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ClassicTVGal · 01-06-2010, 10:14 PM

Has anyone ever noticed that Murray is the only character they don't display the last name to during the end credits?

McGillicuddy · 01-07-2010, 01:58 AM

Hey, you're right! Lou, Ted, Georgette, Sue Ann, and Rhoda all have their last names! But Murray is just Murray. Not sure about Phyllis though.

catlover79 · 01-07-2010, 02:09 AM

You know, I never noticed that either! Phyllis' full name was always mentioned in the credits - not sure about Bess.

Marvo301 · 01-07-2010, 02:15 AM

Wow! First he's the only one not to win an Emmy, now this! Poor Murry! (and Gavin)

catlover79 · 01-07-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Wow! First he's the only one not to win an Emmy, now this! Poor Murry! (and Gavin)

Georgia Engel didn't get an Emmy, either. But Gavin went into detail about his disappointment about not winning an Emmys in his book, Back on Course.

Marvo301 · 01-07-2010, 02:27 AM

I'm going to have to try and get my hands on a copy of that book! Sounds interesting. Anyway I think Gavin was very deserving of an Emmy for his performance as Murry Slaughter (note use of last name!). He probably just got overlooked because he was part of such an incredible ensemble cast.

catlover79 · 01-07-2010, 02:34 AM

Here's what the book looks like:

Marvo301 · 01-07-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Here's what the book looks like:

Thanks Monika! It's neat that Gavin and his wife Patti wrote the book together!

catlover79 · 01-07-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Thanks Monika! It's neat that Gavin and his wife Patti wrote the book together!

There's a special reason why they co-wrote the book and why the title is Back on Course. But I won't spoil the surprise!!

Leigh Ann · 01-07-2010, 10:00 AM

Wow, I never noticed that either!! I'll have to watch an episode to look at that.

catlover79 · 01-07-2010, 12:54 PM

Murray was like the Rodney Dangerfield of the show - never got any respect!!

ClassicTVGal · 01-07-2010, 01:47 PM

Markway, yes, Phyllis had both her first and last name listed. (Er Cloris)
Catlover, sometimes they had Bess and other times, Bess Lindstrom.....odd, lol.

Anyway, yes, I think that is SO sad! I think Gavin's one of the funniest on the show!

GrandGame1440 · 01-09-2010, 03:05 AM

The funny thing is when Joyce Bulifant made an appearance as Marie, they displayed her last name. Same goes for Helen Hunt as Laurie. Even Bonnie!! Take a look, note Murray's displeasure.

catlover79 · 01-09-2010, 03:12 AM

^ Oh man!! Now I feel even sorrier for Murray/Gavin.

What's funny is that Sherry Hursey went on to play Al's long-time girlfriend Ilene on Home Improvement. I never realized she was on MTM!

Marvo301 · 01-09-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ Oh man!! Now I feel even sorrier for Murray/Gavin.

What's funny is that Sherry Hursey went on to play Al's long-time girlfriend Ilene on Home Improvement. I never realized she was on MTM!

And of course Helen Hunt went on to co-star on "Mad About You" with Paul Reiser. Boy was she ever young in this screen cap!

01-06-2010, 10:14 PM	#1
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01-07-2010, 02:09 AM	#3
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01-07-2010, 02:15 AM	#4
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01-07-2010, 02:34 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Here's what the book looks like: Attached Images

01-09-2010, 03:05 AM	#13
GrandGame1440 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 557	The funny thing is when Joyce Bulifant made an appearance as Marie, they displayed her last name. Same goes for Helen Hunt as Laurie. Even Bonnie!! Take a look, note Murray's displeasure. Attached Images

01-07-2010, 01:58 AM	#2
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Hey, you're right! Lou, Ted, Georgette, Sue Ann, and Rhoda all have their last names! But Murray is just Murray. Not sure about Phyllis though.

01-07-2010, 02:27 AM	#6
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I'm going to have to try and get my hands on a copy of that book! Sounds interesting. Anyway I think Gavin was very deserving of an Emmy for his performance as Murry Slaughter (note use of last name!). He probably just got overlooked because he was part of such an incredible ensemble cast.

01-07-2010, 10:00 AM	#10
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Wow, I never noticed that either!! I'll have to watch an episode to look at that.

01-07-2010, 12:54 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Murray was like the Rodney Dangerfield of the show - never got any respect!!

01-07-2010, 01:47 PM	#12
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	Markway, yes, Phyllis had both her first and last name listed. (Er Cloris) Catlover, sometimes they had Bess and other times, Bess Lindstrom.....odd, lol. Anyway, yes, I think that is SO sad! I think Gavin's one of the funniest on the show!

01-09-2010, 03:12 AM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Oh man!! Now I feel even sorrier for Murray/Gavin. What's funny is that Sherry Hursey went on to play Al's long-time girlfriend Ilene on Home Improvement. I never realized she was on MTM!