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luvinjuan1980 · 01-28-2002, 04:01 PM

How do we feel about Beau?

Tiger32 · 02-04-2002, 11:51 PM

Let's put it this way, Beau was no John Travolta. The ratings began to quickly drop after Travolta left. But I don't think that it was entirely Beau's fault.

I think the series had already run its course by the time Beau joined the cast. Travolta was smart enough to get out while the ratings were high.

Cheryl Harrell · 02-05-2002, 06:12 PM

You are right. He was no Travolta! It's not Steven Shortrideges fault tho. I think he tried but we all adored Travolta & it wasn't the same without him. If any other Sweathogs had left, it would've been worse...

luvinjuan1980 · 02-06-2002, 12:58 PM

I voted mixed feelings, because i keep going back and forth on this subject. Although he was handsome, Beau just didn't seem to fit in with the others at first, but there are some episodes where he's great. I think I accept him the more i watch the shows.

If any of the others left, I agree it would be worse. If Juan left, I don't think I could watch it anymore.

Tiger32 · 02-06-2002, 05:11 PM

Epstien was a great character as was Kotter, Horshack and Washington. I think the collective chemistry is what made the show work. I even liked the Mr. Wooden.

luvinjuan1980 · 02-07-2002, 01:50 PM

Actually, Tiger32, his name was Woodman.
Wooden was close though,

A bit of trivia: In the first episode, Kotter calls him Mr. Woodface.
by accident.

Tiger32 · 02-07-2002, 05:03 PM

Thanks for the correction luvinjuan1980, it has been more than 20 years since I have seen this series.

Pitooey · 12-01-2003, 09:43 AM

Nooooooooo....... Hated him..

Lady T · 12-01-2003, 03:29 PM

I thought Beau (Stephen Shortbridge) was handsome, but he couldnt even hold a candle to Vinnie (John Tavolta); and he was not Sweathog material...So my feelings on Beau are mixed...

vashti1999 · 12-11-2003, 01:56 PM

Dislike Him

donald snl · 12-12-2003, 04:11 PM

mixed feelings he tried hard but vinnie was such a strong presence and john such a great actor that anybody who followed him would have a hard time

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01-28-2002, 04:01 PM	#1
luvinjuan1980 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2001 Location: West Sand Lake, NY Posts: 568	Beau How do we feel about Beau?
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02-05-2002, 06:12 PM	#3
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	You are right. He was no Travolta! It's not Steven Shortrideges fault tho. I think he tried but we all adored Travolta & it wasn't the same without him. If any other Sweathogs had left, it would've been worse...
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02-06-2002, 12:58 PM	#4
luvinjuan1980 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2001 Location: West Sand Lake, NY Posts: 568	I voted mixed feelings, because i keep going back and forth on this subject. Although he was handsome, Beau just didn't seem to fit in with the others at first, but there are some episodes where he's great. I think I accept him the more i watch the shows. If any of the others left, I agree it would be worse. If Juan left, I don't think I could watch it anymore.
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12-01-2003, 09:43 AM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Nooooooooo....... Hated him..
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02-04-2002, 11:51 PM	#2
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Let's put it this way, Beau was no John Travolta. The ratings began to quickly drop after Travolta left. But I don't think that it was entirely Beau's fault. I think the series had already run its course by the time Beau joined the cast. Travolta was smart enough to get out while the ratings were high.

02-06-2002, 05:11 PM	#5
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Epstien was a great character as was Kotter, Horshack and Washington. I think the collective chemistry is what made the show work. I even liked the Mr. Wooden.

02-07-2002, 01:50 PM	#6
luvinjuan1980 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 08, 2001 Location: West Sand Lake, NY Posts: 568	Actually, Tiger32, his name was Woodman. Wooden was close though, A bit of trivia: In the first episode, Kotter calls him Mr. Woodface. by accident.

02-07-2002, 05:03 PM	#7
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Thanks for the correction luvinjuan1980, it has been more than 20 years since I have seen this series.

12-01-2003, 03:29 PM	#9
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I thought Beau (Stephen Shortbridge) was handsome, but he couldnt even hold a candle to Vinnie (John Tavolta); and he was not Sweathog material...So my feelings on Beau are mixed...

12-11-2003, 01:56 PM	#10
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Dislike Him

12-12-2003, 04:11 PM	#11
donald snl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 456	mixed feelings he tried hard but vinnie was such a strong presence and john such a great actor that anybody who followed him would have a hard time