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Jordan · 03-10-2002, 08:19 PM

Who was the better actress and which of them deserved an Emmy more?

In both cases, I must go with Christine. Granted, Cybill deserved an Emmy as well, but I think the character of Maryann was just so well constructed and unique, and Christine Baranski just made it more unique.]

Moondance · 03-12-2002, 08:44 PM

Yes! Christine DID deserve her Emmy!!! Cybill should have gotten one too! But Christine was the BEST ..NO ONE COULD TOP HER PERFORMANCES!!!!!!!!

I also enjoyed the performance of Alicia Witt, 'Zoey!' Her and Maryanne were a riot!

Feenster Girl

Jordan · 03-13-2002, 10:00 PM

You're right -- and Maryann was at her best when she was either drunk or STALKING!

Moondance · 03-14-2002, 06:01 PM

OOOH! I loved her stalking!!!

My favorite quote that sums up her stalking..

"My muse. My sweet shiny muse." ~Ira
"Wow. I've never been dumped so beautifully before. I don't even think I'll stalk you." ~Maryanne
"Well, that's my loss. I've seen your work and uh, you're the best." ~Ira
"Aaaw, you. Now get out of here before I saw halfway through your break cable." ~Maryanne

SHE IS THE BEST!!!

Feenster Girl

Jordan · 03-14-2002, 08:45 PM

No atgument here -- she is the best! But I don't know what my favorite stalking quote is -- there are SOOOO many! A few days ago, though, she was going on her first date in 25 years and was going crazy asking Cybill what she should do. "...and then we'll break up....and then I'll have to start STALKING him!" she said. That was pretty good!

Moondance · 03-14-2002, 08:57 PM

That ep was called "Starting Off On the Wrong Foot!"

I loved the part where she agreed to go out on the date and then she was in her closet saying, "I haven't a thing to wear!"

That closet was huge!!!! I mean, it was bigger than my bedroom!

I also like the ending where she goes to apologize to that man only to find that he's wearing her shoes.

Maryanne: Those are the Tuesday shoes. I know that because I bought them on Tuesday. Give me the shoes...Give ME the shoes.

Cybill: You better give her the shoes.

Maryanne:[ I WANT THE SHOES NOW!!!!

Haha! That cracks me up!

Feenster Girl

Jordan · 03-16-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Princess Feenster

I loved the part where she agreed to go out on the date and then she was in her closet saying, "I haven't a thing to wear!"

That closet was huge!!!! I mean, it was bigger than my bedroom!

That was great -- seriously, who has a closet like that?! Obviously, that's what made it so funny!

Moondance · 03-16-2002, 03:39 PM

Yes! And then she was going through her clothes.

Cybill: Red.
Maryanne: He'll think I'm a slut!
Cybill: White.
Maranne: Virgin.
Cybill: Black.
Maranne: Dead.
Cybill: Yellow.
Maryanne: Chicken.

Hahaha!!!

Feenster Girl

callmetootie · 10-24-2002, 02:50 PM

Christine was always a much strongest actress on Cybill, and funnier. However, I did notice many times that Christine was given very weak and bland material to work with...and this was probably late in the show's run...

dandelion wine · 02-05-2005, 06:31 AM

Christine!

Moondance · 02-06-2005, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by little insomniac

Christine!

Baranski!

(I thought I'd finish that off)

TrashFlavoredTrash · 07-14-2005, 07:59 PM

i've been watching the show on Oxygen for the first time and I've noticed the Christine Baranski and Alicia Witt are way better than everyone else.

they just seem to be able to pull the jokes off better.
like Ira and Cybill seem to laugh or come off looking corny when trying to make a joke

Germanrose · 06-07-2006, 10:41 AM

Christine, she's hilarious!

joe87 · 07-03-2006, 02:20 PM

both are great! but i like cybill more!

dreams200377 · 03-28-2007, 02:39 PM

so do i.

03-10-2002, 08:19 PM	#1
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03-12-2002, 08:44 PM	#2
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yes! Christine DID deserve her Emmy!!! Cybill should have gotten one too! But Christine was the BEST ..NO ONE COULD TOP HER PERFORMANCES!!!!!!!! I also enjoyed the performance of Alicia Witt, 'Zoey!' Her and Maryanne were a riot! Feenster Girl

03-13-2002, 10:00 PM	#3
Jordan Shirley Manson!!! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Location: The state where Garbage records their albums -- Wisconsin! Posts: 1,459	You're right -- and Maryann was at her best when she was either drunk or STALKING!

03-14-2002, 06:01 PM	#4
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	OOOH! I loved her stalking!!! My favorite quote that sums up her stalking.. "My muse. My sweet shiny muse." ~Ira "Wow. I've never been dumped so beautifully before. I don't even think I'll stalk you." ~Maryanne "Well, that's my loss. I've seen your work and uh, you're the best." ~Ira "Aaaw, you. Now get out of here before I saw halfway through your break cable." ~Maryanne SHE IS THE BEST!!! Feenster Girl

03-14-2002, 08:45 PM	#5
Jordan Shirley Manson!!! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Location: The state where Garbage records their albums -- Wisconsin! Posts: 1,459	No atgument here -- she is the best! But I don't know what my favorite stalking quote is -- there are SOOOO many! A few days ago, though, she was going on her first date in 25 years and was going crazy asking Cybill what she should do. "...and then we'll break up....and then I'll have to start STALKING him!" she said. That was pretty good!

03-14-2002, 08:57 PM	#6
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	That ep was called "Starting Off On the Wrong Foot!" I loved the part where she agreed to go out on the date and then she was in her closet saying, "I haven't a thing to wear!" That closet was huge!!!! I mean, it was bigger than my bedroom! I also like the ending where she goes to apologize to that man only to find that he's wearing her shoes. Maryanne: Those are the Tuesday shoes. I know that because I bought them on Tuesday. Give me the shoes...Give ME the shoes. Cybill: You better give her the shoes. Maryanne:[ I WANT THE SHOES NOW!!!! Haha! That cracks me up! Feenster Girl

03-16-2002, 03:39 PM	#8
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yes! And then she was going through her clothes. Cybill: Red. Maryanne: He'll think I'm a slut! Cybill: White. Maranne: Virgin. Cybill: Black. Maranne: Dead. Cybill: Yellow. Maryanne: Chicken. Hahaha!!! Feenster Girl

07-14-2005, 07:59 PM	#12
TrashFlavoredTrash Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 13, 2005 Posts: 28	i've been watching the show on Oxygen for the first time and I've noticed the Christine Baranski and Alicia Witt are way better than everyone else. they just seem to be able to pull the jokes off better. like Ira and Cybill seem to laugh or come off looking corny when trying to make a joke

07-03-2006, 02:20 PM	#14
joe87 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Posts: 2	both are great! but i like cybill more!

03-28-2007, 02:39 PM	#15
dreams200377 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 08, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 336	so do i.