Charlotte Rae on 'Phyllis' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

OOliver · 03-29-2010, 11:45 AM

Just caught the episode "So Lonely I Could Cry" (S1, ep 12). They introduced the character "Shirley Meyers" a fellow widow, whom Phyllis meets at a 'widows' club, a friend who tries to out-do Phyllis every step of the way.

The character was great - really revived this sleepy series. Rae was a hoot on the show, grabbing the most laughs. I can't understand why the writers did not bring her back as a regular - she was much needed on this show!

(Of course, years later, Leachman would replace Rae on "The Facts of Life" in the mid-80s).

scotsguy · 03-29-2010, 04:37 PM

Yes Charlotte Rae is very funny in that episode,its one of the best Phyllis episodes.

03-29-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	Charlotte Rae on 'Phyllis' Just caught the episode "So Lonely I Could Cry" (S1, ep 12). They introduced the character "Shirley Meyers" a fellow widow, whom Phyllis meets at a 'widows' club, a friend who tries to out-do Phyllis every step of the way. The character was great - really revived this sleepy series. Rae was a hoot on the show, grabbing the most laughs. I can't understand why the writers did not bring her back as a regular - she was much needed on this show! (Of course, years later, Leachman would replace Rae on "The Facts of Life" in the mid-80s).

03-29-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
scotsguy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 25, 2002 Location: Edinburgh,Scotland Posts: 696	Yes Charlotte Rae is very funny in that episode,its one of the best Phyllis episodes.