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bliss · 08-19-2013, 10:08 PM

Did anyone like them? I'm watching them in season 2 and it just doesn't seem funny unlike the high school years. Lost the spark imo.

I do like the actor who played Lt. Merriweather. He was excellent in the role.

biffbronson · 08-19-2013, 11:21 PM

I prefer the high school and (later) college episodes, definitely.

bliss · 08-19-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I prefer the high school and (later) college episodes, definitely.

I'm not that far yet watching the show (still finishing up season 2). What season do Dobie, Maynard, Zelda, etc. go to college?

biffbronson · 08-20-2013, 03:01 AM

You will enjoy seeing Bill Schallert as one of their college profs beginning in Season 3, at S. Peter Pryor Junior College. Jean Byron becomes a regular too!

Here's the description of Season 3, Ep. 1 from IMDb:

Dobie and Maynard are honorably discharged from the Army and immediately join Zelda in enrolling at S. Peter Pryor Junior College, where their old high school teacher Mr. Pomfritt is now a professor.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0641762/?ref_=tt_ep_pr

bliss · 08-21-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

You will enjoy seeing Bill Schallert as one of their college profs beginning in Season 3, at S. Peter Pryor Junior College. Jean Byron becomes a regular too!

Here's the description of Season 3, Ep. 1 from IMDb:

Dobie and Maynard are honorably discharged from the Army and immediately join Zelda in enrolling at S. Peter Pryor Junior College, where their old high school teacher Mr. Pomfritt is now a professor.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0641762/?ref_=tt_ep_pr

:bow: Poppo & Mommo pre-Patty Duke Show

Thank the Lord the army episodes are finished. It put me to sleep & was a snorefest. Though I'm sure there was a certain reality to the show with teens enlisting after graduating high school. Good promo for joining

Marvo301 · 08-22-2013, 01:46 PM

I think the characters on this show worked best in a school setting wether it was high school or college.

ZeldaGilroy · 09-02-2013, 04:29 PM

There are a few Army episodes I enjoy, but most of them lack the spark of the other episodes. I prefer the college ones in season 3 myself.

bliss · 09-06-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGilroy

There are a few Army episodes I enjoy, but most of them lack the spark of the other episodes. I prefer the college ones in season 3 myself.

Agree 100%

I'm in the middle of watching the Junior College eps in season 3 and it's
much more fast paced and lots going on vs the sleeper army eps.

ZeldaGilroy · 09-13-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bliss

I'm in the middle of watching the Junior College eps in season 3 and it's
much more fast paced and lots going on vs the sleeper army eps.

Definitely! The season 3 college episodes are my favorite because I feel like they have a little more plot to them. I'm not a fan of season 4 though. It seems like many of the storylines are recycled from the first season and I miss Zelda. By season 4 she was too important of a character to just disappear (in my opinion.) She's only in four random episodes of that season.

bliss · 09-26-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGilroy

Definitely! The season 3 college episodes are my favorite because I feel like they have a little more plot to them. I'm not a fan of season 4 though. It seems like many of the storylines are recycled from the first season and I miss Zelda. By season 4 she was too important of a character to just disappear (in my opinion.) She's only in four random episodes of that season.

Almost done with Season 3 enjoying so far too. Sad to see it end. Season 4 looks like a big mess when I get a chance to view it soon. I read online they jumped the shark yet again with a "cousin" & Maynard doing wacky things and Dobie being a bit of a minor character of his own show?

Zelda only 4 eps in season 4

She was a nice balance between lovesick Dobie & kooky Maynard

ZeldaGilroy · 10-06-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bliss

Almost done with Season 3 enjoying so far too. Sad to see it end. Season 4 looks like a big mess when I get a chance to view it soon. I read online they jumped the shark yet again with a "cousin" & Maynard doing wacky things and Dobie being a bit of a minor character of his own show?

Zelda only 4 eps in season 4

She was a nice balance between lovesick Dobie & kooky Maynard

Have you made it to season 4 yet? Wondering what your thoughts are on it.

biffbronson · 10-06-2013, 05:17 PM

I hope you don't mind my stepping in, but there were some memorable Season 4 eps I wanted to rate (**** maximum), although I should caution I'm due to watch these again to reassess them:

4: 2 *** Thalia is back! Notable regardless of what one thinks of the character
4: 4 * I found this Amazon episode to be almost unwatchable
4:10 *** A memorable Dr. Burkhart ep that takes place in the classroom
4:21 ** Not only does Bob Denver appear in drag, but also sans facial hair...!
4:22 *** Very interesting Zelda episode
4:28 ** Maynard's sleepwalking
4:34 *** Look out: Dr. Burkhart gets a beauty makeover! A must for fans of Jean Byron.

