Would You Have Tuned Into A Show Solely Around Schneider From 'One Day At A Time?' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-05-2011, 10:35 PM

Was he an interesting enough character to have his own show?

catlover79 · 11-06-2011, 04:01 PM

With all due respect to Pat Harrington - NO.

Brian Damage · 11-06-2011, 05:13 PM

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With all due respect to Pat Harrington - NO.

I am assuming that's the same thing CBS was thinking when they shot that backdoor pilot. Either that, or the ratings for the finale were pretty bad. I haven't figured that out yet. lol

Retro4Life · 11-06-2011, 06:27 PM

Doubtful. Like most characters on sitcoms, Schneider was defined by his relationships with the other principals. It's possible to build that dynamic with new characters, but let's face it, it's very, VERY rare. I liked Schneider too, but I don't think he could have pulled off his own show.

Brian Damage · 11-06-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Doubtful. Like most characters on sitcoms, Schneider was defined by his relationships with the other principals. It's possible to build that dynamic with new characters, but let's face it, it's very, VERY rare. I liked Schneider too, but I don't think he could have pulled off his own show.

Does anybody know if that is the reason they didn't move forward with his own show?

Mr. Television · 11-06-2011, 06:45 PM

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Does anybody know if that is the reason they didn't move forward with his own show?

I don't really know but I never watched that episode and have never seen it. I watched the episode where Ann left and after that I considered the show over.

Brian Damage · 11-06-2011, 08:42 PM

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I don't really know but I never watched that episode and have never seen it. I watched the episode where Ann left and after that I considered the show over.

I think most felt the same way Sonny lol

Retro4Life · 11-06-2011, 10:25 PM

The show went on after Ann left?? Wow. I stopped watching after Julie left...and that horrible kid came on!

Mr. Television · 11-06-2011, 11:11 PM

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The show went on after Ann left?? Wow. I stopped watching after Julie left...and that horrible kid came on!

The show went on for one more episode. lol

Retro4Life · 11-06-2011, 11:21 PM

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The show went on for one more episode. lol

But Ann wasn't even in the finale?

Brian Damage · 11-06-2011, 11:53 PM

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But Ann wasn't even in the finale?

Nope, LOL

She had moved away with her new husband. The finale was a backdoor pilot with Schneider moving in with his niece and nephew I believe.

catlover79 · 11-07-2011, 01:55 AM

^ Yep.

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Doubtful. Like most characters on sitcoms, Schneider was defined by his relationships with the other principals. It's possible to build that dynamic with new characters, but let's face it, it's very, VERY rare. I liked Schneider too, but I don't think he could have pulled off his own show.
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