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TJ · 04-08-2011, 05:08 PM

John Travolta and the rest of the cast reunite live in-studio on Good Morning America on ABC between 7-9am.

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/0...announces.html

Where Are They Now? - http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...erica-13088042

Ask a Cast Member a Question - http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/mailform?id=13324210

catlover79 · 04-08-2011, 05:12 PM

Awesome!! Can't wait to see it.

Dr. Thong · 04-11-2011, 11:09 AM

I watched it. It was pretty good. Not surpringly, they focused a lot on Travolta. But everyone got a chance to speak and it was fun. Ron Palillo was absent and the commentator said that Palillo was "under the weather."

But what baffled me was the inclusion of Ellen Travolta. I mean, she made a couple of guest appearances as Horshack's Mom, but that was it. She wasn't a cast member or even a recurring character.

But I guess when you're John Travolta's sister, it counts for something...

catlover79 · 04-11-2011, 11:40 AM

For the most part, the cast still looks GREAT (but Bobby Hegyes looks scary with that Sammy Hagar look - maybe he could get some tips from his cousin, Jon Bon Jovi?) - especially Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs and Marcia Strassman. I just wish the other cast members had gotten more of a chance to speak - even Gabe didn't really get many questions directed at him - and he was the star of that show!!!

While it was great to see TWO Travoltas - you're right that she was only on a few times. There were others who had recurring roles and more substancial airtime on WBK, like Stephen Shortridge (Beau), Charles Fleischer (Carvelli), and Helaine Lembeck (Judy Borden) - they may have been better choices. Oh well.

For those who missed it, here's the interview:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-life-casts-/1

P.S. It was fun to find out that John's young daughter has become a fan of WBK. John also said he wouldn't let her date a Sweathog.

McGillicuddy · 04-11-2011, 11:51 AM

Is Ron Palillo present at the TVland Awards show, itself??

catlover79 · 04-11-2011, 12:06 PM

I'm not sure. From the little clips they showed of the cast on stage at the awards, I didn't see him.

Mr. Television · 04-11-2011, 02:29 PM

Ellen Travolta was up there I think. I'm not sure why she was there.

Marvo301 · 04-11-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

Is Ron Palillo present at the TVland Awards show, itself??

According to Pavan's News Blog (available right here on S.O.) Ron Palillo was not at the awards show itself.

Mr. Television · 04-11-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Ellen Travolta was up there I think. I'm not sure why she was there.

I forgot she played Horshak's mother.

Marvo301 · 04-11-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

For the most part, the cast still looks GREAT (but Bobby Hegyes looks scary with that Sammy Hagar look - maybe he could get some tips from his cousin, Jon Bon Jovi?) - especially Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs and Marcia Strassman. I just wish the other cast members had gotten more of a chance to speak - even Gabe didn't really get many questions directed at him - and he was the star of that show!!!

While it was great to see TWO Travoltas - you're right that she was only on a few times. There were others who had recurring roles and more substancial airtime on WBK, like Stephen Shortridge (Beau), Charles Fleischer (Carvelli), and Helaine Lembeck (Judy Borden) - they may have been better choices. Oh well.

For those who missed it, here's the interview:

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-life-casts-/1

P.S. It was fun to find out that John's young daughter has become a fan of WBK. John also said he wouldn't let her date a Sweathog.

I thought Robert Hegyes looked great as did the rest of the cast, especially the gorgeous Marcia Strassman! It's a shame that John Travolta answered almost every question and we didn't get to hear much from the rest of the cast. I don't blame John for that though. I blame the guy who conducted the interview. I didn't think he did a very good job at all. And I wish they would have mentioned the late John Sylvestor White and the late Debralee Scott.

catlover79 · 04-11-2011, 03:25 PM

So do I!!

McGillicuddy · 04-11-2011, 04:05 PM

That's such a shame Horshack wasn't there!! They'll probably never again be a time where all 4 original sweathogs are together again!

Mr. Television · 04-11-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

That's such a shame Horshack wasn't there!! They'll probably never again be a time where all 4 original sweathogs are together again!

I know it's very disappointing. It took this long just to get John involved in one.

catlover79 · 04-11-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markway895

That's such a shame Horshack wasn't there!! They'll probably never again be a time where all 4 original sweathogs are together again!

That's how I felt.

ajm1972 · 04-13-2011, 03:19 PM

Isnt this like the 3rd time the cast (including Travolta) has gotten together, what about the ABC Anniversary special in what 2004?? Thought there was another time too, but I know they all got together then, well at least the sweathogs and kotter...also I just remembered when nick at nite aired reruns of the show many years ago didnt the cast (minus Travolta) talk about the show or certain episodes??

Yeah why not have Stephen Shortridge come back for the reunion, the Facts of Life brought back Cloris Leachman....but where was George Clooney??

04-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#1
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04-08-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Awesome!! Can't wait to see it.
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04-11-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	I watched it. It was pretty good. Not surpringly, they focused a lot on Travolta. But everyone got a chance to speak and it was fun. Ron Palillo was absent and the commentator said that Palillo was "under the weather." But what baffled me was the inclusion of Ellen Travolta. I mean, she made a couple of guest appearances as Horshack's Mom, but that was it. She wasn't a cast member or even a recurring character. But I guess when you're John Travolta's sister, it counts for something...
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04-11-2011, 11:40 AM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	For the most part, the cast still looks GREAT (but Bobby Hegyes looks scary with that Sammy Hagar look - maybe he could get some tips from his cousin, Jon Bon Jovi?) - especially Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs and Marcia Strassman. I just wish the other cast members had gotten more of a chance to speak - even Gabe didn't really get many questions directed at him - and he was the star of that show!!! While it was great to see TWO Travoltas - you're right that she was only on a few times. There were others who had recurring roles and more substancial airtime on WBK, like Stephen Shortridge (Beau), Charles Fleischer (Carvelli), and Helaine Lembeck (Judy Borden) - they may have been better choices. Oh well. For those who missed it, here's the interview: http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-life-casts-/1 P.S. It was fun to find out that John's young daughter has become a fan of WBK. John also said he wouldn't let her date a Sweathog.

04-11-2011, 11:51 AM	#5
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	Is Ron Palillo present at the TVland Awards show, itself??

04-11-2011, 12:06 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I'm not sure. From the little clips they showed of the cast on stage at the awards, I didn't see him.

04-11-2011, 03:25 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	So do I!!

04-11-2011, 04:05 PM	#12
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	That's such a shame Horshack wasn't there!! They'll probably never again be a time where all 4 original sweathogs are together again!

04-13-2011, 03:19 PM	#15
ajm1972 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 27, 2006 Posts: 291	Isnt this like the 3rd time the cast (including Travolta) has gotten together, what about the ABC Anniversary special in what 2004?? Thought there was another time too, but I know they all got together then, well at least the sweathogs and kotter...also I just remembered when nick at nite aired reruns of the show many years ago didnt the cast (minus Travolta) talk about the show or certain episodes?? Yeah why not have Stephen Shortridge come back for the reunion, the Facts of Life brought back Cloris Leachman....but where was George Clooney??