ZeldaGilroy · 10-06-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I hope you don't mind my stepping in, but there were some memorable Season 4 eps I wanted to rate (**** maximum), although I should caution I'm due to watch these again to reassess them:

4: 2 *** Thalia is back! Notable regardless of what one thinks of the character
4: 4 * I found this Amazon episode to be almost unwatchable
4:10 *** A memorable Dr. Burkhart ep that takes place in the classroom
4:21 ** Not only does Bob Denver appear in drag, but also sans facial hair...!
4:22 *** Very interesting Zelda episode
4:28 ** Maynard's sleepwalking
4:34 *** Look out: Dr. Burkhart gets a beauty makeover! A must for fans of Jean Byron.

I love hearing thoughts from others about the show. I like 4.2 What's a Little Murder Between Friends mainly because Dobie finally realized Thalia is not the girl for him. This show is sort of referenced in the '88 reunion movie as well.

That amazon episode is BAD. Almost like a cartoon. Just ridiculous, although I should be honest and admit I haven't watched it on the DVD set. I haven't seen it in years. I should give it a fair shot.

4.22 Thanks for the Memory is interesting. It is a complete remake of season 1.22 Love is a Fallacy. They just replace Thalia with Zelda in this one. What I don't like about it is that at the end, Zelda and Dobie decide they don't really love each other and should not be together. Of course, they obviously changed their minds at some point.

I barely remember the sleepwalking episode. Another one I need to rewatch.

4.34 Beauty is Only Kin Deep is cute. I thought it was odd that they made Dr. Burkhart homely and plain for this episode when she never was before, just so they could do a makeover. LOL

bliss · 10-13-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGilroy

Have you made it to season 4 yet? Wondering what your thoughts are on it.

WOW I just finished my season 3 DVDs a few days ago when I read this post. I plan to start season 4 today. I'll watch some season 4 eps and give you my thoughts soon. I read somewhere online that this was a weak season.

bliss · 10-13-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I hope you don't mind my stepping in, but there were some memorable Season 4 eps I wanted to rate (**** maximum), although I should caution I'm due to watch these again to reassess them:

4: 2 *** Thalia is back! Notable regardless of what one thinks of the character
4: 4 * I found this Amazon episode to be almost unwatchable
4:10 *** A memorable Dr. Burkhart ep that takes place in the classroom
4:21 ** Not only does Bob Denver appear in drag, but also sans facial hair...!
4:22 *** Very interesting Zelda episode
4:28 ** Maynard's sleepwalking
4:34 *** Look out: Dr. Burkhart gets a beauty makeover! A must for fans of Jean Byron.

Thanks for the quickie review!

08-19-2013, 10:08 PM	#1
bliss THAT GIRL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 1,000	The Army episodes Did anyone like them? I'm watching them in season 2 and it just doesn't seem funny unlike the high school years. Lost the spark imo. I do like the actor who played Lt. Merriweather. He was excellent in the role.

08-19-2013, 11:21 PM	#2
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08-20-2013, 03:01 AM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,283	You will enjoy seeing Bill Schallert as one of their college profs beginning in Season 3, at S. Peter Pryor Junior College. Jean Byron becomes a regular too! Here's the description of Season 3, Ep. 1 from IMDb: Dobie and Maynard are honorably discharged from the Army and immediately join Zelda in enrolling at S. Peter Pryor Junior College, where their old high school teacher Mr. Pomfritt is now a professor. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0641762/?ref_=tt_ep_pr

10-06-2013, 05:17 PM	#12
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,283	I hope you don't mind my stepping in, but there were some memorable Season 4 eps I wanted to rate (** maximum), although I should caution I'm due to watch these again to reassess them: 4: 2 * Thalia is back! Notable regardless of what one thinks of the character 4: 4 * I found this Amazon episode to be almost unwatchable 4:10 * A memorable Dr. Burkhart ep that takes place in the classroom 4:21 Not only does Bob Denver appear in drag, but also sans facial hair...! 4:22 * Very interesting Zelda episode 4:28 Maynard's sleepwalking 4:34 *** Look out: Dr. Burkhart gets a beauty makeover! A must for fans of Jean Byron.