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TV Guy · 12-23-2001, 05:19 PM

I haven't seen this show for at least 20 years, and I watched the episode this morning. I noticed that Freddie Prinze wasn't in it, and the opening credits went "Jack Albertson starring in", then listed the title, then listed the other cast members. When Freddie Prinze was on the show, where was he billed? Above the credits? And where was Jack Albertson billed, before or after Freddie?

Thanks.

Luckymama58 · 12-23-2001, 05:33 PM

Thank you, TV Guy for your inquiry. In the first season of Chico and the Man, Freddie Prinze was listed as "And Introducing Freddie Prinze" after Jack Albertson's starring credit. By second season, the credits ran "Jack Albertson starring in....Chico and the Man.... Created by James Kolmack......also starring Freddie Prinze" on four seperate screens. Freddie Prinze was always given second billing, even though by the middle of the first season he was becoming a star of the show in his own right. I don't know for sure, but from all I have read, Freddie was ok with this, since he looked up to Jack and Jack was the veteran star of the show. I think he was honored to be listed after him, receiving second star billing by the second season.

TV Guy · 12-23-2001, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the quick response.

Luckymama58 · 12-23-2001, 05:42 PM

Hey, No Problem! Glad I could help!

Joy · 12-24-2001, 02:21 AM

Luckymama I know this really doesn't belong in this thread but i love the new picture you have of Freddie on your posts.He is so beautiful.Love those dimples!!!!!!

Cheryl Harrell · 12-24-2001, 02:02 PM

I read where that all Freddie asked for perks & billing wise on the show was to get equal billing & pay the same as Jacks & as nice a dressing room as Jacks & also to get a new car. Supposedly when he hashed out his new contract the day before he died with James Komack, it got finished up very early cuz he asked for so little just the same billing & pay as Jack plus the car that he & Komack had lots of time left over to shoot the bull & play a game. Had he lived he would've been under a contract to NBC for 6 million where he could only appear on NBC shows. I wish he had lived.

12-23-2001, 05:19 PM	#1
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Opening credits I haven't seen this show for at least 20 years, and I watched the episode this morning. I noticed that Freddie Prinze wasn't in it, and the opening credits went "Jack Albertson starring in", then listed the title, then listed the other cast members. When Freddie Prinze was on the show, where was he billed? Above the credits? And where was Jack Albertson billed, before or after Freddie? Thanks.

12-23-2001, 05:33 PM	#2
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	CREDITS Thank you, TV Guy for your inquiry. In the first season of Chico and the Man, Freddie Prinze was listed as "And Introducing Freddie Prinze" after Jack Albertson's starring credit. By second season, the credits ran "Jack Albertson starring in....Chico and the Man.... Created by James Kolmack......also starring Freddie Prinze" on four seperate screens. Freddie Prinze was always given second billing, even though by the middle of the first season he was becoming a star of the show in his own right. I don't know for sure, but from all I have read, Freddie was ok with this, since he looked up to Jack and Jack was the veteran star of the show. I think he was honored to be listed after him, receiving second star billing by the second season.
	__________________ We All Use Math Every Day! Everything is Numb3rs! Capt. Jack: Drink up, me hardies, Yo Ho! I reject your reality and substitute my own!-Adam Savage, Mythbuster A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds... With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. -Ralph Waldo Emerson RIP Freddie Prinze 1954-1977 You have your star now. Last edited by Luckymama58; 12-23-2001 at 05:39 PM.

12-24-2001, 02:02 PM	#6
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I read where that all Freddie asked for perks & billing wise on the show was to get equal billing & pay the same as Jacks & as nice a dressing room as Jacks & also to get a new car. Supposedly when he hashed out his new contract the day before he died with James Komack, it got finished up very early cuz he asked for so little just the same billing & pay as Jack plus the car that he & Komack had lots of time left over to shoot the bull & play a game. Had he lived he would've been under a contract to NBC for 6 million where he could only appear on NBC shows. I wish he had lived.
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

12-23-2001, 05:38 PM	#3
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Thanks for the quick response.

12-23-2001, 05:42 PM	#4
Luckymama58 Math Geeks Unite! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2001 Location: In my rock and roll fantasy Posts: 2,553	Hey, No Problem! Glad I could help!

12-24-2001, 02:21 AM	#5
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	Luckymama I know this really doesn't belong in this thread but i love the new picture you have of Freddie on your posts.He is so beautiful.Love those dimples!!!!!!