This show wasn't that great

[Wawwie]

When I was a kid, I remember really liking this show for some reason. But now that I am an adult, I have to say that this show was not that great. It's hardly ever really funny and the dialogue is often corny with sloppy writing. Ann's acting is so over-the-top, Schneider is super annoying, Alex was a waste of time, Barbara is too goody-goody and judgmental, Julie was written as a dead-beat toward the end, and Grandma Romano..... that is one ANNOYING lady! What did I ever see in this show? Julie was the only one who could actually act very well, but Mackenzie Phillips was unfortunately wasted. And the last season...... P U.... STINKS!!!

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

When I was a kid, I remember really liking this show for some reason. But now that I am an adult, I have to say that this show was not that great. It's hardly ever really funny and the dialogue is often corny with sloppy writing. Ann's acting is so over-the-top, Schneider is super annoying, Alex was a waste of time, Barbara is too goody-goody and judgmental, Julie was written as a dead-beat toward the end, and Grandma Romano..... that is one ANNOYING lady! What did I ever see in this show? Julie was the only one who could actually act very well, but Mackenzie Phillips was unfortunately wasted. And the last season...... P U.... STINKS!!!

Oh wow, now see, I like it better now than I did than!! I only watched it for two or so seasons, than lost interest and/or had something else to do or watch or whatever. Back than I didn't think it was that funny cause it wasn't ROTFL funny! I "get it" now more as an older adult than when I was a teenager or young adult ! Some eps are duds but for the most part I am entertained!

I been really into it, and I must say I LOVE this show, and can't really explain why? It's still not where ya want to roll on the floor and laugh, but it has it's funny moments and it's like Family! I can't explain exactly what I mean, but it is like they are my family or something! I really get into the lives of Barbara, Julie, Ann, Grandma , the husbands. Almost all of them I like! I could do without Alex, and Schneider well he is like an annoying relative or family friend that you had for years and you gotta love em type of thing if that makes sense? He did look out for Ann and the girls! He was flirty with Ann at first, but come on drama queen Ann enjoyed his attention I think more than she let on! Than he acted like a big brother to her, and he always was respectful of the girls and was like a Father figure!

I really loved when Julie and Barbara got husbands! Mark and Max brought a lot to the show! It was a shame what ended up happening with Julie leaving! We are all still figuring out a better scenario of what could have happened! But anyway! I just love this show and I'm gonna tear up and be emotional on the last ep I know! Than I will take a long nap and re watch them again!

I guess to sum it up it is more soap opera-ish to me than a comedy that is very unique! And of course. I just LOVE Max!!! Found me a new crush, and lots of the boys Julie and Barbara had in their lives were hotties too! And Handsome Dad Ed and Bob, dear sweet Bob who just loved his Barbara!!!!

[Wawwie]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I can't explain exactly what I mean, but it is like they are my family or something!

That's how I feel about the show "Golden Girls."
So comforting and homey.

[visaman666]

The only one I didn't care for was Max, he had to be gay, I was just a teen when the show was on, but even I could see that Max was gay. Why would Julie go for someone like that? She would be better off with a rocker

[LittleRickyII]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

When I was a kid, I remember really liking this show for some reason. But now that I am an adult, I have to say that this show was not that great. It's hardly ever really funny and the dialogue is often corny with sloppy writing. Ann's acting is so over-the-top, Schneider is super annoying, Alex was a waste of time, Barbara is too goody-goody and judgmental, Julie was written as a dead-beat toward the end, and Grandma Romano..... that is one ANNOYING lady! What did I ever see in this show? Julie was the only one who could actually act very well, but Mackenzie Phillips was unfortunately wasted. And the last season...... P U.... STINKS!!!

I understand what you're saying. I think Bonnie Franklin did fine playing Ann. The problem, I believe, is how the character was written. She was almost always angry about something, which can get tiring. I was not much of a fan when the show originally aired, but I watched the first few seasons because my mother was into it, and she was in charge of the television set in the evenings. Seeing this show now, it seems like just a product of its time. I still can't into it, and rarely laugh. Usually, I change the channel.

