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McGillicuddy · 06-15-2009, 12:36 PM

In honor of the upcoming release of The Patty Duke Show, how many TV show characters had a double show up at one time or another (or an actor that played a dual role)

Patty and Cathy Lane - The Patty Duke Show
Samantha and Serena - Bewitched
Mortisha and Ophelia - The Addams Family
Jeannie and her evil twin - I Dream of Jeannie
Jethro and Jethrene - The Beverly Hillbillies
Alice and Cousin Emma - The Brady Bunch
Urkel and Stefan - Family Matters
Phoebe and Ursula - Friends

robyrob · 06-15-2009, 01:42 PM

Al and his twin brother (the father) Anthony - Happy Days
Marcy and her cousin - Married with Children
Kip and Buffy and Henry and Hildegard - Bosom Buddies (I don't know if you'd count that, but it was basically the whole premise of the show)

catlover79 · 06-15-2009, 03:53 PM

Two from Knots Landing:

Ciji Dunne and Cathy Rush (Lisa Hartman)

Mary Frances Sumner and Kate Whittaker (Stacy Galina)

Peter Brady and the fellow student that looked just like him (Brady Bunch)

comedyfreak · 06-15-2009, 04:39 PM

Michelle on Full House had a look a like cousin from Italy played by her real life twin.

The same for Tabitha on Bewitched her twin sister was a guest with dark hair at her bday party when Uncle Arthur turned a rabbitt into a lady.

Lost In Space-Dr Smith had a look a like named Zeno. There were several other eps in which they had doubles of themselves.

Retro4Life · 06-15-2009, 06:50 PM

Bender from "Futurama" had "Flexo".

The entire crew of the Enterprise had doubles in a "mirror" universe.

Didn't Robert Reed and Florence Henderson actually play their own grandparents (???) during an episode of The Brady Bunch?

I know there were two episodes of The X-Files were someone either switched minds with Mulder or had an ability to morph into his form.

catlover79 · 06-15-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Bender from "Futurama" had "Flexo".

The entire crew of the Enterprise had doubles in a "mirror" universe.

Didn't Robert Reed and Florence Henderson actually play their own grandparents (???) during an episode of The Brady Bunch?

I know there were two episodes of The X-Files were someone either switched minds with Mulder or had an ability to morph into his form.

About Florence Henderson and Robert Reed - yes, they did.

steevo · 06-15-2009, 09:03 PM

Latka Gravas and Vic Ferrari - Taxi
Sherman Potter and General Steele - M*A*S*H
Data and Lore - Star Trek : The Next Generation

Rosslover · 06-15-2009, 09:10 PM

another one you forgot was on Friends... in season two David Schwimmer played a guy named Russ with a really bad hairdo and nose who went out with Rachel. Just to make Ross jealous

Marvo301 · 06-15-2009, 09:17 PM

Alice Nelson and her cousin Emma - The Brady Bunch

Torgo · 06-16-2009, 01:57 PM

Mr Howell, Gilligan, and Ginger all have doubles on Gilligan's Island. Gilligan's was a Russian spy, Ginger's was a homily girl(Was the name Frump?)

Marvo301 · 06-16-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Mr Howell, Gilligan, and Ginger all have doubles on Gilligan's Island. Gilligan's was a Russian spy, Ginger's was a homily girl(Was the name Frump?)

That's Eva Grub from the third season episode "All About Eva".

bmasters9 · 06-16-2009, 07:18 PM

I remember that in an early #2 outing of "Hart to Hart" called "This Lady Is Murder," Jennifer (Stefanie Powers) was kidnapped and held for ransom, and there was a copy of her named Dominique (also played by Stefanie Powers).

catlover79 · 06-16-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmasters9

I remember that in an early #2 outing of "Hart to Hart" called "This Lady Is Murder," Jennifer (Stefanie Powers) was kidnapped and held for ransom, and there was a copy of her named Dominique (also played by Stefanie Powers).

On Dynasty, Krystle was kidnapped and a lookalike imposter named Rita took her place. Both roles, of course, were played by Linda Evans.

Dusty's Fan · 06-16-2009, 09:18 PM

My Three Sons -- Robbie's identical double showed up (played by Don Grady, except the double's voice was supplied by Mike Minor).

My Three Sons -- Fred MacMurray played both Steve Douglas and Cousin Fergus (voice dubbed). Both in b/w and returning in the very late color eps.

The Rifleman -- Lucas McCain and Micah Torrence each had a double show up (played by Chuck Connors and Paul Fix).

Bonanza -- The Slade Brothers were doubles for Hoss and Little Joe (played by Dan Blocker and Michael Landon) in "The Gunmen." Funny episode!

andress_jade · 06-16-2009, 10:37 PM

I noticed that nobody mentioned Herman and his brother. I think it was his brother. It might of been his uncle. Anyway, he was identical to Herman and was also played by Fred Gwynne. He was a bad guy.

06-15-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	TV Characters that had an identical double In honor of the upcoming release of The Patty Duke Show, how many TV show characters had a double show up at one time or another (or an actor that played a dual role) Patty and Cathy Lane - The Patty Duke Show Samantha and Serena - Bewitched Mortisha and Ophelia - The Addams Family Jeannie and her evil twin - I Dream of Jeannie Jethro and Jethrene - The Beverly Hillbillies Alice and Cousin Emma - The Brady Bunch Urkel and Stefan - Family Matters Phoebe and Ursula - Friends

06-15-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
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06-15-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
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06-15-2009, 09:10 PM	#8
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06-15-2009, 01:42 PM	#2
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06-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Bender from "Futurama" had "Flexo". The entire crew of the Enterprise had doubles in a "mirror" universe. Didn't Robert Reed and Florence Henderson actually play their own grandparents (???) during an episode of The Brady Bunch? I know there were two episodes of The X-Files were someone either switched minds with Mulder or had an ability to morph into his form.

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06-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#10
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,017	Mr Howell, Gilligan, and Ginger all have doubles on Gilligan's Island. Gilligan's was a Russian spy, Ginger's was a homily girl(Was the name Frump?)

06-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#12
bmasters9 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,550	I remember that in an early #2 outing of "Hart to Hart" called "This Lady Is Murder," Jennifer (Stefanie Powers) was kidnapped and held for ransom, and there was a copy of her named Dominique (also played by Stefanie Powers).

06-16-2009, 09:18 PM	#14
Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,093	My Three Sons -- Robbie's identical double showed up (played by Don Grady, except the double's voice was supplied by Mike Minor). My Three Sons -- Fred MacMurray played both Steve Douglas and Cousin Fergus (voice dubbed). Both in b/w and returning in the very late color eps. The Rifleman -- Lucas McCain and Micah Torrence each had a double show up (played by Chuck Connors and Paul Fix). Bonanza -- The Slade Brothers were doubles for Hoss and Little Joe (played by Dan Blocker and Michael Landon) in "The Gunmen." Funny episode!
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06-16-2009, 10:37 PM	#15
andress_jade Life Goes On... Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2004 Location: Iola, KS or Glenbrook Posts: 1,220	I noticed that nobody mentioned Herman and his brother. I think it was his brother. It might of been his uncle. Anyway, he was identical to Herman and was also played by Fred Gwynne. He was a bad guy.
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