any others?

02-25-2001, 11:14 PM	#4
kacibc Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 25, 2001 Location: North Delta, BC Canada Posts: 9	BooBoo Kitty - Laverne & Shirley The chicken shirt - Roseanne One of Kelly Bundy's outfits ------------------ Happy Happy Jpy Joy

02-26-2001, 01:59 AM	#5
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Some things to be added: 1. Kevin's New York Jets jacket (The Wonder Years) 2. Paul's NY Yankees cap (TWY, again) 3. Kevin's first car (and Grandpa's last) 4. Wayne's first car 5. Jack's and Norma's cars 6. Kevin's Beatles' White album poster 7. the bowling scorecard from Episode #112 ("The Little Women") 8. Kevin's yearbook, in which Winnie wrote "Have a neat summer!" 9. Michael's motorcycle (he married Karen) 10. the pottery Norma made in Episode #12 ("Pottery Will Get You Nowhere")

02-26-2001, 06:28 AM	#6
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,656	Unless you are going to open a whole seperate wing just for The Wonder Years, I don't think that would work.. What is ONE item (or even a few) from the show that stands out? I would vote for Kevin's Jets jacket. Things from just one episode are not as memorable in my opinion.

03-04-2001, 06:14 PM	#7
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	definaltey the couch from Roseanne. The kitchen from the GOLDEN GIRLS. The Edna's Edibles or Head over our heels sign from FACTS OF LIFE... the girls bed's on full house. any of Fran's outfits from the nanny. and Murphy browns newsroom.

03-10-2001, 07:09 PM	#8
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	the train from silver spoons. the apartment from friends.