There are no strong, enduring characters like Archie Bunker or Maude or Fred Sanford from other Normal Lear shows that would give the show longevity. It just seems like a generic 70s show that was riding the wave of popularity at the time for this genre of sitcom, but without the anchor of a really strong central character. Which I guess is why it's mostly been lost in time.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by visaman666

The only one I didn't care for was Max, he had to be gay, I was just a teen when the show was on, but even I could see that Max was gay. Why would Julie go for someone like that? She would be better off with a rocker

NO! NO! NO!!!! He is FAR from gay! Max/ Michael Lembeck is not gay! I can assure you of that! He has three children with two different wives!! (look up his bio or on Wikipedia)!


And as a woman, believe me, I am VERY SURE he Isn't gay! I have no gay vibe at all from him!

[billybatts]

No Max wasn't gay but Alex is.

I agree that the show was not great but it was enjoyable with the exception of the final season.

Ann was never happy, and i noticed that when Ann wasn't in and episode then the made dear sweet Barbara the angry one.

That is what made the final season so annoying.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by visaman666

The only one I didn't care for was Max, he had to be gay, I was just a teen when the show was on, but even I could see that Max was gay. Why would Julie go for someone like that? She would be better off with a rocker

Here is Michael Lembeck's 2nd wife (they are still married, too) that he had two kids with! Actress Lorna Patterson




And a more recent picture of her. Nope. I'd say Michael isn't gay!! Very cool he likes blondes, I'm blonde too!!!

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Here is Michael Lembeck's 2nd wife (they are still married, too) that he had two kids with! Actress Lorna Patterson




And a more recent picture of her. Nope. I'd say Michael isn't gay!! Very cool he likes blondes, I'm blonde too!!!

I used to love her on Private Benjamin. I always thought she was beautiful.

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

NO! NO! NO!!!! He is FAR from gay! Max/ Michael Lembeck is not gay! I can assure you of that! He has three children with two different wives!! (look up his bio or on Wikipedia)!


And as a woman, believe me, I am VERY SURE he Isn't gay! I have no gay vibe at all from him!

I admit I don't know much about this person, but having multiple wives w/ kids doesn't mean someone isn't gay.

[Wawwie]

Originally Posted by JamesG

I admit I don't know much about this person, but having multiple wives w/ kids doesn't mean someone isn't gay.

^^^ That's true. A neighbor of mine was married to a woman for about twenty years and had three sons with her. The whole time, he was leading a secret gay life. He eventually came out of the closet and left his wife for his male partner.

As for Max, I never got the impression that he is gay. I don't know why that particular poster thinks he's gay. He didn't give a reason. So I'll agree with Bonnie. Max (Michael Lembeck) is a heterosexual as far as anyone knows.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by JamesG

I admit I don't know much about this person, but having multiple wives w/ kids doesn't mean someone isn't gay.

Yes! I know that. Men can have wives and be closet gay or bisexual! But I still think Michael isn't! And I have more important things to worry about than a 67 year old man who I liked from a show 31 years ago is gay or not! So hopefully this subject can drop!

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

^^^ That's true. A neighbor of mine was married to a woman for about twenty years and had three sons with her. The whole time, he was leading a secret gay life. He eventually came out of the closet and left his wife for his male partner.

As for Max, I never got the impression that he is gay. I don't know why that particular poster thinks he's gay. He didn't give a reason. So I'll agree with Bonnie. Max (Michael Lembeck) is a heterosexual as far as anyone knows.

Thank you!

[Wawwie]

Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Thank you!

Max was such a major HUNK, and he aged very, very well. He is a very attractive man IMO.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

Max was such a major HUNK, and he aged very, very well. He is a very attractive man IMO.

In one hour and a half, the first ep. of ODAAT is a MUST SEE ep. Max is going to make a pass at Barbara!!! OMG!!! I posted about this before and asked posters who have seen this ep. to PLEASE NOT tell me what is going to happen! But that is what the ep is about. Max and Barbara are going to have some type of attraction , and I'm thinking it will be him coming on to her!!!! I can't WAIT to see this ep.!!!!! ;