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catlover79 · 11-20-2009, 10:45 PM

I've loved watching Season 3 so far. It was so funny seeing James Gregory (Barney Miller) as the cranky old guy who became Heather's "grandpa" at the senior center. They should've just named his character Frank Lugar, because he was just like his Barney Miller character, just slightly older.

The same episode featured Ellen Dow, who was in The Wedding Singer as Adam Sandler's elderly singing student.

It was also great seeing Doris Roberts as a judge, Edie McClurg at George's high school reunion and Lucy Lee Flippin (Little House on the Prairie) as one of the Happy Guys' wives.

Of course, the previous season had a very young Fergie and Jason Bateman. It's so fun recognizing the guest stars!!

TV_Fan · 11-20-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I've loved watching Season 3 so far. It was so funny seeing James Gregory (Barney Miller) as the cranky old guy who became Heather's "grandpa" at the senior center. They should've just named his character Frank Lugar, because he was just like his Barney Miller character, just slightly older.

The same episode featured Ellen Dow, who was in The Wedding Singer as Adam Sandler's elderly singing student.

It was also great seeing Doris Roberts as a judge, Edie McClurg at George's high school reunion and Lucy Lee Flippin (Little House on the Prairie) as one of the Happy Guys' wives.

Of course, the previous season had a very young Fergie and Jason Bateman. It's so fun recognizing the guest stars!!

I never got into Barney Miller so I didn't even make the connection that James Gregory was in it when I saw him on Mr Belvedere. LOL when I saw the episode again on the DVD all I could think of was the rappin Grandma in The Wedding Singer when I saw Ellen Dow.

catlover79 · 11-21-2009, 12:19 AM

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I never got into Barney Miller so I didn't even make the connection that James Gregory was in it when I saw him on Mr Belvedere. LOL when I saw the episode again on the DVD all I could think of was the rappin Grandma in The Wedding Singer when I saw Ellen Dow.

A lot of the Barney Miller crew was also on Mr. Belvedere, including director Noam Pitlik and executive producer/writer Tony Sheehan. Plus, Edie McClurg's chasing after Mr. Belvedere was priceless. Who else plays the annoying/perky neighbor-type as well as her?

TV_Fan · 11-21-2009, 12:30 AM

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Edie McClurg's chasing after Mr. Belvedere was priceless. Who else plays the annoying/perky neighbor-type as well as her?

So true

catlover79 · 11-21-2009, 02:07 AM

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So true

I think her first major role was as Herb's wife Lucille on WKRP - and she brought that special kind of annoying perkiness to her roles on Small Wonder, The Hogan Family, and countless others.

TV_Fan · 11-21-2009, 09:31 AM

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I think her first major role was as Herb's wife Lucille on WKRP - and she brought that special kind of annoying perkiness to her roles on Small Wonder, The Hogan Family, and countless others.

Indeed, I mostly remember her from The Hogan Family. Now come February we get to see her again on Small Wonder

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catlover79 · 11-21-2009, 12:49 PM

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Indeed, I mostly remember her from The Hogan Family. Now come February we get to see her again on Small Wonder

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She was also hysterical as Kelsey Grammer's wife (and Tracey Gold's mom) in the 1988 TV flick Dance Til Dawn (which is also on DVD). I love that movie - pure 80s cheese at its best!!

catlover79 · 11-21-2009, 06:55 PM

Here's another Barney Miller/Mr. Belvedere connection - guest star Florence Stanley!! She played the lady who won the auction for Mr. Belvedere at $500 - and also starred on Dinosaurs and My Two Dads.

TV_Fan · 11-21-2009, 09:50 PM

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She was also hysterical as Kelsey Grammer's wife (and Tracey Gold's mom) in the 1988 TV flick Dance Til Dawn (which is also on DVD). I love that movie - pure 80s cheese at its best!!

I've never heard of Dance Till Dawn. What was it about?

catlover79 · 11-21-2009, 11:46 PM

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I've never heard of Dance Till Dawn. What was it about?

Here are the details - they can tell you a lot more than I can. If you're a fan of 80s TV - THIS IS A MUST SEE!!!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094941/

TV_Fan · 11-22-2009, 12:38 AM

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Here are the details - they can tell you a lot more than I can. If you're a fan of 80s TV - THIS IS A MUST SEE!!!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094941/

Wow, there's certainly a lot of recognizable names in there, ins't there? I'm definitely a fan of 80's TV but I've never even heard of this movie. The plot doesn't neccessarily sound like my cup of TV, but it certainly sounds like something worth watching at least once. I'll see if I can get the DVD through the library. Thanks for the info!

catlover79 · 11-22-2009, 12:42 AM

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Wow, there's certainly a lot of recognizable names in there, ins't there? I'm definitely a fan of 80's TV but I've never even heard of this movie. The plot doesn't neccessarily sound like my cup of TV, but it certainly sounds like something worth watching at least once. I'll see if I can get the DVD through the library. Thanks for the info!

No problem - enjoy!!

catlover79 · 11-23-2009, 02:18 AM

I also think Kay Lenz did a great job as "Kevin's Older Woman". The only gripe I had with this episode is that it felt like a ripoff/rehash of Alex's first time on Family Ties.

TV_Fan · 11-23-2009, 04:56 PM

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I also think Kay Lenz did a great job as "Kevin's Older Woman". The only gripe I had with this episode is that it felt like a ripoff/rehash of Alex's first time on Family Ties.

I thought the same thing.

Marvo301 · 11-23-2009, 06:07 PM

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I also think Kay Lenz did a great job as "Kevin's Older Woman". The only gripe I had with this episode is that it felt like a ripoff/rehash of Alex's first time on Family Ties.

Now that you mention it the two episodes were quite similer.

11-20-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Great Guest Stars!! I've loved watching Season 3 so far. It was so funny seeing James Gregory (Barney Miller) as the cranky old guy who became Heather's "grandpa" at the senior center. They should've just named his character Frank Lugar, because he was just like his Barney Miller character, just slightly older. The same episode featured Ellen Dow, who was in The Wedding Singer as Adam Sandler's elderly singing student. It was also great seeing Doris Roberts as a judge, Edie McClurg at George's high school reunion and Lucy Lee Flippin (Little House on the Prairie) as one of the Happy Guys' wives. Of course, the previous season had a very young Fergie and Jason Bateman. It's so fun recognizing the guest stars!!
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11-21-2009, 06:55 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Here's another Barney Miller/Mr. Belvedere connection - guest star Florence Stanley!! She played the lady who won the auction for Mr. Belvedere at $500 - and also starred on Dinosaurs and My Two Dads.

11-23-2009, 02:18 AM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I also think Kay Lenz did a great job as "Kevin's Older Woman". The only gripe I had with this episode is that it felt like a ripoff/rehash of Alex's first time on Family Ties.