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rezny717 · 12-18-2011, 01:15 PM

short-lived comedies 1973's "Needles and Pins"(NBC,1973 only),and "Teachers Only"(1982-1983 NBC)?

70s show watcher · 12-18-2011, 04:36 PM

never saw needles and pins but teachers only was a pretty funny show

Bob's TV Treasures · 12-21-2011, 09:30 PM

Norman was also, of course, in THE ROPERS, but early in his career his did a sitcom with Larry Blyden and Nita Talbot called JOE AND MABEL (CBS 1956), he also had a recurring role on THE TOM EWELL SHOW (CBS 1960), and he starred in two DRAMA series as well - 87TH PRECINCT and DAN AUGUST.

Cursiorandcursior · 12-22-2011, 01:28 AM

This was not a series but I think I remember him best for his landlord portrayal in "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman. He was also in "Bulitt" with Steve McQueen. As far as TV goes he is probably best remembered for "Three's Company."

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-02-2012, 07:31 AM

What was "Teachers Only" about and what happened to it? Too bad the Ropers never got another show after losing TC and The Ropers.

Mr. Television · 03-19-2012, 10:29 PM

I watched Teacher's Only. I thought it was a pretty good show.

Mr. Television · 03-19-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's TV Treasures

Norman was also, of course, in THE ROPERS, but early in his career his did a sitcom with Larry Blyden and Nita Talbot called JOE AND MABEL (CBS 1956), he also had a recurring role on THE TOM EWELL SHOW (CBS 1960), and he starred in two DRAMA series as well - 87TH PRECINCT and DAN AUGUST.

Youtube had a clip from Joe and Mable a couple of years ago and I watched it. Unfortunately it's no longer over there.

TVFactFan · 03-24-2012, 01:25 AM

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I watched Teacher's Only. I thought it was a pretty good show.

I received a episode of Teachers Only and remember a three's company character was in the show with him.

Mr. Television · 03-24-2012, 08:18 AM

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I received a episode of Teachers Only and remember a three's company character was in the show with him.

Yea, Kit McDonough was a regular on the show during the first season. She guest starred on the first episode of TC as a prospective roommate whom Stanley thought was a man. lol

TVFactFan · 03-24-2012, 02:37 PM

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Yea, Kit McDonough was a regular on the show during the first season. She guest starred on the first episode of TC as a prospective roommate whom Stanley thought was a man. lol

No I think it was the character BOBBI who Jack met in the flowershop when she was Janet's Boss in the 6th season. On Teachers only she was one of the teachers.

Mr. Television · 03-24-2012, 02:52 PM

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No I think it was the character BOBBI who Jack met in the flowershop when she was Janet's Boss in the 6th season. On Teachers only she was one of the teachers.

There must have been quite a few ex TC actors on that show. I just remembered that Greedy Gretchen was on it too. lol

TVFactFan · 03-24-2012, 02:54 PM

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There must have been quite a few ex TC actors on that show. I just remembered that Greedy Gretchen was on it too. lol

Damm Greedy Gretchen was on everything-lol

70s show watcher · 03-25-2012, 11:21 PM

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Damm Greedy Gretchen was on everything-lol

she was also johnny carson;s matinne lady in the art fern sketches after the death of carol wayne

Jude The Obscure · 03-27-2012, 12:23 PM

Teachers Only was a pretty good show that i think NBC expected too much too soon--it had Lynn Redgrave (fresh from the House Calls controversy), Norman (fresh from the Ropers) and Tim Reid (fresh from WKRP). NBC was looking for more instant hits--had it been a little more patient with Teachers, it may have caught on. Would be nice if reruns surfaced somewhere in some series showcase.

TVFactFan · 03-27-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Teachers Only was a pretty good show that i think NBC expected too much too soon--it had Lynn Redgrave (fresh from the House Calls controversy), Norman (fresh from the Ropers) and Tim Reid (fresh from WKRP). NBC was looking for more instant hits--had it been a little more patient with Teachers, it may have caught on. Would be nice if reruns surfaced somewhere in some series showcase.

I don't think NBC could afford to be patient with any show at that time since the network was doing so bad-lol

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Bob's TV Treasures Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Location: california Posts: 529	Norman was also, of course, in THE ROPERS, but early in his career his did a sitcom with Larry Blyden and Nita Talbot called JOE AND MABEL (CBS 1956), he also had a recurring role on THE TOM EWELL SHOW (CBS 1960), and he starred in two DRAMA series as well - 87TH PRECINCT and DAN AUGUST.

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Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Teachers Only was a pretty good show that i think NBC expected too much too soon--it had Lynn Redgrave (fresh from the House Calls controversy), Norman (fresh from the Ropers) and Tim Reid (fresh from WKRP). NBC was looking for more instant hits--had it been a little more patient with Teachers, it may have caught on. Would be nice if reruns surfaced somewhere in some series showcase.