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shipoopi · 10-13-2009, 12:35 AM

This season Ted has some great moments that really mad me laugh so hard I was crying.

When he and Lou bet on football and Mary explained the bookie jargon to him. When he saw Mary in the hideous green dress that showed a little(?) too much skin. When he was told he wasn't nominated for a Teddy Award and then presenting the award.

The writing on season five, to me, seems on a higher level than the previous four.

PGood97041 · 10-13-2009, 02:10 AM

I agree, the writers really hit a lot of home runs in Season 5, and they had such great fun with Ted.

SPOILER ALERT!

A funny touch I loved about Ted in "The System" was after he loses on the big bet, they eventually go to commercial. Then when they come back, the camera showing Mary's apartment is set very high, and it pans down and Ted is out on the balcony covered in snow! It was hilarious. It was just so "Ted" that he'd be that distraught, and it also brought the Minneapolis weather into the show again.

And when Mary gives her speech and then CLOSES THE CURTAIN on him...I laugh every time I see that one!

END SPOILER ALERT!

Also a nice Ted touch in the ep when he sees Mary in the skimpy outfit. He asks Georgette to get him a glass of water. She does, and then he says, "Get me a glass of water!" PRICELESS!

scotsguy · 10-20-2009, 05:36 PM

Yes just finished watching season5 Ted is great in it,when he was crying in Lou's office after not being nominated for a Teddy,was funny but felt sorry for Ted too.
I noticed the episode where Sherry appears again,Ted Knight's real name was credited as the barking neighbour of Sherrys!

McGillicuddy · 10-20-2009, 07:19 PM

Isn't Ted Baxter's Broadcasting School in season 5. That eppy is pretty funny.

catlover79 · 12-06-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by markway895

Isn't Ted Baxter's Broadcasting School in season 5. That eppy is pretty funny.

It is indeed in Season 5. Great stuff. Yes, Ted's reaction to the dress Sherry made her (and then Lou's reaction) - priceless. The ONLY thing that would've made that great episode better is if Murray had seen it. We all know how bad he had the hots for Mary - his head probably would've exploded!!

Kristen · 12-06-2009, 02:04 AM

Monika, I think you're confusing episodes, aren't you? The dress thing isn't in "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters School." It's in "You Try to be a Nice Guy." But I agree, if Murray had been at Mary's, it would've been priceless to see his reaction! LOL

catlover79 · 12-06-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristen

Monika, I think you're confusing episodes, aren't you? The dress thing isn't in "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters School." It's in "You Try to be a Nice Guy." But I agree, if Murray had been at Mary's, it would've been priceless to see his reaction! LOL

Yeah, that's what I meant. Ooops.

10-13-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
shipoopi Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2005 Posts: 82	Ted Baxter in Season Five This season Ted has some great moments that really mad me laugh so hard I was crying. When he and Lou bet on football and Mary explained the bookie jargon to him. When he saw Mary in the hideous green dress that showed a little(?) too much skin. When he was told he wasn't nominated for a Teddy Award and then presenting the award. The writing on season five, to me, seems on a higher level than the previous four.

10-20-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	Ted Baxter in Season Five Yes just finished watching season5 Ted is great in it,when he was crying in Lou's office after not being nominated for a Teddy,was funny but felt sorry for Ted too. I noticed the episode where Sherry appears again,Ted Knight's real name was credited as the barking neighbour of Sherrys!

12-06-2009, 02:04 AM	#6
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Monika, I think you're confusing episodes, aren't you? The dress thing isn't in "Ted Baxter's Famous Broadcasters School." It's in "You Try to be a Nice Guy." But I agree, if Murray had been at Mary's, it would've been priceless to see his reaction! LOL
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10-13-2009, 02:10 AM	#2
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	I agree, the writers really hit a lot of home runs in Season 5, and they had such great fun with Ted. SPOILER ALERT! A funny touch I loved about Ted in "The System" was after he loses on the big bet, they eventually go to commercial. Then when they come back, the camera showing Mary's apartment is set very high, and it pans down and Ted is out on the balcony covered in snow! It was hilarious. It was just so "Ted" that he'd be that distraught, and it also brought the Minneapolis weather into the show again. And when Mary gives her speech and then CLOSES THE CURTAIN on him...I laugh every time I see that one! END SPOILER ALERT! Also a nice Ted touch in the ep when he sees Mary in the skimpy outfit. He asks Georgette to get him a glass of water. She does, and then he says, "Get me a glass of water!" PRICELESS!

10-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Isn't Ted Baxter's Broadcasting School in season 5. That eppy is pretty funny.