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Tiffy540 · 02-08-2013, 12:52 PM

I hate Skippy and I know the show would be better if he was not in it from the start.

The whole show gets ruined just from his character

Marvo301 · 02-08-2013, 02:46 PM

I disagree. I think Skippy serves a purpose. Sometimes when things get particularly tense in the Keaton household Skippy can show up on the scene and break the tension with his goofiness. Also his ongoing infatuation with Mallory makes any story where Mallory is dating someone else that much more interesting.

Retro4Life · 02-08-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffy540

I hate Skippy and I know the show would be better if he was not in it from the start.

The whole show gets ruined just from his character

Can you be a 'little' more specific about what you didn't like about him?

Family Ties Forever! · 02-08-2013, 09:00 PM

I liked Skippy. I thought he was funny. Skippy didn't ruin the show. He added to the show.

*ROGER* · 02-08-2013, 09:37 PM

Family Ties needed Skippy as the goofy neighbor. A lot of sitcoms do well with a goofball neighbor. Full House had Kimmie Gibbler. Family Matters had Steve Urkel. Mama's Family had Iola Boylan. The Jeffersons had Mr. Bentley, etc. All were great additions to the shows they were on.

Mr. Television · 02-08-2013, 11:53 PM

Skippy was a great character. He was someone that you can root for. He was a loyal friend . I think he played well off of Alex. I loved his scenes with Mallory too. I think the whole cast was perfect.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-09-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Skippy was a great character. He was someone that you can root for. He was a loyal friend . I think he played well off of Alex. I loved his scenes with Mallory too. I think the whole cast was perfect.

I agree. I liked the Skippy character and rooted for him. He had a great friendship with Alex and he was nice to Mallory. He never got to have Mallory as his girlfriend, but he tried.

gidgetgrape · 02-09-2013, 03:37 AM

I remember Marc Price being very popular when he played Skippy. He wasn't as big as Michael J. Fox, but he did interviews and guest spots and hosted "Teen Win Lose 0r Draw." Skippy was a very '80s character. The loveable dufus that most people root for. I think he helped to make Alex seem more humane and less self-centered. I think Growing Pains' "Boner" was similar, but Skippy was better.

Marvo301 · 02-09-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

I remember Marc Price being very popular when he played Skippy. He wasn't as big as Michael J. Fox, but he did interviews and guest spots and hosted "Teen Win Lose 0r Draw." Skippy was a very '80s character. The loveable dufus that most people root for. I think he helped to make Alex seem more humane and less self-centered. I think Growing Pains' "Boner" was similar, but Skippy was better.

Tiffy540 · 02-09-2013, 04:49 PM

Hes just too annoying. Too much of a stupid man

Family Ties Forever! · 02-09-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffy540

Hes just too annoying. Too much of a stupid man

I found Nick to be so annoying and very stupid. We can all argee to disagree on who we like and dislike.

in my opinion Skippy added a lot to the show, whereas Nick ruined it.

Skywalker · 02-12-2013, 07:34 PM

Skippy was harmless. I could see why someone might find him annoying at times, but I don't know why anyone would hate him. He wasn't a regular character and never took over the show unlike Urkel from Family Matters which ended up ruining that show in the long run.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-12-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Skippy was harmless. I could see why someone might find him annoying at times, but I don't know why anyone would hate him. He wasn't a regular character and never took over the show unlike Urkel from Family Matters which ended up ruining that show in the long run.

I agree. Skippy wasn't in all the episodes. I liked the episodes that he was in. There are a few from Season 3 that I really enjoy.

The Flying Dutchmans · 03-28-2013, 12:18 PM

I have to agree with Tiffy. I never quite warmed up to Skippy. He always annoyed me too. I wasn't too fond of Nick either.

02-08-2013, 12:52 PM	#1
Tiffy540 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2012 Location: VA Posts: 174	I hate Skippy. With a passion I hate Skippy and I know the show would be better if he was not in it from the start. The whole show gets ruined just from his character

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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I disagree. I think Skippy serves a purpose. Sometimes when things get particularly tense in the Keaton household Skippy can show up on the scene and break the tension with his goofiness. Also his ongoing infatuation with Mallory makes any story where Mallory is dating someone else that much more interesting.
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02-08-2013, 09:00 PM	#4
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I liked Skippy. I thought he was funny. Skippy didn't ruin the show. He added to the show.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Skippy was a great character. He was someone that you can root for. He was a loyal friend . I think he played well off of Alex. I loved his scenes with Mallory too. I think the whole cast was perfect.
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03-28-2013, 12:18 PM	#14
The Flying Dutchmans Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,017	I have to agree with Tiffy. I never quite warmed up to Skippy. He always annoyed me too. I wasn't too fond of Nick either.
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02-08-2013, 09:37 PM	#5
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	Family Ties needed Skippy as the goofy neighbor. A lot of sitcoms do well with a goofball neighbor. Full House had Kimmie Gibbler. Family Matters had Steve Urkel. Mama's Family had Iola Boylan. The Jeffersons had Mr. Bentley, etc. All were great additions to the shows they were on.

02-09-2013, 03:37 AM	#8
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	I remember Marc Price being very popular when he played Skippy. He wasn't as big as Michael J. Fox, but he did interviews and guest spots and hosted "Teen Win Lose 0r Draw." Skippy was a very '80s character. The loveable dufus that most people root for. I think he helped to make Alex seem more humane and less self-centered. I think Growing Pains' "Boner" was similar, but Skippy was better.

02-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#10
Tiffy540 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2012 Location: VA Posts: 174	Hes just too annoying. Too much of a stupid man

02-12-2013, 07:34 PM	#12
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Skippy was harmless. I could see why someone might find him annoying at times, but I don't know why anyone would hate him. He wasn't a regular character and never took over the show unlike Urkel from Family Matters which ended up ruining that show in the long run.