Momma Carlson Turns 100 Today! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-08-2010, 12:29 AM

Happy Birthday to the Late Sylvia Sidney

TV_on_the_Porch · 08-08-2010, 12:34 AM

Isn't that a picture of Carol Bruce?

TV_on_the_Porch · 08-09-2010, 12:22 AM

Sylvia Sidney as Mama Carlson in the pilot (only).

catlover79 · 08-09-2010, 12:43 AM

Sylvia Sidney also had a short stint on the now-defunct ABC soap Ryan's Hope in 1976. Here are some pics:

Retro4Life · 08-13-2010, 10:11 PM

^ Wasn't Ryan's Hope, at least in the beginning, a show with a heavy emphasis on spirituality, chiefly Christianity?

catlover79 · 08-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro4Life

^ Wasn't Ryan's Hope, at least in the beginning, a show with a heavy emphasis on spirituality, chiefly Christianity?

Yes - Ryan's Hope was originally centered on the Ryan family of NYC, who were Irish, ran a pub, and devoutly Catholic.

catlover79 · 08-23-2010, 04:59 PM

Does anyone know why Sylvia Sidney was replaced by Carol Bruce?

Marvo301 · 08-23-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Does anyone know why Sylvia Sidney was replaced by Carol Bruce?

I just rewatched the pilot part one with commentary. Participating in the commentary were Hugh Wilson, Frank Bonner, and Loni Anderson. And they talk about Sylvia Sidney. They said she arrived on the set with her own little entourage (including two dogs) and described her as "not all that pleasant". They also mentioned that she thought the rest of the cast was ridiculous. And Hugh Wison said "that's why we changed Mother's". So apparently Sylvia Sidney had a bit of an attitude and didn't get along with the rest of the cast. I preferred Carol Bruce in the role anyway so I'm glad they made the switch.

catlover79 · 08-23-2010, 08:12 PM

Ahhhh, I see. I liked Carol Bruce better in the role, too. Sylvia Sidney's take on the character was so harsh and mean.

08-08-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Momma Carlson Turns 100 Today! Happy Birthday to the Late Sylvia Sidney Attached Images
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

08-09-2010, 12:43 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Sylvia Sidney also had a short stint on the now-defunct ABC soap Ryan's Hope in 1976. Here are some pics: Attached Images
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

08-13-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	^ Wasn't Ryan's Hope, at least in the beginning, a show with a heavy emphasis on spirituality, chiefly Christianity?
	__________________ Alex Reiger :[Trying to convince Louie not to antagonize Bobby] "It's not hard to make people feel bad about their lives. What's hard is making people feel good about their lives."

08-08-2010, 12:34 AM	#2
TV_on_the_Porch anything good on? Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 879	Isn't that a picture of Carol Bruce?

08-09-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
TV_on_the_Porch anything good on? Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 879	Sylvia Sidney as Mama Carlson in the pilot (only).

08-23-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Does anyone know why Sylvia Sidney was replaced by Carol Bruce?

08-23-2010, 08:12 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Ahhhh, I see. I liked Carol Bruce better in the role, too. Sylvia Sidney's take on the character was so harsh and mean.