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TVFactFan · 02-12-2011, 12:59 PM

Damm, I can't stomach this man when watching this show on ANTENNA TV. All that singing and dancing around was just so unecessary. Glad he wasn't on the show long

MikeLutton · 02-12-2011, 01:08 PM

actually think her name was Irene but i agre i could not stomach him either one of the worst charactors on the show

Brian Damage · 02-12-2011, 02:07 PM

I actually did not like either one of the Lorenzos. Both weak characters if you ask me.

TVFactFan · 02-12-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I actually did not like either one of the Lorenzos. Both weak characters if you ask me.

Irene wasn't able to shine due to CRAZY FRANK

MikeLutton · 02-12-2011, 03:27 PM

that true im glad he left his singing was bad enough to turn the channell or mute the television she did much better once he was gone i liked her better then frank.

Brian Damage · 02-12-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Irene wasn't able to shine due to CRAZY FRANK

She had her opportunity after he left the show. She wasn't all that good IMO

dakert · 02-12-2011, 03:39 PM

I liked Frank and Irene and wished they were on longer

Retro4Life · 02-12-2011, 04:12 PM

Yeah, Irene had some good moments but overall they were kind of a bust. Frank was over the top with the "modern male" routine, which I am sure was to create a contrast with Archie's traditional role.

The one thing that was kind of hard to swallow was how much Edith liked Irene, even though she continually was cruel and rude to Archie. I mean, yes, Mike was rude too but at least Mike was in the family and did live there and had to put up with Archie's insults, but Irene would come right into Archie's home and blast him. I didn't expect Edith to kick her out but she could have at least said "Oh, now, Irene, that's just Archie" or stuck up for him just a bit.

Brian Damage · 02-12-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Yeah, Irene had some good moments but overall they were kind of a bust. Frank was over the top with the "modern male" routine, which I am sure was to create a contrast with Archie's traditional role.

The one thing that was kind of hard to swallow was how much Edith liked Irene, even though she continually was cruel and rude to Archie. I mean, yes, Mike was rude too but at least Mike was in the family and did live there and had to put up with Archie's insults, but Irene would come right into Archie's home and blast him. I didn't expect Edith to kick her out but she could have at least said "Oh, now, Irene, that's just Archie" or stuck up for him just a bit.

Agreed! Well said

OH Nuts! · 02-14-2011, 10:33 PM

Both characters (Irene and Frank) were a little overdone if you ask me. But they were OK. My take on Irene was she only gave Archie what she got. Frank could be a little whiney - like when his vichysoise didn't pucker lol. I could have lived without them (and so could the show) -but the most annoying character of all to me was the Meathead. I suppose he was necessary though.

cleverfun3000 · 02-14-2011, 10:39 PM

When the show originally aired, I used to think that Frank Lorenzo was gay. He was just a little to over the top with his swishy emotions over little things and his constant dancing and singing. I figured it was an arranged marriage of companionship and convenience. Anyone else thinks that Frank was a closet gay?

TVFactFan · 02-15-2011, 12:46 AM

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When the show originally aired, I used to think that Frank Lorenzo was gay. He was just a little to over the top with his swishy emotions over little things and his constant dancing and singing. I figured it was an arranged marriage of companionship and convenience. Anyone else thinks that Frank was a closet gay?

Bi-sexual LOL

Frump · 02-15-2011, 09:31 PM

I don't think Frank's modern male character was created as a contrast to Archie's traditional role, I think it was created to contrast Irene's MODERN WOMAN character.

I think the point of Frank and Irene was to show a husband and wife in opposite, untraditional roles, in a role reversal, which we all know is the worst thing in the world, and a feminine man is absolutly the worst thing in the world.

Johnny be good! · 03-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Frank always made me laugh.

tviewer · 03-15-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Damm, I can't stomach this man when watching this show on ANTENNA TV. All that singing and dancing around was just so unecessary. Glad he wasn't on the show long

That's why Vincent Gardenia asked to be let out of the show. And O'Connor is quoted in his interview with the Archive of American Television saying that Vince felt it would ruin his career. O'Connor actually felt he was right in also saying that Irene was an empty character but Frank was a minus factor who sapped the strength of the show.

02-12-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
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02-12-2011, 04:12 PM	#8
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Yeah, Irene had some good moments but overall they were kind of a bust. Frank was over the top with the "modern male" routine, which I am sure was to create a contrast with Archie's traditional role. The one thing that was kind of hard to swallow was how much Edith liked Irene, even though she continually was cruel and rude to Archie. I mean, yes, Mike was rude too but at least Mike was in the family and did live there and had to put up with Archie's insults, but Irene would come right into Archie's home and blast him. I didn't expect Edith to kick her out but she could have at least said "Oh, now, Irene, that's just Archie" or stuck up for him just a bit.
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02-15-2011, 09:31 PM	#13
Frump Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 06, 2003 Location: McMinnville Posts: 1,206	I don't think Frank's modern male character was created as a contrast to Archie's traditional role, I think it was created to contrast Irene's MODERN WOMAN character. I think the point of Frank and Irene was to show a husband and wife in opposite, untraditional roles, in a role reversal, which we all know is the worst thing in the world, and a feminine man is absolutly the worst thing in the world.
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02-12-2011, 03:27 PM	#5
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,888	that true im glad he left his singing was bad enough to turn the channell or mute the television she did much better once he was gone i liked her better then frank.

02-12-2011, 03:39 PM	#7
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I liked Frank and Irene and wished they were on longer

02-14-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Both characters (Irene and Frank) were a little overdone if you ask me. But they were OK. My take on Irene was she only gave Archie what she got. Frank could be a little whiney - like when his vichysoise didn't pucker lol. I could have lived without them (and so could the show) -but the most annoying character of all to me was the Meathead. I suppose he was necessary though.

02-14-2011, 10:39 PM	#11
cleverfun3000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 18, 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,685	When the show originally aired, I used to think that Frank Lorenzo was gay. He was just a little to over the top with his swishy emotions over little things and his constant dancing and singing. I figured it was an arranged marriage of companionship and convenience. Anyone else thinks that Frank was a closet gay?

03-02-2011, 05:47 PM	#14
Johnny be good! Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 1,633	Frank always made me laugh.
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