Overall, Were You Satisfied With The Finale of 'Barney Miller?' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-25-2011, 08:53 PM

Aside from the fact that they actually did have a final episode which was a plus, how would you rate it? Were you completely content with it? Was it missing something? Anything?

catlover79 · 06-25-2011, 09:00 PM

I was satisfied - Barney FINALLY got his promotion to become Deputy Inspector, Levitt was finally vindicated when he was named Detective, and of all the eligible bachelors on the program, the one that finally walked down the aisle was - LUGAR!!!! Now THAT'S a plot twist!!

Last but not least, it was very appropriate to have Barney shut off the lights and close the door of the 12th Precinct for the last time, as it was to become a historical landmark. I wonder if the not-so-handyman Mr. Beckman would've been involved in renovating it.

Brian Damage · 06-26-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I was satisfied - Barney FINALLY got his promotion to become Deputy Inspector, Levitt was finally vindicated when he was named Detective, and of all the eligible bachelors on the program, the one that finally walked down the aisle was - LUGAR!!!! Now THAT'S a plot twist!!

Last but not least, it was very appropriate to have Barney shut off the lights and close the door of the 12th Precinct for the last time, as it was to become a historical landmark. I wonder if the not-so-handyman Mr. Beckman would've been involved in renovating it.

You see, that is something I didn't like about the finale. The Ole One Two closed its doors. Why??? I know it was becoming a landmark, but I like afinale like Frasier or Cheers, things may change, but still remain the same. I hate complete closure to a series if that makes sense.

catlover79 · 06-26-2011, 11:31 PM

"As the series declined in audience share during 1981-1982, the producers decided to end its run with an ironic twist. The discovery of an antique gun in the precinct house revealed that the building had been the headquarters of Teddy Roosevelt when he was president of the New York Police Board in the 1890s. In fact, Barney's office may have been President Roosevelt's office. As a result, the building was declared a historic landmark and the precinct forced to vacate. In the last episode, Barney received the long-awaited phone call from headquarters. The news was bittersweet: Barney was promoted to deputy inspector and Levitt had finally made sergeant; but the men of the precinct would be scattered to different locations throughout the city. The 12th was no more."

(from The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present)

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I was satisfied - Barney FINALLY got his promotion to become Deputy Inspector, Levitt was finally vindicated when he was named Detective, and of all the eligible bachelors on the program, the one that finally walked down the aisle was - LUGAR!!!! Now THAT'S a plot twist!! Last but not least, it was very appropriate to have Barney shut off the lights and close the door of the 12th Precinct for the last time, as it was to become a historical landmark. I wonder if the not-so-handyman Mr. Beckman would've been involved in renovating it.
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06-26-2011, 11:31 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	"As the series declined in audience share during 1981-1982, the producers decided to end its run with an ironic twist. The discovery of an antique gun in the precinct house revealed that the building had been the headquarters of Teddy Roosevelt when he was president of the New York Police Board in the 1890s. In fact, Barney's office may have been President Roosevelt's office. As a result, the building was declared a historic landmark and the precinct forced to vacate. In the last episode, Barney received the long-awaited phone call from headquarters. The news was bittersweet: Barney was promoted to deputy inspector and Levitt had finally made sergeant; but the men of the precinct would be scattered to different locations throughout the city. The 12th was no more." (from The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present)